Morning journal and courier., 1886-08-12
The strongest Candidate.


The Republican State convention is called
for September 9, just four weeks from To-
morrow, in this city. The importance of the
election which is to follow VII best be real
lied when it is remembered that it is
sweepstakes" for ever lything, including
members of House of Representatives, a full
Senate, lowing to the biennial sessions law
shel ifs of all the counties, four members
of the lower house of Congress, a United
States Senator, Governor and an entire
State ticket. 1t certainly will be one of the
most interesting and closaly contested cleo
tions seen in Connecticut for many years.
It is therefore important that all Republicans
of the State take special interest in the pre-
liminary canvass for the head of the State
ticket, which, fortunately for the party, is
now well under way. We say fortunate
ly," as it is always good for party when it
takes deep interest in ante-convention poll
tics, with the intent that the nominees, who
ever they may be, shall be well and favora-
bly, known throughout the State. 1t is also
a matter for congratulation that each of the
three gentlemen prominently mentioned in
connection with the Republican g1berna-
torial convention is worthy the honest
suppo1s of the party in the State,
should either of them be the choice
of the convention. Mayor Bulkeley,
Speaker Tibbits and Mr.. Lounsbury are rep
whom the State can we'll afford to honor.
The contest between the friends of these
gentlemen is honorable and kindly, and all
concerned will abide by the result and work
vigorously for the election of the ticket, the
legislature aud all else that is depending.
The friends of Hon. Morgan G. Bulkeley,
Mayor of this city, have urged him into re-
luctant consent to allow his name to be
pressed before the Republicans of the State
as a candidate for the gubernatorial
nomination, believing him to be
eminently qualified, not only only c for
ernor's office, but for the arduous task that
will fall to the lot of the standard bearer of
the party this year. Mayor Bulkeley has,
by his ability as chief executive officer of
the city of Hartford, made for himself a
record for economy and directness in
administering its affairs well as for the
bountiful hospitality he has bestowed upon
honored guests on all public occasions. He
is model executive, his quick mind sfasp-
ing all the details of the municipality and
suggesting the direct and safe remedy
for all difficulties in the way of admins
tration. A Republican of the most sturdy
type he has for four successive terms
been chosen Mayor of the Democratic city
of Hartford, and has won the support of its
citizens and taxpayers by his capacity for
transacting the business of the people exact
| " as he would transact the business of any
great cOfpOraLlOI1 WHICH municipality. lS,
in reality. His record as an official, his
friends believe, will place him before the
Republicans of Connecticut in most favor
able light and carry great weight with the
convention. Mayor Bulkeley is also vete-
ran, who has devoted much of his time to
| the interests of the Grand Army of the
Republic There is another point of great
| Importance which his friends urge, and that
is his talent as an organizer. The Republi-
can party must make a vigorous campaign
in this State this fall, and in order to do that
perfect organi zation is a most necessary
step. 1t is at this particular point that it is
| felt that Mayor Bulkeleys candidacy would
be of great value. He has a
| wide acquaintance with the Republi-
cans of the State, and he has the
| ability to and would organize and
conduct winning canvass. This his friends
| urge in view of the great Importance of the
| election; and they are fully convinced that
the reasons they set forth for his nomina-
| tion will appeal to the intelligence and COM
mon sense of ell Republicans whe desire to