The New York herald., 1878-09-18
BAY STATE REPUBLICANS.

ARnANaINa THE pEEL1MINAnIEs FOR THE CON-
vENTIos-TALBoT LIKELY TO BE NOMINATED
FOR GovERNoR--RlvAL CANDIDATES ''PooL-
ING THEIR IssUEs"-No FURTHER FEAR OF
BUTLER.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
WORCESTER, Mass, Sept. II, 1878.
The Bay State House is still crowded. A stranger
would hardly realize that there Was any difference be-
OF tonight and those witnessed last
night except probably In the appearance Of the men.
Tho republicans have taken the places vacated by tho
democrats Talbots Headq quarters stares the spec
ta,or in the face from the doors that but yesterday
presented tho legend "But,er's Headquarters" " The
young repu blicans, who have lately been playing at
politics here, occupy tho room where early this
morning The plan perfected which resulted in
the strange proceedings OF the day. Then thero
the sLong Headquarters" and tn . temperance room,
besides several places bearing placards announci ne
candidates for Lieutenant Governor ana Secretary OF
State.
THE GuBERNAToRIAL CANDIDATuRE.
There are oniy two candidates mentions1 hore to-
night for Goverpor-Thomas Talbot, OF Bilerica. and
John D. Long, OF Hngham. Talbot has the advantage OF
large mujorty OF the delegates. Mr.. Long has been
candidate Tor the Office for about three years.
Heis young man; In fact, too young to suit the
veterans OF the party, who think must have
white hair and have turned 1fty-hve before he Is
capable OF performing the duties allotted
to the Governor. This year he Is again in
an almost hopeless minority He will, however,
60 before the Convention with support OF about 400
delegates. Tho object as things look now, Is 10
HIS friends have bean induced to regard the nornina
ton Tor Lieutenant Governor as sure stepping st0no
for the Governorshp, aud surer one than mere at
Iempt from the ranks.
POOLING THEIR ISSUES
a. WSs ,bs rssdenoe % Of Adm TSaye 10
with time honored custom, believed that the exigen-
ces Of this campaign demanded that they should
spool their issues" Talbot AID Long united could
secure strength OF tho party, while drawing
or the prohibliohists ana preventing any
very noticeable detection on account of Buterisul.
Besides this the friends OF Congressman b. W. Har-
rs, OF tho Second dstrict would like 10 see mr. Long
provided for that he may not turn up as candi-
date ior Congress this fall The indications ut
present favorable TO a coalition and the placing Of
Talbot ana Long tho head Of the republican ticket
..civIL SERVICE REFORM"
The Boston Custom House is well represented here
Collector Beard, with five Of his active
sistanis, is going around among tho delegates. and
working NO DOUBT in tho interest Of the party and
civil reform. Mr.. Beard proposes sec that
tho republican machine smoothly this year, II he
knows how to keep the oil on its wheels
THE CONVENTION.
The Convention will be called to order by Adm
Thayer, OF Worcester, chairman OF tho State Central
Commiltce. Congressman William Clahin will pre-
side and Tho chairman OF the Committee on Resolu-
Will be albridge A. Field, VINO deprived Of
Of the present House IN favor oil Dean. There Is
likely to be ballot for Governor and the peseut
programme Is carried out Long will be nominated tor
Lieutenunt Governor by acclamstiOn. There is q
sharp for the once OF Attorney General now
held by Charles r. Train OF Boston George Marston,
OF New Bedford, Is candidate, and he Is warmly
supported by the Cape delegates and the Plymouth
and Bristol county The balance OF tho state
ticket will not Do disturbed
II docs very complimentary to Mr..
Talbot say that anybody would beat Butler aftcr
today's scenes, and tnat II they needed stronger
man they could have had him, but they do say to-
night tnero is prospect OF fight. Tho Convention
viii be harmonious aud Will take advanced ground In
favor OF hard money.