The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-02-18
REPUBLICAN CONVENTION.
An Harmonious and Enthusiastic
Assembly.
Marquis #. king Unanimously Noininai-
ed for Mayor.

The Republican Convention to select cam
didate for Mayor and three members of the
School Committee, met at Reception Hall at
p. m. on Saturday.
The convention was called to order by Will
liam M. Marks, chairman of the city commit
tee. Hon. George w. Woodman being nomi-
mated for chairman, declined, and on motion
OF Hon. j. FL. Drummond, Hon. John j. Per
~ was chosen chairman, and Lindley M. Webb
secretary.
Gen. Perry thanked the convention, and
was happy to say the nominee of the conven-
ton for Mayor would be elected. (Applause).
The roll of delegates being called 1t appeared
that all but three were present. Mr. B. F.
Strickland was chosen to fill the vacancy from
Ward Three, Mr.. Nathan P. Ridlon that from
Ward -Four, and Mr.. Albro E. Chase that
from Ward Six.
Mr.. DrummoRd moved that committee be
appointed to receive, sort and count votes for
candidate for Mayor.
Hon. George w. Woodman said it was
sometimes in order to nominate candidates
from the floor. We have now two prominent
candidates before us. I am satisfied that in
mony, and the nominee will receive the votes
OF all Republicans, and few others. The two
candidates are Byron d. Verrill and Marquis
f. King. He was authorized by Mr.. Verrill to
withdraw his name as q candidate, and az o
Verrill delegate and coming from Ward Seven
Mr.. Verrill's ward, he moved that Mr.. Mar.
guis F. King be nominated by reclamation.
| (Great applause).
Mr.. Drummond then Withdrew his motion,
and Mr.. Woodlands motion was carried
| with great enthusiasm, the convention rising.
Mr.. Perry declared the vote unanimous and
said the candidate would be elected the next
| Mayor of Portland.
The next business before the convention was
| to nominate three candidates for school com
| mittee.
| William x. Neal, Esq, said that the caucus
| In Ward One had instructed its delegates to pre-
| sent the name OF Rev. A. H. Wright, but that
| gentleman would not consent to allow his name
| to be used. He presented the name of DR.
| Clarence A. Baker of Ward One. DIR. Baker
he said graduated at Bowdoin college and stud.
| led with DR.. FL. P. Merrill. he eulogized DR.
Baker as man of ability and education.
Ward One had had man ON the committee
who did not attend to his duties. Mr.. Baker,
| if elected would. He moved his nomination BY
reclamation.
Mr.. Drummond asked If ward lines were to
be regarded in making nominations.
Mr.. Neal thought school committee man
from Ward One would have more local pride
than a gentleman from distant part of the
| city.
| Mr.. Drummond said Ward Five was instruct
| ed to try and get committee man, but as the
ward was to have the Mayor who e1-oficio, is a
member of the board, they did not want to
| push the matter and he would like to have it
| understood whether nominations were to be
made with respect to ward lines.
| Mr.. a. e. Chase suggested that If the demo-
| Gratis were successful the scheme of ward rep
resentation on the committees would not be
| carried out.
Mr.. Neal said he thought the school question
should be kept out of politics as much as posi-
| BILE and men chosen for 6tness
Mr.. Dr1mmond wanted all the candidates
| names presented before voting, and this objec-
| ton preventative election by reclamation of
\ the gentleman nominated by Mr. Neal.
Gen. Perry then nominated by instruction of
the caucus, DIR. G. o. Files, the present men,
Der of the committee from Ward 4; Mr.. Rick or
presented the name of Rev. @. III. Daniels of
| Ward 3, who has had great experience in the
-
| ted the name of A. b. Holden, from the same
| ward; Hon. W. f. Lunt presented the name of
Joseph P. Thompson of Ward 5.
Mr.. Neal moved to ballot for DIR. Baker.
| Mr.. Drummond moved an amendment that
| a ballot be taken for the three members of the
| school committee on one ballot.
| Mr.. Neal declined to accept the amendment,
remarking that Every little would be left of the
| original after the amendment had been adopt
| ed"
| The vote was taken and the amendment was
| declared adopted. Mr.. Neal doubted the vote
| and the vote was made certain, u to 9.
| Mr.. Charles S. Fobes was appointed COM
| mittee to receive, sort and count the votes for
| three members of the school committee.
| While the vote was being taken, Mr.. A. g.
| Chase moved "that committee of three be APP
| pointed to wait on Mr.. King and inform him
| of his nomination and request his acceptance.
| MIR. Coombs moved an amendment that he be
| invited to appear before the convention il ii
| can be done at once"
Mr.. A. e. Chase, Hon. George W. Wood
man and Mr.. j. B. Coyle, Jr., were appointed
| committee to wait on the candidate.
The result of the ballot for school committee
| was reported as follows:
Whole number of ballots. 80. ..............4S
Necessary for choice ..............26
DIR. @. A. Baker had ........-.............43
Joseph p. Thompson had. ...........36
Rev. G. H. Daniels had. ,..................33
A. B. Holden had ..............,....,...16
/ TNr n bod