p.7................The meeting expressed its gratification - (1) on the election of Wm. McKinley, and Theodore Roosevelt, as President and Vice-President of the United States; (2) the policy of the administration relating to Phillipines and Cuba; (3) and what was accomplished in the Orient was praised; (4) the nation received best wishes since the American people showed enough wisdom to, again, place a Republican congress to aid the President.

As citizens of the State of Illinois, those at the meeting expressed an especial pride because the old "war governor's son, Richard Yates, was elected Governor of the State; and that he has surrounded himself with a circle of able servants, among which is especially named an outstanding member of the Swedish American Republican League, Moses O. Williamson head of the Tax Department.

The hope was expressed that the City of Chicago might soon be freed from Democratic mis-administration concerning the election of Judge E. Henecy as Mayor. Satisfaction was evidenced regarding the development of the state organization; and the different clubs which made the growth possible. Lastly a warm expression of thanks was made to the city of Galesburg and its citizens for the hearty welcome which the participants in the meeting received.