The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1895-05-31
HIS HONEST WORK.
Popularity or General II. Il. Mp
ALPIN or NEW YORK.

President of National League Republican
Clubs-Always Hard WorlSer-Has
Held Many Positions of Honor.
The wide discussion of the names of
prominent republicans in connection
with the nomination of president of the
National League illustrates the conf
dence felt in the success of the party at
the next presidential election. The ma
ture and tenor of the discussion Of pos
sible candidates by the various advo-
Gates and admirers shows a careful de-
sire that distinctive qualities be fully
and freely discussed, and that from the
names the most available man shall be
selected. The advocates of General u.
A. McAlpin insist that the contest
should be between the parties upon
their record that the candidate should
come from among the young, active and
energetic League Republicans; that he
should be sufficiently identified with
practical politics, and at the same time
not so intimately associated with them
but that he would call to his support
and encourage all the young men of the
country to Join the League.
Among the young members Of the re-
publican party in this state whose name
is well known to all, and whose activi-
ty is so familiar that he would natural
ly appear to be older, is General r. A.
McAlpin. Over since his majority this
gentleman has been a constant and un-
wavering republican, untiring in his
zeal, generous in his contributions, and
alive to party interests, and ready to
undertake any service that would con-
tribute to party welfare. Whether in
the political contests in the town in
which he lives or those Of the state or
nation, General McAlpin has always
been found in the thickest of the fight,
and whether In victory or defeat is wise
in counsel and determined in action.
ms POPULARITY.
No better Illustration Of General Nc
Alpin's popularity could be asked than
the fatterinS manner the enthusiasm
and praoticaf unanimity with which the
National League of Republican clubs,
during its recent convention at Denver,
turned to him when his name was sug-
gested for the presidency of the organi-
cation. He had not been consulted, or
even notified of the purpose of his New
York friends to place him In nomina-
ton, but the entire delegations from In
diana, Iowa. Kansas, Pennsylvania,
Connecticut, Missouri, California, Ore
gon and several other states came to
the New York column, at once tender
ing their support to him if he would ac-
cept. Fully one thousand Of the fifteen
hundred odd votes In the convention
rallied about the McAlpin banner But |
he demonstrated his generous and man.
ly spirit by turning aside the crown and |
placing it upon Mr.. Tracy of Illinois. |
He is General McAlpln's friend, and the |
man from New York would not stand |
in the way of his friends ambition.
One need not go to Denver, however,
nor cite events so recent as last year,
to illustrate the chivatrous, impulsive
and lf-sacrificing nature of him who
Is the subject of this sketch. Ills party
work in his native state, in behalf of
Ehe League clubs and the party at large,
ire well known and highly appreciated.
For four years he was president of the
Republican League of the state of New
York, and through his energy that or
Plantation became an effective force in
he working. of the party, arousing new
|ctivity on the part Of old members and
Increasing enthusiasm on the part of,
The younger. In political parties pre-
|erment is based on services performed.
General McAlpin, his friends say, would
|eem entitled to special consideration.
During the four years of his presidency
e the New York State League the work 7
Vas laborious in the extreme, and he
|ontended against the inactivity in the
|arty single handed.
BORN IN NEW YORK.
Major General E. A. McAlpin was
orn in the city of New York on the 9th
lay of June, 1s48. He is the son of
David II. McAFpin, the president of D.
4 McAlpin e. Co., one of the largest
bbacco establishments. In the country.
4 late years General McAlpin has had I
be practical control of this company, {
nd has shown ability and wise and :
\ gacious business management. In
S early youth ne attended the public 6
hools of New York city. After pass
g through the higher branches he
as sent to the academy at Andover,
Ass, whence he was graduated short t
& after the opening Of the rebellion. v
General McAlpin was brought up with
e enthusiasm of the youth of the- q
Suntry. Twice he enlisted as drum l
pr boy, but being under age was /
ought back by parental authority r.
lie same instinct that led General Nc Y
pin to seek participation In the ac- 1
'hlities of military life afterward caus- '
\ him to enter the military, which he
-ved in the Seventh Regiment of the
+ of NV York. Afterward he was
cted lieutenant of Company e, Sew d
ty-first Regiment, shortly thereafter =
Ing promoted to captaincy in the =
me company.
n two years he was elected major. "
regiment afterward called upon L
b to act as its colonel, and to bring @
h its ranks thorough discipline and y
Htematic drill. OF the great num- u
of prominent gentlemen connected .
h military matters who were candi- q
les for the position of adjutant gem =
~, Governor Morton showed his ap-
ciation of his executive ability and u
Hiring and systematic work for the o.
. ty by appointing General McAlpin W
ltant general Of the state of New II
'|AIr which rOeition ho holds 70 5o-- I w