New-York tribune., 1876-09-06
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WOMAN SUFFRAGE
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WORCESTER, Mass. Sept. 6.-The Republican Con-
yontion to-day renominated the State ticket by
scclamation and was not harassed by Gen. Butler.
There was nothing TO cause excitement, and the ses-
sio, ouRht by rights to have been very tame 1t
was not duh, however, but exceedingly animated.
probibition delegate who was overfond of talk,
and Boston member who was bored to death with
woman suffrage and overanxious to kill il off, gave
life TO the proceedings.
The convention was called to order at half
mast IL o'clock by Alanson w. Beard, Chairman
of the State Committee. The preliminary busl-
ness was ratified off with astonishing aacrl-
ty Committees on organization credentials,
aud resolutions We're appointed and sent
TO the rear Of the platform L. B. stoddaro
of Worcester soon returned with the names of
prominent officers. Senator Boutwell, was named as
chairman, and among the Vice-presidents were Chas
Hudson of Lexington, Gen. Banks, Prof. Seelye,
John b. Alley, George b. Loring, ex-GOv Clafn,
Collector Simmons, H. H. FaxOn, and President
ChadbouTne The presence of Gen. Banks was
token that he had been taken back into full COM
rnunion with the Republican flock Mr.. FaxOn had
declined the nomination for Attomey-General on
the Prohibition ticket and doubtless owed his POSI-
ton among the officers TO this fact His attitude to-
ward the Republican party and candidates was rem
dered exceedingly ambiguous by his course during
the session.
Mr. Boutwell, was warmly welcomed. His speech
was neither long nor animated, but was dlgnited
and impressive. His central topic was the protec-
tion Of cOlored men in the South III their right to
vote. He met the assertion that the South was
unit for Gov. Tilden with the charge that the col
ored voters were ;ntimdated and defrauded. If the
froo
not be elected and if the Democrats succeeded in
carrying the South and New-York, thus securing
majority of the electoral votes, it would be nothing
short of usurpation. Civil service reform and re-
sumption were tremendous questions but the South
e,n problem was the crowning issue of the campaign,
At the close of Senator BOutwelrs address William
T. Blunt from the Committee on Credentials. re-
ported that there were 1,O3S delegates present
George f. Hoar next to renominate Gov. Rice
1t was ringing speech deftly fashioned for Massa-
ehusetts ears. Beginning with John Endicott and
John Winthrop he referred to the noble line OF
Massachusetts Governors from Sir Henry Vane and
Samuel Adams to Edward Everett and John a. An
drew He closed by moving the denomination of
Gov. Rice by accamation. After splutter of talk
from a Hampshire delegate who did not know the
virtue of a PERIOD Mr. Faxon, the Prohibitionist,
entered an earnest protest against the accamation
system. Snap Judgment never had gone down with
him. There had been chief magistrates in the State
who had been drunk while in office. The minority
had their rights and those who were opposed to the
denomination of Gov. Rice wanted fair chance.
Mr. Hoar promptly modified his motion by substi
tnting rising informal vote for vote by acclama
ton Mr. FaxOn was not satisfied and renewed his
protest A delegate asked him If he intended TO
vote for the candidates of the convention. He re-
piled that he would not vote for men whom he con-
sidered unfit for office After several Interruptions
rising vote was taken, about 10 delegates being IN
the negative, Mr.. FaXon among them. The nomlna-
ton was then made by acclamation. The other
State officers renominated by acclama ton IN
quick order: Horatio G. Knight for Lieutenant
Governor H. b. Pierce for Secretary of State Julius
L. Clarke for State Auditor, c, Endicott for Treas
urer and C. X. Train for AttOrney-General. The
appointment of the State Central Committee brought
Mr.. Faxon TO his feet again. The members
he urged should be chosen i'll the Senatorial DIS
tricts rafting discussion followed, and the in
noyations made last year were discussed with excel
lent temper. Mr.. Beard finally suggested that the
committee must be appointed at once if the canvass
were to be entered upon with vigOr. This gave Col
lector Simmons the floor and he made the most Of
his opportunity. His speech was temperate and
good natured; he carried his point, and the dele
gates from each Senatorial district were instructed
to name a member Of the Central Committee. Later
in the afternoon the convention was relieved from
the dilemma of repudiating the system adopted last
year The Senate districts instructed TO select
the next committee. The present canvass will be
left in the hands of the committee appointed to-day
and hereafter the district conventions aud not the
presiding officer Of the State Conventions Will name
the State Committee.
The Committee on Resolutions we're now ready to
report through John ID. Long of Hingbam. The
platform was abler and more satisfactory than the
one adopted last year. On the question of resump-
ton it was direct and unequivocal The Grant plank
was fashioned IN excellent taste. The hePresdent was
praised for bis services during the war; for his firm
ness in adhering 10 the financial policy Of the party
and for bis opposition to the encFOachments of the
Democratic House This clause of the platform
drawn with consummate TACT The President was
commended for the very things for which the
Liberals and Independents forced TO admit that
he deserves praise The platform committed the
questions of labor, temperance, and equal rights
irrespective of sex, to the Legislature. Mr.. Long
added that minority of the committee would pre-
sent resolution in reference TO female suffrage.
This was the resolution which Henry b. Blackwell
had offered early in the session. IL invited women
who have the qualifications of age, residence, and
education required Of male voters TO take part in
the primary meetings Of the party, with an equal
voice and vote in the nomination Of candidates and
the transaction of business. This resolution was
SIMILAR to the one adopted by the Prohibitionists.
hr. Blackwell had had IL printed on slips with the
general woman suffrage planks OF previous Repub-
hean platforms. aud copies had been left every