The Portland daily press., 1884-09-04
MASSACHUSETTS REPUBLI-
CANS.
Gov. Robinson Renominated Amid
Great Enthusiasm.
AN OUTBURsT OF APPLAUSE
GREETs THE MENTION OF
MIR. BLAINE.

BOSTON, Sept. 3.-The Republican State conven
ton met at fremont Temple this morning and was
called to order by Chairman Lodge who made no
speech.
After prayer the chairman and secretary of the
State committee were made temporary efficers.
Motions were adopted for the appointment of
committees on organization credentials and resolu-
tions, W. B. S. Hopkins of Worcester being the
chairman of the latter committee. Permanent
officers were then chosen The president was
Robert M. Morse Dr.. and there we're thirteen vice
presidents including Hon. A. H. Rice. Geo. F. Hoar,
K. f. Stone and Rufus Frost. The secretaries were
j. j. Whipple and Robert N. Southworth.
The committee escorted Mr. Morse to the chair.
ne said that important public questions are in
volved in the pending canvass questions relating to
honest elections, to the currency and the revenue
system to the reorganization Of the civil service,
the restoration of the navy, the establishment of
closer relations with the South American republics
and the protection of American citizens wherever
they may go. The questions outweigh the disputes
about the personal character of the candidates. but
the Republican party has no occasion to avoid
those disputes, The character of Mr.. Blaine has
been assailed, but the assault has failed No
specncation OF corrupt conduct has been maintain
eu and the American people will not allow a great
man to be stabbed by conjecture, inference and in
An outburst of applause greeted Mr. Morses al
fusion to MIR, Blaine, and delegate called for
three cheers for the latter, which tao delegates
responded to with heartiness.
There was applause at other points where allu-
sion was made to Mr.. Blaine Reference to Mr. Hoars
defense OF Mr. Blaine was greeted with double
round of applause.
telegram from State Chairman Gibbs of Yer
mont was read to the effect that the Republican
majority would not be less than $4,000.
Mr.. Lodge then nominated Geo. d. Robinson for
Governor in short speech. His motion was carried
in an outburst of enthusiasm without a dissenting
voice.
committee was then appointed with General
Banks at the head to notify Mr.. Robinson Of his
nomination.
The report of the committee on resolutions was
then presented and adopted.
AT this point, Gov. Robinson entered the hall and
was Immediately conducted to the platform. He
was warmly applauded, and when the greeting had
subslded, Chairman Morse said: Gentlemen I
have to present to you His Excellency, Governor
accepted the nomination.
The ticket was completed by reclamation as fol-
lows for Lieutenant Governor Oliver Arnes of Eas-
son; TOR Secretary OF State, Henry B. Peree of Alb
ington; for treasurer and receiver-general Daniel
A. Gleason OF Medford; for auditor of accounts,
Charles 4. Ladd of Springfield; for atterneygener-
al Edgar j. Sherman OF Lawrence
The convention broke into applause as Senator
Hoar took the platform. He said: Mr.. President.
rise to perform a grateful duty which has been
assigned to me by a representative of your COM
mlttee You have heard something of the ''riff-
ram OF the Republican party, and it is proper
that every element of party should be repre-
fore have the honor to move as rep esentng that
portion OF the Republican party which trusts and
honors the character of James G. Blaine (applausel
that Mark Hopkins of Williamstown (applause) and
Thomas Talbot of Billerica (applause be nominated
as your electors-at-large. (Applause.)
Ine moIlon prevailed by unanimous vote.
After an address by Senator Hoar the convention
adiourned