The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-08-10
POLITICAL.
Discussing the Campaign

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PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 9.-Senator Stewart
Independent candidate for Governor, has in
vited Gen. Beaver, Republican candidate, to q
joint discussion on the campaign. He will al
so, it is reported, invite Mr.. Pattison, Demo-
cratic candidate, to similar discussion.
Massachusetts Prohibitionists In Conven-
tion.
BOSTON, Aug. 9.-At Ills a. m. toi ay, the
Prohibitionists began their 7th party conven-
ton, holding it in the Meionian in this city
In addition, delegates to q national convention
are to be chosen. There are in attendance
some 200 ladies and gentlemen, distinction of
sex, as in former years, being ignored. Amos
Cummings of Woburn, chairman of the
State committee, called the meeting to order,
and read the call. He was chosen to preside
temporarily, and Chas. A. Hovey of Newton
as secretary. Mr.. Cummings waived making
remarks, in order that the business might be at
once taken up Iand transacted. Various COM
mittees were appointed. The report of the
committee on permanent organization, which
was adopted, was for president j. H. Roberts
of Cambridge, with several vice presidents;
secretaries, @. A. Hoyey of Newton, S. B.
Remick of Chelsea, and George Kempton of
Sharon. Brief speeches were made by Rev.
Geo. W. Stairs of Milford, and by president
Roberts, showing the necessity of State and
National prohibitory party.
The committee on credentials reported SO
cities and towns represented by 155 properly
certifcated delegates. Rev. L. L. Wood Of
Peabody, spoke of the magnitude and value of
prof. ibitory principles. Mr.. Cummings pre-
sented for the governorship the name of
Charles Almy of New Bedford, and this nomi-
nation was made by acclamation.
On motion of Nathan Rice of Springfield,
Hon. John Blackmer of that city, was nomi-
mated for Lieut.. Governor.
On motion of John W. Berry of Lynn, the
ticket was thus completed, making it the same
as last year: For Secretary sof State, Solomon
ofn nauoloec. tsraoc nd
General, Z. j. Dothrop of Taunton; Auditor,
Jonathan Buck of Harwick; Attorney Gener-
al, Samuel M. Fairfield of Maiden.
s. G. Fay of Southboro, made an appeal for
financial aid for temperance and equality of
women. He said that he desired at least
ST. 900 for the needs of the coming campaign.
1t was voted that the State committee desig-
nate persons in each city and town to receive
funds
Hon. Charles Almy having been called for
made short address, thanking the conven-
ton for the honor conferred, and promising to
faithfully serve as candidate. Members at
large OF the State central committee were
made the same as last year, while the remain
ing.members were made up by senatorial dis
trict delegations. The usual prohibitory reso-
luton were adopted, after which the conven-
tion adjourned.
Indiana RepublicanEConvep
INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. o. The Republican
State Convention assembled this morning, and
Richard W. Thompson was chosen temporary
chairman. A platform was reported, and the
present State officers renominated.
Prohibition Convention In Illinois
:BLooMINGToN, ILL.,, Aug. 9.-The State Pro-
hibition convention organized with @. G.
Campbell as temporary chairman. Commit
tees were appointed, and the convention ad-
Journed till tomorrow
Congressional Nominations.
MARYsvILLE. o., Aug. 9.-J. L. Robinson
was nominated today for Congress by the Re-
publ1cans of the 9th district.
TOLEDO Ohio, Aug. 9.-F. Ell. Hurd was
nominated by the Democrats of the 10th Dis
trict for Congress to-day.
GREENSBORO, N. S.-The Democratic con-
yention to-day nominated A. M. Scales for
Congress.
LITTLE Rock, Ark, Aug. 9.-The Democrat
lc convention of the 3rd District to-day nom1-
nated M W. Benjamin for Congress.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, Aug. 81. G. Glenn
ents was nominated for Congress to-day by the
Democrats of the 7th District.
LYNcHBuRG, Va, Aug Cd. j. Woodfn
was nominated by the Republicans of the 9th
DISTRICT for Congress to-day.