New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-09-20


bv .2e1 delegates from SAG towns and cities only
twelve of the delegates chosen being apsen'. An
;rformal ballot was then ordered bythe convention.
-, yot,,g tbe Convention was adjourned
until p. IN. ,.,
promntlv at that hour the chairman's
80, called the already full Convention to
,-a.r and the result of the informal ballot
was announced as follows: Whole number OF
wotes n 1873; Henry Il. Pierce, OF Abingdon, a.
toc 1 Rufus s. Frost of Chelsea, l. Il. W. Harris,
cf North Bridge water. q Charles X. Goldman, OF
boston, 8; Henry Cabot Lodge, OF kap Rsn o. o;
Someryiile So: Charles Francis Adams. jr. OF
Onncy. III; George ID. Robinson OF Chlcopee.
ss6 The announcement was received with pro-
Hardly had they subsidized when Mr.. Adams, who
was seated on the stage, moved forward nes a
minutes length declined TO be considered candi-
date and moved that the Hon. George u. Robinson
be nominated for Governor by aecama'iUn
speech was received with loud ana proiongeu
cheers, and the nomination was MADE.
SPEECH FROM THE NOMINEE.
Mr.. Robinson who was not far removed from the
hall was escorted to the stage and warmly received
The 6rst glance at the gentleman was dlsappoint-
ing. He did not seem to meet the expectations
raised by admring friends He is in his hftieth
year weighs about 100 pounds. is OF about
the medium height-a sharp keen-locking
But "a soon as he had spoken for minute the man
seemed TO have been raised ny some lnyls ole power
out OF and above himself. He won the attention
and admiration of his hearers immediately. he
spoke as follows:
GENTLEMEN OF THE CONVENTION: 1t is my great
honor that here to-day obedent to your Dadng
dds,e for the eraed as supreme executive masstraey
of this Commonwealth. lCries OF good ana appauSSe'
20 sssre YOU tasi tie my gratitude far out
runs INV power of expression IL cannot be possible
in
the borders of the state believes that out OF my
OF my IN ony %a W Cries Of good
and spplaassj Unless / greatly mistake the popular
~ Se POLITICALLY unhealthy for seltcoDsttued
esdidates Loud laughter a1d renewed applause ,
neyed laughter and applause. should IKE very mueh
TO finish sentence laughter -se constutea caha s
dates who coyet the places Oh uShiy anu Po"0i iva
sssure ySu Il Would be far more agreeable
feelings permitted to unite WIFI you IN the nom
ina,ion and eccuon OF some other OF tue many aoie
S niT wond be- fii guarantee OF victory We
recoguze however, the extgences OF the incur can
n il vour duty 20 command; count &c mine to obey
Applause With danger threatening us at every JVor
nersonal preferences have right To silence call 10
duty The great party whose representatives yoi arc
stands united aud enthusiastic for the Testeratoa ana
wealth. Thousands OF y0nr felow-clLzens, iIue,
pendent OF Partisan % corupon ard ns
government in State affairs AUD read tne tepeI oi
the times incorrectly II the advanced sentiment OF the
Say ia 10 be satisfied with anything less than honest
consistent thorough de voton TO puoc Weae 10 inc
abaomle destruction personal politics. 10 the further
ance OF every that Is born OF sincere REFORM
and the security OF the highest liberty ana s anu
privilege equal before the law TO every citizen MaSsa
cnusetis ruling classes she win Eot toierate
dictator Le u; place our a. Sopor 81 OF dignity OF
interested paDlic service OF security OF rights 70 an
even 10 the huInbest aud the lOwest appansel VINO
NAV have their dearest possession III the dignity OF
American citizenship Applause ,.,. |
Win discussion OF the ISSUES ina, are promnenta
the present time will not taIry. foa have been IN |
struced in words OF wisdom aud iearessness 10 aag
Acol. nj nIln
WISE direct and progressive There can ,,S Se
doubt Of the y.ce Of TINS o TGgse9 aCe
fAppause so, gentlemen OF the Convention thahKing
You for the hiso noaor taking WIN Its SSraens Soa
cause VITA you applauscl and, as you VIII IT, an
Determine my services shall be most efficient ami vau
able. lAppausel The sober sense OF Massacnsetts
Will speak in November, and thar day will decree the
absolute extinction OF the spois system controlling
our state politics and bring Us back to the safe ground
guarantee that the but tue servant OF the
great people obedient TO the trust and ready to reiurn
to the keeping of those who gave H. loud ana prolonged
applause.
The delegates, at the close of MIR Robinsons
brief telling speech. yelled sneseises hU T S
common impulse, shouting ana wavlng their mats
and handkerca iefs. Ii was splendid reception,
and one which sounded Buffers knell.
MR. AMEs RENOMINATED.
formal ballot was then taken fer Lieutenant
Governor, and resulted in the nomination OF Mr..
Ames. The other members of last years ticket
were renomiuated 10y acelamatIon; They INCLUDE
the following: Secretary OF State Henry =; Pierce
State Treasurer, Daniel A. Gleason, OF hedioru;
Attorney General, Edgar j. Sherman, of Lawrence;
and Auditor, Charles K Laod. of Springfield III
the course OF the proceedings ex-governor
Long made brief speech. Senator Dawes
submitted the platform recommended by the CON-
mittee on Resolutions, aud 1T was unanimously
adopted.
the most remarkable convention held IN TINS state
since the Republican party came into power, The
party is unit TO bring about one thng-the defeat
OF Butier-and that Will without doubt be accom-
piisheo.