New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-11-10
M'KINLEY LEAGUERS MEET.
AN ADDRESS OF APPRECIATION BY MR..
HANNA
RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED FOR NEW REpUBLIcA.
ORGANIZATIONS IN THE STATE AND COUNTY


REPRESENTATIONS MADE
The members Of the Committee on Organization
OF the Mckinley League held large and enthusi-
astic meeting at League headquarters yesterday.
full representation present. only three coun-
Ties being unrepresented and the absentees sent
kilograms or letters. George L. Matthew'S. of Buff
1aio. the president presided. Ex-Mayor George {.
bayless OF Binghamton; President Matthews.
John F.. Milholland Warner Willer r. V. Powder
~ charles Rohlfs. Chairman Hanna, OF the Repub
hcan National Committee and others made
speeches.. The splendid achievements OF the League
throughout the'Statc were recounted by many lead
ers present The just cause OF congratuaton on
the successful work of the League and the grand
outcome OF the campaign subjects discussed.
upon Mr.. Hanna's entrance large oil por
traits OF Mckinley and Hobart by Orrie s. Par
sons. were unveiled. The general Of the campaign
was greeted by a burst OF applause that
tained with will Before inviting Mr.. Hanna to
speak. President Matthews said:
was about to speak of Mr. Hanna's coming but
MS entrance Just now reminds me Of another duty
which WI have We people Of the Mckinley League.
as nave explained, are under great obligations to
the state Club for letting have the Of their
eHs on the ssf Sus Ss s nte
VIII %,iin s TO give US all the rest OF the earth
we have iuxuriated In them. and token OF our
dppreciation and to show that we still have great
decided to leave some permanent token Of our stay
In these headquarters and we have put there a
site to II the picture Of the gentleman that you
before you ,referring to Mr.: Hannal under whose
have won the greatest victory that the people OF
now, the pleasure OF presenting 70 you a man who
NO m & 10 an American and
New-York Mr. Hanna.
MR. HANNA's REMARKS
cheering. said:
Gentlemen Of the State Club and Of the Mckinley
League The remarks Of your chairman led to
think was going to get of with q few plea SAINT
marks. but the closing sentiment referred to the
patriotic effort which put forth. resulting In
the salvation OF our country and that sentiment;
appeals to me on this occasion because It was the
last inspiration put forth In the efforts OF the
had time to give to those workers something OF the
details OF the last campaign; you In the East ex-
cept those who have been at work in the field can
know but little about the work in the Western
States and beyond. and therefore cannot judge
more than gratfed since coming TO New-York to
hear kind expressions on all Sides OF course. II
touches mans vanity and 1t did mine. But It
went deeper than that; 1t has touched my heart.
And when look into the earnest faces around me
l begin to appreciate fully that every man in this
room Is upon the side OF honest government and In
the efforts put forth in this great campaign he.
SO than the members OF the McK!niey League OF
the State OF New-York. desire TO make use OF this
opportunity. then to thank you from my heart for
your hearty cooperation. and TO hope that you
to pursue the lines OF your work In the future
and do whatever Is best for the good OF party
and our country without regard 10 any pe-sonali-
ties. Judge mans patriotism by the sacrifices
he has made. Lot that be your motto under what
ever banner you work for the future. and you will
find In me a steadfast friend.
Felicitous speeches also made by Edward
Mitchell president OF the State club: Warner Mil
Ter Senator Frank ID. Pavey. II. H. Iiawley. OF
franklin County. and by Paul D. Cravath. Among
the many present John Consalus, OF Troy
John II. Clark. OF Lockport: Thomas r. Eagan. OF
Nsw-York: Thomas Flchic OF Brooklyn r. Wat
son Gardiner. OF Amsterdam: William II. Huber. OF
New-York: Lowell II. Jerome. OF New-York: C. c.
Il. Kiophei. OF Utica; John +. Montignan OF AL
bany: Benjamin +. Oppenheimcr OF New-York :
Edward +. Brush. OF Mount Vernon; Henry g.
Piercy. OF Ncw-York: Theodore F. Ruhle. OF New
York; f. NJ. santee of Cortland l.. L. Seaman. OF
New-York: Dix W. Smith. OF Eimira: Chester H.
Southworth. OF New-Yorl: Adelbcrt H. Steele. OF
New-York: DIR. Edward T. Tucker. OF New York:
w T.. Watrous. OF Waverly: A. +. CARL OF New
York. and others The meeting adjourned and
easily resolved itself into an informal reception
with Mr Hanna chief guest. The following tele
gram was received:
Paterson. -. J.. November ?. 1896.
John f. Miiholland New-York city Sorry can
no, be with you. but a. explained by telephone.
am engaged for this evening" and you must there
fore accept regrets and AZ the same time please
your associates that | appreciate fully the
loyalty and OF their work from the begin
ming TO the end Of tho campaign.
THE EVENING MEETING.
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