New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-10-04
FIRMLY REPUBLICAN.
NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CLUBS ADOPTS
A PLATFORM. HAMPTON MOORE
MADE PRESIDENT.

Chicago Oct 3-Delegates to the convention OF
the National League Of Republican Clubs met to-
day with the expectation OF finishing their business
and concluding the meeting tonight with a speech
by Senator Beverage OF Indiana
Interest centred in the Committee on Resolutions.
which organized yesterday and took under con-
sideration number OF resolutions. While a num-
Der Of attempts have been made 10 have the Ieas,a
take definite action in regard 10 a nlatforr, - 80
the general impression before the convention us
called 10 order that the league would not deyiate
from its previous eourse-that is not to originate
doctrines but to pFoseIyte for doctrines ALREADY
accepted by the Republican party
Chairman I. W. Fleitz. Of Pennsylvania IVhan
President Hamilton called the session to order de-
Hvered the report Of the COMMITTEES on credentials
There were no contests. and it was adopted The
committee on resolutions had its report drafrad
but secured delay in it's presentation In order
that it might be typewriter II was then resolved
to proceed with the election OF officers i Fsmp-
ton Moore Of Philadelphia, had no opposition for
the nomination for president He was placed In
nomination by Karl Kuehne. of Iowa. Speakers
representing other States seconded the nomination
in eulOgistic speeches.
Mr.. Moores election made BY reclamation
The persident-elect when he received the aaveI
from retiring President Hamilton, made a brief
speech in which he urged the necessity of organ
lied effort in seeking the OF the Republican
party. The committee on time and place OF next
meeting, after mentioning Pennsylvania Missouri
and California candidate left the matter 70 the
new executive committee.
The league platform prepared by the resolu-
tions committee was then presented to the dele
gates who adopted it without discussion. The plat
form follows:
The National Republican League. in its thirteenth
convention assembled, cOngratulates the party of
Abraham Lincoln and our American citizenship OF
to the whole people Under the WISE and patriotic
pollcIgs thdt slslalzed the administration OF Will
been continued with energy and fearlessness by
the soldier-sIaJesman. Theodore Roosevelt We
sIve unqualified commentator TO his administra-
tion. We believe In his honesty OF purpose admire
him Tor ais courdse, and love him for his unswerv-
The convention records its tribute Of grief over
Mehlniey; ana mourns him as the tireless cham
We approve the action OF Congress and the pa
tonaI executive IN re1eeming every pledge that the
cation made TO cuba upon the outbreak Of the
ands. having become a part OF the Jinired states
territory. should so remain in order bene-
enjoyed 81 their inhabitants Dc eA'en1ea 20 ana
We favor the admission to Statehood Of the Ter
ritoriss Of New-MeXiCo. Oklahoma and Arizona and
the extension OF Territorial form of government
TO Indian Territory the earliest practicable date
having due regard for the interests of the people OF
hT states and Territories ana of the United States
f ne pee prosperity that has attended the
and commands unwayerins adherence to that poll
Srs an =. h Se TL.Gi, .In9oi lance m Protecilng
and sustaining American Institutions
brought about the dinergnces between operators
ana miners IN the anthracite coal region, and We
adjustment may be rnauc - lie end that the needs
Of the people OF The county may be promptly sup
piled.
We condemn every combination Of capital whose
purpose IS seif-assrdu abatement at the expense of
any STATE or focal e t or 10 ' igers aSh tS Ss
cost OF the necessities OF HE, any way 10
sail the moral, physical or political welfare OF the
We deprecate tire employ nenr Of children OF ten
DER age at proonged and exhaustive laoor in mills.
tons, evil which calls for such .esla.ation by
the proper authorities as VIII pr0Jec, the young
in their morals health and growth.
We characterize the Democratic party one
without hxed policy on any OF the sreat pu5Ic
existing Ills and IL is only active In opposition 10
the progressive acts OF The Republican pacty while
IL awalts possible national calamity Jnat may
furnish q issue.
And hnally. pledge to our party the constant
out the country and urge Upon the Cn.-erf OK tne
The other officers were elected as follows. secre-
Arkansas, vice PRESIDENT. j. j. Sheridan, Illinois
dent ana vice president, Byron r. ShefleIc or KAN
Luther NJ Not Of %ea.-Y6Tk. for the latter
during the administration was appointed:
Texas, ". II. Atweii. Dallas Illinois. Lieorge \.
ena: Mary land Leauder Foreman. Baltimore: Mis- |
souri, Harvey D. Dow, Selaia, New Mexico J: X.
League. r. l.. Warner, Notre Dame University. |
Indiana; South Dakota. W g Lusk Yankton: |
byron T. Sheffield Atchis0E; NsW-Jersey. Freder- |
lcS W. Meyer Newark: Ono y. p. Ramsey. Day |
Xasttr: Neu-York. John W Tctten. New-York /
CITY Kentucky. r. \. slime. Newport; Pennsyl- /
Marshal l.. Cook Hastings. Delaware Francis n /
Honecker, Whining to-. Mime Sota, ChaTIeS & [
MnRsy A Mr5Rat ~ FoTIer Little Rock Los
The convention adjourned