The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-09-02
MASSACHUSETTS, DEMOCRATS
Both Wings OF the Party United
General Butler Cheered.

~N'~"N' v. ~ fAcuShi VI piouSestor, WHO
said he had been requested by the united
committee of thirty to perform this duty.
he requested the members Of the state CEN
trail committee to take seats on the platform
and all other delegates TO be seated
elsewhere. He knew that he would be
allowed one moment in which to OK.
press his congratulations upon this assembly
OF the united Democrats of Massachusetts,
[applause no longer representing frag-
ment of the party, The Democracy of Mas
sachusetts pledge renewed fealty to one an
other here, and now turn their backs on the
past. Henceiorth all discussions shall dis :
appear, and hereafter we shall present an I'M
broken front.
Major McCaiferty, of Worcester, Mass,
was appointed temporary chairman.
General Butler entered the hail. and the
convention at once sprang to its feet and
cbe1r upon cheer was given, to which the
general only b>wed from tne platform.
Major MeCa!lerty WAS receive with
applause and the bark of dog, which Joined
in the meeting made considerable laughter.
He sale the bark Of dog may be good
omen, for geese cackIed when Rome was
saved. ~ thank you for the honor confer.
red he continued, "and congratulate the
Democrats that in sohd Connecticut they
move on to victory" In conclusion he con.
graduated the convention upon the ,lecton
OF General Hancock rs a candidate for presi.
dent.
Mr. DYER of Bcaintrec, was chosen
temporary secretary of the CON
vCntion, and committee on
credentials was appointed, also commit
tee on permanent organization.
Mr. Reed, of Charleatown, asked for
speech from General Butler.
Chairman Nlehely, replied: "In the
Sweet Bye and Bye" to which Mr.. Reed,
replied "Now is the accepted time"
After some further talk the subject ives
dropped, although IL was evidently great
disappointment to many members,
The committee on permanent organization
reported that Hon. p. A. Collins, of Boston, be
made permanent president which was re.
c.yed with enthusiasm. Mr.. Collins ad-
dressed the convention in a speech oftwenty
minutes, and was vociferoasly applauded
throughout.
A committee was then appointed on reso-
lutions.
Mr. Tarbox of Lawrence offered the fol.
lowing:
Resolved, That the functions OF the COM
mittees appointed respectively by the Me.
chanios hall and Fannuel hall conventions Of
last year, now terminate, and the joint commit
tee Of twenty selected from such committees
constitute the Democratic state committee,
to mold Office until the let day of July, 1881,
With power TO fill vacancies, if any occur.
Mr.. Tarbox was called to the platform and
said 1--WE are united Democratic party in
/ Massachusetts, and this is matter of con-
graduation to every Democrat. We hove no
quarrel to prosecute against any Democrat
who stands loyal to cur national nominees. "
| The question was demanded and the resolu-
ton adopted by an overwhelming majority.
The committee on organization reported
that there were l,l25 delegates present, rep.
, resenting 1927 counties and towns. There
were no contesting delegations, aud the re-
port was accepted.
AT II 20 p. m. the convention took a
recess,
| The convention reassembled at 80 .. m.
After the nomination of vlce.presidents
Mr.. Hsggerty, of Lowell was placed in nomi-
nation for governor. Ex-Governor William
CASTOR, of Boston, seconded this nomination.
The nomination was strongly opposed by
Mr.. Allen. of Holyoke amid great confusion
on the part of Mr.. Tarbox, and it was re-
solved to ballot for governor.
Mr.. Brady, of Attleboro, moved as an
amendment to Mr.. farbox's melton that the
convention nominate General B. +. Butter, Of
Lowell, for governor, by reclamation.
| The motion WIS M de amid loud cheering
and confusion.
Mr.. Allen novel 10 reconsider the motor ,
whereupon he voted to proceed to ballot.
AT this point the chairman presented Gen
era Butler to the convention. General
Butler said: II rise to speak on subject of
reconsideration. The only alternative being
the use Of my name by reclamation, a fair
and free ballot is pledged by the Democracy
to the country; but here is another considora-
ton: When say thing mean it, and
when mean thing say 1t. l
have declared that under no con.
sideration would | be subject
for an elective office under the incoming ad-
ministration, for reasons which l have
deemed sufficient. This is my position before
the country: First, have come out from
the Republican party; have stated my res-
sons for ii il these reasons would have any
weight with the Republicans they should
have been the result Of careful thought, and
not bid for office. Secondly, l did not
stand as candidate; men would talk about
my change of ideas, and the
result would be very injurious to
the united party. Let me fight
one year in the ranks, or three or four, il
necessary. One other reason, L will state to
you: For year or two l have sought BY the
aid of the Democratic party, to reform
abuses in the state. A portion of the Demo
Gratis, from honest reasons, have opposed the
use of the Democratic party, but il, trust,
has done 80 with no considerable bitterness.
| have learned that it is impossielet to accom-
plish the work in view without united
Democracy; until the party, moved BY the
principles of Jefferson and Hancock, present
a solid front to the opposon. There were
some feelings in the contests; they have passed
away from my mind, and l hope they will pass
away from others. will never do anything
b, which can bring them up again. You have
many good men. Select one to 60 with the
name Of Hancock. Gentlemen, thank you
for your kind welcome, and you, Mr.. Presi-
dent, for the warm words in which you intro
dueed me. | shall not be your candidate"
After some further discussion Mr.. Burke,of
Boston, nominated Charles p. Thompson, Of
Gloucester. Votingat once began, and Mr..
Thompson had a majority Of the
votes cast on the first ballot. His