Morning journal and courier., 1892-09-08

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eading. This motion was passed and
favor Pease of New Britain presented the
following report of the committee on per-
nanent organization, which was read by |
Secretary Andrew F. Gates.
For permanent chairman-Charles A. Russell |
Vice presidents William J. McConville Hart
ord; Patrick GaEyan, East +a aa1sf1Id; a. p
|ssn CHARLES j. smith, d5otsa: II. II.
John h: Light N9rwalki deo5gs
Bsrt E ss%fas rmosSg Hepkas K nsy
George M. Harrington, Windham; s. N. Petit
bone, New Hartford; Alonzo A. Bates, Sharon;
Preston; D; Luther Briggs, Middle
town: William B. sprague, Andover; Milo
" secretaries F. Gates, Hartford; g.
NAM, George 4; Claim, Wallingford; John
g. Shelton, Bridgeport; Frank Howe, Wind
A few minutes after this business was
Governor Buckley, Dean Way-
land of the Yale law school and Con-
gresham Russell appeared on the stage
before the convention and were greeted
with an enthusiastic ovation. Speaker
Paige presented to the convention Con-
gresham Charles A. Russell as permanent
chairman. Congressman Russell was
heartily applauded and he was frequently
interrupted with applause throughout his
address, which will be found elsewhere in
this paper.
Nominations now being in order Judge
Wayland stepped forward and said:
"Mr. Chairman and gentlemen of the
convention-This is one of the most agree
able duties that has ever been assigned to
me. have the honor to nominate for re-
publican candidate for governor of Con-
necticut the Hon. Samuel E. Merwin of
NewJHaven. The republican party of this
state may well be proud to be able to pre-
sent candidate for. governor of this state
a man of sound character and unblemish-
ed political career, man who has never
sought but always deserved promotion. In
the community in which he lives all know
him as wise, sagacious man of business.
The boys in blue know him as true
friend and leader, his party knows him as
. firm republican, and after the coming
state election the state of Connecticut will
know him as q just, upright officer" The
nomination was followed by some sp-
plause, and Judge Elmer Of Middletown
rose and said
81 heartily second the nomination of
General Nerwin. We had distinguished
citizen of our county to present for the
nomination of governor, but in the inter
ests of peace and harmony we have de-
cided not to present him as q candidate.
he had the unanimous support of the
county. refer to the Hon. N. Vincent
Coffin of Middletown.
"In heartily seconding the nomination
made by Dean Wayland of New Haven
will say we are in for the success of the
whole republican party"
General Merwin's nomination was again
seconded by Joseph P. Peaker of New Ha-
ven. He said among other things that
General Merwin had always been the great
friend of the colored race, and referred to
his endeavor to have the separate COM
panies admitted as part of the state militia
In closing he said: ct will guarantee thai
| on the 9Th of November the colored people
of this state will stand 4, 900 strong in the
| republican ranks"
| The enthusiasm then ran high for Gen
eral Merwin, and he was escorted on tn
stage by Dean Wayland and Judge Elmer
next governor of Connecticut" which wal
followed by great outburst of enthu
/ siasm General Merwin's speech In full
will be found on our fourth page.
Alderman A. Maxcy Hitler of this cit.
then appeared on the stage and announced
that he was not delegate to the conven
ton and proposed three cheers for Genera
Merwin, which were heartily participated
in by those present.
Speaker Paige then took the floor ant
after paying tribute of praise to Colone
Frank W. Cheney of Manchester nominal
ed him for lieutenant governor. Senate
Clark Of Manchester followed with shor
speech, in which he seconded the nomina
ton of Colonel Cheney for lieutenant gov
ernor.
| Speaker A.W. Paige then proposed thre
cheers for Senator Clark of Manchester
| which were given, and Immediately after
ward the nomination of Mr.. Cheney wa
declared.
Nominations for secretary of state wer
in order.
Mayor Marigold of Bridgeport then too
the floor and said that he was there in be
half of Fairfield county to nominate one O
the ataunohest republicans in the state
Stiles Judson, jr., of Stratford, for treas
urer of the state.
mated Colonel William @. Mowry of MOI
wich for secretary of state. He made
strong speech in favor of Mowry.
Chairman Russell then appointed tn
following to act as tellers and canvass tn
convention for votes for the nomination G
secretary of state: Wallace T. Fem G
Wethers6eld; Frank Brandegee, New Lor
don; John NJ. Sweeny, Naugatuck;
Henry Brakeman, Stratford; D. B. Mani
field, Harwinton; D. L. Briggs, Middle
town; Palmer Dickinson, Vernon; Charlie
o. Warner, Eastford.
The result was as follows: Colont
Mowry, POP; Stiles Judson, jr., 216; tot,
418. Colonel Mowry at once arose an
addressing the convention said: "Gentl'
men who voted for me, thank you and
ask for the success of the republican part
and the ticket nominated here to-day.
now move that you make unanimous til
nomination of Stiles Judson, jr., for seer
tary of state of Connecticut"
The nomination was made unanimous b
reclamation. Speaker Paige then move
that the convention take recess of ha
an hour, saying that Congressman Maso
of Illinois would be present later an
would address the convention. The vol
to adjourn for q recess was passed at 1:0
. The object of the adjournment was to hol
as many of the delegates as possible
hear Congressman Mason.
THE AFTERNOON SESSION.
Completion of the Ticket-Vigorou
Words From Governor Buckley
He Receives an ovation of Applaua