New-York tribune., 1906-06-18
CHEER FREMONTVOTERS
Republicans Celebrate Golden Annu-
Uersary of Party.

Philadelphia, June 17.--In the same assembly
room in Musical Fund Hall where on June II. 1885.
the Republican party held its first national conven-
ton and named Fremont and Dayton as its Pres-
Dental ticket. there gathered to-day hundreds of
Republicans from different parts CT the country.
1t was the opening meeting OF the four days cele-
braton of the fftieth anniversary of the Republi-
can party under the auspices Of the National Re-
publican League which begins its annual conven-
tion here tomorrow The old hall, which has
changed little since the first convention was held
within its walls. crowded with enthusiastic
Republicans who cheered every time the OF
any Of the Republican presidents was mentioned
Among those who took part in the exercises We're
152 men who had voted for Fremont for President
They entered the hall in body. and were assigned
10 seats in the front part CT the auditorium. The
appearance of the old men. some Of whom could
hardly walk, caused long and enthusiastic applause.
In the ranks of the 153 was a delegate who pro-
posed the name of Abraham Lincoln for Vice-Pres-
ident. but as the Illinois not we'll known
the nomination Dayton. The delegates
from Texas. Illinois. Missouri and Arkansas to to-
morrow's convention attended in a body and many
other delegates were distributed about the hall.
While the meeting to-day commemorated the be-
ginning of the first convention, it devoted
largely TO addresses in memory of Abraham Lin
coin. Speaker Cannon and Secretary Shaw, who
were to make addresses. unable TO be present.
Governor Fennypacker of Pennsylvania presided
and introduced the Rev. Edgar NJ. Levy. Baptist
clergyman Of this city. who delivered the invoca-
tion at the opening of the convention fifty years
ago He performed like service to-day. after
which Governor Pennypacker delivered address
Among other things he said
Fitttnsly meet within the limits of that com
monwealth IN which the party had it's origin, and
which, while receiving the least proportionate re-
ward, has ever given TO II the continuous and
effective support Since the election of Abraham
electoral vote against candidate the Republican
party Tor the Presidency. The largest majority
ever received by Presidential candidate in Amer
lea was given In Pennsylvania to a Republican
The Governor briefly reviewed the achievements
Of the Republican party, and continuing, said
Let not forget that the province of the Re-
publican party, the outcome of the highest wisdom,
has been to construct and TO upbuild Cleanliness
and decency are among the latest human acquisi-
tons, and American life has yet reached its
farthest stage OF development Many a gallant
knight has fought behind rusty shield and still
has overcome his foe. Correct the evils which may
have arisen in transportation. but do forget
that the system established has created Chi
cago and st. Louis. and has peopled the West.
Cleanse wherever necessary. but preserve If
too rich. the policy Of the Republican party. which
has given him his opportunity, has likewise given
comfort and solace 10 millions OF prosperous people.
Historical papers read by William Barnes.
sr.. OF New York, who displayed flag which
cred Lincoln's bier his body lay IN state at
Albany: by DR.. Robert Reyburn, of Washington.
Jacob Weand, of Beaver, Penn. Colonel A. X. Nc
Clure. OF this CITY, delivered address "Abra-
ham Lincoln" in which he reviewed the dead Presi-
dents life and the events OF his time.