Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-07


rived for the anti. Greenhalge men 70 come
TO the front. Hon. John D. Long followed
ND his speech h. saying that II any one
desired he would move that the vote be
taken by ballot. otherwise he would move
that tIle convention proceed in the usual
way by reclamation Immediately came
tho cry ..Nolp s.Nor' Ballot :" Ballot ~
s.Give rs a ballot!' Chairman Guild
ranned for order. and as no more nomina-
tjons were forthcoming Mr.. Long, ignor-
inc lis former remarks, Immediately
made a motion that the vote be taken by
ballot. which WAS adopted.
Tie Ballot.
Inst before the balloting commenced
tine leaders OF the opposition to Governor
Grecnhalre passed up and down the aisle
distri,ufinc ballots marked: For gov
ernor Elijah 4. Morse of Canton and it
became evident that the plan of last nj ght
was to be carried out at least in part.
Ahoat half an hour was consumed in
-akipf. the ballot, and while tho count
was being made it was agreed to depart
from the usual method Of procedure and
~ on with the other nominations. Ac-
,erdiro,lv Roger Wolcott was nominated
for lieutenant governor by J. J. Myers.
and his motion that the nomination be by
reclamation was carried by unani-
nous vote.
In the midst Of the nominations the COM
mittec on b9llotS came in and announced
the result OF the vote on the gubernatorial
nomination as follows: Total votes. 1852:
Grcenh2lge, 1888; Morse, 39l; scattering, S.
As soon rs the cheers which followed
-,,11siffaI Hon tliiinh A
on the platform and moved that the no,ni-
nation Of Governor GreenhaIge be made
unanimously. In making the motion he
said:
ConGr e.sman Morse's Speech,
MR. PREsfDEST-I desire to make a motion,
which hold n my hand, and ask the indul.
Sence OF the convention for three minutes
while MAKE an explanatory remark leading
n? to he motion. 1t sosnsa number of dele
taics III t-is great convention have som iit TO
cast their ballots for M as Republican candi-
GATE FOR governor at the coming election not
wlthS'alIInS NY position and attitud. with
fetere lce 10 the nomination, known of all
men. have no. sought the honor. feel very
grateful 10 th2se gcntiem TN for -he compli.
ment they have paid me- and for this mark Of
Their confidence and good opinion. But, Mr..
ffesl;4at5, G'-t.Ior to Ia thal any personal am
bitiou might have for myself, is the prosper
pcrity srace,; and barr,1.,y ~ +ho p.n,,I,Ii
can ,1,-.fy- 1+st,,, TO- ~. "
to the yrfor ~, 80
There never VS. In, u, ~ ,,it,, ~ ~;
comm 1nwealth VIXEN il T,-.s r,ore i,nn,rt,r,
Than now tba- w., sl,', -. --,- pt 80
front to the ona1.ly.
The a6oriag industrial and manufacturing
!nte'c is OF Massachusetts are at stake
D'illo'raGc success means humiliation and
a. w, me pas Sag ana threat
borsa If nv g,t - ,i1o
party stands for protection 70 Now Tn%anI
labor and New Engiand industries. The Re
publican party stands for the contro, and re
s'rie1ion OF the liquor cratic. The Republican
ptt'} 5.''nts loF oAo Iree' unSeetarian pubic
Ii.,I - ''i lines ol eTefE name ana
,,;,,Tc, t M 80 49, ,,ol 'ii,
mus not md She viii Not
Governor cfrccnnalga has received q major
ity of tie votes Of the delegates to this convan-
ton; he has been fairly and honorably nomi-
q, w. a1''i'.'aIu oa"Ier Oh 'he fsepooi'