The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-06
MOORE AGAIN.
Former President of League of
Republican Clubs
Is Reelected by a Large Plural.
ity on First Ballot.
RESOLUTIONS PASSED.
Urge an Energetic Thirty Day 8
Campaign.
Can't See Any Reason for Vot.
ing the Democrat Ticket.

national convention of Republican
league clubs today President Moore
announced that the election of officers
would be the first order of business.
The names of President J. Hampton
Moore of Philadelphia, Scott Bonham of
Cincinnati and DIR. J. P. McFatrich of
Chicago were placed before the con-
vention. The nominating speeches dis
played some feeling, many of them be-
ing devoted to criticism or defense of
the administration of President Moore.
Frank P. Lindsey of Kansas, H. T.
Leafitt of Nebraska and Alfred E. Lunt
of Massachusetts, campaign organizer
of the college league at western Re-
| publican headquarters. said the lack of
organization in their states was due to
the failure of the national president to
devote attention to them. The first two
seconded DR.. McFatrich's nomination
and ME-. Lunt supported Bonham. Tney
charged that there was a cut and dried
arrangement to elect Mr. Moore. Judge
G.. ]. Gallenkamp of Kansas warm
| 1y defended President Moore from the
criticisms of other speakers. Harry B.
Kirkland, of the college league. also
| criticised President Moore and charged
| that there was election slate to con-
tinue present officers in power.
| The ballot resulted: Moore, 1913 2-3;
Bonham, 2S7 2-3; McFatrich, 249 2-3. On
| w. G. Edens, of Chicago, the election
of Mr.. Moore was declared unanimous.
| Resolutions were adopted as follows:
The National Republican league in
biennial convention assembled in the
city of Indianapolis, October and
| 6, hereby ratifies the platform of the
Republican party adopted by the ma
| tionaI convention at Chicago, June %,
1904, and endorses the Hon. Theodore
Roosevelt, of New York, nominated
| thereon for president and the Hon.
Charles w. Fairbanks of Indiana,
nominated theron for vice president
Fun three months have elapsed since
the representatives of both great par
ties made their profession of faith
and their declaration of principles.
The people have been made acquaint)
ed with the record and achievements
of the Republican party and it's stand
ard bearers; and they have listened
to the criticisms and pretenSions of
the opposition. On the one hand it
has been shown that the Republican
administration has accomplished much
and labored long for the welfare of the
people in industrial and commercial
relations at home and abroad: on the
other hand, 1t has been argued by
the representatives of Democracy
that while the country has proSpered
and good has come to the people in
domestic and material advantages it
has been due more to Democratic op-
position than to Republican advance
ment. The burden of proof against
with the party of contention, the Dem
ocratic party.
Weighing carefully all the arguments
advanced in the name of patriotism, or
in the art of politics with intent to
reach correct Judgement this conven-
( ton is unable to find wherein anything
party to justify a change of faith on
the part of a single Republican. On
the contrary it has been demonstrated
in many ways and in the vacillation of
the Democratic candidates that they
are seeking merely the confusion of
Republicans voters by laying claim to
esta blish Republican doctrines and by
contending for honors which rightfully
belong, in spite of Democratic obStac-
les to the Republican party alone
Witness their efforts to compromise
upon the question of protection to
American labor; witness the silver vot-
ing Parker protesting the gold stand
ard; witness the acknowledgment of
the Importance of the-Panama canal;
witness, the feeble efforts of Democra-
cy to wriggle away from its RESPONSE
bility upon the question of trusts; wit
ness the formation of constitution
clubs in the east in contrast with the
constitution n-breaking clubs other
parts of the country.
This convention assemblies at a time
when the glaring weaknesses and incon-
sistent tendencies of Democratic argu-
ments can best be portrayed. Having
done nothing, our opponents have nOtn-
ing to present. They are in business
only to find fault with those who do
something, sarcaSim and ridicule, like
the envy which follows success are their
stock in trade. How far will they de-
ceive the voters of this land? Believing
in the power of organization we earn
estly declare the imperative necessity
that devOlveS upon every Republican
of casting his vote upon election day
for the maintenance of Republican prin-
ciples. No citizen should evade that
solemn task; no true Republican will.
The right of suffrage is the highest
privilege as it is the highest duty of
the citizen.
Representing the Republican clubs
of the United States this convention,
therefore, respectfully directs the at
workers who compose it to the great
importance of active, energetic and
aggressive convention work. 1t in
sists that no Republican club may or
shall take for granted that victory is
assured; his duty and that of his
friends he may influence is not finish
ed until the polls shall close on the
Sth of November
Thirty days remain in which to fur
ther arouse and inspire the voters of
the land. 1t is urged upon every club
of the league and upon every indf-
vidual whether first voter or veteran
that direct and personal interest be
taken in the polling list of the various
districts; that the names of doubtful
voters and of young men casting their
first ballots be carefully noted; that
VIII eneVer possible they be connected
with existing Republican clubs or en-
couraged to organize new ones.
It is further resolved that the delegates
to this Convention be instructed on re-
turning to their respective states and ter
ritories to confer Immediately with their
league officials and Republican state ana