The San Francisco call., 1897-07-14

the regular party organization. The result OF
our efforts in this direction have been most
gratifying.
The 'leAgue has a right to exist only so long
as il is q use full agency Tor party success. In
the Eat OF campaigns our clubs can be relied
upon for va liable service They can and do
take charge or political meetings, distribute
literature, look alter legislation, AID on elec-
ton day become responsible for every Repub-
lican casting his ballot. am glad to report
that in those States where the Republican
clubs were diSintegrated by sentiment In
favor OF free silver, our cause is full OF hope,
and by aud by the league clubs OF the silver
States will bring those STATES into The Repub-
liCan co umn.
Duri g the last campaign, when the Demo
cratic ndidate for President was travelling
about the country i'll palace cars, telling the
people of their poverty and distress, the X =
publican League clubs, one by one, were hnd-
ing their way to Canton, where they heard he
gospel of hope and the prophecy OF better
things 10 come. AS they returned TO their
homes from the Mecca Of Republicanism tney
carried with them an enthusiasm that made
the campaign OF 1896 the most memorable in
our country S history.
Gentlemen OF this convention and friends OF
the league, cannot bring my address 10 a
close without returning my thanks tor the
very distinguished honor that have received
from this organization and for the cordial
support that has been given 10 me BY the
league Repu blicans thToug hoIt the Union.
The league cannot do me greater honor than
il has already done. At this convention
surrender the affairs OF this office with the
firm conviction Jnat there are a num ber OF
sDIendid league workers throughout the States
Rho, in the order which you might designate,
are entitled 10 this preferment. want now
and here TO pledge 10 the league ana TO my
successors in Office my unqualified support
throug hout all the years toe me. l believe in
the league. ! believe in lis future l believe
it is better qua flied than any other power to
maintain in our farty that vitality ana that
orr MIA tion which are so essential TO its con-
tinued success.
Let US stand true to our colors. Let US m axe
for The eague high place in American poll
tics by deserving II. Let US brush aside every
e ement that detracts from US and give no
man power or place IN our league, State or
Ns tiOnal, who is not OF nigh Character and
good standing Mt home Let US put to the front
in all our affairs those hustling, aggressive
Republ leans, whose personality Will bring us
victory. Being thus equipped and fortified
our way is clear.
With confidence in our leaders and faith in
our parry principles we will enter the con-
tess that are fore us with courage that is
undaunted. The Repub lean party is right
upon the great Questions that concern the
masses OF our people, and being right il is sure
TO win. Those who have been incredu-
lous will allow the incredibly to melt
away in the glow OF promises that
OF trade will assume the busy air of better
times. The merchant will be happy with his
increasing revenue, the laborer and mechanic
with higher wages, and, indeed, classes
aud conditions of men viii be lifted up into
all atmosphere that breathes contenIment,
the very So ieguard OF our free Institutions
To this end, my friends let US corsecrate the
National Republican League OF Clubs. Let US
make of 1t an organization strong, judicious
and helpful. Let US KEEP 1t free from those
entang .ements that would destroy it, Make
it in all the States, in and in fact, a
standing political army, subject to our party
call, brave and victorious i'll every conflict.
The roll of States was called for an
nouncement of mem bers of committees.
resolution was adopted directing that
a Telegram OF greeting be sent to President
Mckinley concentrating him upon the
success of the Republican administration,
asserting that the promised era of pros
perlty was close of futillment, and de-
claring that the league has always been