New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-24
M'KINLEY LEAGUE FORMED.
OUTCOME OF THE ENTHUSIASTIC MASS
MEETING AT COOPER UNION.

DENT OF THE ORGANIZATION.
The Mckinley League Of the State OF New
York, to promote the nomination and election
to the Presidency Of William Mckinley, OF
Ohio was formed last evening at a large and
tremendously enthusiastic mass-meetIng Of Re-
publicans in Cooper Union. General Wager
Swayne presided, and other speakers were Low.
ell II. Jerome Senator Frank D. Pavey, John
f. Mllhoand. George E. Matthews. A. IL
Steele. Edward Meek and T. C. Campbell. Mr..
Matthew'S who Is the editor and proprietor OF
"The Buffalo Express" was elected president Of
the League The Committee on Organization
will meet at the Hotel Metropole this morning.
Seldom has there beei. held in this city .
political meeting more enthusiastic. inspiring
and successful than the Mckinley mass meeting
of last evening. In spite Of the snowstorm
which swept the city during the entire
evening the large hall Of Cooper Union was
filled to overfiowing with earnest Republicans
who could not be kept away by inclement
weather, and hundreds OF people were turned
away at the doors because the police would
not permit overcrowding. Many women braved
the storm early to get seats at the meeting
The audience like the audiences which
assembled in the hall at the call OF the Commit
tee of Seventy In 1894 and 1t entered into the
spirit Of the occasion with whole-souled appre-
citation. The meeting went off with vim ana
dash deli yhtfu to everybody There were
ringing speeches. lively songs and stirring
music and the applause was Hearty. responsive
and so tremendous at dimes that 1t should have
been heard almost within the corridors OF the
Fifth Avenue Hotel
The meeting voiced In most emphatic way
~ hiatt
and independent kind to the plans Of those Re-
publican bosses who want to hold mortgage
on the Presidency Of the United States It
was evident that the Republicans in the hall
loved Ex-Governor William Mckinley OF Ohio
partly because he being opposed by the
bosses OF his party.
THE RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED.
Resolutions. which 50 exactly expressed the
feeling Of the audience that they were car.
ried unanimously. provided for an organiza'
ton to make that feeling more effective, and
the action will give to the machine Republi'
can leaders who gather at the State Conven-
ton in the Grand Central Palace to-day
cause for reflection. An invitation was
extended also 10 those Republicans who earn.
esty desire the nomination Of Mckinley &c
meet at the Hotel Metropole Broe dway and
Forty-second-st. at 10 q. in to-day. In order
that no time may be lost In perfectng the
work Of the Mckinley League Of the State oi
New-York. The resolutions declaring for the
Organization are appended:
Whereas. It is apparent that William Nc.
Kinley 10 not only logical candidate OF ths
Republican party for President, but also the
choice OF probably large majority OF Repuo'
licans. and,
Whereas, The chief obstacle in the way Of
his nomination In the coming National Con.
vention seems to be a combination OF political
boses, including the. leader Of the New-York
State machine. who oppose Mr.. Mckinley be.
cause OF his steadfast refusal TO comply with
their demands to mortgage the Presidency
in their interests. and
Whereas. There is reason to believe that II. for
any reason. Governor Morton cannot be nomi.
mated. persons who claim and who try to main.
tain proprietary interest in the party organiza-
tion and control It's acto nthroughout the state.
will represent the vote OF the delegation from
this State thenceforward perquisite 70
be disposed OF at pleasure In bargaining for
political consideration In future and
Whereas, There have been limitations. ap-
parently emanating from the New-York State
machine, that should Mckinley be nominated
against its wishes, he would be compelled to look
elsewhere for support in his canvass than to the
so-called regular party organization in this State:
therefore be it
State Of New-York. In mass-meeting assembled,
organize ourselves into political body. to b
known as The Mckinley League Of the State Of
New-Y and
Resolved. That the objects Of the leagues ac-
tivity shall be 10 procure by all lawful and hon.
orable means the nomination OF Mr.. Mckinley at
St Louis. and his election at the polls In Novem-
Der. Be Il further
Resolved That the officers Of this league shall
be president vice-president for each ju-
dicial district Of the State reading secretary a
corresponding secretary a recording secretary
and financial secretary; treasurer and general
committee, TO consist OF not less than two MEM
hers from each Assembly District. and an ex-
ecutve committee OF the General Committee to
consist Of at least one member from each county
of the State
Resolved That the Immediate work Of carrying
into effect these resolutions be placed In the
hands Of a committee on organz~tion. to be
elected here tonight. the said committee to con-
sis OF not less than fifteen members.
Resolved. That this meeting proceed at once -
form said league and elect the above officers
GEORGE f. MATTHEW'S PRESIDENT
After the adoption Of tire resolutions George
II. Matthews. Of Buffalo. was elected president of
the league and the following Committee on Or
RaniZation selected:
John E. Mh bland. William Brookneld. Frank d:
Thomas. New.york; John F. MontlsnsnI Albany:
william f Warren. Buffalo: Rud9ph Brennsr.
g ,P!srcy Louis L: seaman: 2 N. Cravath; y;
and secretaries ex-oficio.
DECORATIONS OF THE HALL.
There was an extremely nne display Of color
on the otherwise bare stage OF old Cooper Union.
Old Glory was everywhere. The field OF stars
covered the speakers stand at the front OF the
rostrum. and the bars Of white and red mingled,
as they swept downward In graceful clingins
folds to the floor. In each OF the triple arches az
the rear of the stage. flags were looped back ana
against each supporting pillar OF gray stone there
was a blue banner. The one on the right look
ing to the stage contained this significant IN.
scription: THE Republican party stands for an
honest dollar and the way TO earn It,
The banner on the left hand bore the words:
WILLIAM Mckinley. Prosperity's Advance
Agent" In the centre was an imposing tribute to
the Ohio man. A large portrait Of the Governor
was framed about with tin pans made OF good
American tin. At each corner OF the frame and