The San Francisco call., 1896-08-27
CONCLUDES ITS LABORS,
National Convention of Republi-
can Clubs at Milwaukee
Adjourns.
D. D. Woodmanses of Ohio Chosen
President of the League-The
Platform Adopted.

MILWAUKEE,, Wis, Aug. 26.-The
National Convention of the League OF
Republican Clubs concluded its business
at the session to-day, and will meet at
Detroit the second Tuesday of July next.
The session was attended with some ex-
citement, arising over the contest for the
presidency. This was confined to Charles
w. Gordon of Illinois and D. D. Wood
mansee of Ohio-the latter an old league
man, the former recent worker in the
ranks.
Woodmansee was elected by the very
close vote of $40 to 804. Besides being un-
expected, this result is believed to be dis
appointing to the National Republican
Campaign Committee.
The proposition for biennial sessions
was shelved, and the free coinage of silver
was not mentioned, except to be con-
demned. Following is the platform:
We heartily indorse the platform adopted at
ct. Louis by the National Republican Conyen-
ton, June II, 1896. The Republican party
was right when it elected Abraham Lincoln.
1t was right in its effort TO save the Union. 1t
was right when it struck the chains from A.
000, 900 of slaves and made them free men. 1t
was right in carrying into successful opera
IL
right in making protection to American in
dustries cardinal doctrine of the American
people. It was right in insisting that reci-
proeity should become the permanent law of
the land.
1t is right now and always has been right in
advocating safe and stable currency, worth
its face the world over, whether in the hands
of the rich or poor. 1t was right when 1t con-
fded in the leadership of Grant, Hayes, Gvr-
I'D -snxl,<
when it nominated William Mckinley of
Ohio and Garret A. Hobart OF New Jersey. and
we pledge them our hearty and loyal support.
We believe that a return to the Repu blican
policy of protection is as essential to the SOL
vency of the Nation as is the maintenance of
the present financial standard to her credit
and her honor. A cheap dollar means low
wages, a financial panic, distress to the poor,
obligations repudiated, dishonored country,
q blot on our fair history. The Republican
party stands for honest money, honest treat
ment of our eountrT's defenders, an honest
system of revenue, protecting our industries
and producing sufficient income to conduct
the affairs of the Nation, an honest system OF
exchange with foreign countries as embodied
in the reciprocity idea of the immortal Blaine,
an honest administration of public affairs.
The name of It's candidate Is synonymous
with honesty, patriotism, craftsmanship and
the highest lO6tA VI l1lc-OQty du0 BOScIu-
ment. Our policies and candidates inspire
the STUDENT, quicken the best thought of the
voter, elevate the citizen and add new luster
to our country's history.
The second days proceedings began at
11:25 o'clock. Secretary Bowling read the
following paragraph in letter from John
A. Devices, Denver, Colo, mem ber.of the
executive committee from Colorado,
tol, wit lon
We are getting well organized out here and
have nearly all OF the old workers back in the
ranks, as one by one they are beginning to see
their mistake in following after rank folly.
R. J. Wood OF South Dakota reported
from the committee on credentials that
the States and Territories and the College
Republican Club League were entitled to
delegates as follows: Each State and Ter.
ritory, four from each Congressional dis
trict and ten at large; the College League
one delegate from each State in which it
is organized.
Among the States and Territories not
represented in the convention were Col
orado, Idaho, Montana, Utah. Washing
ton, Indian Territory, ALASKA and New
Mexico.
Mr.. Crawford OF kentucky, chairman of
the committee on ruleS, reported the
recommendations of that committee,
which provided that the entire vote of the
State be cast by the delegates present.
These reports were adopted.
Mr.. Mcintyre, chairman of the COM
mlttee on league work, reported orally
what had been done in the past year, a
formal report to be made to the executive
committee.
The committee on resolutions not being
ready to report, the convention proceeded