Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-24
resolutions. which were adopted amid
great uproar OF applause:
RESOLUTIONS.

Whereas, It is apparent that William
Mckinley Is not only the logical candidate
of the Republican party for President
but also the choice OF large majority
OF the Republicans; and
Whereas. the chief obstacle In the way
OF his nomination In the coming conven-
ton seems TO be a combination OF politl-
cal bosses, including the leader OF the
New York State machine. who oppose
Mr.. Mckinley because OF hts sfeadfast
refusal TO comply with their demands
to mortgage the presidency in their in
terests; and
Whereas. there Is reason to believe
that II for any reason Governor Morton
cannot be nominated, persons who try
TO maintain a proprietary interest In the
party organization and control Its action
throughout the State win represent the
vtote Of the delegation from this State
as thenceforward perqusite to be dis
posed OF at pleasure IN bargaining for
political consideration I'm future; and.
whereas. there have been intimations
apparently emanating from the New York
State machine. that should Mr.. McKin-
ley be nominated against it's wishes, he
would be compelled TO look elsewhere
for support in his canvas than to the
so-calied regular party organization In
this State: therefore, be II
Resolved. That we, Republicans OF the
city and State of New York, in mass
meeting assembled, organize ourselves
into a political body. TO be known as the
Mckinley League OF the State Of New
York;; and
Resolved. That the objects OF the
leagues activity shall be TO procure. by
all lawful and honorable means, the nomi-
nation OF Mr.. Mckinley at st. Louis. and
his election at the polls in November.
Resolved, That the immediate work OF
carrying into effect these resolutions be
placed in the hands OF committee or
organization to be elected here tonight.
and the said committee to consist of not
less than fifteen members"
In speaking in support Of the resolu-
tions, Mr.. Milholland urged that a deter
mined effort be made TO show the bosses
or would-be bosses what the thorough
going Republicans OF New York want
and mean to have. There was no mis-
taking, he said. the trend of public SEN
timent all over the country In favor OF
Mckinley, and 1t was the purpose OF the
resolutions to crystalize the overwhelm-
ing sentiment of the city and State Of
New York in support Of William Nc
Kinley.
General Swayne then selected the gem
tlemen who will form the Executive Com
mittee.
VOICE FROM THE .UTH.
Edward Meade, of Texas. who was next
introduced. said the South would do its
share to nominate and elect William Nc
kinley. The South was now prepared 10
endorse protection, and would vote solidly
for Mckinley at the St Louis conven-
ton.
Among the other speakers were the Hon.
George f. Matthews. OF Buffalo. and Mr..
A. H. Steele, Deputy Commissioner of
Public Works in this city.
The singing OF America" by the au-
dience and a glee club brought the meet
ing to a close.
THE COLORED CONTINGENT.
NEW YORK. March 23.-Two hundred
colored Republicans OF the city met to-
night in AdeiDhi Hall under the auspices
of ths colored Republican county organi-
zation. and adopted resolutions in sup
port of the candidacy Of Hon. Levi T..
Morton for the Republican presidential
nomination. c. +. Butler, president of
the organization; Caleb a. Sims. w. A.
Anderson, private secretary to State
Treasurer Calvin, and others made
speeches.