Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-06-14
Naxsachusetts Republicans and Ind
pendents 0Pposed 20 HIeime.

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BosroN, June 13.-The Independents of
MASSACHUSETTS, opposed to the Republican
Presidential ticket met to-day. Henry L.
Pierce called the meeting to order He
said the nominations made at Chicago
were not up TO the high standard OF the
Republican party.
Chlrles W. Cadman was chosen presi-
dent. The vlce-presidents included Presi-
dent Eliot, julius III. Seelye and Samuel
Hoar.
Col. Cadman, upon taking the chair,
criticised the platform of the Republicans
because it declares that this is a nation
and not league of States. The Demo-
cratic party has its opportunity now.
Col. Higginson, in his speech, alluded
to Gov. Cleveland, of New York, and the
reference was loudly applauded. James
Freeman Clarke also spoke.
The following preamble and resolutions
were adopted,
WHEREAS, We are met in conference as
Republicans and Independents of Massa-
chusetts to take action in opposition to the
nomination of James G. Blaine for Presi-
dent and John A. Logan for Vice. Presi-
dent of the United States; and, whereas,
these candidates were nominated in dsye-
gard of The reform sentiment Of the ma
ton and represent political methods and
principles to which We are unalterably OPP
posed;
Rssofred, That It is our own conviction
that the country would be better served
by opposing those nominations than by
supporting them.
Rcsolred, That we look with solicitude 10
the coming nominations of the Democratic
party. They have the proper men. We
hope they will put them before the people
for election.
RtS0tred, That an Executive Committee
of 100 De appointed, with full powers.
Resolved, That whatever action be taken
by the Democratic party in Chicago, we,
Republicans and Independents, direct our
Z 'mmittee 10 call a convention, in such
1er as they may deem1expedient, after
T. democratic candidates have been
nofnIt ated, and not later than August 1st,
to take such further action as may to them
seem necessary to carry out the sense of
this meeting with practical effect.
Halowell offered resolution declaring
that any man who accepts the Presidential
nomination from the Democratic party
thereby forfeits all claim to Republican
support. This was received with misses
and finally defeated.
Hallowell said he could not vote with
Democrats.
President Elliot, of Harvard, in speech
seconding the fourth resolution, said: 81
must confess it will be only by the dis
pensation of Providence that the Demo-
cratic party will give us the caudidste we
want. III we put on our platform their can
didate it viii be better for t EN- aud perfect
ly satisfactory to us, but political progress
is to be had only by conflict OF national
parties, and as n rule there are two
national parties, therefore, hope that out
of this meeting will grow new party, as
one was grown years aga. We want to
found new party in our country, a party
of national principles, and one which
looks forward to national triumph"
A committee of 100 was appointed; also
committee OF twenty-five, TO so to New
York to confer with the Independent Re
publicans of New York, June 18th. The
committee is headed by Col. Cadman.
Letters from Congressman Lyman and
other sympathizers were read.