Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-06
REPUBLICAN CLUBS.
Convention of the Maryland Orxanf.
Hutfops.

When President Stephen r. Mason called
the convention OF Republican Clubs OF
Maryland TO order yesterday at Baltimore
every seat on the floor was occupied.
The roll Of over a hundred clubs was
called by Secretary Willard c. Harrison,
after which a list Of advisory delegates was
read.
The names OF clubs named after George
X. Gather. jr., William Mckinley, Thomas
b. Reed and John Sherman were greeted
with considerable applause. the frst-named
being as popular as any Of the others.
Mr.. Charles Blaney moved for the appoint-
meht OF committee Of four from each con-
gressional district on credentials and on
resolutions and that all resolutions be re-
TERED 10 the committee without debate.
The convention then took a recess for
one hour, tll O'Clock, when the meeting
reassembled
Col Vannort, chair1r an of the committee
On credentials. reported that all OF he dole
gates are entitled to their seats On motion
of Col Nannort, c. Z. r.. McNeal and John
Z. MINIS were appointed assistant secre-
tsries pro TEN.
Mr.. Thomas F. Parran, from the commit
tee on resolutions, then submitted the re-
port or his committee, which was unani-
. mously adopted.
The principles of the republican party are
reaiilrmed. The resolutions also say: with
democratic incapacity undermining the
hatlon, and democratic ring rule destroy
ing the vitality and natural advantages OF
cCr state, IL Is only necessary for the repub-
ht an party to show itself ready and capable
CT securing the victory which is within its
grasp To secure republican supremacy, We
wish to organize league clubs in every vot-
| ing district and precinct Of our state, and
thereDy enlist our voting, and make them
Ieei the strength which comes from united
actlon. That every republican in our state
may devote himself to the cause, that the
best men qualified for public service may be
selected as the standard-bearers of cur
] Ia hn
the glorious tenets of the republican faith.
Is the work TO which the league 'conse-
Crates its energies
We call upon every citizen who desires
state and nation, laying aside past pre-
| Juices ana party ties, TO join with US in
placing our beloved state where she be-
longs IN the column of the party Of protec-
ton, progress and prosperity"
| MI George X. Gather, who is a member
OF the committee Of the National League.
was introduced for the purpose of EXPLAIN
Ing what the national body had been doing
since the last meeting of the State League.
Choosing Officers and Delegates.
| The election Of officers of the State League
vas then declared in order. Mr.. Dennis
Williams nominated President Stephen r.
Mason for reelection, and the nomination
wss seconded by Colonel William ]. VAN
nort, ex-Congressman Sydney L. Mudd.
DIR. Perry and others. Mr.. Mason was
| unanimously chosen
Mr.. Wilson c. II. Mules was nominated
Tor secretary by Mr.. Charles ii. Wilson,
| ana seconded by Captain Vim. ID. BurchI-
| nal. Mr.. Mules was elected
ON motion OF Mr.. Mudd the districts first
| selected nVe delegates to the national con-
| Nenton at Denver June 20. each, and the
| ether four were elected at large
| The following were chosen:
| Delegates at large-harry NJ. Clabaugh.
George X. Gather. Jr., Rev. George ID. Nor
! rison. VIM. ID. Burchinal
| First iistrict-Martin I4i,oire T.u.os
| county; Chas. J. Webb. Dorchester county.
] Charles L. Wescott Kent county; Oliver
4. Byrd, Somerset; George NJ. Russum,
! Caroline.
Second dissatisfaction J. Seneca. Har-
| ford county; Thaddeus Blair. Baltimore
! county; George E. Sha-rer Carroll county,
+. w. Janney. Cecil; r. 5. Strobridge, Bal
timore city.
Third disIrict-Charles f. Riehl. VIM. r.
! Person
Fourth district-william T. Henderson.
Dr. u. Z. Perry, John A. Richardson. John
H. Walter, DIR. l. NJ CargilL
! Fifth district-G. r. Wade. Charles
county; J. W. Belt Prince Georges: sgd.
ney E. Mudd. Charles county: Washington
wilkinson: ST. Mary's; Geo. b. Day. How
ard county.
Sixth district-Reon S. Harp. Frederick
! county; BENJAMIN II. Miller. Montgomery
| county; Norman +. Scott, jr. Washington
county; Lloyd Lowndes. Alegany county,
| Joseph l. Wilson, Garrett county.
| The largest political indoor meeting which
has been held in Baltimore for some time
was that at Harris Academy Of Music last
| night, under the auspices OF the League %
! Mr.. Leon Selinger presided and intro
! duced the speakers. Letters of regret were
| read from William Mckinley. Senator Hig-
! gins and Thomas B. Reed. Representatives
Hepburn Of Iowa. Herman Of Oregon
! 7. NJ. Mahon of Pennsylvania and Mr. Geo,
L. Wellington were the speakers.