New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-04
EADFAST AS THEIR HILLS.
NEw-HAMrsHIRE REPUBLICANS LEDGE
FAITH TO MKINLEY
GEORGE A RAMsDEBL NOMINATED FOR GOV
ERNoR AND STRONG GOLD PLATFORM

ERNOR AND STRONG GOLD PLATFORM
ADOPTED At THE STATE CONVENTION
Concord. ~ H.. Sept 2.When the Republican
State Convention called to order by Chairman
Jewett. of III, State Committee, in Phcnix Hall at
j. Is o'clock this forenoon. the attendance of dele
gates was one OF the largest seen at any con-
vention ever held by the party in the State. The
permanent organization selected al the caucus last
evening adopted for the convention and the
chairman, Henry y. Qunby. OF Lakeport. ad-
dressed the convention. The Committee on Gre
dentials reported IA delegates entitled to seats.
Judge Charles ". Hott. Of Nashua amid much
enthusiasm placed George A. Ramsdell. of that
city. in nomination for Governor. Ex-Governor
Hiram A. futile. of Pttsfeld followed Judge Hoitt
and moved that Mr. Ramsdells nomination be
made by reclamation. Several others seconded
Judge Tuttles motion. each speaker being loudly
cheered. Mr. Ramsdel then nominated by ac-
clamation. a committee was appointed to inform
Mr. Ramsdell Of his nomination and request his
presence. The committee appointed for the pur-
pose reported the following for Presidential cleo
tors. and they declared chosen: Stephen n
Bourne. of Manchester: John T. Busiel. OF Lacona;
Frank F. Maynard Of Claremont, and Thomas H.
Vandyke OF Stewartstown.
+. S. Streeter. of Concord, for the committee re-
ported the following platform, which was adopted
by emphatic vote:
a just determination Of National issues now con
fronting us Is of momentous consequences. lme
ST Louis and Chicago platforms plainly point gu,
parties intends TO pursue The candidates of both
parties have clearly voiced their personal views
forms rs nc doubt as 70 The Intention Of and
dates The annopncemen OF the s apnady
shattered confidence, parayzed arcs
alarmed the peon1e crisis grave responsby
We accept and indorse the platform Of the Ma .
tionaI Republican party because. among other rea-
it stands for honest money o. whicn 80 b
cause it stands for reciprocity; because 1t stands
for vigorous and dignifed foreign pohey; anu lor
the protection of American citizens ana Amerlcn az
property everywhere at all hazards and al any
cost; because 1t stands for generous Tecogn,'on
of the veterans of the Union Army ana lOI re-
form in the administration OF pensions, because II
stands for strict ~ r o ali ise and
legitimate efforts to lessen and prevent me re,'
W settied legislative policy Of the Republican
party of this State; ,,,, =, ao,ounc
ny 0s sScSss LIED 81 IL
its position upon ALMOST every question ,bs saSty
Of the Republic: for its approval OF governinut ~
mob rather than ~ W p qG s TO pack the
supreme SGp Bench Of the United states for its par
mote sectional ealousies; for its treasonable pur-
pose TO nci,e social war and provoke contests
for It's undertaking TO repudate public and pr,
waite debts for It's avowsd intention 70 Hproo upder
which. prior to the Chicago Convention, every
s eDn OF T9s se n fSd ass
one dollar in gold in every market In the "orl Hi
silver fnonometalsm. deprecated ano dnstaDle
the purchasing value of which will destroy our
Industries endanger every business enterprise ana
lessen the value of wages of labor. -,
of the leaders of the Republican party We en-
phasiZe our loyalty 10 that distinguishes SOLDIER
and statesman William Mckinley whose fair fame
no Islander has ever furnished and whose An,erl-
cansr1 has never been questioned. and we dec are
our confidence in the eminent fitness of Carrot a.
Hobart for Vice PRESIDENT.
The nomination Of George A. Ramsdell. our can an
didate for Governor. is worthy tribute 10 MS
personal merit AS public spirited honorable citi-
zen and the expression of the belief of this con-
vention OF his ability successfully 10 perform the
duties of that Office.
ton of principles I'm the vital contest with oppo-
nents whose revolutionary aims are herein plainly
and fairly stated, invite and expect to receive
the cooperation of loyal and patriotic citizens
without regard to previous party utilization.
on being presented 10 the convention Mr.. Rams
dell was loudly cheered. The convention then re-
solved itself into county conventions to elect men,
bers of the State Committee. Following these
gatherings each county reported to the State con-
vention. and final adjournment followed
The lid District Republican Congress Convention
this afternoon nominated Frank G. Clarke. of
Peterboro. by acclamation