Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-30
REPUBLICAN, JUBILEE
GOLDEN Anniversary cELE-
BRATIoN OF PARTY NEXT JUNE.
Meeting of National League In Phila-
delphia-Speaker Cannon and Sec
rotary Shaw Among Speakers.

Mr.. J. Hampton Moore of PHILADELPHIA,
president of the National Republican
League of the United States. was the prin-
cipal speaker at a meeting last evening OF
the executive committee OF the League or
Republican State Clubs of the District OF
Columbia. held In the red paror Of the Ra-
leigh Hotel. Mr.. Moore gave an interest
ing outline OF the convention of the Ma
tfonal Republican League of the United
States and Of the golden jubilee celebration
of the republican party, which will be held
In Philadelphia. June IL, Is and 10 next
He stated that the allied republican clubs
of Philadelphia had made great prepara-
lions for the event and declared that the
visiting delegates would receive a royal re-
ception.
The speaker urged the League OF Re-
publican State Clubs Of the District to send
its full quota of delegates, stating that he
would see to it that they receive promi-
nent position in the convention hall.
Mr.. Moore announced that while IN
Washington he had called on Speaker Cam
non. Secretary of the Treasury Shaw and
others prominent In national affairs each
of whom had assured him that they will
attend the convention, unless unavoidably
detained away, and that they will deliver
addresses.
Distinguished Speakers.
In outlining the program of the conven-
ton the speaker said that the first day,
which falls on Sunday will be marked by
Lincoln memorial service in the Musical
Fund Hall, Speaker Cannon is expected to
deliver address this occasion. The
second day. besides routine business there
will be automobile rides and mass meeting
in Paramount Park. The third day, except
ing the time given to routine business will
be taken ND with monster stree. parade
in which at least l0HW republicans will
take part
MIR. Moore lr'efy traced the history of
the republican party from the date OF its
first national convention in Philadelphia In
1856. to the present day. He enu-ner ated
the great deeds and achievements of the
party. stating that tie republican pArtv was
one OF progress and prosperity. His speech
aroused much enthusi1s
Other sreikers were Mr. Albert 7 Ed
wards, president of the Pennsylvania State
Republican Club. Representative William
A. Thomas of OHIO and Mr. Lincoln Town
send OF the Pennsylv.;n StIte Club
Routine Business
Mr.. William c. Connor president of the
New York State Club presided. and Mr..
Gus a. Schuldt of the National Republican
League served as secretary There were
present representatives from New York.
New Jersey. Illinois. Connecticut. Missouri
west Virginia. Kentucky, Virginia. Ne
braska. Ohio and Wisconsin. Reports of
committees relative to the banque; which
the league will give April II in Mas onic
Temple were read and approved.
The committee on speakers reported that
IL mas so far received acceptances from
Senator Warner of Missouri, Senator Scott
of West Virginia. Representative Burton of
OHIO, Mr.. John W. Yerkes of Kentucky and
Capt. William P. Kent of Virginia.
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admission have been limited to 400 and d.
vided pro rata among the several states
represented In the league.
Among those present We're +. A. NJ Law
son, Phil L. Winter, Charles E. Thatcher
Charles e. Adams, Maj. Fred II. Braggins.
William l.. Symons. William C. Connor
Middleton Smith, Isaac R. Hit, 1r.. r.
Stone Jackson, Milo Shanks. jackson Nor
ris, Frank S. Becker Charles NJ. Shinn, J.
William De Grange, Henry NJ. Camp. Ches-
ter II. Brush. Capt. William 2. Kent. L. B.
Perkins, Representative Andrew ]. Barch-
field, Carl A. Schold and Lincoln Townsend.