New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-09-26
BAY STATE REPUBLICANS.
JOHN @. A. BRACKETT FOR GOVERNOR.

PRESENT STATE OFFICERS RENoMINATED-
THE LARGEST REPUBLICAN, CONVENTION
EVER HELD IN MASSACHUSETTS.
IBr TELEGRAPH TO THE TkIBUSE.l
| Boston, Sept. o5.-The Republican State Convention
which held to-day in fremont Temple resulted in
| the following nominations:
| For Governor-John Q. A. Bracket
| ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. H. Halle.
| State Tressurei-George A. Marden.
| Secretary Of StateIIenry d. Pierce
| Auditor-Char r. Ladd.
| 1t was IN some respects the most remarkable
convention held in the old Bay State for many years
It was the largest held by the Republican party
| and while there decided preference shown for
| candidates for Governor and Lieutenant Governor
| there gratifying absence Of hostility and Ill
| feeling. There nothing in the convention ill.,
dcavc of acrmony real hostility. II was a
| friendly manly contest for supremacy. Both the
candidates, ex-Congressman Grape, Of New-Bedford,
and LieuenantGovernor Brackett. Of Arlington, are
| clean, able gentlemen. Both have had experience
in legislative business and both we'll equpped for
| the Office The contest was so close before the con-
yenton that few cared to predict the result and the
| same doubt hung over the convention UP 10 the
moment before the report Of the ballot was made.
The personnel Of the convention was, If possible,
| better than that OF other gatherings OF
! the party. Lawyers, doctors, judges and
|
delegates. On the platform were seated
ex-Governors Long, Clahin, Banks, Boutwell, and
Gardiner Senator Hoar, Congressman Henry Cabot
Lodge, John W. Gambler Elijah A. Morse Frederick
| s. Greenhalge. ex-Sate Treasurer AlaDson W. Beard
and many other prominent
The convention called to order at II 10 a. m.
by Joseph o. Buriett chairman of the state Central
Committee. and, after the usual routine Of formal
organization, the permanent chairman of tho cOnven-
OF (, a
to tho chair and received with prolonged ceors The
address was long, but the short crisp, ncsive SEN
tences spoken in clear, ringing tones, concentrated
Mr.. Robinson the undivided attention of more than
1000 persons. His illusions to tho record OF the
Republican party temperance, cvll service and
other prominent questions received with ap-
plause He gave lucia, comprehensive statement
OF the finances of the State, illustrative Of tho honesty
integrity and sagacity OF Republican officials. His
reference to John l.. Sullivan, the most recent cand
date for Congressional honor IN tho Democratic party
received with prolonged laughter burst of merTi
men also caused by little in the balcony who
piped out, That's correct Governor" when Tho
speaker referred TO the Republican record the
question. Mr.. Roblnsons earnest, emphatic utter
ance on the tariff and revenue questions struck a
sympathetic chord in the convention, and
ceived with applause were his earnest appeals
for aid and raGement to the Ameri-
can merchant marine.
The Committee on Credentials reported that the
whole number Of delegates chosen was ABB, and that
| 1928 present
| When Congressman Lodge, chairman Of the Com
mittee on Resolutions, stepped forward to read tho
PLATFORM he received with rOuslng cheers, and 10
several seconds before he could sTeak Tho
platform was clear.cut straightforward epitome OF
the principles OF Massachusetts Republicans, and was
we'll received, especially that plank which Insisted
that the public schools should be defended and that
| A. f,nd rup II nal
divided and should be for the sole benefit of tho
public schools. The platform follows:
Since the last convention OF the Republicans OF this
| Commonwealth the Republican party has won great
National victory, and Republican Administration has
again placed in control Of the Federal Government
AS the representatives Of the Republicans OF Massachl'
SETS we congratulate the country upon the restoration
OF the to the hands OF the party which has
been tried and found wanting we are grained oy
the prudent management Of the Treasury, by which the
National debt extngulshed at reasonable prices ana inc
money market protected against speculative combinations
We rejoice the restoration of dignity and vgor 70 the
conduct foreign affairs and cordially approve OF the
thoroughly American policy indicated by our negotiations
with Germany where nrmDess has taken the place OF
bluster and brought forth honorable peace Instead OF
| tmorous and confused concession
We desire also TO congratulate the President upon the
practical wisdom and honest purpose with which he has
| dealt with the complicated and difficult matter OF ap
| nontments So far as our State is concerned we
have only that in accordance with what we ho"
IN be the purpose and policy OF the President IN hnB
| the leading Federal Offices which are OF pollucal
| na-nra men may DO chosen who are not only OF he
HIGHEST aracter who represent and are thoroughly
accountable the great body OK the party OF uhe ol'e
we wish also 70 commend the policy OF the ireSueh'
an regard 70 Civil Service reform, as shown DIV MS uu
,n,onee N the law by his extending It's provisions 10
large branch Of public service and by the chareef
OF the Commission which he has selec'eo " carry ou'
the law both in letter and spirit we assure nun shlS
in every effort to extend the law regulating the oNI
sarvce and 10 root out evil ~ patronage from our
notifies he and his Commissioners Will receive the nearly
support Of the Republicans of Massachusetts, ana OF her
Representatives aud Senator'S
~ an, senator's and Representatives in Congress VIC
would say that the Republicans Of Massachusetts look TO
,hem 10 defend sound currency and resist an increase Vi
the present silver eoinage TO use every eNeroh u o
about reduction OF the surplus revenue 10 support
.rh and couabe revision OF the tariff as TO adapt
the proection which IL affords 10 changed business coh
lions affecting England industries in common WIN
,h q, the rest OF the country; maintain the American
vsor ~ protccon to American industry and labor Win
sbcb the marty victory at the last election
and which is Identified with every period OF our Nauohai
nrosperlty to strive without ceasing to secure Nauoha
election law which shall give protection 10 The Nauoha
ballot and h citizen In casting fl to continue the Juo
and liberal policy Government toward the sodefs
and sailors defended IL; to give AID 10 our steamship
lines and begin the building up OF our merchant marine
and 10 vote and support ample appropriations or nv
American NAVY so that we may at once powerful
feet able to defend the American coast ana the American
nap and To be a guarantee OF peace with all the word
we believe also that feOwcltiZe OF all colos and
races can dwell together Republican harmony ana
honor II policy OF equality justice ana unVefsa
education under which they have dwvlt t'getheF III
MASSACHUSETTS, be extended to the entire country We
hone every reasonable aid may be given to education by
the mowers of the Nation and the States and trust moss
| nowers may be exercised TO their fullest extent.
In State affairs, the question dcservedy most Interesting
IN the people this Commonwealth Is that OF Temperance
The recent action Of people upon tho proposed Pro-
hbltory Amendment TO the Constitution, which was sub
mItted 10 them promised by the Republican party RENTS
the question OF suppessng tho sale OF Intoxicating liquors
IN the Legislature which Is fresh from the people ana
| familiar with their WILL But declare our hostility
to the eorruptlng moral and political tyranny OF the
LIQUOR saoon every law against IL shall b. maintained
i shnl be iahen and