The National tribune., 1883-09-27

York as tho "tumultusry democracy with
three distinct and rival bodies In their chief
city, each claiming supremacy. The cenven-
tion then nominated General Joseph b. Carr,
Of Rensselaer,. for secretary of State; Ira C.
Davenport for comptroller, Pliny T. Sexton, of
Wayne for treasurer, he receiving 26o votes
against 2l5 for Ethan Allen, of New York.
Siias Seymour, of Saratoga, was nominated for
State engineer and surveyor by aeclamaticn. as
was also Leslie w Russell, of West Lawrence,
for attorney general The platform faeors
duction of taxation. the protection OF home
industries. the purl6cati0n of the civil service,
and indorscs the wisdom and success of Presi-
dent ArthlTs administration. It declares that
the tendency TO create monopolies requires
checking by legislation, and unjust discrimina-
tion IN transportation should be prohibited. II
approves the reorganization Of the party in
New York City. and recommends that it en-
brace all Republicans in the city. 1t expresses
Willingness 10 submit 10 the voters Of the
State constitutional amendment in regard TO
the manufacture and sale of Intoxicating liq-
uors.
The Massachusetts, Republican State conven-
ton met in Music Hail. Boston, September 10.
Charles R. Goldman, Of Boston, was chosen
president OF the convention. Hon. George d.
Robinson, Of Chicopee, member of Congress
from the eleventh Massachusetts district. was
nominated for governor on the first ballot.
Oliver Ames was nominated for lieutenant
governor; secretary OF State Henry Il, Pierce,
of Abingdon: treasurer, Daniel A. Gleason. of
Medford attorney general, Edgar j. sherman,
OF Lawrence; auditor, Charles r. Ladd, OF
Springfield. Mr. Robinson, the nominee for
governor, was member Of the Massachusetts,
House of Representatives in 1874 and of the
State senate in 1876. In the latter year he was
elected to Congress from the eleventh district
which comprises Berkshire county and ali OF
Halnpden county except the city of Hoiyoke,
aud he has since been three times reelected.
/ The platform atIiTms continued adherence to
Republican principles, declares for sound cur
rency pure civil service, and wise and we'll
matured laws TO protect and develop American
industry Ii declares thar the Republicans of
Massachusetts propose TO blot out the record OF
the most discredtable year in the history of
the State.
The Prohibition State convention of Massa-
chusetts met IN Boston on the goth inst, and
nominated Charles Almy. Of New Bedford, for
governor. John Blackmer was nominated for
iientenant-governor, Scion F. Roat for seere-
taIy of State. Thomas J. Lathrop for treasurer
and receiver. Jonathan Buck for auditor, Sam
uel NJ. Fairfield for attorney-geueral The Re-
publican party was criticised by speakers for
failure to support prohibition.
Judge Hoadly, the Democratic candidate for
governor of Ohio, who has been in Philadel-
phia for some time under medical treatment
is much better than since the campaign open
ed, and, his physician says. has practically re-
covered from his attack Of rnalgria. He is pre-
pairing speech. which he viii deliver upon his
return 10 Ohio in short time.
The Democratic State convention, which met
st Baltimore. Md, September 10. nominated
| Hon Robert NJ MeIane of Baltimore, FOR
/ governor; Hon. Charles B. Roberts, of Carroll
+,
| Turner. of Talbot county, for comptroller, and
adopted = platform with an Endorsement of Gov
ernor Hamilton's administration.
The Republican county convention at Phil
adelphia September 18th, nominated E. Harper
Jeffries fer city comptroller. and Thomas J.
| Powers for coroner. George S. Graham was
nominated for district attorney, and w Z. Lit
tleton FOR clerk OF the quarter sessions,
The last clause of the constitution of the
proposed new State of Dakota was passed upon
at Sioux Falls September 18th. and the cou.
vention adjourned. leaving the final arrange
ment Of the documents in the hands of com.
mittee.