San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-04-05
INDIGNANT REPUBLICANS.
Mass Meeting Of Mckinley Men Passes
Resolutions of Protest at Corrupt
Methods

Methods.
The San Antonio McKinleyites held a
meeting last night at Mission Gar
den for the purpose OF making protest
against the corrupt methods of conven-
tion roping which prevails In part of the
republican party in Texas, and which
eliminated at Austin last month.
The body passed resolutions, but did
not get beyond this stage ofprotest. Mr..
u. +. Winthrop presided, and Mr.. Sam
Haine recorded the proceedings.
Though a number of expected speakers
was not present, there was much speech
making anent the series of humiliating
conventions of the republican party in
Texas, which have resulted from colored
domination. The sentiment OF the meet.
ing seemed to be not so much against the
negro as the white men who cater TO
him for personal ACKNOWLEDGMENT. to the
prejudice of the interest of the party.
Mr.. Winthrop, In his remarks In assum-
ing the chair, reviewed the recent sweep
ing republican victories, stating that a
majority OF the states of the union, rep
resentinG three fourths of the population
of the nation, is under republican control.
He also said in the course of his talk
that on account of the obvious necessity
OF restitution of the tariff on wool, there
will be no democratic representation from
the twelfth district for many years to
come, and that Judge Noonan has life
cinch on the Office.
While the democrats approach the COM
Ing battle uncertain who is to be their
leader, he thought that the republicans
have corresponding superfuity Of pres.
idential timber and that they will nomi-
nate VIM. Mckinley on the first ballot.
After Mr.. Winthrop had concluded,
committee OF five, composed of Messrs.
G. X. Breneman, Jas. p. Newcomb, j. b.
Crowther, Ed. Froboese, Sr., and r.
Hanschke, was appointed to draftlresolu-
tions and report same to the body.
During the interview Col. Newcomb
took the floor and undertook to advance
remedy for the existing conditions. He
met the objection of the anti Lily Whites;
that the refOrmers were going outside
party lines to effect the new regime, by
explaining that the meeting was not for a
new party, and by eloQuently urging that
the salvation Of the old party demanded
that the white leaders take hold and rev.
olutionize existing conditions. He argued
victory for the delegates to the national
convention from Houston, from the fact
that the old organization, as represented
by the delegates from Austin,
will appear before that tribunal divided,
while the former delegation will be a
united, intellectual and enthusiastic body.
ton, signified that it was ready to report,
and Chairman Breneman read the follow
ing resolutions:
Whereas, The statesrepublican conven-
ton held at Austin Tex, on the 18th, oath,
25th of March, 1896. was conducted in
disorderly and disgraceful manner; and
Whereas, By a total disregard of the
parliamentary rule universally acknowl-
edged and observed In conducting the
business Of all dellberative assemblies, 1T
was attempted to suppress and prevent a
true and proper expression of the senti-
ments of the delegates therein; and
Whereas, The humiliating scenes
which throughout its session char
acterized the proceedings of the
permanent organizations, tend unmis-
takably: to weaken and destroy the re-
publican party as political factor in
this state, therefore, be 1t
Resolved: That we The republicans of
the City of San Antonio and of the 18th
congressional district of Texas, In mass
meeting assembled, condemn not alone,
the proceedings In said convention; but
we denounce the methods which make
such demonstrations possible.
Resolved; That 1t is the duty of republic
can to select noneub but suitable and COM
petent men to represent the party In all
branches Of its work, nc, matter how in
significant, to the end that as a politi-
cal organization they may not only re-
ceive but command the confidence and
support Of all opponents.
Resolved, That by reason Of scandalous
methods fostered and pursued by certain
so-called party leaders, both before and
at said stated convention, the political
sentiment of at least 95 per cent OF the re-
publicans Of this city and congressional
district failed OF proper and legitimate
expression.
These resolutions were unanimously
and gentlemanly adopted.
Mr.. Newcomb read the names OF a num-
Der Of persons whom he offered as dele
gates to the convention TO be held at
Houston, April 20.
There was some opposition to this, and
in the midst Of argument someone moved
to adjourn, which was done Immediately.