The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1894-09-19


LEVI P. MORTON.
its purpose OF fostering the south and
spelling the commercial interests of the
north. 1t 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 it says that it 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, , vllified 1t 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 1t
indOrses the movement to divorce national
and state politics from municipal, so that
a 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 out
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 Cen
eral Tracey flushed, and several mem
bers were on their feet crying for recogni-
ton to second the nomination and ask for
a vote by acclamation, but Colonel Bax-
ter treaded his way up the aisle and took
the platform. The Fassett men saw him
coming and there was a tumult. Quiet
I u IL
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 ap-
| plause and Harrison the vote People
stood on their feet and waved handker-
chiefs, and for fve minutes the vast au-
dience yelled itself hoarse.
Silas B. butcher, of Kings county, nomi-
| mated Stewart l., Woodford.
E. A. Nash, of Cattaraugus, 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
I
Cries for 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, 53215
| Fassett, 60; Woodford 40; Butterheld, 30
| RUSSELL 20; Bliss, 4O1{; Arkell, l. 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. IN, was taken.
! On I. assembling nominations for lieu
/ tenant governor We're declared to be in
| order and Colonel Anson Woods pre-
| senUed the name of Charles L. Saxton.
/ George w Aldridge and James W. Wads-
| worth were also placed before the conven-
tion in brief eulogistic speeches. Arthur
! w Wade and George Green were named,
and then ex-senator Frank Hiscock, in a
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. d, Shaw, Of Watertown.
Ex-senator Jacob Sloat Fassett arose tc
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.. Brundag,
and said that the farming element should
be represented on the ticket to balance il
At 1920 this morning the call of the Iol
for vote on lieutenant governor com
menced. Charles 7. Saxton was nomi
mated on the first ballot.
Judge Haight was nominated for judg
of Court of Appeals on the second ballot
The convention adjourned sine die at