The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-06-29
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tIENELA>u. u. June @2.~wIhc work
OF the eighth convention Of the Ma
tional League Of Republican Clubs was
practically ended Wednesday when the
committee on resolutions finished its
deliberations and formulated its adj
dress. A resolution presented TO the
convention Thursday morning Is as
follows:
Whereas. Section Is OF the constitution OF
the republican league OF the United states
says this league shall not In any manner en-
deavor % influence the action Of any national
state, county or municipal convention. the dell
egates ~ The republican league OF the United
States Ia convention assembled. do hereby re-
new their allegiance 70 the principles OF the re-
pubiican party and pledge their best Efforts sor
the success OF the candidates OF that party.
Believing that this convention has no instruc-
ti0ns from the republicans OF the United states
or jurisdiction under our constitution 10
frame or enunciate party platforms we here
by refer all resolutions In relation 10 public
questions 20 the republican national conven-
tion OF isf6. with entire confidence that it, ac-
tion will REBOUND 70 tho prosperity OF tho peo-
pie and the continued glory and advancement
OF the country"
II wan IL o'clock before the convcn-
tion was called to order by President
Tracy. The delegates were present
In force, but there was lack of in
terest on account OF the overshadowinr
Importance of the meeting of the com
mittee on resolutions In session at the
Hollendcn hotel. The committee on
credentials was the first To report.
1t reported that there was only ono
contest, and that was In South Carolina.
but recommended for the sake of
harmony that both contestants be
seated The committee on rules
reported that tho rules formulat-
ed by Thomas u. Reed were good
enough for them. Senator Thurs
ton, Of Nebraska, said he under.
stood Warner Miller, Of New York.
was in the city, and he was sure the
convention would like 10 hear from
the ex-senator.
A committee was sent for Mr.. Miller,
who, upon being introduced, spoke at
considerable length. A synopsis of his
remarks follows:
MT Miller argued forcibly against tho tariff
being taken out OF politics He held that
the conditions were such as 70 prevent II,
II rot r:raer Il impossible. Any party whose
policy Aid not raise SUFFICIENT revenue and
created deficiencies was failure The
republicans we're not for tariff for revenue
only. but for tariff for a surplus also HIS
argument for tho Monroe doctrine and the
American flag on Hawaiian soil was vigor-
GUS AS neither Depow, Mckinley nor any
other candldates for the presidency were pres
ent he was reluctant 10 discuss any contested
issues, but he argsed at length for sound
money and such a reorganization OF tho
banking system as 70 extend tho cir
culntng medium without dependence on
government bonds for the issues Of bank
notes He hoped the party would stand By its
record for blmotallism on q parity. He had
the fullest confidence IN other nations soon
consentng through an International commits
sion 20 the restoration OF silver to its old place
as standard money. and believed IL would be
Impossible 10 bring about such result
without the cooperation OF other countries
At the afternoon session Chairman
Maggie, of the committee on time and
place, reported recommending Milwau-
kee as the next place of meeting, the
time TO be fixed by executive commit
tee some time after that of the national
convention. The roll was then called
and vice presidents and executive com
mitteemen respectively named.
The committee on resolutions, not
yet being ready to report. the rules
were suspended and the league pro-
cceded to the election of officers.
George +. Green, of New York, nomi-
mated Adjt Gen. Il. A. McAlpin for the
presidency. The mention OF Gen. Me-
Alpin's name was the signal for ire
mendous cheering. Numerous seconds
followed, and the rules were suspend
ed and the election made unanimous.
Gen. McAlpin addressed the conven-
tion, and, after thanking the dele
gates for the honor conferred upon
him, said:
III Is true that the delegates here repre-
scented do not. as matter OF fact. represent
tho entire republican vote OF the United
States, for they are the representatives OF
volunteer republican organizations through
out the dieorcnt states and tcrfitor-
les For this very same reason our
deliberations ana work should be marked by
the highest frnnlxness and candor OF inter-
course. and desire 10 advance the best In
tercsts OF the government through the me-
dunn OF the great republican party OF which
the league forms so large part
1T Is not my Intention, nor could l at this
moment and under the circumstances speak
at length on the great issues that divide the
republican and democratic parties On those
subjects the convention speaks through Its
former resolutions.
''fhe republican party stands for all that IN
best In our national history; IL demands from
It's government honest currency and an honest
tariff IL believes In the equal rights Of
oil nt home and commands respect abroad.
These, briefly stated. are the princi-
pies 10 be contended for by our party. by us as
members OF the Republican league. and which.
n honestly followed, will bring success In tho
next great national election"
CLEVELAND, O., June 24..--It was IL
o'clock Friday morning before Gen.
McAlpin, in his new capacity as presi-
dent of the National League of Rcpub-
lican Clubs, called the meeting TO
order.
The roll call on the election of sccre-
tary was begun, but was interrupted
by Chairman Robinson, OF the commit
tee on resolutions. who asked unani-
nous consent 20 report This was re-
fused. NJ. }. Bowling. Of Minnesota.
was elected. The vote was made
unanimous, on the motion of Gen. Goff,
of Illinois.
The committee on resolutions then
reported the resolution. There was
not even n show OF fight over the reso-