Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-09-20
The Massachusetts Republican
Convention.
ORGANIZATION OF THE
CONVENTION.
BALLOTING FOR GIBERN AIORIAI
CANDIDATE.
RE.NOMiNiTi0N OF GOV. RICE.

etts republican state convention met in Net hanic
Hall TO day, and was called to order b, to-. Iona
T.. Sanford of Taunton, chairman of the state CEN
trail committee, at | 81 o'clock. John +. Sanford
was unanimously chosen temporary president and
Charles q. Croker OF Boston, temporary secretary.
The con mittee on permanent organization was
appointed.
Mr.. Washburn reported the following list of
permanent officers:
President-llon. George +. lloar.
-Presidents-J. Il. ID. COgswell Of Var
mouth, John ID. Long OF bingham. A. a. Ranney
OF Boston, Rufus >. Frost OF Chelsea, AudIew
Hall of Boston. n. Il. Banks of Waltham, Selwyn
Is. Bowman of Somerve, VIM. Cog swell of Brad
ford, Eco. Foster of Andover, John W. Gambler Of
Brookline, Charles Williams, Jr., of North Brook
field julius H. Seeleye OF Amherst lilly Haynes
OF Springfield.
Standardization. ID. Croker of Boston, Henry
c. llildreth Of Dedham, Harvey n Shepard of
Boston, Z. b. Crane of Worcester, NJ ilton Reed
OF Fall River.
The president elect. Hon. George ". Hoar, was
conducted to the chair. Mr. llosr was greeted
with three cheers from the convention. Senator
Hoar thanked the convention for the honor and
called on Rev. Mr. Lsm-On of Worcester, who Of
tered pray er The vice presidents aud secretaries
were invited to seats upon the platform.
The address Of the pre- sdcnt challenged the
closest attention OF delegates and spectators. The
most salient points were received with plaudits
which at tunes rose to enthusiastic especially when
he concluded his review of the action of the cleo
toral COMMISSION aud his challenge to the demo-
cratic party to JOIN issue upon the principles which
the commission applied to the vote OF each state,
and upon the questions of fact connected with the
preside initial election.
The prediction which was received from the
secretary OF the treasury to the date Of the re-
sumption OF specie payments, was received with
demonstrations Of endorsement, as were the allu
sions to the prosperity Of the South and West as
the special need OF Massachusetts, and the denun-
ciatlun a the demand silver az al M m cd
legal tender. But the first really spontaneous
outbufst OF applause came in response to the
dorsement of the President and his so-called
southern policy. This significant as toretell-
ing something OF the spirit of the convention.
The remarks upon the subject of civil service
reform fell Hat upon the ear and heart of the as
sembly, though respectful attention not re-
laAed. The address occupied an hour and TWEEN
ty-hve minutes in its delivery, and at the close
was succeeded by long continued applause.
Committees on credentials and resolutions were
appointed. Voted that all resolutions declaring
opinions be referred to the committee without de-
bate.
MIR. Davenport of the credentials, reported that
ZoS towns and cites were represented by l014 del
egates. There were no coutestng delegations.
Various resolutions were moved aud referred
Mr.. Stearns of New Bedford, moved the appoint
ment of committee on ballots for governor.
Amendments that when the vote is taken 1t be
by counties, aud delegations pass over the plat
form IN front OF the Guar, and that II be lntUr
NAL ballot. were accepted, and committees were
appointed.
1t was moved at | 80 that the convention now
proceed 10 an informal ballot for governor Car
ied with applause.
Voted that the result of the ballo, be announced
at 2lJ, and no other business be transacted IN the
interim, which was equivalent to an adjournment
for dinner.
AT 2 80 the convention was called to order, and
the committee announced the result of the infor-
NAL ballot as follows: Whole number OF votes,
90l. John ID. Long had 2l1; Thomas Talbot,
Isl; Alexander A. Rice, 41S; Henry l.. Pierce, 3
Paul A ChadbouIne, IL John +. Sanford, 4
Charles Deveus |.
The friends OF Mr.. Long and Mr. Rice both ap-
pauded the announcement.
Mr.. Beard of Boston, moved that the convention
proceed TO formal ballot for governor Carried
unanimously, with loud applause.
Just before the formal ballot, Mr.. Stillman B.
Allen of Boston, took the platform and withdrew
the name OF Mr.. Long from the contest
W hen the balloung had concluded, Mr.. Seelye
OF East Hampton. moved that while ballots were
being counted the convention proceed to complete
the ticket, which was done by nominating the fol-
lowing gentlemen by accamaton:
For Lieutenant Governor Horatio G.. Knight of
East Hampton.
Secretary OF State, Henry b. Picrch of Airing
ton.
Attorney General, Charles X. Train of Boston
Treasurer AID Receiver, Gen. Chas Endlcott OF
Canton.
Auditor, Julius l.. Clarke of Newton.
The result OF the ballot was then announced ,
and Governor Rice was re-nomnated
The following are the resolutions
Resolved, That we re affirm first of all our I'M
wsverIng allegiance to the fundamental truth and
principles which have inspired the triumph of the
republican party. We accept the respons bty of
national administration again committed to tepub-
llcan hands. as trust to be exercised for the wei
fare OF all the peOule Wlthout lIstIurton af rae
color, locality, or creed. The armed struggle for
the Union and equal rights is at an end. The
grand results attained are accepted facts in the
national history. Waichiuly guarding aud firm
~ maintaining all that has been achieved, we do
not propose TO abandon the helm or drift with the
tide. but 10 address ourselves with valor aud cour-
age to the pending issues and TO insist upon their
settlement IN the interest of good government and
national prosperity.
Resolved. That we congratulate the country
upon the rlghtlul assurances of a republican pres
ident whose conspicuous integrity. honesty of
purpose, wisdom, moderation and hrmness, de-
serve and command the confidence of the people,
give assurance OF pure, economical and benefi-
Client administration OF public affairs.
Resolved, That we hail with pleasure every
sign o. promise Of the final and permanent paclf-
cation of the Southern section of our country, un
der local self government, based upon the full re-
cogHition of equal rights for all by d H. aud we
cordially approve the spirit and measures of the
administration, As wisely adopted to hasten this
result, as directed by ust sense OF constitutional
rights and duty as tending to promote a spirit of
peace and Cancellation between citizens of all sec
tons.
Resolved, That the faith of the country is SOL
emuly pledged to the speedy resumption OF specie
payments Public honor and private interests
alike demand the iuliilment OF the pledge. We
approve the steps already taken, and rejoice at the
progress already made. We insist upon the adop-
ton OF all measures necessary to resumption on n
day not later than that fixed by law and that it Is
the duty of the govern0ent to maintain It's coin
and currency, at all times, at par with the gold
standard OF the commercial world.
Resolved, That the work of reforming and i'm
proving the civil service, which the republican
party has undertaken, and to which it alone stands
committed, ought to be per'istenly and resolutely
carried forward. We fully endorse the utterance
of the Cincinnati platform and of the letter OF ac-
ceptance of President Hayes on this dubject; that
| nominations to office ought to be made upon the
sole responsibility of the executive department,
without dictaton or control of members of Con-
gress; that mes apacity and fdelit constitute
the only clam and qualification for office; that
partisan service should not be expected or desired
from public officers who should give their whole
| service to the government and the people, and
that term of Office should depend upon untarnsh
ed personal character and the satisfactory per
Torrance of official duties and not political chang
es, and cordially sustain and approve the action OF
the President in conducting his administration, in
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