The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-09-02

the majority of the votes, The caucus was presided over by Colonel Amos Pease of Somers. J. Carl Converse of Stafford Springs was elected secretary. The only candidate named by the caucus was ex-Senator Charles Phelps of Vernon, and H. G. Talcott was se- lected to present his name to the con- vention, and Gardner Hall for dele gate at large.
 Litchfield county delegates met at 7:30 o'clock and unanimously endorsed Loren A. Cooke for governor. After selecting the members of the various committees and officers of the conven- tion adjourned.
 The Fairfield caucus was called at the close of the evening session of the convention. Judge Colwell of Water bury was endorsed for lieutenant gov- ernor.
 If any one in the corridors of the AL lyn house last evening expected that the quadl angular fight between the three candidates for lieutenant gover- nor and the candidate for state treas urer would be forced to an issue when the delegates in the New Haven caucus met, they were doomed to disappoint- ment. The caucus met at 7:30 in the headquarters of the delegation, but this was not large enough to accommo- date the delegates and a recess was taken in order that more comfortable quarters might be obtained. Windham county, whose headquarters were just across the hall, offered the New Haven representatives the courtesy of their hall
 After a short time the caucus reas- sembled in the new quarters and Chair man Benton announced that he was ready to entertain the pleasure of the delegates.
 Isaac M. Ullman placed in nomina tion James D. Dewell of this city for lieutenant governor. Judge G. H. Cow ell of Waterbury was named by J. w. Kellogg, and Senator c. H. Pino of An sonia was championed by Reuben Tucker.
 It is hardly too much to say that a few of the delegates had a secret feel ing that a fight in the New Haven cau- GUS was the thing to be desired to help the cause of their candidates. At one time indications pointed to such an event, but 1t was averted by a motion to allow the delegates to go to the con- vention uninstructed This movement came from the Cowell party, and it was claimed that it was done because of the fear that the strength of MT. Dewell was too much for them
 Senator Graham of Orange was se- lected as the choice of the caucus for delegate at large Chairman Benton was selected to present the name of MT Graham to the convention. Just before the caucus adjourned an other attempt was made to thwart the purposes of the New. Haven delegates and cripple the chances of MT. Dewell. At least it was so alleged by the dele gates from here. It came in the shape of a motion from T. D. Barlowe of Wa terbury and was to the effect that, in- asmuch as New Haven county had three candidates for lieutenant gover- nor, in the event of neither of the can didates being selected, the county unite on c. s. Mersick for state treasurer. This motion was laid on the table at the instance of Isaac M. Ulln1an of this city. The caucus then adjourned.
 When R.. o. Fyler, chairman of the state central committee, walked upon the stage at the Allyn house hall last evening to announce the beginning of the preliminary work of the republican state convention, there arose from the vast audience which had already as sembled such enthusiastic cheers as have not been exceeded in the history of public gatherings in the place so fa- nous for the heartiness of the crowds that have frequented it. The stars and stripes were on every hand; the back of the stage was festooned with the na- tional emblem and 1t lay in graceful folds about the balcony. On the stage stood a life-size portrait of William Mckinley, the standard bearer of the party.
 When the list of vice presidents had been announced Chairman Fyler intro- duced the Mckinley Glee club, which received a hearty welcome, being en- cored several times.
 The temporary chairman, George F. Mclean, was then introduced and made strong argument in favor of republi- can principles and for sound money. The address is printed in full in anoth-
 
 It was reported that General Hawley was in the hall and loud call was sent up for him, but the senator was not in the room.
 Attorney Barbour was called for, but he did not respond.
 The chairman introduced J. F. Peak CT of this city, chairman of the Sumner league, who made short address, which was well received. The Glee club sang two selections, after which the committees were announced.
 New Haven is represented on the committees as follows: Credentials, James H. Macdonald; resolutions, l. M. JTllman; permanent organization, F. B. FarnSworth.
 The chair announced the place of meeting of the district caucuses, after which the convention adjourned till 10 o'clock this morning.
 Following the adjournment district caucuses were held, at which presiden- tial electors were chosen to reccom- mend to the convention. The First district voted for George Pope of Hart ford and Gardiner Hall, jr., of Willing ton George J. Allen was recommended from Middelsex county. The Third district nominated George A. Hammond of Putnam, and the Fourth district J. Deming Perkins.
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