New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-09-28
MR.. RUSSELL RENOMINATED
DEMOCRATS OF MASSACHUSETTS HOLD
THEIR CONVENTION.

JAMES B. CARROLL. OF SPRINGFIELD FOR LIEU.
TESANTGOyERNoR- SPEECHES BY JOSIAH
QUINCY AND CHARLES T. RUSSELL.
Boston. Sept. o7.-The Massachusetts Democratic
State Convention held here to-day. The follow
Ing nominations made:
For Governor-Wlam F.. Russell, OF Cambridge
Lieutenant G observation-disclosures d. Carroll OF Spring
field.
secretary OF Statc-Charlcs s. IIamn. OF Brooklne
Treasurer and Receiver-G cneral-James 5. Grnne
Of Greenfield.
Audltor-Irvlng s. sayles, Of Mbury.
Attorney General F. Lilley, OF Lowell.
Presidential Electors at LargePatrick Collins. Of
Boston, and John F. Russell, Of Leicester.
The following were elected as Presidential electors
for the several districts James ". Stark, Of Holy
ole; John ii. O'DOnnell. OF Northampton; Charles
Haggerty. OF Southbridge; Charles J. Williams. Of
Acton Peter II. Donohue. Of Lowell James F.
Dean, OF Salem Samuel X Hamilton. Of Wakefield; ;
Ferd. F. French, OF Winchester: Edward J. Flynn.
Of Boston; Josiah Quincy, OF Quincy; Robert Blealhe
Of Hyde Parki Joseph L. Sweet OF AttlebOro. and
John W. Coughln. of Fab River.
In the northern balcony space was reserved
abreast Of the platform for the Governors family
and immediate friends. and In this space wers quite
a large number Of ladies' feature somewhat novel
in Democratic convention here. Upon TIE plat:
form were seated a number Of prominent Democrats.
Josiah Quincy chairman OF the state Committee,
called the convention to order at II :35 q. m. and
the can read BY Secretary Buckley Msssrs
Quincy and Buckley were constituted temporary
officers OF the convention
Upon assuming his OFFICE MIR. Quincy returned
thanks for the conhdenc. with which the party hon
ored him. He brought words of confidence, he
said. from the National headquarters. There had
never bees any basis In his Judgment for the Repub
ucan claim OF carrying New-York State. except the
expectation Of Democratic dlscOrd. That expectn-
tion had been disappointed In the West the Repub-
ncans Obliged TO fight on the defensive TIE
comparative apathy Is favorable TO the Democrats.
The business interests OF the country knew mat
Grover Cleveland was a safer man than the Rspub-
ksn President, who gave his approval to the Silver
act OF 1890 In regard TO State Issues. be called
attention 10 the fact that the Republicans did not
repent this year their attack OF last year upon Gov
ernor Russell's Administrations Mr.. Quincy spoke
in praise Of this Administration. and Challenged the
record Of Lieutenant Governor Halle wherever 1t came
into conflict with Governor Russells.
Mr. Quincy's address heartily applauded. The
usual committees were then appointed The report
OF the committee on credentials showed the presence
Of 1851 delegates representing twenty cities and
1874 towns.
The Committee on Permanent Organization madc n
partial report recommending Charles Theodore Rus
sell. Of Cambridge. as permanent Chairman, ana
Daniel r. Buckley. Of North Ens,on, AS permanent
secretary. The recommendation was adopted and
Mr. Russell wns escorted 10 the PLATFORM where he
was received with cheers.
Mr. Russell In his speech said that the country
was rallyng to the support Of the Democracy in
numbers and mood not likely 10 allow lis Will TO
be mistaken or It's Judgment reversed. lie congm'-
United his hearers because Massachusetts, In Novon-
Der next WILL for The first time In her history, hold
an election IN which every citizen will vote because
he is man. End not because he holds property or
pays tax
The Democratic party Is not mere personal fol-
lowing. il seeks the election OF no man TO public
Office for mere personal reasons
He declared that the Republican party. In declaring
for The ultimate abolition Of slavery, assumed "A
Democratic position which It afterward abandoned
In taking up /" those antique and Bourbon principles
In support Of which both the Federal and Wing
parties died.
Mr. Russell then took up Mr. Blnine's criticism
OF the Democratic platform. which he examined point
by point especially the plank deionncing the tariff.
lie ass attempted discredit the principle OF reel
procity as being fraudulent by the Republicans
OF free. trade. Mr. Russell, attempted to break tho
force Of Mr.. BlaIne's criticism Of the Democratic
plank advocating the repeal OF the TAX on eta'e
banks saying that the state banks furnished SiOo'-
10000 In gold TO the Government during the war,
and that the National banks merely transformed
State banks As an Older Democrat he invited the
Young men 10 the ranks Of the party.
On motion Of Secretary Buckley, the convention
prcceeded TO nominate. Congressman O'Ne nomI-
mated Governor Russell. and the nomination Was
unanimously voted.
The committee on resolutions reported n platform
that indorses the Chicago platform and Grover Clevc
land and especially the tariff plank. 1aylng stress
The necessity for free wool. con iron. lumber ana
call drug, dyes and chemicals used In our manuactur
ing enterprises. denOunccs the Elections Dili ana
Republican administration Of the civil service; al
yocatcs the repeal of the silver act Of 1880 declares
that the circulation note feature Of the National Bank
ing act has become Imperative. ana advocates the
removal OF the tax on such State banks are 20
secured that prompt redemption Of their notes Is Ger
municipality; demands the abolition OF the Executive
Council and commcnds Governor RusselPs efforts 10
secure reforms In State administration.
The resolutions unanimously adopted.
Governor Russell then appeared on the platform and
WAS received with an enthusiastic demonstrations lie
addressed the convention
The committee on the rest OF The ticket reportea ana
their report was adopted.
The following named were elected members ~ the
state committee at large with few dissenting voices
Josiah Quincy, OF Quincy: J. W. C0veney, OF Cam
bridge: John II. Clunc. Of springfield; Nathan Mat
thows. IT,. Of Boston; ID: D: sullivan al Fall hivT
w. s. Cutting. OF Ptts6eld Pierre Bonvoulor, Of
Holyoke: =. +. Mroarty. OF Worcester; Sylvester A.
Donohue. Of Georgetown: John H.. McDonongh Of
Boston; John +. O'Brien. II Cambridge; John :.
Donovan. OF Lowell; John II. Sullivan, Cf boston :
Charles g. IIamn Of Brookline and Edward Avery. OF
Brantree.
The convention then adjourned
ADVICE no GEORGIA REPUBLIC ANs