The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-06
The LEAGUE.
Republicans Make Good Showing a.
Binghamton's Convention
HARMONY TO BE THE wATcHwoRu
Outline Of the Platform and
Election of Officers

tendance at the Republican state league
convention was largely increased yester-
day President Green called the delegates
TO order. The president made no formal
address, but talked to the convention at
some length, saying that the league clubs
were never in so good condition rs now,
and so well equipped to conduct success
ful campaign.
He warned the clubs to keep aloof from
factiepal fights In the party and urged
them to support the regular organization
In their respective localities and TO bear in
mind that IL was not their province TO
nominate candidates or to adopt plat
forms, but rather TO uphold the party or
ganization and to roll up majorities for
the ticket.
At the afternoon session the following
platform was adopted: The Republican
league Of the state Of New York, In con-
ventien assembled, submits to the people
the following declaration of its beliefs and
prineiplesi
First-we believe that the desires and de-
mands Of the few should always be subordin'
ate to the welfare and best interests of the
many; that the administration OF Presicent
Cleveland has bean in direct opposition 20 that
principle, with depression, discouragenent
and disaster as it5 fruitisn.
second-We bslieye that healthful prosper
ity begets contentment aud happiness and
that upon the esntsntment and happiness OF
the masses depends the perpetuity OF our In
stitutious We therefore. assert II 10 be the nrst
DUTY of our government. both state and ma
tional, to protect the homes OF the wsgo-earn-
ers of ths land.
Third-Reosgni the mutual dependence
of labor and capital, we brand any one who
seeks to sntagonize the two as AN ignoramus
or demsg0gue.
Fourth-Whiie deploring the terrible cost
of the lesson, 10 is a matter OF rejoicing that
the American people are now fully convinced
that the Republican doctrine of protection OF
home industries is a truthful fact instead of
false theory.
fifth--We believe in such q standard OF val
ues that every dollar coined or issued by the
United States government will pass at par in
any market Of the world; and that among the
different kinds of money issued no dollar
should have any superiority or prestige over
any other dollar.
Sixth--We ,oartily commend the action OF
the police authorities Of New York city IN
closing the saloons ON Sunday. We believe in
the American Sunday, and that the traditions
OF the Republican party favor the preserva-
tion Of all those conditions and principles cal
culated 10 bring peace, prosperity and hap
piness To the masse, OF the people. And,
while this league still adheres 10 Its constltu
ticual provision against attempting to dictate
nominations for public office, IL will, at all
times, reserve the right 10 speak plainly on
any and AL questions affecting the wellbeing
Of society and our fellow citizens.
Seveath-In our opinion the time has come
for foreign nations TO understand that tho
United States has both the disposition and the
ability to maintain its dignity and protect its
citizens in every part OF the inhabited globe.
Eighth that we favor the post
poncd appropriation of seU0J,0Oo by the state
government for the Improvement Of the canals
OF the state.
Ninth--The administration OF Governor Nor
ton aud all the other state officers has been
such as TO command the respect aud confidence
of our people, and their official records are an
honor TO the party that placed them In office
Tenth - We congratulate the Republican
party upon the unity and general good feeling
existing in it's ranks, and now pledge hearty
corporation in carrying 70 an overwhelming
victory the ticket that shall be named at the
coming state convention.
Assemblyman Brown introduced a res
olution calling for tho establishment OF .
state ami national Insurance fund for
workingmcn by taxation of corporations
and individuals. The resolution was
adopted.
Nominations for officers being I'm order,
Mr.. Jones named for president, George Il.
Green, the present incumbent, who was
elected by acclamation. Other officers
were elected as follows: Vice presidents,
Edward Merritt, Jr., A. II. Steele and Col
onel II. q. Ward; secretary, Frederick, j.
Bryant, (re-elected); treasurer, A. Is. Col
win, (re-elected).
The convention then adjourned to meet
In Syracuse in 1895.