Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-09-17

lots for others than governor and lieutenant
governor. c. W. Clifford OF New Bedford I'm n
brief speech nominated J. O. A. Brackett for
governor, and the nomination WIS made by
acclamation. Senator Coffin ot BOSTON thea
Presented the name Of William H. Halle al
candidate for lieutenant governor The conven- |,
non nominated MIR. Halle by a unanimous vote.
Thomas w. Bickneu then presented the name
OF Geo. A. Marden Tor state treasurer and he
was nominated by accismation. The commit
tee on resolutions. through It's chairman. y. p,
Gouiding. presented the platform which vas
adopted unanimously.
SEw HkNrsHIRE REPvRlloASs
CONCORD, " H., Sept, l7.-The republican
state convention was called TO order shortly
after IL O'Clock this morning. and Joshua a.
Bellows was Immediately elected permanent
appointed
On taking the chair MIR. Bellows spoke at
length, congratulating the party on its restora-
tion 10 power IN the nation and the results Of
We work OF the past two years in the ADDITION
oi SIX new states, all save possibly one republi-
can; the additional representation gained by
repuDhean states IN Congress through the new
census; the legislation affected through the
courage. honesty and ability of speaker
Reed and the latter's vindic alton at the
polls. The work Of the republican
party IN the passage OF the tariff. silver
and original package bill was commended and
bill would also become a law Allusion was made
TO the passage OF the bankruptcy bill and tho
ACT TO relieve the oyerburdened Supreme
Court Each one of the aboveme ntioned
bills Was defended by the speaker lie denied
the charge that the republican party had been
eNtravagInt in state administration. defended
ats attitude on the liquor question and closed
with touching reference to three state leaders,
Rollins, Marston and Tappa., who have passed
away during the year.
A of 1al hnll l.at 4.
which Fellows was selectcdas permanent chair
man. Speeches were made by Senator Chand-
Ter and Others. The candidates for governor
are j. Albert Walker. John b. Smith and Hiram
A. Iuttle. The latter will probably be nomi-
mated.
Hon. Hiram A. Tuttle OF Pittsfeld and JOSEPH
A. walker OF Portsmouth were placed before
the convention candidates for the nomina-
tion for governor, and Tuttle was nominated
on the first ballot.
CONNECTICUT REPUBLIcANs
NEw HAVEN. CoSS.. Sept 1.-THE republi-
can state convention reconvened in the Hy-
perion Theater at 10 O'Clock this morning with
Temporary Chairman Ex-Lieut Gov. Cook
presiding ana with l,5OO people present.
United States Senator Orville Ii. Platt was
made permanent chairman. senator platt ad-
dressed the delegates in a ringing speech. Al
one point he referred IN turn to Blaine, Reed
and Harrison. Baine's name created per-
lccs lurore, heeds name was received with
Tremendous cheers and the mention Of the
President was literally applauded Nomina-
tlons were next IN order. Herbert +. Benton
OF New Haven placed the name OF Samuel l..
Merwin of New Haven before the convention,
and prolonged applause followed his effort An
informal ballot was proceeded to-.
The informal ballot resulted: Merwin, 39s;
Butklcy, 81. The ballo. was made formal and
Mr.. Merwln was declared the nominee amid
great applause. Mr.. Mcrwin was called to the
platform and made a few remarks. which
when closed were followed by three
rousing cheers. The ticket was then
com2I ted as follows: George Augustus Bowen
OF No 'dstock for lieutenant governor. George
i. Nc Ae IN of Hartford Tor secretary of state,
T. Ste 5eis Henry of Rockville for treasurer
and Lyman 5. Catlin of Bridgeport for con-
troller.