Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-07-22

the volunteer representatives Of the army
which last fall went out upon the neId OF
political battle and fought with vieor that
a stranger to defeat. Our share In the re-
markable victory OF 1905 adds enduring lau-
rsis tS the e. ca ,n,s. q club organization
The people Of Ills country are to be cen
trying times We have q Republican Presi-
ter and rugged patriotism, man pure In
life, sincere In purpose and with convictions
OF honor that are MS stable and unninching
party OF Lincoln. OF Grant, Of Garfield and
OF Blaine, so are we proud Of the party OF
William Mckinley. -.
The question Is often asked by our political
adyersaries. 'What has President Mckinley
doner'
We answer that he has unfurled the stars
and stripes upon the Island OF Hawaii. ~
that act he will reclaim our country's terri
tory and our nations honor.
He has gone into the southland and taught
me gospel OF enduring peace ana christiah
He has rebuked the pessimist. and in the
place or his discordant wall OF despair mas
proclaimed the joyous message OF brighter
He has made II possible to pass Republic
can tarin law when his party was In the MI
nority, which. indeed, Is an Accomplishment
almost unknown In American politics.
He has done even more. He has taught
our people that our President Is one or us
ana for us; that there should be no lnsur.
mountable wall between our CHIEF ruler ana
his subjects. and 1t may be said that each
official act of our new President brings MIN
In closer touch with the American people,
With confidence in our leaders and faith
In our party principles we Will enter the
contests that are before us with courage
that Is undaunted The Republican party
Is right upon the great questions tnat con-
Germ the masses of our people. ana, pelng
right. 1t is sure to win. Those who have
been incredulous will allow their incredu-
that have been faithfully kept. The marts
OF trade Will assume the busy air OF pet!er
times. The merchant will be happy Win
his Increased revenues, the laborer and me,
chanic with better wages, and, Indeed, all
classes and conditions of men will be lifted
up into an atmosphere that breeds content-
tutlons.
To this end, my friends, let us consecrate
the National Republican League or CUPS.
dicious and helpful Let us keep 1t free from
those entanglements that would destroy II.
Make II In all the States, In name ana In
Iact standing political army. suDJect TO
our partys call, brave and victorious In ev-
cry conflict.
Greeting Sent by Mckinley.
Following is the text of the greeting
telegraphed by President Mckinley to
President Woodmansee:
offer you my heartfelt congratulations on
the tenth annual convention of the Repub-
lican League and my continued best wishes
for the increased usefulness and prosperity
OF this worthy organization.
WILLIAM M'KINLEY.
kilograms of regret were read from
Vice-PIesident Hobart, Secretary Sher-
man, Senators Allison Quay, Wellington,
Warren, Fairbanks and Burrows, Speak
er Reed, Congressman Grosvenor, Ding
Low Enwlar md Henderson Secret n ries
Alger, Gary, Gage, Long and Wilson,
Pension Commissioner Evans and others.
At well-attended mass meeting in the
Auditorium at night Charles Emory
Smith of Philadelphia spoke on "Repub-
lican Continental Policy" Webster Da-
Wis of Kansas City, assistant Secretary of
the Interior, was the next speaker. Flo
quence and vigor characterized his ad-
dress, and the enthusiasm of the audience
rose to u high pitch.