Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-04-06


The Proceedings,
The first district republican convention
for the election of two district delegates
to the national convention was held at
the City Hall Tuesday 1t was one of
the largest district conventions ever held
in the district, there being about 200 dele
gates present. The proceedings were en-
tirely harmonious and q large degree OF
enthusiasm was manifested. The con-
vention was called to order at 40 by A.
H. Tuttle of Rutland, chairman of the
district committee, and the call was read
by H. G.. Fisk of Morrsville, secretary of
the district committee. The roll call &C
delegates was then read and after
correction was adopted as the roll
of delegates Of the convention. Mr..
Tuttle named Hon. c. p. Hogan of
Sheldon for chairman pro tenn and he was
unanimously elected. Hon. Warren Gibbs
and ID. H. Lewis of Vergennes were ap
pointed a committee to conduct Mr.. Ho-
gan to the chair. On motion of d. j. Foster
of Burlington Fletcher ID. Proctor Of Proc
tor was elected temporary secretary.
MIR. HoGAN's REMARKS.
Mr.. Hogan then briefly returned his
thanks for the honor conferred upon him.
He thought it WAS not a time for speech
making. II made very little diff
ference what was said here, but the action
taken by our delegates at Chicago would
be of the greatest Importance. 1t be
hOOved the convention therefore to select
good men tor delegates. Among the great
principles that we repre- sent are the cause
of temperance, the natural born child of the
I ,ttl lifs,, u Il IA ri n
protection, which has made this country
one of the greatest and most prosperous
nations that ever existed upon the face OF
the earth. We must not only talk
| acts that we mean what we
! say in order to keep our forces to-
gether and ranks closed up. Great strides
nave been taken in the cause under the
/ guidance of our party. We hear many OF
our Drethern complain OF the large mum
Der Of saloons, but there was time when
nearly every mans cupboard was bar
and every mans house 4 saloon.
| Projection is OF the utmost Importance
to the country and if we cannot win upon
the record made and doctrines enUnciated
by the democratic party in the past four
| years we ought to be beaten. The speak
or rhen referred to the way and manner in
which the rank and file OF that party are
being Eoodwinsed aud tossed about by
every wind of doctrine relatin- :
to the tariff, and unwlttingly led o:
backed INTO the Tree trade camp.
Although our State is small Vermont $
influence in the affairs of the nation ha,
always been great. During the war
our boys often turned the tide OF b5 l.
Tie by their bullets and If we are careful
in the selection of out deleg ties to-day
and they on their part take proper care
at the critical moment to have their bal
lois as we'll as the Influence of Vermont
count, they may ai1 IN turning a2ain the
tide OF victory which snail ba oars. Jap
pla1Se.
On motion Ct GeOl-e Hammond the
temporary was made the permanent or
gauzl'ion Of the convention, and on mo-
tlon Of Hon. w. l.. Burnap the convention
proceeded to the election of delegates to
Chicago.
The name of b. J, Derby was presented
, for delegate to Chicago by Mr.. Burnap,
who said that for the first time IN quar-
ter of century the republican party EN-
ters presidential campaign with the op-
poslte party in power. If there was any
doubt rs to the iucapacity OF he democratic
party it has taken bat one pre- sldentlal
term to show il. 1t is not time tor hesl
fancy or doubt The national convention
l will be one of the most important held FOL
; years. The speaker then named some OF
; Mr.. Derby's Qualifications. lie held the
+ office of postmaster for - years and held
; it to the end of his term, because guile was
not found in him. The speaker then stated
that at a caucus Of the Chlttenden county
deela 1t was decided unanimously TO
: present aud support NJ. Derby for district
delegate.
Mr.. Derbys nomination was seconded by
- O. II. EOis Of Huntington, NJ. r. Allen oi
, Ferrisburgh, :. \. Browuell of Essex, H.
! l.. Clark OF CastletOn and Col NJ :, Col
On motion OF j. \. Bu-tolp' Of Middle
bury, Mr.. Derby WAS elected by acclama
ton without dissenting voice, and the
result was greeted with prolonged ap
plause.
Hon. c. w. Reed of Addison for delegate
, The speaker said that Addison county had
more republicans TO the square yard ac
! cordng to its population than any othe.
n county in Vermont. Its republicans Were
:. peculiarly active and wide awake thir
II year The Addison county delegat!ou
: asked unanimously that the convention
select Mr.. Reed as delegate.
y The speaker then referred to the hrl!
e liant leadership Of Mr., Blaine IN les+ Tue
t mention of Mr.. Blaine name was greet
+ ed with prolonged applause
Mr. Reeds nomination was sec0nued by
eX- GOV. Barstow, Hon. Z. X. Gleed ol
e Morrisville, Herbert Brainerd of st. Al
L bans and IL. L. Reynolds q Alnursh. l.
. *. Norton of Bennington moved thdt Mr.
| Reeds election be made by acclamatlon
l and it was SO voted without dissenting
vote.
4 Col. George T. Childs'of st, Adams nom
/ mated Olin Merrill of Enosburgh fol
lirst alternate, and he was elected by ac-
, clamatiOn.
/ r. Il. Goodsell of Grand Isle nominated
for second alternate \. w. Fisk Of Isle
A Lt Motto, who was also unanimously
, elected. On motion of Hon. Warren gibbs
i the convention adjourned.
Duties at st. Aibans.