The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1890-06-25
District Convention!
CIRCUIT REN0MINATED

was renominated unanimously by acclama-
ton Colonel Hooker succumbed to the |
inevitable with even more than his usual
grace. The convention was harmonious in |
the extreme even when it came to the dis
cussion of the resolutions referring to the
original package decision. While some of
the delegates favored postponing action
until the state convention, no one lifted his |
voice in opposition to the sentiment of the
resolutions. The speech of Mr.. Stickney
the chairman, was attentively listened to-
and his reference to a free ballot was heart |
lily applauded. It was singular that out of
possible convention of 81 there should
be 374 delegates present 1t is seldom that
so large a convention meets to make nom
nation by reclamation.
The convention was called to order by
Hon w H. Dubois, chairman Of the dis
trict committee, after the Montpelier Mil
itary Band had played selection. The
hall was comfortably filed. Mr.. Dubois
introduced Rev. A. j. Hough who offered
prayer. The secretary, Ira Il. Shattuck,
read the call, but on motion of c. S. EN-
cry of Chelsea the reading of the rol.call
was dispensed with. The names of the fol-
| lowing temporary officers were presented.
President, w w. Stickney Of Ludlow, sec
retaries, O. H. French of Bratteboro, II. f.
Parker of Bradford These were elected,
and Henry G, Bates of St. Johnsbury and
George e. Babbitt of Bellows Falls were
appointed by the chair to escort them to
| the platform. Mr. Stickney was greeted
with applause as he took the chair
After returning thanks to the conyen-
ton for the honor, he said that he re-
| ioiced in the tact that since the last conven-
ton all the branches Of the national govern
ment had been placed in the safe keeping
of the republican party. If the party uses
its opportunities Alright, it has come TO stay.
Mr. Stickney referred in complimentary
terms to Speaker Reed, characterzing him
as man Of the ability, deliberation, cool
ness and pluck which the times demand.
Under his leadership the majority rules.
The republican party is progressive It is
not like sign-board-pointing out road,
but not taking it. 1t is now shaping legis-
lation along this progressive line, and it is
revising the tariff on the principle of Z" the
American market for the American people"
The republican party will never forget the
soldiers and the days of the war. Its mis-
sion will never be ended until every citizen
can cast one vote and have it counted. In
conclusion, Mr.. Stickney urged his hearers
to cordially support their standard-hearer,
whoever he may be.
On motion of l.. o. Greene of Woodstock,
the temporary organization was made per
manent After music, Hon. Henry G.
Bates of St JohnSbury secured the floor to
move the denomination of Congressman
Grout The scene reminded him, he said, of
the convention six years ago, when there
were three candidates under consideration.
One was now the governor of the state,
another was the present congressman, and
the third had title better than that of gov
eruor or congressman-that of a high
minded, patriotic citizen. Speaking of Mr..
Circuit, he asked if every promise made for
him had not been fulfilled, and in conclusion
he presented the name Of the present con-
gresham, amid applause.
Silence followed the applause at the end
of Mr.. Bates speech, but after few sec
onds Hon. j. L. Martin of Bratteboro
arose. There was another eminent citizen
and gallant soldier whom some of the con-
vention had hoped would he nominated
Colonel George w Hooker of the United
States. Mr.. Martin sketched the services
of Colonel Hooker in the campaigns of 1880
1884 and 1888, and pointed out the value OF
the corporation tax law. He was distin
guished and eminent citizen, who had al
ways devoted his time and money to the
good of Vermont But the primaries have
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his friends believed it their duty to say
that the majority should rule without
filibustering or unnecessary delay. A
Colonel Hooker's request, he seconded the
, nomination of General Grout.
The nomination was also seconded by w
H. Harlow of Springfield, w c. French o
Woodstock and Richard Smith of Vershire
' Mr. French spoke at some length III,
' would cast no reflection on Colonel Hooker
. but at this time he thought it for the inter
est of the district that General Grout shout,
. be returned. The motion was then put
. and was carried by reclamation unani
. mously. A hearty round of applause fol
lowed the announcement of General circuit
nomination.
After short intermssiOu, during which
n selection of music was played, Maio
e Josiah Grout, at the request of the friend
5 of Congressman Grout, thanked the con
y venton for its action. Had Congressman
= CIRCUITS health permitted, he would hav
been present at the convention The chat
at this point called on the county dele
, cations to nominate members of the dis
trict committee. The following wer
r. elected Caledonia county Ira II Shattuck
l. Essex Frank ID, Hale; Orange, w II, Du
s. Bots; Orleans, Amory Dawson; Washing
s. ton, L. Il Cross, Windham, Iina IL. Albee
Windsor, W Ii. II Slack The committee
=. at subsequent meeting, reelected Chair
4. man Dubois and Secretary Shattuck.
y. Hon. w c. French of Woodstock aske'
a. the attention of the convention while h
: read the following resolutions which h