The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-09-13
POLITICAL.
Convention of Massachusetts Prohibition
ists-R. G. Pitman Nominated for Gov

ists-R. G. Pitman Nominated for Gov
ernor.
WORCESTER, Mass, Sept 12.-TEe state con-
vention of the prohibitory party was called TO
order at 1.25 this forenoon by W. FL. Co!cord
of Boston, chairman of the state committee.
About 700 delegates were present, including
100 ladies. A temporary organization was Ell
fected by the choice of Thomas j. Lothrop of
Taunton, as chairman, and Charles A. Havey
of Southboro, and j. w. Brown Of Chelsea, as
secretaries. Mr.. Lothrop returned thanks for
the honor done him, and said the time for talk
about prohibition had passed and the time for
action had come.
The committees on credentials and permanent
organization were then appointed.
During the intervals Rev. Geo. 81. Vibbert
addressed the convention. He denounced the
men who pretend to be prohibltionists, and
then vote for Gov. Rice, license man and
moderate drnker.
The committee on organization reported for
president, Rev. D. G. Eddy, D. D., of Hyde
Park; vice presidents at large, Hon. j. j. ii.
Gregory of Marblehead, VIM: Meconey Of
Worcester, Geo. B. Richmond of New Benford,
Henry Haskell of Merrimac, Walter Babb of
Melrose, and Rev. Geo. A. Litchfield of South
Arlington. and a list of vice presidents by coun-
ties. Accepted.
Rev. DR.. Eddy was received with applause.
He remarked:
We have met to nominate a state ticket
which, if it could be elected, would remove
from our midst traffic that is destroying
everything that is good and noble in humanity.
That traffic is fostered by both political parties.
1t can command votes at the State House and
votes in North street. We have together to do
what we can to rescue Massachusetts from the
stain now upon her. The traffic is regulated
by law, and votes, not sermons. decide whether
we shall have a government that will honor the
state, whether we shall have a governor like
Gov. Briggs, John j. Buker, r. L. Pitman or
like one who bows to the will of the liquor
t1afic We have tried both political parties
parties and have gained nothing. We have
only 1900 thus far. but it means $4,000 in a
few years, and with the balance of power in
our hands we can then control affairs in the
state.
He read in the Boston papers this morning
that they were going to abandon the party be-
cause the Republicans propose to throw little
sop to them; but he believed he spoke the sem
timents of prohibition when he said, MOI New
er! (Applause.) The flag of prohibition will
not touch the ground, but will be waved over
the State House till the state is redeemed from
the curse of the liquor traffic.
The committees on resolutions and finance
were then appointed. A committee to receive
nominations during recess for members of the
state central committee was also appointed.
At one O'Clock recess until two was taken.
The convention was again called to order at
2 O'Clock. The committee on credentials re-
ported that LA towns and wards of cities were
represented by 613 delegates. Rev. A. ID. Sar-
gent addressed the convention in regard to the
different candidates in the field. He knew
Baker, but needed information about the others.
1t was moved that discussion be entered
upon as to the merits of candidates. Speeches
were limited to five minutes.
Mr.. Sherman of Lowell presented the name
of JOB A. Stott of Lowell. Mr.. Powers of
Lowell endorsed Mr.. Stott Mr.. f. d. Cushing
stated that Mayor Stott would withdraw his
name if Mr.. Stott was nominated by the Re-
publican party.
Mr.. Rowland of Stoughton presented the
name of Elijah A, Morse, against whom, he
said, not word could be said.
Mr.. Edmund Cullen of East Boston said
John I. Baker stood high in his estimation,
but he would propose the name of Wendell
Phillips. Rev. Mr.. Vibbert said he had voted
for Wendell Phillips several times, but he now
nominated Judge Robert G. Pitman of Newton
for Governor. loud applause.)
Mr.. Rowland withdrew the name of Mr..
Morse of Canton in favor of Judge Pitman.
(Cheers.)
The time for discussion having expired, Rev.
A. 8. Sargent moved that the convention pro-
coed to informal ballot for Governor. Carried
The Lowell delegation withdrew the name of
Mr.. Stott in favor of Judge Pitman. CHEERS.
Mr.. Berry of Lynn announced that ha had lust
seen Mr.. Baker, and that gentleman wished
his name withdrawn in favor Of Judge Pitman.
(Applause.)
An appeal was made for money to carry on
the campaign, and contributions were taken,
aggregating about $1,000.
The informal ballot resulted as follows:
BENZ. f. Butler, 1; M. F. Gilburn, l; Elijah
Morse, 3; Thomas Talbot, 5; Charles A. Stott,
20; Wendell Phillips, "a; Robert @. Pitman,
526. Three cheers for Mr.. Pitman were given,
and Rev. Mr.. Vibbert moved the nomination
of Mr.. Pltman by reclamation. Carried with
but one dissenting.
Judge Pitman was escorted to the platform
| and received with cheers. He said it would be
| strange if he was insensibe to this mark of ap-
| prevail. He had said last evening that man
| must make sacrifice in this work, but he had
| little idea that he would be called upon to make
| the sacrifice. He would do so, however, and
accept the nomination. He would never with
draw in this campaign no matter what other
| nominations might be made. He hoped they
1 would all make sacrifices that the vote for their
| principles might be as large in every town as
possible, feeling confident that their triumph
| was not far distant.
Massachusetts Democratic Convention.
The Democratic State Convention will be
| held IN this city tomorrow. Tonight there are
| large number of delegates in town, and the
| chances of the candidates are being vigorously
l discussed. Hon. William CASTOR of Boston,
| appears to have the most strength, but Charles
| Francis Adams has more supporters than was
| anticipated, while Charles p. Thompson of
| Gloucester, is not without warm friends. John
| II. Fitzgerald of Boston, George M. Stearns of
Chicopee, and David Powers of Springfield,
| spoke in support of Mr.. Adams nomination at
| a meeting this evening. John X. Tarbox of
Lawrence, and others urged the nomination of
| CASTOR. The friends of the latter are confident
| that he will be nominated on the first ballot.
| The Adams men will not make fight in the
| convention unless there is chance for success.
| The Adams movement is headed by Frank w.
| Bird of Walpole. But little is said in regard
to other places on the ticket.
Pennsylvania State Prohibition Conven-
ton.
HARRISBURG, Pa, Sept. 1.-THE State Pro-
| hibiton Convention met to-day. Attendance
small. A. A. Barker was made chairman.
| Recess was then takeu.
At the afternoon session platform of prin-
ciples was adopted declaring adherence to the
| principles of prohibition and abiding faith in
| the ultimate success of the Prohibition party,
| and the following ticket was unanimously
nominated: A. I'll. Winton of Luzerne county
| for Supreme Judge; Samuel Cornett of Chester
| for State Treasurer, and A. A. Barker OF
Cambria for Auditor General.
Political Contests i'm Ohio.
WASHINGTON. Sept, ia Columbus, Ohio,
despatch says discussion has been arranged
between Ewing and Matthews next week at