New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-09-14
JUDGE NORRIS AGAIN NAMED
WORK OF THE CONNECTICUT DEMOCRATIC
CONVENTION.
STATE TICKET AND PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS
NOMINATED AT HARTFoRD-THE PLAT
FORM FAvoRS PROTECTION FOR
CONNECTICUT FARMERS.

FORM FAvoRS PROTECTION FOR
CONNECTICUT FARMERS
Hartford Conn., sept. 13.-Thc Democratic state
Convention in session here to-day. nominated iuii
State ticket headed by Luzon b. Morris for Governor
Chairman Clinton b. Davis, OF the state Centiai oo-
mitee called the convention to order IN Allyn lil a'
II 10 O'Clock this morning. The committees on Gre
dent,als Resolutions and Permanent Organization.
which had been selected in district caucuses this morn
Ing we're announced senator John S. seymour. OF
Norwalk was announced as temporary chairman upon
taking the chair, Mr.. seymour outlined the general
prosperity of country and then discussed the tarh
During the delivery Of his speech the Committee
IN Platform were In session. The resolutions were
drawn by Colonel Norris G. osborn Editor OF The
Ncw.H Haven Register and included a tariff plank
modelled the plank in the Chicago platform. Mr.
Burr who favored compromise plank embracing
tariff reform without strong leaning 10 free-trade
theories presented different report to the committee.
The subject debated by the committee with closed
doors until long after the convention took recess at
1910. Mr.. Osborn was supported in his views by en-
Congressman Vance and the more conservative mem
bers Of the committee supported Mr.. Burr. When
Senator Seymour had concluded his speech, the Co-
mitee on Permanent Organization reported for per
manent chairman ex-Congressman Robert D. vance Oh
New. Britain. 1t was found that Mr. Vance was busy
with the Committee on Resolutions which. MI Davis
said. would DO in session for an hour therefore he
moved at IL 10, till rs, which was voted.
On the reassembling OF the convention the plat
firm was presented. The part relating TO the tariff Is
Is follows:
In raising the necessary revenue for the support OF
The Government the taxes collected at the custom
House as practced from the foundation OF the COY
crnment should be the chief of supply; and In
adjusting and eQuaAng such taxes there shoulu ne
careful regard for the interests OF our domestic IN
and for hest Just TeWaea o w6eTe IL m
and most enlightened 1t should therefore be i os.rIo
and cherished. II ought not to conflict win capi.h
,rha is
Is the parent of wealth, Is entitled to generous con
sderatlon by impartial arbitrators. 70, oou,,ros and
trusts our commercial and agricultural interests as
well as those Of our deserving aS!rf G
adopted. Connecticut farmers are compelled TO com
RseT T DToac s aT a' Thy ' are entitled to
all the favorable legislation which has been or may
be adopted whether 1t refers to the tobacco leaf or 10
their other products.
The currency plank says:
We demand a safe currency. redeemabe In gold
the standard money Of the world and protest aSa a
as safely secured are the National bank bills.
Other planks condemn the of the Republ
can House Of Representatives in regard TO the dead
lock; demand economy in the state Government up
hold the Secret Ballot law urge that plurality Of
votes shall elect the five State officers and arragn
the Republican party for its attitude civil service
reform, reciprocity, trusts and other matters The
platform adopted.
Chairman Vance. on taking the chair. made a brief
speech, attacking the Mckinley bill and the rec1pr0
city features Of the Republican policy The mention
Of Ex-Governor Walters name in the speech evoked
the first outburst Of enthusiasm In the convention
Mr., Waller made a speech when he rose to nominate
LubCn B. Morris for Governor. Professor simeon
Y Baldwin of New Haven. seconded Judge Morriss
nomination which made by reclamation ON II
rising vote, amid great applause.
Ernest Cady, secretary Of the Pratt d Cady Com
psuy. Of Hartford, nominated for Lieutenant
Governor. John J. Phelan. OF Bridgeport for Secre
tary of state: Marvin II. sanger of Canterbury, 1Or
Treasurer and Nicholas Staub, Of New-MilfoTd TOT
Controller, then nominated by acclama'ion,
Presidential electors were then chosen follows.
by reclamation: At-arCe r. &. benedict. Of greenwich
and E. X hubbard, Of Mddlctown: Isl District, state
Renator Wilbur e. Foster. Of Ncln N, I'D Dstilcl
Elisha Leavenworth Of Wallngford; lid District
Thomas S. Maror. of Brookyn WITH District. Senator
David NJ Read OF Bridgeport.