Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-09-19
THE BAY STATE.
INDEPENDENT REPUBLICAN CONVEN-
Tl0N.
General Butler Again Nominated for Gov
ernor Of MassaChusetts-Great En-
thusiasm-The Platform and
Remainder of Ticket.

WORCESTER, September lS.-The In
dependent Republican Convention as
sembled to-day to the music Of Yankee
Doodle" "Auld Lang Syne," =" and such.
Colonel X. q. Usher called the Conven-
ton to order, saying that 100000 men
had protested last year against the
calumny of the name OF Benjamin +.
Butler and nominated Stephen NJ. Al
len temporary Chairman, one OF the
Vice Presidents OF the first Republican
Conventions held twenty-five years ago.
Allen made long address stating that
the eminent services in peace and war
OF Gen. Benz. +. Butler, demanded the
grateful recognition OF his fellow coun-
trymen. \ permanent organiza-
ton was then affected, and after
the Divine blessing was invoked, Albert
Palmer, Chairman, made long address,
being frequently interrupted by ap-
plluse.
VIM. \. Simmons was given three
lusty cheers as he rose, and moved the
appointment of committee on resolu-
tons.
Butler Nominated for Governor.
w. W. Nichols, of Boston, said: rise
to make a motion that will receive the
unanimous vote OF the convention. y
wear ago | made a motion 10 nominate
Governor Talbot as the Republican can
didate for the Gubernatorial chair, eX-
pecting he would be a reform candidate
This reform has been only partially
accomplished, and without further
talk nominate General b. r. Butler as
the candidate OF the Independent party
of Massachusetts. \. b. Bryant, OF Bos-
ton. seconded the nomination, aud being
called To the platform, said it gave him
inexpressible pleasure to second this
nomination. Looking into the faces OF
these men who represent the wealth and
intelligence OF the State, men who
represent the enthusiasm OF the cam
paign. and who represent at least one
hundred and thirty thousand votes,
how can | be otherwise than happy 10
second this nomination.
After several speeches the motion was
put and unanimously carried, the an
nouncement of the result being received
with cheers and applause.
The ticket was completed as follows:
For Lieutenant Governor, \. {. Wood
worth; Secretary OF State, General VI.
T. Donahue; Treasurer, Davis Vi. Skill
lings; Attorney General, William +.
Northend; Auditor, Davis I. King.
Resolutions.
The following resolutions were
adopted:
ReSolred, That We recognize the fact
that differences of opinion exist regard
ing certain principles OF the National
Administration; that while we may
differ as To the tcue policy TO be pursued
concerning the adjustment OF the veXed
national questions, we are all united
upon the common platform OF our great
leader-equal rights, equal duties, equal
powers, equal privileges and equal pro-
lection by laws to every man every
where under the government, State and
National.
R,soIrgd, That we are unalterably OPP
posed To the rule of a ring which has
fastened itself upon the commonwealth.
Resolrgi, That we demand that reform
in State government shall be thorough
and complete.
Resolre1, That the rights OF labor should
be respected.
ResOired, That we denounCe intimida-
ton Of voters, whether by force Of arms
or by prescription OF employees,
ReSolrcd, That the creation OF Commits
sioners to perform the duties OF the EX-
ecutive is dangerous, and should be dis
continued.
Resolred, That we are opposed to the
system Of double taxation which now
prevails in this State.
Reso'red, That all promises made TO
our patriotic soldiers and sailors should
be kept.
Res0hcd, That a pure suffrage is the
life blood of the Republic. No ballot
can be pure which is not free.
The last resolution commends the
nominees OF the Convention.
A vote OF thanks was passed to the
presiding officer, and the Convention
dissolved with three cheers for General
Butler.