Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-30
4 UNANIMOUS VOTE


We see a Republican President insti
tuting an honest search for honest bi,
metal1ism which an internationa
agreement alone car effect; under sc.
we're pressure for place, not merely
maintaining. but wisely extending the
merit system In our civil service: de-
claring to other nations a policy digni-
fled and Arm without arrogance; patri-
otto always.
To the Republicans of Massachu-
sets, state control is not new; but
never has the sense OF their RESPONSE
bility been more alert. T.ey maintain
their fundamental belief in the un-sec-
tartan, free public school. They dare
insist upon a full enforcement of the
liquor law. They believe that the fire.
quent approval of loans outside the
debt limit is against wise municipal
economy. They think the time has
come to restrain the further extension
of boards and commissions, and to pro-
mote the rational simplification of
many now existing. They demand
strict enforcement Of all statutes and
thereby a leaner Blue book.
Recognizing the Importance of ex-
tending our commercial relations, they
recommend the careful study Of our
consular service so that its efficiency
and dignity may be increased. They
would secure a safe and high citizen
ship. and they therefore urge that the
laws of naturalization and immigra-
ton be so improved that II gates
shall be promptly and lightly closed
against all who are too ignorant to I'M
derstand or too vicious to appreciate
our institutions and laws.
They declare that any man who is
of assailing the foundations OF
credit and by an adherence
to Organism and the Chicago platform.
or who maintains q vociferous silence
when they are so assailed, should be
as unfit to hold high NUM-
federal functions.
fortunate. twice fortunate. does the
Republican party find itself today in
state and nation.
Surrounded by a cabinet. in which
Massachusetts has the right to feel
especial pride. having an %invincible pa
which obIiterates sections and
ignores creeds and conditions. stand
the President of the whole nation. Wm.
Mckinley.
With a manhood u~nstained by fear
or ~bravador. by insincerity or selfish
ambition: with wisdom in the councils
OF state; with dignity for the assem-
bfies of men: with a gracious general
ity. which makes him II" friend at
every fireside in the commonwealth.
stands the man. fit to rank with the
great historic Governor of Massachu-
sets. Roger Wolcott.
Again the Republican party calls
the men of this commonwealth TO
re-assert their belief in the great fact
hat not principles alone or men alone
are sufficient guaranty of good govern
but. that the honor of the state
may be trusted only to that party which
gives its voice to high and patriotic
principles and places them in the
executive grasp of men honorable.
wise. unselfish and patriotic.
To a party animated by such princi-
pies and led by such a man. this con-
pledges it's allegiance.
The platform was received with ap-
plause which lasted for several min
utes.
Senate Henry Cabot Lodge was
recognized. AS he stood up, he received
4 hearty greeting with three cheers
and a tiger. When quietness had been
he made a telling speech nomi-
1ating Roger WolcOtt for Governor.
Senator Lodges speech was listened
10 with marked attention and was fire.
luently applauded, especially upon his
~eulogistic reference to Gov. WolcottanG
whom he asked the convention to
nominate by reclamation. The motion
Of Senator Lodge was carried amid
great enthusiasm and Gov. Wolcott
vas thus placed in nomination.
Congressman Moody then addressed
the convention. presenting the name of
Lieut.. Gov. Crane for denomination.
The nomination was made by accla-
nation after which the committee ON
credentials presented a revised report
which showed that 1909 delegates were
present.
Speaker of the House of Rrepresen-
tatives John l.. Bates of Boston. pre-
sented the name of William NJ. DIN of
Boston, for secretary of the
wealth, and Albert c. Titcomb of New
ouryport, that of E. P. Shaw of New
buryport for treasurer and receiver
general; Senator A. S. Roe of Worces-
ter, that of Gen. John w. Kimball OF
Fitchburg, for auditor, and ex-Lieut.
Gov. William H. Halle Of Springfield.
who received an ovation when he arose, |
that of Hosea M. Knowlton of New
Bedford, for encouragement. These
nominations Were all made by accla-
nation.
The candidates are all the present in
cumbents of the offices for which they
IRE named for reelection.
Gov. Wolcott's appearance on the
platform at the close of these proceed
ngs under escort of Senator Lodge and
W. II. Morgan of Springfield, was the |
signal for a great outburst of enthusi.
astic applause. The delegates stood
and clapped their hands, while the ID
dies ave their handkerchiefs. A,
length. when silence was secured, Gov /
ernor Wolcott said:
II regret very much that my voice
will not allow be to say more than to
express my thanks for the honor this
convention has conferred lpOn me. IT