The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-06-22
DODeED THE COINAGE ISSUE.
THE LEAGUE OF REPUBLICAN
Clubs LAYS LOW.

No Attempt Made 10 FOrestaII the
Platform of thc National COnven-
tiOn ON Any of the Big Issues Now
Before the COuntry-The COnven-
tion Also Rcfrains From Giving
Expression 10 Any Presidential
Preferences.
Cleveland. O., June 21.-There was moth
ing exciting about the last hours of the
eighth annual convention of the National
League Of Republican Clubs.
The resolutions, which have been pub
lie property for some time, We're adopted
without preface by their inuoducer or
parley on the part of those for whose
consideration they were introduced. No
roll call was had on their adoption, and
as lusty chorus of yeas against one or
two nays showed that it was almost the
unanimous sense of the convention that
it had no power to proclaim its prefer
ence for gold or silver. for protection or
free trade, or for any presidential candi-
date who is pushing his claims for recog-
nition before the nominating convention
of the party to be held in 1896.
The most conservative party men who
came here think the innovation is a wise
one The silver men are satisfied with
the outcome, and decided before to-day 5
session began to make no outcry, They
were fully heard in committee and as
sert that the result shows a sentiment in
favor Of bimetallism that will spread to
the national convention next year. The
more radical ones hope for free silver,
but all would be more than pleased with
any sort of a plank watch favors the
white metal, whether tnat plank fixes
their favorte ratio or not. Once in the
platform, they believe the double stand
ard would rapidly gain IN favor
There was no discordant voice in the big
gathering which dissolved to-day a little
after noon. Many sacrifices were made
for the sake of harmony and it appeared
to be the wish of the body that it would sc
on record before the world as united on all
| the points at issue, whatever differences
| might exist beneath the surface.
| With the exception of the l6 to men
the speakers were very cautious in ex-
| pressing a decided preference on the cur
| rency question. None of the presidential
candidates came TO the convention. Mr.
! Mckinley arrived tonight after every
/ thing was over. He was met at the depot
! by the leading republican clubs of the city
! and enthusiastically welcomed. Most ol
! the delegates had returned to their homes
| but those who remained were introduced
| shook hands and chatted awhile with the
| famous Ohioan, who held a reception In tht
! corridors of the Hollenden hotel.
| Chauncey NJ. Depew was expected up tC
| the last moment, but he excused himself
on the ground OF other engagements.
Thomas b. Reed was invited, but de
! clined and Senator Allison did the same
! Maine was one of the three states not of
| ficially represented at the convention, anC
the enemies of Mr.. Reed are pointing t
| this fact with much glee The other two
states are New Hampshire and Nortf
! Carolina, which were, however, unom
| cially represented.
! With Gen. McAlpin as president and H
! J. Bowling of Minnesota as secretary, th'
! delegates feel that they have elected Off
GERS with a view to the best results in tht
! work required next year. No treasurer
| was chosen. His selection will be left e
! the executive committee.
! An excursion on the lake this afternoon
ended tho festivities provided By the loca
committee for the delegates. Tomorrow
| the newspaper men will be entertained OF
| the water.