New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-13
GOVERNOR AMES AGAIN.
BY MASSACHUSETTS REPUB-
LICANS.
ALI THE STATE OFFICERS RENoM1NATED Elk
CEPT TREASURER BEARD, WHO is TO BE
SUCCEEDED BY GEORGE a. MARDEN'
icy TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUsE.1

state Convention was held to-day in Boston, and ike
other similar gatherings ~ representatives, tf the party
in the Old Bay State was largely composed OF tho
most reputable, sagaclous, intelligent men In the
state. There was a commingling Of old and young
men OF the party, and IT could not properly DO desg-
mated as a young or old mans CT invention There
were evidences on all sides Of carnestness and DO
termination to make this year memorable In the his
tory of tbe marty The news from Maine and Vermont
had evidently FMS pred the delegates with determine
ton that Massachusetts should make equally as good
showing IN November as her sister states had done
IN septembcr This was cvinced by every speaker
during the day as we'll by private conversations,
and any aluson Maine during the progress OF the
Convention was sufficient raise cheers and applause
II was the first Republican Convention In Masss
chusetts for several years where two Candidates con-
honor OF the nomination to the Governor
ship. II has been tho custom 70 give tho GoVornor
three terms in Office but this year there was on the
part Of q disposition TO retire Governor Ames
after his second term. But he was not ready to be
reegated to the past and he promptly announced his
purpose 10 make contest for third nomination
The only other candidate prominently mentioned Tor
tho honor was General ". +. Draper, prominent
woollen manufacturer, OF Hopedale. General Draper
has many friends throughout the State In adduon
10 his personal friends and admirers, there were many
more who would have gladly honored HIM with their
votes for Governor But leaders Of the Dary early
In the canvass decided that II would be unwlse to re-
tire Governor Ames at present, and Draper entered tbs
convention with only about onc-fourth the delegates
pledged TO his support. The Generals managers, how
ever probably deemed # good politics TO present bis
name to the convention and demonstrate his real
strength for the sake Of getting him IN good trim for
next year.
Or. Burden, Of Attleboro, chairman Of the ReDub
ucan State Committee called the convention to
order and briefly stated the situation. Congressman
John d Long was the permanent presiding officer
and discharged his duties impartially and TO the
satisfaction of everybody His ready w.t. his prompt
tude his good nature and tact, put everybody IN
good humor Mr. longs address was ono Oh the
abest and most eloquent efforts of his life. Inc
temper of the convention illustrated BY It's
reception OF illusions the Mills BILL the whsKeY
tax the public schools, Cleveands Indifference TO his
pIedres Civil Service reform and other leading ques
lions and at times the orator was Interrupted Ior
several seconds by deafening cheers ana applause
At the conclusion Of Mr.. Longs speech me pia4o'n'
was read by Congressman Charles H. Allen OF Lo"ei'
and adaIted, with cheers Inc illusions 10 piooo"o"
and to free schools we're received with special ap pause
which demonstrated the earnest feeling on OO'u
subjects in Massachusetts, Tho platform was d.
follows:
Face 10 face with great National political struggle
moro Important In its bearing upon our i lr hsn
any election for twenty years fresh nom an G IA
perienco Of nearly four years OF DcI1e "a nrtc
-tto al
affairs culmlnainG in INDUSTRIOUS prgPsusI.Ud, onr
culated break down our industries ana ~
labor the Republicans Of Massachusetts, aSscnoieu ~
con vrnton reafrm their dey oton TO the principles
Of the great National Republican party. ..,u..d
NE believe that however betrayed, msreprcseutco
and Intentionally misunderstood that party as s.oDa
for all those qualities Of high moray, ~
which in National and State affairs mas leu ~ a
marvellous prosperity Of me PeopiIe r Snr a. We
believe that the pc pie" the plain people Of Abraham
Lincoln-have never IE inteliigence divorced
nom personalities and narrow prcudices tlldes ,hae
marty stands as the monument Of souna coHerN 49,
ana isdy been accomplished in tn. general line
Of progressive legislation by the Republican parry IN
inc pfo' tSs voters Of the old commonweath our
platform for the present condition OF a7alrs. -.
We re'o % he a is Of Pprosco to American in
dnstrfes aud we uncompromSingly assert our ao
| herence 10 the American idea OF collcctI0n on
yenuc 90 levied As TO be Of the greatest help IN tho
development Of American enterprises ann ave T.
that which is peoped governed and ad@I.ed 5 tive
We, therefore insist upon a-4c .aS' parIe, for
| kmeIicans and prevent the waces OF her workhen
t, bctnr Do Graded bv tho competition Of The pauper
them to enjoy the comfort ana leSure Mn" 1''
becoming and essential 10 American t objection
is the svsfem OF urdegvaluaon ard false ih'oicInH
~ ..,od =, he forclrn agents on this side OF the
ocean derorazinc and running orr foreign ou'ihtss
winning our W. actIirers aud violating or
I-to.ls NOR iors a. 10 have become serious
menace to our business interests ana 70 Gsnas" , IN,
mediate revision and correction ndcl lhl7 = ~.
- dr-,,ination and I'm substantial violation ~ law:
tie fore gn trade Is warehousing In our large soaDoa
elite, and manufacturing IN Europe. lis agents dt7
dehauclfng our customs forcing an UNFAIR coulpot-
| don and thus attempting 10 break down OuI niue
| f,'cs Merchants. wOrldngmon and all goOd 'IuLTI9
nav Join with IN demanding CORE ,lon "a i ,is
! crc3t commercial wrong return 10 spe'ihc 1ulles
wherever practicable ana me eqy LAW from such MI
latlOu shah rescue our taIiH law t. ,loroe,
construction ard protect the people against dishonest
II is noteriois that the treasury Of the Democratic
party IS largely replenished homsthe prn' oi eI9
liquor saloons the councils o ty rI forces Of the
Democratic parry maze up Oh inc f me" influence
o5 he church and the homo to which the Republican
party looks for support IS resisted by H. ,h,, The
| statutes rassed by the last Legislature designed 10
retra and suppress the traihc IN intoxicating uI.n
| should have received the almost unanimous suppoI'
| nous opposition Of tho Democracy. .-. - -.
| We approve the action OF the Legislature ana re-
poat the resolution Of the Republican convention OK
last year that bel ewing that the great question mas
reached position where II - sn amendment
to our constitution prohibiting the manuiac'Ie anu
sale Of alcohol liquors as neVoTas d are opposed
to accomplish this We eau upon an ~ny y, nit vii
10 the political control Of the grosshoP 10 u ~
senator's and REPRESENTATIVES who Will vote Tor mo
| submission Of this amendment ana tor iurIHer 40s7
ia w ,te ali lovers of their country TO contrast
the brave foreign policy of the Republican party IN,
IN Irpd
Creat Rri,ain 10 cease giving aid to repetition, 10
apoloctze for her wrongdO ng and to make c9mpehs%
ZION a. defendant: which required Louis NaPoicou
10 evacuate Mexico and compelled nearly every IT,
class Power Of Europe TO renounce the Ola jt 1en
~ nernetual aleg ance and to let our GU Z. IN.
aone-to contrast such R Qncyt anu The The
which for three and half years nearly
the whole term Of its life, has suffered gross wrYns
and in.ult Ia The fishermen Of tho United states anu ~
IN, tag In British American waters 10 go unreqie
and which but for Republican senate Woud nav
utterly surrendered the rights and honor OF inc Cou
frv cannot now save It's credit by deathDed repent
arce or inspire new confidence b. utue Olus'er
! within two months OF election. ,,. ~
We pledge ourselves TO such wise eA penu,,ars r
the pufc schools render them the pest places loI
he Instruction Of our youth and 20 steady res siance
to any plan OF public aid to sectaran sShoois ,
believe In the cquai rights Of all men under me law
i'm the same resi- rctiyc legislation Tor mOhOpOeS CUT
poratlons and trusts Of every description a. govern
and controI the lumbcst citizen and In the Immediate
reform and better enforcement OF our imngIa' ron
law: an honest ballot the country over Is Io only
infprprctatlon of The popular WILL In an Impartial sur
frage In the payment Of every honest deD Oh me GOV
ron-or ra,r erhodyinc In statute the generous grail