The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-07-17

the convention, and the delegations
were each to cast the full vote. The re-
port was adopted.
The resolutions were then reported
through the chairman OF the resolu-
tons committee. Col. Bundy, OF Ohio.
They declare unfaltering allegiance ito
the principles and policies OF the party OF
protection. sound money. reciprocity and
patriotism, as expressed In the ST. Louis
platform. The faith which prompted the
nomination and election OF William Nc
Kinley and republican congress has been
justified and we congratulate the country
upon the evidences OF returning prosper
lily. We pledge anew the organized effort
OF league men throughout the union for
the party OF Abraham Lincoln"
The platform commends tho president
and congress for sending a monetary COM
mission TO European nations: for inaugu-
rating measures for the annexation OF
Hawaii. and for an attitude on the Cuban
matter that has tended TO lessen Spanish
atrocities in that island. They urge upon
congress the earliest possible passage OF a
discriminating duty measure to protect
American shipping
Congress is commended for fostering tho
beet sugar industry by legislation. The
question OF equal suffrage 10 woman IA
recommended 10 members OF the league as
n matter OF education. President CleVe-
lands civil service changes are vigorously
condemned. and n modification OF the
rules and provisions OF that law is IA
vored. In the interest OF good service and
10 correct the Injustice alleged 10 have been
thus perpetrated Restriction OF immigra-
ton IL favored and sympathy expressed
with the miners and other laboring men
In their peaceful struggles for living wages.
The roll OF states was called for nom
inees for the presidency of the nsso-
citation, and the following were named
as candidates: A. M. Higgins, OF lndi-
ena; Leonard j. Crawford. of kentucky;
Grant Fellows, of Michigan; Congress
man Thomas j. McEwan, of New Jer-
sey; Frederick Fleitz. of Pennsylvania.
Balloting resulted in the election of
Mr.. Crawford. In the afternoon and
evening the delegates had delightful
change from the convention excitement
10 an enjoyable ride across Lake St.
Clair as guests of the local members.
The election of officers will be com
pleted to-day and miscellaneous BUSH
ness closed up.
The annual meeting of the American
Republican College league was held
Wednesday In the Russell house par
lors. /. n. Murfin, of Michigan, pre-
sided. Thirty delegates were present,
A. l.. Davis, of the University of Mich
igan, was elected president. The other
Offices were filled as follows: Vice
presidents, Il. IL. Blodgett, OF Knox uni
versity; II. l.. Douglas. OF Minnesota;
j. A. Finch. of Oliyet. G. A. A. Melee,
of the University OF Wisconsin. was
chosen treasurer and +. II. Wurzerer, OF
Notre Dame university. secretary.
Resolutions were adopted declaring
that last years republican victory was
a triumph OF brains and intelligence
over passion and prejudice, in the
achieving OF which the colleges OF the
United States stood shoulder TO shout
der In support Of republican principles
as expressed In the St. Louis platform.
The resolutions congratulate the coun-
try on the auspiciously begun admin
istration OF President Mckinley. and
approves his policy In converting the
extra session of congress. The college
league pledges itself 10 assist in the flu
ture battles OF the party. The place of
next meeting was left to the executive
committee and the meeting then nd
journed sine die.