The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-07-14
NE MPUBllCANS
MEETING or NATIONAL LEAGUE
At OMAHA


OMAHA. Jolly 1s.-Facing stage deco
rated with profusion of cut flowers and
palms. under the folds of flag that waved
In the bfeese Of an electric fan, the dele
gates to the National League of Republican
Clubs came to order an hour later than the
schedule called for. The decorations of
Boyd's theater are most elaborate.
President Crawford called the convention
to order. and prayer by Rev. Fletcher M.
Sisson ct the Hanson Park M. E. Church
was followed by the reading of the official
CALI by Secretary Slime. Hon. J. L. Web
ster OF Omaha delivered a warm address
Of welcome on behalf Of Nebraska, and
President Charles Z. Winter of the Ne
braska State League spoke for his organi-
ntion. Mayor Frank E. Moore spoke for
Omaha. These were followed by President
]. L. Crawford OF the National League, who
delivered his annual address.
Mr.. Crawford first outlined the purposes
and scope of the league and recited what it
had accomplished. He continued:
Turning to the questions of the day, We
are unable to discover our enemy the
Democratic party. 1t no longer exists. The
wise, conservative Democrats have been
garnered into the Republican party. The
Popul.sts swallowed the remainder. The
corner stone of the Democratic platform
was free silver at 16 to 1, and the burden of
the silver song was wheat and silver go
hand ii hand but the corner stone was re-
jected by the builders Of prosperity. and the
law OF supply and demand demolished the
false argument in a single season. The
misguided Populists must be taught better.
Their principles must be trampled under
foot PopulsA is soc.alistic and founded
upon the idea that those who have must
share with those who have not. whether
the latter are worthy or not"
Regarding the policy of territorial acqui-
sition, Mr.. Crawforc said:
1--WE find ourselves at the beginning of
new era, face, to face with new problems In
International affairs and in our new rela-
tions with the colonies of Spain. We shall
solve them all, unmoved by any attitude
or desire of the alleged powers and with
out thought Of ACKNOWLEDGMENT shall solve
them all in the interest Of justice, humanity
and good government If in Cuba, Porto
Rico, the Philippines and the Canaries,
tyranny and oppression shall give way to
freedom and enlightened, progressive gov
eminent, who, at home or among the other
nations Of the earth. can justly complain of
the formation of new republics, of Ameri
can protectorates or even of American ter
ritorial expansion"
Ex-President D. D. Woodmanse Of Gin
cinnati delivered one Of the leading ad-
dresses of the day. Regarding the war, he
said:
upon the question Of the war with SPAIN
] want to say that the Republican party
has been right. go farther and say that
to my knowledge no political party has
been wrong This is not Republican war
1t is a war in which the patriots of the
nation, without regard to political parties,
are standing side by side in defense Of our
oountry's cause. If this were to be a par
tisan war, why should our noble Republican
President select such commanders as
Wheeler and Lee? 1t is because there is in
this contest a reunion of hands and of
hearts. No division upon political lines
All consecrated to a common purpose
which shall make Cuba free.
1.-THE question is being asked If we believe
In taking territory by conquest. Since the
Republican party has not had opportunity
to give expression upon this subject, can
only speak for myself AS to the isle of
Cuba our promise has gone out that we are
not after territory. Beyond this, I am in
favor of gathering unto ourselves with
hooks of steel. any or all of the possessions
of Spanish monarchy. II Spain shall not be
satisfied when we have stripped her of
the Philippines, and all of her possessions
of the Eastern Hemisphere, then let the
superb American navy cross the Atlantic,
and charge upon the very citadel of he.
power.
my countrymen, what may we expect to
be the results of the present war? New
territory will be ours. and as to its disposi-
ton, our people will cheerfully commit the
matter to the Judgment Of a Republican
administration.
Possibly an Anglo-Saxon alliance will
follow. But we know that the binding to-
gether of the English speaking people OF
the earth will not be for aggression, not 70.
conquest, but rather for protection and de-
Tense Monarchies might look upon 1t with
concern, but llberty-loving people every
where would ask to be taught our principles
of government"
The committee on time and place for the
next national convention heard the argu.
ments in favor of three places which pre-
scented invitations. st. Paul made strong
showing, based on its ease of access Los
Angeles urged the advantages of Califor.
MIA and Los Angeles in particula,
and Galveston also put in a claim.
Col. w. J. Sloane of California is cam
didate for president of the league.