New-York tribune., 1894-04-07
ARDENT YOUNG REPUBLICANS
TWO HUNDRED ENTHUSIASTIC DELE
GATES IN SYRACUSE.
THIRD ANNUAL MEETING or THE LEAG UE
THEODORE cox. OF THE UNIVERSITY OF THE
CITY OF NETWORK. CHOSEN TO SUCCEED
PRESIDENT HAWKINs-WE -WELL-KNOWN
REPUBLICANS ADDRESS THE
GATHERING.
rBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE,

| college professors. IN tnhr minus IL ds9uHeS
a position Of such Importance that they fire.
quently are impelled to go outside of their
natural field of instruction 10 preach the beau
ties and advantages of what they have con-
ceived to be the highest condition of mankind.
| There was formed several years ago league
Of college men who determined to combat the
theoretical teachings of their professors and -
come out boldly in favor Of Protection as the
surest means of advancing the interests Of the
workingmen Of this country That idea has
| grown 10 such an extent that the organization
| Of college clubs has become one OF the most
| prominent of political features In the country.
| The national convention Of the Republican Col
| lege League was held here to-day. 1t would
| have done great good 10 the heart of the average
| Republican OF the State and the country at
large could he have been here to see the kind
Of men who compose this organization. There
| have been assembled here during yesterday and
to-day college boys from all par;s Of the coun-
| try who dcsrous OF doing what they can as
| individuals and members Of their respective
college clubs to the efforts of the theo-
retical professors and To hear such arguments
| as will furnish them material with which to
| combat the Free Trade ideas Of the professors
| \ REPRESENTATIVE COLLEGE GATHERING.
! Representatives. Of colleges in all parts OF the
country have been here the last two days. and
like all good young Americans they have shown
4 decided preference for the men by whom they
wish to be led in the coming political year. one
would have seen that something more momen-
tous than football game was impending had
he Witnessed the large number Of college boys
around the various hotels here and had he OBJ
served the serious manner in which they
suited with one another as to the chances Of
hair laf fort h. hicybo-
ton within the gift Of the college leaders-the
position Of president Of their league Yale. Har-
vard Cornell. Princeton Columbia. the College
of the City Of New-YOrk. Ann ArbOr the Uni
yersty Of the City OF New-Yorll St. Lawrence
University. Chicago University and a score or
more Of colleges and universities in all parts OF
the United States were represented by delegates
Many OF them were bearded men. but large
part of them were bcardlcss boys. who Will cast
their first vote this fall and who will be heard
from in their respective localities after the fall
campaign begins. The boys made hard fight
for their respective candidates. and they showed
that among them were many able political man
ayers of the future.
CAMPAIGNING FOR THE PRESIDENCY.
There were three candidates IN the field for the
position Of president Of the College League of
Republican Clubs. The boys who represented
the Ncw-York City colleges and the colleges
near t. It. united on one man-Theodore Cox.
Of the University Of the City of NewYork. The
argument which the New-York City boys and
their friends from the neighborng institutions
Of learning used was that the metropolis needed
the position to bring the college boys into line
for the Republican party. Mr. Cox had large
and enthusiastic following. He had one adj
vantage and one which stood him In good stead.
and that was that h. and his friends were the
better politicians. They seemed to know just
what To do and just what arguments to make
to the delegates from the various colleges to
bring strength to their man. The New-YorlI !
boys were conspicuous by their badges, which |
they proudly wore on the outsidcs of their over
coats, where every one could see them Cornell |
University also put forward "A candidate and the !
colors OF the Institution could be seen on every |
street near the hotel where the Cornell boys |
made their headquarters George L. Fordham. |
of the class Of "a. extremely popular and |
proficient young man. was their candidate. and |
his friends rooted" for him with all their might.
For a time Harvard ana Yale put aside their |
athletic difficulties and these two great institu-
tons Of learning came together in support Of |
single candidate for the position OF President |
OF the League Of College Clubs. Shirley L.
Johnson. OF Harvard. the candidate of the
Harvard and Yale men.
The meeting Of the delegates was held in
Grouse College. The canvass for the presi-
dcncy was carried on at the hotels this morning.
AT 10 o'clock. the boys began to go to the uni
verslty, and as they marched up the hill the
chimes in Grouse College were rung.
WELCOMED TO SYRACUSE
1t was 1850 when President Hawkins called
the convention to order and there were about
200 persons In the hall. the floor and in the
gallery. A band Of thirty pieces played The
Star Spanged Banner at Mr. Hawkinss ne
quest. after which Professor William II. Mace,
of Syracuse University. delivered the address
OF welcome as follows:
Gentlemen of the Republican College League Of
cuse University gives you heartiest greeting
to-day. and welcomes you right royalty to city.
your presence on the occasion OF, your third meet
that Syracuse furnishes the president Of so disn-
guished organization Yes. are all happy
previous party affation Even the prohibition stu
dents have put aside their cups, and have heartily
may have designs against the party. Here too.
are those modest and enthusiastic woman suffrag
against you l have understood that the Demo-
for this meeting. They can afford to be
senerous-there are not many Of them. But We are
welcome! am sure the good people of Syracuse
feel honored by your presence, and from the en-
thuSiaStlc ana SuDstdntldl way III WnCn tneN nave |
to every call of President Hawkins I
know they are most happy to see you and If they
10 not make you feel before you leave that every
hing they have Is your disposal. then will they
belle the great reputation OF Syracuse a most
generous and hospitable convention city. Not only
the university and city glad TO greet you. but
me Republicans OF the whole Empire State are |
happy TO have you meet within the limits Of this
The time is opportune The Re,
)ubicans OF New-York are organizing for a tiger"
lunt within the jungles of Tammany Hall We are |
dad You are here early to help arrange prelim;
naries Nothing short OF teeth. claw and scalp will
satisfy the people OF NewYork
A MEETING OF NATIONAL INTEREST
But this Is a National meeting. and the Nation
5 Interested. Your convention makes Syracuse to-
lay the political centre of America. Thousands OF
enthusiastic Republicans have turned their eyes