Rensselaer Republican, Volume 27, Number 44, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 27 June 1895 — CLUBS AT CLEVELAND [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

CLUBS AT CLEVELAND

Republican leaguers in annual CONVENTION. Currency Question Referred to the National Convention Committee on Resolutions Compromises on an Address General in Character. ~ fat Silver Alone. Cleveland correspondence: The eighth national convention of Republican clubs convened Wednesday in Central Music Hall, Cleveland, with 2,000 delegates in the auditorium and the galleries filled with visitors. After prayer by Rev. S. L. Darsie, Sec- . as—dresses of welcome were made by Messrs. McKisson and President D. D. Wooilmansee, of the Ohio League of Republican Clubs. -President Tracy, of Chicago, then delivered the annual address, which

was a review of events political since the last convention, an arraignment of the Democratic administration avcl policy and a cautious reference to silver, an enlarged use of which, the speaker said, everybody advocated, but how to bring this about was the question—one of economics, not politics. He impressed upon the convention. however, that it was not its business to select candidates or promulgate platforms, but to the former and promote the latter. - President Tracy was applauded all through his speech and at its close. Then the preliminary business of the convention was rapidly done. The secretary announced that there were represented at the convention forty-six States and territories, the largest number ever represented at any convention of the league. Among the delegates were a number of ladies, four from Colorado, one from New York,

two from Washington and three from Illinois, the latter representing Woman’s League clubs in that State. The ladies from Colorado lost no opportunity to do missionary work in favor of the free coinage of silver. - • After the appointment of the usual committees the convention adjourned for the day in order to give the committee's, especially that on resolutions, time to do their work. A mass meeting was held at night, at which prominent orators made addresses. Ex-Gov. D. Russell Brown, of Rhode Island, reviewed the past two years under Democratic rule, and stated that the policy pursued had been un-American and un-

patriotic. Hon. A. B. Cummings, of lowa, presented an eloquent argument in favor of protection and said that the tariff formed the corner stone and only safety of the workingman of America. Upon the silver question he said the Republican party stood firmly upon the principles laid down in the Minneapolis platform—that every dollar in circulation should have an equal purchasing power, and favored a ratio of 10 to 1. Thursday's Session. There was a lack of interest in the convention when it opened at 11 a. m. Thursday, on account of the overshadowing importance of the meeting of the committee on resolutions in session at the Holleuden Hotel. The committee on rules reported that the rules formulated by Thomas B. Reed were good enough for it. Senator Thurston, of Nebraska, said he understood Warner Miller, of New York, was in the city, and he was 9ure the convention would like to henr from the exSenator. A committee was sent for Mr. Miller, who made a short address, in which he asserted that the tariff was the paramount issue. Resolutions being next in order, Mr. Blackwell, of Massachusetts, called for au indorsement of woman suffrage, which called forth loud cries of “No! No!” He then offered another resolution arraigning the Democratic party for not taking action in regard to the Armenian atrocities. Then resolutions began to pour in like rain, as fast as the clerk could read them. They provided for sympathy with Cuba, for pensions for the workingman, for free silver, and for almost everything else which conventions discuss. After indulging in bitter speechos for four hours in the consideration of the "address to the people,” a new departure was taken by Senator Patton, Of Michi-

gan, offering the following as a substitute for the report of the sub-committee: Whereas, Section 13 of the constitution of the Republican League of the United States says: "This league shall not in any manner endeavor to Influence the action of any -national, State, county or municipal conven- 1 tion,” the delegates of the Republican League of the United States, In convention assembled, do hereby renew their allegiance to the principles of the Republican party, and pledge their best efforts for the success of the candidates of that party. Believing that this convention has no Instructions from the Republicans of the United States or jurisdiction under our constitution to frame party platforms, we hereby refer all resolutions in relation to public questions to the Republican convention of 1896 with entire confidence that its action will redound to the prosperity of our people' and the continued glory and advancement of the country. , It was argued against the Patton substitute that the National League at its last convention at Denver, and the previous year at Louisville, and at other national. coaventteEfs-,- fend adopted resolutions of recommendation without the constitutional inhibition ever being raised, and that the adoption of the substitute would be accepted as a confession of this convention’s inability to meet the silver issue. The Patton substitute was adopted at, 6:30 p. m., without a dissenting vote. As “the address to the people” that was ruled .out by the adoption of the Patton substitute reaffirmed the resolutions of previous - national league conventions, there was much discussion of the following adopted at Denver last year: We believe in the use of gold and silver as money metals, maintained on a perfect parity, and Interconvertible. We do not believe that there will be a permanent return of prosperity until the full use and highest position of sliver shall be restored, and ask for such legislation as will bring about this result.Chairman Nagle of the committee on time and place reported that the members had agreed to unanimously recommend Milwaukee as the next place of meeting, the time to be fixed by the executive committee some time after that of the na-

tional convention. John T. Kelly thanked the convention for the honor and assured them the delegates would be made welcome next year. Telegranls of regret were read from W. B. Allison, Chauucey Denew, John Grant, James S. Clarkson, H. 0. Lodge, J, S. Fassett, E. O. Wolcott, T. B. Reed. A message was also read from Gov. McKinley. Vice Presidents and Committeemen. The roll of States was called and vicepresidents and executive committeemen respectively were named as follows: Alabama—W. H. Horney, A. G. Negley. Arkansas—John McClure, Henry N. Cooper. California—S. M. Skorlridge, Theodore ROlsehart. Colorado—ll. E. Insley, William K. Burehineli, Connecticut—Alexander Harbisou, James A. Howard. Delaware—Harry A. Richardson, Francis 11. Ilowfecker. Florida—John King, Philip Walters. Georgia—A. E. Buck, both committeeman and vice president. Illinois—J. M. Hamilton, Albert Campbell. Indiana—J. P. Watts, W. L. Taylor. lowa—G. B. Ferry, F. W. Btcknell. Kansas—W. W. Pierce, E. G. Gray. Kentucky—C. J. Richey. L. J. Crawford. Loutsuna—Dr E. A. Williams, Andrew Hero. Maine—J. H. Drummond, J. H. Manley. Maryland—J. E. Palmer, W. S. Boaz. Massachusetts—W. Mary Crane, J. 11. Gould. Michigan—E. N. Dlngley, C. E. Baxter. Minnesota—Knute Nelson, T. E. Byrnes. Mississippi—Joshua Stevens, A. M. I.ee. Missouri—J. G. Page, F. B. Brownell. Montana—F. E. Sargent, C. F. McCloud. Nebraska—John L. Wasster, W. E. Andrews. Nevada—Stephen A. Kinsey, A. 0. Cleveland. New Hampshire—C. H. Bartlett, S. S. Jewett. New Jersey—M. Gommery, L. S. Derroussp. New York—C. C. Shayne, H. C. Brewster. North Carolina— J. C. Durey, J. C. I’ltchard. North Dakota-'E. M. WarreD, V. M. Cochruu. Ohio—J. E. Honley, F. H. West. Pennsylvania—John Doyle, G. W. Buck. Rhode Island—D. It. Brown, Henry Tlepke. South Carolina—S. E. Smith, V. 'F. Clayton. South Dakota—R. J. Woods, C. H. Burke. Tennessee—W. J. Ormsby, J. A. Barbour. Texas—Whit Gryden. C. B. Peck. Vermont—ll. E. Parker. H. Peck. Virginia—Thomas Lowrey, 11. D. Clay.

Went Virginia—J. K. Thompson, C. D. Elliott. Wisconsin—O. B. nay, n. n. Rend. Wyoming—CY 11. Parmelee, T. E. Burke. Arlxoua—J. A. Sampson. George Christ. Arlxonla—J. A. Sampson, George Christ. District of Colombia—T. H. McKee, D. A. lUr. New Mexico—L. H. Hughes, W. H. L. Llewellyn. Oklahoma— F. H. Beer, It. J. Seay. Utah—William Glassman, Hoyt Sherman.

Amerlcan College League—X It. Fry, W. D. McWilliams. McAlpin Elected President. George E. Green, of New York, nominated Adjutant General E. A. McAlpin for the presidency. The mention of McAlpin’s name was the signal for a tremendous oration. Cheer followed cheer. The nomination was seconded by Delegate Carr of Illinois, C. L. Notch of Indiana and half a dozen others. The rules were

suspended- ami tho—election made unanimous. President McAlpin at this juncture addressed the convention. The delegates were given a banquet by the local league members at night. SKETCH OF GENERAL M’ALPIN. The Leader of the League a Man of __—Wealth and High Standing. Gen. E. A, McAlpin, the new president of the league, is the first man to be chosen for the position without the mention in convention of any opposition. The office was his before the gavel fell, upon his own declaration that he would give his entire time to the duties of the position. Gen. McAlpin is 55 years old, and a young man at that. He is a New York mereffianf, wliose only amuSeinenOs' politics. He is adjutant on Gov. MortOn’s staff. He served four years as president of the New York League, could have had the' office as long as Le desired and only refused renomiiiation that the honor might be passed around. He is rated as one of the richest men in the metropolis, a member of the Board of Trade and Chamber of Commerce. It is said this position is a stepping stone to greater honors, and the 148 New York delegates who boomed him allege he will

be a candidate to succeed Gov. Morton. He was born in New York city, made a creditable record during the war, is small of stature, fierce of visage and full of Republican enthusiasm.

GEN. M’ ALPIN, THE NEW PRESIDENT.

COMMITTEE WORK, STATE HEADQUARTERS.

HEADQUARTERS OF THE WOMAN’S ASSOCIATION.

W. W. TRACY ADDRESSING THE CONVENTION.