The times., 1899-12-14

About thirty members of the Republican
National League. headed by President
Stone, called upon the President yesterday
afternoon. Mr.. Mckinley received the par
ty in his private office, and after introduc-
tons expressed the pleasure he felt in not
ing the enthusiastic efforts which the
league is putting forth to make the cleo
tion in 1900 a Republican success and for
the unqualified endorsement of the present
Administration After leaving the White
House the party called upon members of
the Cabinet and were warmly received.
An important feature of the session TO
the league itself was the raising of $1,2S5
in cash and pledges for the purposes Of the
organization. A plan of assessment OF 500
upon leagues of each of the several States
was advocated, but as voluntary offerings
of 500 and less amounts were offered in
the name of the State organizations, the
secretary, ID. H. Slime, of Kentucky, was
instructed to write letters TO the State
presidents of the league advising them Of
this voluntary method of raising the neces-
sary amount and asking their further CO.
operation of the work
The following made 500 pledges: Charles
r. Shrimm, Maryland; Byron f. Sheffield,
Kansas; Roscoe Mitchell, North Carolina;
S. J. Crawford and NJ. ]. Dowling, Mime
sofa; Hiram Lloyd, Missouri; Samuel B.
Calem, Connecticut; William Noble, In
dian Territory; W. d. Fossett, Oklahoma;
/ \. J. Edwards, Pennsylvania; stephen S.
Jewett, New Hampshire; J. Otis Humphrey,
Illinois
A resolution was adopted by the league
endorsing the Hanna Payne subsidy bill, as
follows:
Whereas the present interests Of the nation
would be vastly benefited and demand the early
restoration Of our merchant marine 10 its former
position on the seas of the world, IL is the sense
OF this committee that prompt action shall be
taken by the present Congress TO enact such
laws as viii encourage and build up the merchant
marine TO proportions adequate to ensure the
carrying of American products in American
bottoms, and, at the same time, Te-enforce the
Navy OF the nation. And, further, that the mem
bers OF this committee shall use their personal
influence in that direction.
c. NJ. Wilcox. of Minnesota. offered a
! resolution in which thanks were extended
10 President Stone and Secretary Slime for
their efforts in behalf of and their deyo-
tion TO the cause of the organization. Reso-
lutions of thanks were also passed in favor
of Manager Burch, of Wizards Hotel, and
the members of the press. CongTatula-
/ tions, in the name of the league, were tele-
graphed to Governor Taylor of Kentucky.
/ convention was precpitated by the reso-
/ luton Of George II. White, colored. of
, North Carolina to the effect that it would
be unwise to make any change in the plan
| of representation in the national aconyen-
ton. a substitute was offered of contrary
import. but as the heated discussion threat
ened to spoil the harmony of the session,
both resolutions were tabled.
Hon. Melville Hayes Of Ohio offered a
resolution, which was adopted, expressing
the sympathy of the league with the Repub-
licans OF North Carolina in their struggle
against the proposed amendment TO the
State constitution which, in effect, it IS
stated, violates the fourteenth and fifteenth
amendments TO the Constitution, and pledg-
ing the support Of the league in the effort
/ being made for its defeat. Mr.. Hayes also
| offered a resolution that the Executive
! Committee wait upon the President and
| express its hearty endorsement Of his wise
/ and patriotic Administration.
| During the evening the victorious dele
cation from St. Paul and Minneapolis, con
! sisting of NJ. j, Bowling. ID. f. Reese. c.
/ c. Whitney, c. NJ. Wilcox. T. b. Wright,
! State Senator Jones. State Senator Stevens,
/ and others, rendered reception to the
other delegates and friends of the league
in attendance.