San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-12-07

contest beg leave to submit the following
report:
NO. ~.
Republican League No. ~ is part of
the great Republican organization known
as the Republican League of the United
States, the grandeSt social political or
ganiZatiOn ever formed in this country,
It's motto is: Organization and Educa-
ton" Under adverse circumstances mo.
~" has remained organized for the past
seven years, and always ready to aid any
movement for the advancement OF the
Republican party and the good of the
people.
JUDGE NOONAN FOR CONGRESS-.
The financial and business crisis that
followed the ascendancy Of the Demo-
cratic party to power-the prOstration of
the interests of our people in this section
in consequence of the free trade legislation
made an opening for Republican cam
paign in the 18th district, IL candidate
could be secured who would command the
respect OF the people. Judge Noonan was
spoken of, but his almost positive refusal
to enter the arena of national politics
seemed to discourage all effort to secure
his candidacy, Republican League No.
II, determined to bring this end about;
resolutions endorsing Judge Noonan were
passed, and the president of the club au-
thorized to address a circular letter 10
well known Republicans throughout the
district.
The seed was sown that brought forth
abundant fruit. Judge Noonan became
convinced from the petitions and letters
that poured in upon him that it was his
duty to respond to the demands of the
people. A Republican convention was
held, Judge NOonan was nominated upon
a straight forward, protection, sound
money Republican platform. The vital
interests of the people broke down party
preiudices and brought to Judge Moo
mans aid hundreds of men who had
voted the Democratic ticket.
The victory is a great one for this district,
and will reflect credit upon our whole
state as an evidence of the independence
and freedom from political pre- udice of
our people when confronted with cOndi-
tionS that demand their attention. The
cheerful submission of the defeated par
ties to the result is also 10 our credit as
THE BATTLE BUT HALF WON.
To our friends and workers in this
district we send the message
that the battle for protection is but half
won, 1t will be two years before the
national administration can be changed
and the policy Of the party in power re-
verSed. The inevitable reaction from
such an overwhelming political land slide
will take place. To check reaction and the
lndOing of the good work so nobly. begun,
I is wise policy to begin now to organize
Tor go.
THE LEAGUE RECOMMENDED.
No form of organization presents so
many advantages as the Republican
League clubs, by which we come i'm touch
with tho oraat mOVinp army that wins
victories. We must be able
our political allies that we
possess the power OF organiZation-that it
S safe for them to enlist with us in fight
ng for the material interest of our state.
REPUBLICANS SHOULD BE UNITED.
In making the fight for Judge Noonan
The Republicans of this district presented
4 solid front during the campaign. This
should be the order of things in the future.
As to our state organization the establish
nent OF a League club in each county or
own would go far to solve the problem of
adopting some plan by which the intelli-
sence OF the party could be brought to the
'front.' and placed in charge Of the party.
THE CENSUS PLAN.
The Republican League of Texas has
the census plan Of representa-
ton as one that presented plan that
would lift the party upon its feet. So far
this plan has not been put into practical
operation and its efficacy is untried, but
the earnest patriotic men who have urged
is adoption deserve to be listened to; so
much absurd prejudice has been aroused
over the proposition to reOrganize the Re
publican party that any plan would be
opposed, but this should not discourage
is.
REGRETS OVER THE DEFEAT OF FRIENDS.
" F,io a, H., Lor
yreSSional districts where they made
fusion with PopulistS and independent
Democrats in hopes to break through the
solid phalanX of Democracy, we send our
sincere regrets over their defeat, accom-
)liShed largely by treachery and deceit.
The returns, however, show a good
light and encouragement for the fu-
.ure. Once that the white voters
begin TO align themselves with the
party, in such districts
he policy of running straight Republican
,andidaSes should be adhered to.
THE CLUB FAvORs STRAIGHT TICKETS.
As League club it is our duty to en-
Republican tickets for every Of
ice. and in every election, and we know
If no better way to build up the party
han by this policy.
YOUNG MEN INVITED.
The League particularly invites young
to come into the organization and
AXE an interest in politics they can per-
orm no better service to their country
han by exercising in intelligent vigilance
over the questions Of the day.
In conclusion we are constrained to say
hat League club, No, IL, feels just
bride in its efforts to advance the cause Of
he Republican party, and we ask
Ill patriotic Republicans to join with us
q the good work.
JAS. =. NEwCOMB,
s. l.. HAHN,
CHAS. ABBEY,
Committee.