The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-09-19

rs purpose of fostering the south and
spelling the commercial interests of the
north. II condems the broken Demo-
cratic promises of the state and points out
the retrenchments the Republicans have
brought about. In speaking particularly
of the income tax 1t says that 1t is a rabid
and un-American measure, violating per-
sonal rights and putting blemish on our
claim to lead the world in our liberal,
free government. 1t says that the Demo-
Gratis opposed what they called force
bill" vilitied it in every possible manner,
and have now enacted force bill Of their
own, authorizing federal officers to pry
into peoples private affairs. As to the
work of the constitutional convention it
indorses the movement to divorce national
and state politics from municipal, SO that
IA man may express his will in regard to
city government without sacrifice of his
faith upon the political issues of the day.
A plank opposing the American Protective
association was stricken ont.
Chairman Miller then announced NOM
nations In order, and General b. f.
Tracey arose to name Mr.. Morton His
speech, which was frequently interrupted
by applause, was a brilliant tribute to
Mr.. Morton's public services.
There was a storm of applause as Gem
eral Tracey finished, and several mem
bers were on their feet crying for recogni-
tion to second the nomination and ask for
a vote by acclamation, but Colonel Bax-
ter treaded his way mp the aisle and took
the platform. The Fassett men saw him
coming and there was tumult. Quiet
was restored, and Mr.. Baxter began his
speech placing in nomination j. Sloat
Fassett for governor. When the name of
Fassett was reached there was the most
remarkable scene of the session, remind
ing one forcibly of the scene in the Re-
publican national convention at Mime
apolis, when Mr.. Blaine received the APP
plause and Harrison the vote. People
stood on their feet and waved handker-
chiefs, and for live minutes the vast au-
dienee yelled itself honrse.
Slas B. Dutcher/ Kings county, nomi-
mated Stewart L. odford.
r.. A. Nash, o. ,attaraugus, named
General Butterfield.
Ex. Congressman Parker, of st. Law
renee county, presented the name of Judge
Leslie w. Russell.
Hon. A. A. Wray, of Kings seconded
the nomination of Mr. Woodford.
Cries for a vote followed, and the chair
man ordered the roll to be called by cOun-
ties. Before Ontario was reached Morton
had been nominated, and when the vote
was finished the clerks, amid the greatest
confusion, announced Morton, 532119a;
fassett, 90; Woodford, 40; Butterfeld, 90;
RUSSELL 20; Bliss, 40i8s; Arkell, |. The
nomination of Morton was Immediately
made unanimous, each of the opposing
candidates making short speeches pledg-
ing him their support.
A recess until 10 p. m. was taken.
On reassembling nominations for lieu
order and Colonel Anson Woods pre-
scented the name of Charles l.. Saxton.
George w. Aldridge and james w. Wads-
worth were also placed before the conven-
ton in brief eulogistic speeches. Arthur
w Wade and George Green were named,
and then ex-senator Frank lIiscock, in Il
brief speech, presented the name of ex-
Senator Frank Hendricks, OF Syracuse,
formerly collector of the port of New
York.
Congressman James s. Herman. of
Odeida, named Hon. Henry J. Cogger-
shall.
The anti Platt element here tried to eff
feet an adjournment until morning. but
the resolution was withdrawn to allow
Senator Mullen to present the name Of
Colonel A. ID. Shaw, of Watertown.
Ex- Senator Jacob Sloat Fassett arose to
name Hon. c. Brundage, of Steuben. The
house demanded that he take the plat
form, and he did SO amid great applause
He paid high tribute to Mr.. Brundsge
and said that the farming element should
DO represented on the ticket to balance It,
At 1920 this morning the call of the roll
for vote on lieutenant governor COM
menced. Charles 4. Saxton was nomi-
mated on the first ballot.
Judge Haight was nominated for judge
of court of appeals on the second ballot.
The convention adjourned sine die at Q
a. IN.