Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-09-30
Massachusetts .-
REPUBLICAN, STATE CONVENTION.
A Large and Harmo
NOUS Gathering
A Strong Ticket Nominated.
Hon. Alex. II. Rice OF. Boston the
GubernatOrlal Candidate. ~

ll.ZU o CLOCK, Dy COl. w. w . Clapp OF tue boston
journal, who read the call. He said it had been
thought best to dispense with temporary organ
iZation.
On motion Of Mr.. Bowley Of Boston, a COM
mittee of one from each county was appointed on
perm anent organization. .sass
On motion Of ex-Lieut. Governor Jos. Tucker
Of Braintree, committee of one from each
county was appointed, and on motion Of II. L.
Dawes Of Pttsfeld, committee Of three men,
bers at large, one from each congressional dis
trct was appointed to prepare and report such
resolutions as they deemed proper for the conven-
ton to adopt. EE
The appearance of Mr.. Dawes was greeted with
hearty applause.
Mr.. Putnam got the floor and offered resolu-
ton indicatoy that there crisis in the party
and that there should be arduous work done, and
calling on the State central committee to devise
ways and means not only to secure large ma
jority, but an overwhelming one at the next cleo
ton.
After some discussion, it was referred to the
committee on resolutions.
The committee on permanent organization re-
ported list of officers. ~
The chair then appointed Messrs. E. Kinsley Of
Boston, Geo. L. Davis Of North Andover, and
Estes Howe of Cambridge, committee to con-
duct the president to the chair, which duty they
performed. Ill EE4e tIf
The advent Of vice-P President Wilson was
hailed with loud and prolonged applause, which
was renewed when he was presented to the con-
vention by Mr.. Clapp.
On notion Of Mr.. Underwood of Boston, the
State central committee and the senators and
representatives IN congress were invited to take
seats in the convention.
Rev. Mr.. Lampson Of Worcester, invoked the
divine blessing.
Mr.. Wilson then addressed the convention.
TIE speech was not on the whole received with
much warmth though when Mr.. Wilson spoke
hearty applause. The closing words Of advice
were also received with some tokens Of approba-
ton, and as Mr.. Wilson sat down there was Q
burst OF applause, which lasted several minutes.
On motion of Henry D. Hyde Of Boston,
committee on receiving and counting ballots was
appointed, consisting. Of two At large. and one
from each county. Mr.. Hyde moved that when
the ballot for Governor was taken, it be by count
les. r FG4TTxwrF-s
The motion was adopted
Mr.. Z. w. Kinsley Of Boston, moved that the
convention proceed to ballot tor candidate for
Governor.
Hon Isaac S. Morse Of Cambridge, moved that
the convention proceed to an informal ballot for
Governor.
Mr.. Potter Of birmingham, moved as an
amendment, that tine convention proceed to for
NAL ballot.
The question was taken on the amendment, and
it was decided lost.
The motion Of Mr.. Morse for an informal ballot
was then adopted.
Hon. Geo. F. Hoar of Worcester, said he had q
proposition to make, concerning the State central
that the delegates from the senatorial districts as
semble at their convenience and propose candi-
date to represent each district, and further, that
the president nominate eleven additional mem
bers, one from each district, to constitute the
State central committee for the ensuing year.
Mr.. Black Of Boston, objected, and Mr.. Hoar
Withdrew his motion.
The informal ballot was begun at 1910.
While the ballot was being taken, the commit
tee on credentials reported that 1914 delegates
were present. representing 372 cities ard towns.
At 80 o'clock the ballot was closed and the
convention took recess for half an hour.
The convention met at O'Clock, and the CON-
mittee on counting votes reported, through Mr.
HIDE, as follows:
Whole number Of votes cast l04S
Rice had 1888
Loring 35o
Adams 236
II. l.. Pierce "
Scattering 90
After the polls were closed for the formal bal
lot there was little breeze over the fact that
Mr.. Estes Howes of Cambridge and MIR. Ladd of
Starbridge through some misunderstanding, had
not voted. They claimed their right to vote, and
after some little opposition their ballots adj
rnitted. Mr.. Jordan of ward 10, Boston, was in
the same fix, aud his vote was also admitted.
Henry B. Blackwell offered the following, which
was received with mingled laughter and applause:
to-day all the great progressive principles hereto
fore contained in its platform, and still heart
lily in favor of enlightened legislation in behalf
OF temperance, iaber and Of the equal rights OF
all American citixenz irrespective Of sex.
Referred to the committee on resolutions. 3
Result of first formal ballot
Whole number Of votes l0s6
Necessary to a choice 544
Adams adams had q ,eso sa'.e sa's1 ssS
Rice As!
Scattering ~
No choIce
The second ballot was taken with like result.
The result of the third formal ballot was as fol-
lows: ~ N4 #
Whole number, w. 30 vs. 99S
Necessary to q choice" 499
H. l.. Pierce, vs.
Geo. Il. Lor.ng, W
c. +. Adams, ~
All. Rice, 576
Rice was declared nominated.
The result of the balloting for Secretary OF
State was as follows:
Whole number OF votes OIL
Necessary to a choice 2io
Henry B. Pierce had 43o
VIM. +. Blunt "a
Oliver Warner ts III
Mr. Pierce wa, declared the nominee, amid
cheers.