The Red Cloud chief., 1896-04-03
REEDS COON LAUNCHED
Massachusetts Enthusiastic for the Speaker
Delegates Go Wild.

Delegates TO VIA.
BosroN, March "S.-Thc boom OF
Speaker Thomas jrackett Reed for
the Republican nomination for the
presidency was formally launched
here to-day by the Republican state
convention, amid the greatest en-.
thusiasm. The delegates came with
only n name in their minds a. their
choice for the presidential nomina-
ton. Consequently, any reference to
the man or his sentiments was the
signal for cheers and applause, and
again AID again the building trcm-
blcd with shouts and handclapping,
cheers and waving of hats rs the dele
cations contested with each other in
manifesting their admiration for their
favorite.
Congressman samuel W. Mccall Of
winchester was chosen permanent
chairman. Ills introduction was the
signal for II great ovation. In his
speech he devoted himself principally
To l~audation of Speaker Reed and his
words were chccrcd again and again.
The resolutions which were then
presented Ivy senator Lodge, pledye
~un"aNrriug support To the national
can&iintc arraigr the democrats. call
for measures tr insure "A surplus TO
provide fer coast drfCuScs, new war
ships anu constant; reduction ot the
public debt; drUcunCc the present tar
in law and call Rev n new one to be
framed Tor projection aud reef
procity; dcuouucc the prcScu, sill
yer agitation; oppose free silver coin
age ana call for dollars as good rs nil
other dollars; oppose state banks and
uphold the national banking systems:
call FOR strict enforcement Of the civil
service laws: demand restriction OF
INN grafton 10y strong laws; call for
rigid adherence To the American prin-
ciple of the entire separation Of church
and state: demand u vigorous foreign
policy. with protection of all interests
on the American continents and the
strict enforcement OF the Monroe doc.
trine: express sympathy for and wish
to the Cubans su ccess in their struc-
gle for independence and close:
Massachusetts Republicans have
never undertaken to pledge OF bind
their delegates to a national I'VE
ton. We do not intend To do SO now.
But we think it fitting to declare our
NV AIMING tic 4
dates for the Republican nomination
to the presidency. We present to the
national convention for nomination
as president. and we urge all our del
egates To give their earnest. united
and active support to a fearless leader.
tried In many hard conflicts, a man Of
national reputation, of unblcmishcu
character. answering Republicanism
and great abilities. the llou. Thomas
Il. Reed of Maine"
The applause was especially marked
when the Cuban and gold standard
planks and the section referring tn the
separation of church and state were
read, but all previous demonstrations
were not to be compared with the roar
that followed the mention of Reeds
name as the nominee of the Rcpub-
licans OF Massachusetts for the Iresi-
dency. Then the enthusiasm rose to u
climax and round upon round Of APP
plause rolled up through the hall.
Then followed the election OF four
delegates at large to the national CON
v%ention: Senator Henry Cabot Lodge
Of Nahant, W. 4. Murray Crane OF
Dalton. Econ :. Draper OF Hopedalc
and Curtis Guild, jr., of Boston all
chosen by reclamation,