The Portland daily press., 1883-09-26
POLITICAL.
Massachusetts Greenback Convention
Gov. Butler Re-nominated, but some OPP
position Manifested-E. Moody Boynton
DenOunces the Convention.

BOSTON, Sept. 25.-The State Committee Of
the Massachusetts Greenbackers met at 10
o'clock this forenoon in this city, to decide on
permanent organization. e. Moody Boynton
was present and claimed the right to act be-
cause he was member Of the National Com
mlttee. AT first it was refused, but he was f.
nally allowed to speak, which he did vigorously
Tor ten minutes, asserting that the convention
to-day was not Greenback convention, but
scheme to aid and abet the Democratic party.
The convention met at II a. m, Levi p
Pierce Of Lynn was chosen president, and
Gustavus B. Hutchinson Of Boston, secretary.
A sharp debate ensued on the report of the
committee on credentials, a number of dele
gates obiecting to the admission of DR.. j. p.
Bland as delegate from Athol. Mr. Bland is
sympathizer with Moody Boynton, and au-
thor OF life of Butler. Excited speeches
were made, and all was confusion until Mr.
Bland was excluded by an almost unanimous
vote.
In lull, after tho motion, Dr. Bland at
tempted to speak.
The Chair was inclined to recognize him.
Strong objection was made by delegates to
bis speaking, and he finally subsided.
Mr. Armstrong of Maiden vigorously de-
nounced Bland, and said that if he was true
Greenbacker he would withdraw
The conventions approval was manifested in
general uproar A motion was made that
Bland be given ten minutes, at the leisure Of
the convention, to explain himself
A dozen delegates tried to get the floor, and
many others shouted Question at the top of
their voices.
Mr. nav;s - cIo,,as4ar eoraa,,ad .sNIr
Chairman, five minutes" but the chair would
not recognize him. The utmost confusion pre-
vailed, members shouting, ''sit down, "po-
lice" etc.
Mr.. Litchman, of Marblehead, said this con-
vention would be painted by the opposition
press in unprecedentedly vivid colors
LET 'em paint" shouted delegate.
Hot words then passed around, and a dele
gate moved that Gen. Butler be nominated by
acclamation, but he was not recognized.
Mr.. Litchman moved that the present state
committee be empowered to act till the next
convention.
Without putting this motion, Buffers nomi-
nation was renewed and carried unanimously,
with great enthusiasm.
The resolutions were then read The pre-
amble denounces both the Republican and the
Democratic parties, especially the former.
The platform demands the repeal of all class
laws for corporations equal political rights for
men and women; election of all public officials
a graduated income tax, and the taxetion of
all other property at the usual rates; no more
refunding of the public debt in such a manner
that it cannot be paid when the government
has the money to pay with; discontinuance of
the boarding policy, the demonstration of gold
and silver domestic currency and the issue
instead OF full legal tender paper currency:
the withdrawal OF the pov er of issue from the
national banks; the removal of the tariff m on
strosity that prison labor should not be allow
a IN n 1nop loh hat hall
be free to all; larger appropriations for COM
mon schools; shorter hours of labor; regula-
tion of interstate commerce by Congress SO
that mlddlemen cannot raise prices; prohibit
tion of the employment of children under IA
years IN mines and workshops, and equal pay
for equal work of men and women.
The platform closed with an extreme eulogy
OF Gov. Butler Great applause followed the
reading, and the resolutions were adopted
Delegate Elder, of Springfield, Withdrew be-
cause Butler was endorsed.
The remainder of the ticket nominated is as
follows: Lieutenant Governor, John Howes of
Worcester; Secretary of State, Nicolas Fur
long, Boston; Attorney General, George Fos-
ter of Lynn; Treasurer, Wilbur f. Whitney of
Ashburnham; Auditor, A. III. Wood of Luz
nenburg.
An objection was made that Foster was not
lawyer, but delegate said that in Butler they
had all the law necessary, and it made no mat
ter who was Attorney General and the ticket
The State Committee were authorized to fill
any vacancies by well known Greenbackers.
Speeches were made by DIR. Charles E. Key
ser, OF Philadelphia, John M. Devine and
Charles III. Litchman, after which the conven-
tion adjourned.
LATER.
John M. Howes having declined to serve as
candidate for Lieutenant Governor, and hay-
ing signed the call for the bolt convention at
Worcester, the State Committee tonight SUBJ
stituted Nathaniel E. Gushing of Mddleboro.
Democrats Gathering at Springfield.
SPRINGFIELD Mass, Sept. 21.-There has
been good gathering of delegates to to-mor-
rows Democratic convention, but the interest
is rather languid. Gov Butler is not expected
until 1.30 tomorrow, and Reuben Noble, of
Westfeld, is to renominate him. Rev. V. N
Simmons of this city, will open the conven-
ton with prayer The chief interest of the
egening has centred in the nomination for
Lieutenant Governor. Many candidates have
been suggested, but it seems to be settled that
S. W. Bowerman of Pittsfield, will be renomi-
uated If he will permit the use of his name;
il not, Charles Theo. Russell, of Cambridge
will be the man. Charles Levi Woodbury. has
asked the committee on resolutions to meet at
o'clock in the morning. The State central
committee has been in session all the evening
perfecting the permanent organization and
hearing contesting delegations.
1t is said tonight that f. o. Prince of Boston
will be nominated for Lieutenant Governor;
Charles H. ingalls, of North Adams for treas
urer, and Charles Levi Woodbury. for sttor ney
general