Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1888-08-17
BULKELEY sERENADED.

Lively Time in HartTord-The
Bulkeley BattaliOn and New Britain
young Republfcans-Address and
Congratulations.
The Morgan g. Bulkeley battalion of Hart
uniforms Wednesday evening, and we're con-
graduated on every hand, both on their neat
appearance and soldierly bearing. They
were formed in six companies. The uniform
is unique in political organizations, and is
exceedingly taking. 1t is creamy white,
with black faeings, the men wearing spiked
helmet, while those of the officers are sur
mounted by white plumes, the major being
distinguished by red plume. The gun tor
chea carried by the men are great improve
ment on the old style. About 100 uniforms
were in line, the staff marching in plain
clothes, their uniforms not being ready.
The battalion, together with the New Brit
ain Young Mems Republican club, one hun
dred strong, headed by Colts band, marched
to Mr.. Bulkeley's residence. Colts band
PLAYED q selection, at the close of which
Major Newton, commanding the battalion,
approached the veranda, upon which Mr..
Bulkelsy appeared, the band playing Hail
BulkeleY with hearty cheers, closing with the
"B-u-l-k-el-e-y." Major Newton then spoke
as follows:
Mayor Bulkeley-In behalf of the Morgan
G. Buckley battalion, which I have the
honor to command, heartily congratulate
you on your unanimous nomination by the
Republican State convention as governor. In
honoring you the convention has done honor
to itself, and we feel that it has doubly hon
ored this organization, which bears your
name. This is a working organization, and
will do everything in its power to forward
the election of Harrison and Morton, and of
Morgan Ct. Bulkeley for governor of Connec-
ticut. [Great applause and cheers.
Major Newton closed by introducing the
Hon. George P. Mclean, who said that they
came to greet the next governor of Connec-
ticut. In November, when the ballots were
counted, they would come again, and they
were as certain to come again as that they
were here tonight. They knew that where
Morgan G.. Buckley led, victory was sure to
follow. [Applause.l They knew that he
would make prudent, conscientious gov
ernor. Mr.. Mclean then dwelt briefly upon
the issues of the campaign, and closed by
saying that the demonstration of last even
ing means viotory-it means young blood and
willing blood, and he would like to march
with them every time they turn out, until he
could take Mr.. Bulkeley's hand ss governor.
Applause
Mr. Mclean then introduced Mr. Burr, the
president of the New Britain club, who
warmly congratulated Mr.. Buckley upon his
nomination. He said the Republicans of New
Britain hoped to join in placing the grand old
State of Connecticut in that galaxy of Repub-
lican stars where she belongs. He closed by
taking MIR. Buckley by the hand and renew
ing his congratulations.
Mr.. Buckley then stepped forward and
was crested with enthusis site cheering. He
said:
n
and friends of the Young Republican club of
New Britain-I thank you, sir, for the COM
pliment yon paid me early by selecting my
name. thank you for your presence here
to. day, as an Enforcement of the action of to-
days convention. Above all things desire
the conidencs, respect end good Will of my
friends and neignbor5. These have been
lie positions which I have occupied, and to
these am indebted for the position which
have the honor to hold tonight.
We are about to enter up On great nation
al campaign for TIE control of the govern
ment for the next four years. One great liv-
ing question at irsue is of speciel interest to
this State of Connecticut. en- persuaded
that You are deeply interested in question
which is of such vital imr ortsnce to the
State and nation. You have enlisted under
the same flag which the boys in blue carried
twenty .fve years ago. [Applauss.] You
are battling in noble warfare for the pro-
tection of your home and of the great .Ameri
can idea of caring for her industries. The
eyes of the country are upon Connecticut,
and they will be fixed upon her until the
votes are counted next November. a voice,
"Youn get yours."]
am exceedingly pleased that battalion
bearing my name, accompanied by an organ
ization from neighboring city, should be
the first to cong catulate me on what is, in
measure, qualification of a personal ambi-
ton. can only say that if elected I shall
use my earnest endeayor to serve the State
faithfully end corscientiously. [Great ap~
plause.
s. Day, chairman of the Republican State
committee, who made rousing speech.
Mr.. Buckley read a teles ram received by
ly conRratulating him upon his nomination
and predicting the success of the Republican
party.
The members of the New Britain club then
passed in front of the verenda, and Mr. Bulk
eley took the hand of each man. Then the
band played another selection, and with re-
neWed cheers for the nominee the assem- blage
dispersed, the Buckley battalion escortipg
the New Britain club to the depot.
The New Britain club made q very neat
appearance. The members caTried canes,
and the stars and stripes were wrapped
around their hats. They claim the honor of
being the first Sin the field" to serenade Mr..
Buckley, as they were on the park before s
o'clock. This club was the second Republic
can organization In the State for this cam
pain, and numbers 500 members.