Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1886-09-29
lin THE FIELD.

Jehnson-And Yet He Bolted.
The Democratic convention to nominate a
State ticket was held yesterday at the New
Haven Opera House, opening at II am, at
which time Hon. James Gallagher, the veter-
| an "war horse" called to order the assembly
of delegates. At his appearance on the plat
form burst of applause greeted him. Mr.
aallagher's preliminary remarks were to the
effect that the times were promising for 6
Democratic victory at the polls this fall, Zap
plause.) Never had there been in the speak
er's forty-seven years of Democratic exper
| fence such glorious opportunity to right
| the wrongs of the last twenty-four years, zap
plause.) He then introduced Hon. A. E.
conventions chairman.
Mr.. Burr was escorted to the front of the
stage by Mr.. Gallagher's son, John G. Gala
CHER, the attorney of this city. At sight Of
| Mr.. Burr the convention burst into applause
81 see" said Mr.. Gallagher, ''that he needs
| no introduction" When the applause hao
| subsidized Mr.. Burr read his opening address
which was as follows:
THE OPENING ADDRESS.
Gentlemen of the Convention:
| AS this is business meeting and we have
which the people have entrusted to US, l will
| detain you but moment by any remarks OF
my own. But in returning thanks for the
honor which this large and enthusiastic as
semblage of men have conferred upon me ]
beg leave to congratulate you on the f1atter-
ing prospects which seem to ensure the sue
cess of the Democratic party in this State and
the country.
This is the first State convention since the
election of Grover Cleveland in 1884, when
the Democratic party rallied its voters against
the corrupt rings which had fastened them
selves upon the treasury of the country. They
commended for the election of man of clean
political record, and against the man who
was tattooed and tainted. Fortunate indeed
was it for the welfare of the country that the
man of cleaner record was chosen by the votes
of the Democrats, and of the Independents
who felt that the hour had come when it was
their duty to abandon party and strike stall
wart blow for their country. As Democrats,
whose principles are the principles of the
constitution, we thank those Independents
fol the aid that they rendered. In the man
who was successful they have not been disap-
pointed. We look for no perfection in any
individual but we have found Grover Cleve-
land true to his record. His administration
has been clean. He has adhered to the imi-
tations of the constitution, and he is grow
ing stronger in the confidence of the people
day by day.
Your proceedings to day, gentlemen, refer
to the nomination and, think, the election
of men who will remain in Office until
after the next presidential contest. In
that great battle the Democratic party of
Connecticut will rally its voters again, we
believe, with greater power than in the pre-
vious election if the spirit which animates
this harmonious convention may be taken as
an indication of future results. We will
triumph then as we did two years ago; and to-
day, gentlemen, we will put in nomination
the men to preside over the executive de-
pertinent of the State when that great bat
tie comes. And we must not forget the leg
islature which is to hold Office for two years;
which is to legislate for the welfare of the
people of Connecticut-for its great and i'm
portant industrial interests, and for our fell
low citizens who toll and produce.
We will discharge our duties here with a
single eye to the welfare of Connecticut.
determination to make thorough work of the
canvass, and close it on the first Tuesday of
November with grand triumph for our ex-
ecutive and legislative tickets.
Thanking you, gentlemen, for your kind
attention we will now proceed to the bust
ness of the day.
Several passages in Mr.. Burr's address
then appointed Robert J. Vance, of New Bri-
tain, and George W. Sawter, of Stamford, as
secretaries, and then appointed their commit
tee on credentials, among whom were:
Frank B. Tuttle, Naugatuck; John G. Phe-
Ian, Wallingford, John Larkin, Derby; Tru.
man S. Foote, New Haven; Il. B. Bishop,
Bridgeport; Frank A. Shepard, Litchfeld;
J. E. Hubbard, Middletown. The commit
tee on permanent organization was then ap-
pointed, among whom were: Ex-Represen-
tative E. W. Potter, of Hamden;
Martin Conlan, of New Haven; R. L.
Clarkson, Stratford; John Walsh, Bridge
port; J. E. Wheeler, Woodbury.. The fol-
appointed: Colonel E. NJ. Graves, Hartford;
T. G. Adams, Wethersfeld; Alfred Ure,
Sufield; T. H. Kehoe, New Britain; G.. A.
Claim, Wallingford; Edmund Zacher, Bran
ford; Hon. William Fl. Law, New Haven;
John Bishop, New London; h. A. Hemp
stead, Ledyard; J. D. Hull, Lebanon; NV.
Fairfield R. Houghton, Bridgeport; M. G.
Eastford; John 1. Hunter, Will,
mantle; A. II. Fem, Winsted; S. w. Morris
Canaan; Eli D. Wicks, Litchfeld; Isaac Ar
lold, Haddam; Charles r. Woodward, Mid
lletown; James H. Marsh, Andover; G. 81. |
Andrews, Mansfield.
The State central committee was then |
,hosen as follows, the district each represents |
being in the numerical order of the names:
edward Q. Goodwin; John P. Healey, Windsor /
4ocks; Robert J. Vance, New Britain; Henry S.
sdward L. Kimberly. Orange; James Gallagher
Iew Haven; 2. B; Brown, Groton; James B. Shan
,ills; Miliam Fl. Galaadse, STAN.
Drseo H Messe KeSsah
Sewtown; Charles N. Allen, Putnam; Harvey II. |
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Butler, Middletown;. William W. Jones, Hebron;
Norman B. Perkins. Mansfield.
There was some confusion in the conven-
ion over the making up of the State central /
some preferring to have it done /
n the old way through the presentation of |
names by the retiring committee. The new
ule, however, prescribes that the nomina- |
ions be made in open convention, and this
icing explained, the dispute ceased. Quite
breeze was created, however, when it came
Jew Ravens turn to name a man for /
he committee. Thomas Fl. Sullivan (of the L
'oard of Public Works., chairman of the
allegation, offered the name of James E. |
IcGann. Hon. William 81. Law arose and |
aid that the New Haven delegation were
iyided in this matter, two to two, and he
7ould therefore submit the case to the con-
ention for its decision. Mr.. Sullivan replied
D Mr.. Law, saying that three of the dele
andidate for City Clerk at the last city
lection, was defeated by Willett, Rep, and
is friends think of urging him again for the
lace.) Mr.. Law took the floor and vigor-
usly protested against Mr. Sullivan's
Then by skillful move Mr.
law, in view of the division on the subject |
moved that Hon. James Gallagher be nomi-
ated for the honor as compromise. The
invention gave three cheers for
fr. Gallagher. Mr.. Sullivan then
rged that Martin Conlan be nominated
Mr.. Conlan is new candidate for political
onors.) Mr.. Conlan got up and proposed
). T. Driscoll. corporation counsel of New
Iaven, as the man to heal the breach. Mr.
'onlan before doing so said: This is the
rst time that I knew I favored either Mr.
Gallagher or Mr.. McGann. The chairman,
Ir. Burr, then stated the case, remarkinG
hat it was unfortunate to have dissensions
4 such an important Democratic stronghold
s New Haven, and offering oil for the
roubled waters. He further said here were
here names proposed: Gallagher, Conlan
nd Driscoll. Mr.. Burr gave the old war
orse good recommend, and put the case to
ne convention. This settled it, and Hon. |
[r. Laws diplomacy scored brilliant sue
ess. The convention went solid for Gala
her amid uproarious cheering. This matter out
the way the work ran along quite smoothly. |
he convention then adopted a resolution
fered by Mr.. Marden, allowing the State
entral committee men the privileges of the
except the right to vote, and al
owing the committee to choose their chair 4