Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-16
LATEST TELEGRAPH.
BLAINE MEN CONVENE.
MEETING OF CONNECTICUT REPUBL'
 CANS AT NEW HAVEN,
Bv PRESS NEWS ASSOCIATION.

Major Tibbits Elected Chairman-.A Let
 ter From Senator PIatt Pronounced
 Forgery-A Protection Platform Agreed
 Upon-PIedsed to Support Whoever is
 Nominated.
 NEW HAVEN. May 16.-The delegates to the republican state convention held pre- liminary meeting last evening. Presidential preferences are varied, but it is a fore gone conclusion that Blaine will be the man. Many would prefer some other man, with Blaine as a second choice, but will work for Blaine because their first choice stands no show. Unless an unexpected hitch occurs Morgan G. Bulkeley will re- ceive the gubernatorial nomination by ac- clamation.
 The convention was called to order short ly after 8 o'clock, by Chairman E. G. Day of the state committee. John A. Tibbits, of New London, was chosen temporary chairman, and N. G. Newton, of Walling ford, and George H. Dickerman, of New Haven, secretaries.
 The preliminary work consisted of the appointment of committee on credentials, consisting of one member from each coun- ty. committee of permanent organiza- tion were chosen, one from each sen atorial district, as follows: Patrick McGovern, Hartford; E. J. Woodhouse, Wethersfeld; M Mclean, Simsbury; w. P. Edwards, Farmington; s. P. Williams, Waterbury; E. J. Doolittle, Meriden; k. l.. Lindsly, North Haven; A. J. Bentley, New London; J. Holden, Preston; J. B. Sturtevant, Lynne; R. J. Walsh, Green wich; F. B. Wakely, Fairfield; F. A. Mason, Bridgeport; E. B. Glover, New town; o. Twitchell, Thompson; O. H. K. hamstead A. B. Mygatt, New Milford; w. H. Smith, Watertown; J. J. Hubbard, Middletown; D. c. Shepard, Saybrook; F. C. Bissell, Hebron; F. Underwood, Tol- land. 4 committee on resolutions, one from each senatorial district were also chosen. The convention then adjourned and the county caucuses convened at once.
 In the Hartford county caucus there was skirmish between friends of l. l.. Spen- cer, Thomas Duncan, J. L. Barbour and J. A Stoughton. After an informal ballot was taken in which Spencer took the lead formal ballot was taken, MT Spencer re- ceiving three votes less than were neces- sary for choice. Before taking another ballot speeches were made, in which the merits of the candidates were enforced. The Duncan contingent gave up tho fight and split between the other two candid ates, MT Spencer receiving 37 votes, one more than is necessary for choice, and was declared the nominee for the county delegateship. Thomas Duncan was chosen as his alternate.
 In the New Haven county caucus great surprise was expressed when letter was read from Senator Platt, requesting MT. Sperry not to withdraw as candidate. The letter was sumner to those who thought Senator Platt desired to have his son go to Chicago. Upon ballot being taken, Sperry received 20 votes and Platt g. It is openly declared by friends of young Platt that the letter was forgery.
 The Middlesex county men will present the name of SA Warner of Middletown, as delegate at-large, and Oscar Leach of Dun ham as county delegate. Holland county will present E. $. Henry of Vernon and Julius Converse of Stafford; Litchfeld county will name A. T. Rorabach of North Canaan as county delegate. s. A. Fessen- den will be delegate -at-large from the Fourth district, and H. B. Parrott county delegate.
 Chairman Tibbits called the convention to order at 1j:20 this morning, and the committees on credentials and permanent organizations reported. Majo Tibbits was DAASA speech he said: "The democratic party must stand on Clevelands free trade plat form, while the republicans would adopt protection as their watch-word Illusions l to Senators Hawley and Platt for presiden- tial candidates elicited loud cheers. The names of Depew, Sherman and Sheridan l were also cheered. The speaker said 1 if circumstances should, after care full canvas of the field, demand that
 Blaine should bear the standard, the re- | sponse would be so hearty that the party
 would go forward to sure victory. The l resolutions declare for protection of indus tries and labor; favor. Legislation to relieve disabled veterans; condemn Democrat duplicity in civil service reform pledges; 1 criticize the ineficiency of the postal ser
 vice, and pledge loyal support to the
 nominee of the national convention. The following delegates-at-larg were elected:
 First district, B. J. Henry of Vernon;
 second, Samuel L. Warner of Middletown;
 third, E. s. Day of Colchester; fourth,
 Samuel Fessenden of Stamford; alternates G. o. Frisbie of Hartford; L.. M. Hubbard
 of Wallingford John McCo1 mick of New
 London; Frederick Miles of Salisbury.
 After Joseph L. Barbour made an address
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