New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-09-04
REPUBLICANS IN CONNECTICUT.
THE COMING STATE CONTEMPORARIES TALKED
OF AS CANDIDATEs-AN ELECTION
LAW EXPECTED.


Hartford Conn. Sept 3 (Speciall.-Spealer A. W.
Paige, of Huntington, will be temporary chairman Of
the Republican State Convention in New Haven. which
viii open its preliminary session Tuesday evening
next. speaker Paige the fortunate choice OF the
Lower House of the deadlocked Legislature to occupy
the presiding officers chair. and his resourccfu tact
and absolute command OF parliamentary law and
usage made him tower Of strength In maintaining
position assumed by the Republicans of the House
and of its special committee on the result OF the
election. man with less courage and with less
knowledge of parliamentary tactics would have been
hopelesSly swampcd by the aggressive moves of the
minority lie will be greeted by the Republicans
of with the greatest cordality.
Colonel Charles Addison Russell. Congressman from
the Hid District, and resident Of old. reliable Wind
ham County, win be the permanent chairman. and
his address bids fair to be thoughtful and SCHOLARLY
Colonel Russell Is the contestant who almost alone OF
The turned Republican Congressman In the fall of 800
increased his plurality over that OF lsss and he did
this largely by an open handed Joint debate with the
chief CT Connecticuts Traders, David "A. Wells,
of Norwich Colonel Russell, under circumstances
that may possibly arise, may be a compromise candi-
dale for the United States senaorshlp. and Is one
0, the growing young Republicans Of New-E England.
The preliminary canvass of for candidates has
rot been very active this week. although by far the
greater number OF the delegates have been chosen.
So far as the public knowledge is concerned TWO
positive announcements have been made. flaIN H.
Brundagee OF New London, has declined TO aiow inc
uso of his name connection with the Office o. secre
tsry of state senator Caravan Of the I'D State senate
District resident Of East Hartford has declined 10
have his name connected with the office OF Controller,
bnt his friends will try their best TO secure his nonl-
nation as candidate for Treasurer, which Is In entire
accordance with his wishes In the matter. Senator
Carks friends have been active In pushing him for
the second place, Middesex County will certainly
present another man, ex-senator Cofhn and TINS al
vision within the county may make II imperative 10
10 elsewhere. The removal Of Mr.. Brandagce from
the field has encouraged the friends OF stiles Judson'
OF Stratford, chairman OF the Judiciary Committee OF
the House, TO consider his chances. He Is an able
legislator, and had large share in the work OF the
deadooked session, which, all will remember. con-
sisted In passing n great many bills which now await
the action OF the Senate
Tie real enjoyment OF the convention, however,
will be Governor McKnlcy's address the afternoon
OF Wednesday. His presence will do much toward
bringing together an unusual number OF Republican
Leaders from the various towns and will make good
beginning for the campaign.
Tie arguments In thr quo warranto against
Secretary Of State Walsh have been going on before
the Supreme Court In NewiIaven this week. and 1t is
possible that the decision Of the court may be handed
down In time to give the session Of the Legislature.
which meets September 81 opportunity 70 proat