Omaha daily bee., 1902-10-04
MOORE ELECTED PRESIDENT
Philadelphia Nan Chosen to Head National
Republican League
HIS ELECTION is MADE BY AccLAnATlON
~ConVentio Chooses Omcers, Adopts q
Platform, Names New Executive
Committee and AdJOuTns
for the Year.

CHICAGO, Oct. al. Hampton Moore OF
Philadelphia was today elected president
Of the National League Of Republican
clubs by reclamation.
When President Hamilton called the ses-
sion to order the report of the committee
on credentials was adopted. There were no
contests. The committee on resolutions had
its report draughted. but secured a lelay In
it's presentation, in order that II might be
typewriter. 1t was then resolved to pro-
coed with the election OF officers. J. Hamp-
ton Moore Of Philadelphia had no opposition
for the nomination for president. He was
placed in nomination by Karl Ruehle OF
Iowa. Speakers representing other states
seconded the nomination In eulogistie
speeches.
Mr.. Moore's election was made by Ao-
clamation. other officers were elected as
follows:
Secretary. r. j. Weeks, Iowa.
Treasurer, sid B.. Rodding, Arkansas
Vice President. ]. J. Riordan, Illinois.
The only contests we're over the ofiees
Of treasurer and vice president, byron y.
Sheffield Of Kansas, having been a candi-
date for the former and L. w. Mott Of New
York for the latter.
The president-elect, when he received the
gavel from Retiring President Hamilton,
made q brief speech. in which he urged
the necessity OF organized effort in seeking
the success of the republican party.
The committee on time and place Of next
meeting, after mentioning Pennsylvania,
Missouri and California as candidates, left
the matter to the new executive committee.
League Platform
The league platform as produced by the
resolutions committee, was then presented
to the delegates, who adopted It without
discussion. The platform follows:
The National Republican league, in It's
thirteenth convention assembled, congratu.
lates the party of Abraham Lincoln and
our American citizenship of all parties upon
the prosperity that has restored to tbs
whole people, under the wise and patriotic
policies that signalized the administration
or William Mckinley In peace and In war,
and that have been continued with energy
and fearlessness by the soldier statesman.
We give unqualified communication to his
administration We believe in his honesty
love him for his answering republicanism.
The convention records Its tribute Of griet
over the tragic death of the beloved Amer
as the champion OF the American prosperity
and the dauntless defender of national
honor.
We approve the action of congress and
the national executive in redeeming every
pledge that the nation made to Cuba upon
the outbreak of the Spanish war. We be-
lieve that the Philippine Islands, having
become a part of the United States terri
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benefits of popular government may be ex.
tended to and enjoyed by their inhabitants,
the territories of New Mexieo okieSomns
and Arizona and the extension OF a terrific
RAJ form OF government to Indian Terri
tory at the earliest practicable date, having
due regard for the interests OF the people
OF the states and territories and OF the
The unexampled prosperity that followed
the exercise of the republican tariff policy
Is obvious and commands unwavering adj
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Importance In protecting American labor,
maintaining American Industries and sus-
tanning American institutions.
We deplore the unfortunate conditions
which have brought about the differences
between operators and miners In the an
thracite coal region. and we urge such &C.
ton by all parties that speedy adjustment
may be made, TO the end that the needs
OF the people OF the country may be
promptly supplied.
We condemn every combination OF capital
the expense Of the workingman, the gem
eral public. the nation, or any state or local
government, or TO Increase the cost of the
necessities of life, or in any way 10 assaIi
me moral physical or political welfare OF
We deprecate the employment OF children
Of tender age at prolonged and exhaustive
labor In mills. factories and mines, and IN
calls for such legislation by the proper
authorities as will protect the young IN
their morals, health and growth.
We characterize the democratic party as
one without a hxed policy on any of the
great public questions or the day. II offers
no remedy for any existing Ills, and Il is
only active in opposition to the progressive
acts OF the republican party, while II
awaits a possible national calamity that
may furnish II an Issue. o
And, finally, we pledge 20 cur party the
constant and loyal support of the repub-
urge upon the ~ofhcers OF the National
league the early formation Of state organ
isations In states whore they do not now
exist.
New Executive Committee.
An executive committee to serve during
the new administration was appointed. 1t
includes:
Texas-W. II. Atwell, Dallas.
lllinois-George A. Hubbard. Chicago.
Montana-W. F. Sanders. Helena.
Missouri-Harvey d. Dow, sedalia.
New Mexlco--J, r. Colby. Albuquerque.
American Republican College ieague-H.
L. Warscr, Notre Dame university, In
diana.
South Dakota-W. C. Lusk. Yankton.
VAR A. Bennett, Sioux City.
Kansas-Byron e. Shefield, Atchison.
Indian Territory-William Noble, South
McAlester.
California; X. Rule. Los Angeles.
Arkansas. d. Fowler. Little Rock.
The convention then adjourned.