The herald., 1898-07-15
REPUBLICAN LEAGUE
oRAToRICAL FIREWoRKs MARK
THE MEETING
BUSINESS QUICKLY SETTLED
Mckinley and His War Policy Given a
Hearty MISUNDERSTANDING
to Soldiers and Sailors

OMAHA, July dangerous application
to business enabled the Republican league
of the United States to finish almost all its
routine business at its second days ses-
sion. Had 1t not been for the fight for the
position of president, the work would now
all be over Its officers will be elected to-
morrow.
The oratorical feature Of the day was a
short but patriotic address by ex-President
Woodmansee of Cincinnati, who spoke Of
the war as not one of parties, but of the peo-
Pile, yet he gives to President Mckinley
great credit for the wisdom he has display
ed In the conduct of the affair with Spain.
The rest of the time was devoted to the re-
ports OF standing committees.
After ex-President Woodmansee had con-
cluded his speech the real business Of the
convention began in earnest. The report
Of the committee on credentials was adopt
ed without division.
The Resolutions
The report of the committee on resolu-
tons was adopted as read. 1t pledges anew
support to the Republican platform adopted
at ST. Louis In 1896, congratulates the coun-
try on the return of prosperity and on the
subject of the national administration says:
I'VE are uncompromisingly in favor Of
the maintenance Of the single gold standard
and that the medium of exchange, Of what
ever form issued by or under the authority
OF the national government, shall be main
tained at parity with gold, the universal
standard Of the great commercial nations;
and that every dollar coined or used under
national laws shall have an equal purchas-
ing and debt paying power. We are un-
qualifiedly opposed to the free and I'M
limited coinage of silver, and we reaffirm
the St. Louis platform on this subject.
Mckinley Commended
I'VE hereby commend the patriotism and
patriotic policy Of President Mckinley in
exhausting all peaceful methods to accom-
plish our purpose before resorting to the
stern arbitrament of battle, and his wise
forethought in preparing in time of peace
for the calamity of war; and we applaud the
vigor, skill and ability which has thus far
resulted in unbroken and glorious victory
on land and see, and which promises a
speedy and complete triumph for American
arms and American principles.
''In the near future important problems
will arise out OF the war in which the ma
ton is now engaged. Among others will be
the disposition to be made Of conquered ter
ritory. The people can safely leave the
wise and patriotic solution Of the questions
to a Republican president and Republican
congress.
1--WE favor all measures which will pro-
mote the restoration and growth OF our
merchant marine.
Greetings to Soldiers and Sailors
1--WE send greetings to the soldiers and
sailors Of the Republic, whose unselfish
patriotism shall receive the homage Of a
grateful people,"
A resolution providing for the change Of
plan Of meeting from annual to biennial
sessions was adopted after considerable
discussion, the final votet being unanimous.
A resolution providing for the admission
of women as members and delegates was
also adopted without debate.
The committee on league work presented
in its report a resolution against the incor-
poration Of state Republican leagues. 1t
was adopted unanimously.
When the committee on time and place
for the next meeting made its report It
favored date in 1900. and recommended
that the executive committee choose the
place. This was very vigorously fought, es-
pecially by the Minnesota men, who had q
boom for st. Paul we'll developed. A mo-
ton to name st. Paul as the place for tho
convention Of 1900 was tabled and the COM
mittee's recommendation was adopted. Ad-
journment was taken until tomorrow.
A mass meeting was held on the exposition
grounds tonight.