New-York tribune., 1874-10-10
GENERAL POLITICAL NEWS.
THE MASSACHUSETTS, CANVASS.

THE MASSACHUSETTS, CANVASS
GEN. BUTLER's RECONCILIATION AssURED-THE RE-
SUITS OF THE REPUBLICAN soUABBLK PLAINLY
SHOWN IN THE cAUCUsEs-A BOLT mNTED At
DELEGATION OF FORTY INFLUENCED BIZ THE
PROMISE OF CHowDER SUPPER.
SALEM. Oct. S.-The caucusses tonight take
away the last shadow OF doubt Of the denomination OF
Butler. In Ipswich the most gallant effort was
mace. Although the Butler ticket headed by Gen.
WIN. Sutton undoubtedly Of the most popular gentle
the town. II only elected by vote OF 120to 9
In Gloucester shown the most disastrous results OF
Che squabbe IN the Republican ranks Last week Butler
carried the general by average rate vote OF
to while night the strongest opposed wards the
vote and the average OF the city more than
G to In burypors there effort TO postpone
1he until tomorrow night, but the Revenue
officers to the aid OF the Butler party aud that
defeated. Then motion for the use Of the check
hst M de. but the Chairman ruled 1t out
on tho ground that the check list had no business
general or after this there was no
in talking. aud after Col Stone. of the candi
dates, had plainly hinred that there would be a
bolt. the proceeded to ballot and elected
swelye Butler delegates. Manson. the yacht builder.
out for Butler squarey and one dele
cation OF forty brought up teams with prom
Use Of chowder supper. for which tickets had been
furnished them in advance. Altogether 1t was night
such good Republicans devOutly desire not to see
sgan.
NOMINATION OF THE HON. RUFUS s. FROST TO Sue
CEED THE HON. SAMUEL HOOPER IN CONGRESS
SENATOR HAYES wITHDRAws FROM THE con-
TEST.
Boston, Oct. 9.-The first Republican Con-
sressonal Convention Of the FAn campaign in this
State held this city this afternoon nominate
the Hon Samuel Hooper. The contest for
the place has been very sharp between Senator Hayes
Mr.. Frost OF the Council, but the latter had the
advantage OF seniority In political life and was also
first In the field The caucuses OF ten days ago settled
tue question in his favor but until TO day did Mr.
Hayes withdraw from the canvass This he did in q
letter expressing surprise and regret at the promi
nence into whcn has been brought, and cOun
selling union upon candidate OF integrity and or sound
financial and political views. Mr. Frost received all the
first ballot except three for the Hon.
Alpheus Hardy, and two for Richard 81. Dana. jr.
also passed vote Of thanks TO the Hon
Samuel Hooper, who now proposes to retire from
Charged his duties" Mr. Frost is an honest upright
and successful dry goods merchant; he mas oeen
Mayor OF Cheeea Representative TO the General Court,
and Senator and is now member OF the GOvernors 8
Council having served IN each ONCE more tnn singS
term. He speaker ana still less writer ana
knowing that fact his voice Will probably oe seldom
heard, except when the yeas and nays are called.
A CONVENTION OF DIsAFFECTED LABOR REFoRMERs
-REsoLUTIoNs ADOPTED AND FULL STATE
TICKET NoMINATED-TaE ACTION UNIMPoRTANT.
ROsTON Oct. 9.-The Labor Reform C0nven-
,ion to-day was small aud insignificant. and Its action
unmpOrant. Its delegates we're IN almost every case
eelfappOinted chosen at caucuses attended
by less number than were upon the list
selected. What little brains there are in the
party in this State voted at the regular
STATE Convention at Framingham, on Sept u. not to
nominate any ticket, and the meeting to-day was
made up a small minority with DO support. either OF
men or money. There persons in the party who
have the latter they stand by the action OF the
Framing ngbam Convention and ignore the action OF to-
day The ticket Will be in but few cities ana towns
aud will not poll thousand votes.
series OF resolutions reported platform OF
rriucpies These resolutions call for impartial legis-
lation for the working the ahrogaOn OF all class
lesaioa the adoption of stringent measures TO pre-
vent the occurrence another Fall River disaster; to
provide for the health and safety OF opera
tiyes: demanding half-time schooling for
factory children Other resolutions demanding for
mechanics and laborers a first lien works they
help 10 construct. and Legislative exemption from
trustee least $50 of the wages OF the EN-
.loNe; recommend the establishment OF cooperative
SHstitutlOs; the reduction OF the hours OF
labor aud demanding If the National Governments an
honest currency. separate resolution was Onered ana
sdonted giving q new name TO the Organzltlon under
setts" Tne follOwinG State ticket wss n0uInated'
J. W. Andrews Of DHuvers
Ifsuteaaa gop-rnOr-Csieb Hammond OF New-Bedford
Se-re.ary o. STATE + Heuchcih Oi Lawrence
tOrneV- seHerdi-PstucS Quincy.
TTcasnTcT-hrorge ClarEe
1afiL,r-Cbares j.. Gooawn Of Lowell.
sate Central Committee Of three from each dstrlct
appointed. The movement attracts htue at'eh