New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-05
BPTCE FOR GOVERNOR.
MASSACHUSETTS DEMOCRATS HOLD CON-
PARATIvELY QUIET CONVENTION.

worcester Mass Oct 4-The Democratic state
Convention opened this morning in Mechanics
Hall with little Of that excitement attending 1t
which for the last two or three years has been
the feature Of the meeting Of the leaders Of the
party in this State The warning elements were
entirely lacking to-day, and the proceedings were.
as rule Of the most harmonious nature. This
was principally due to the fact that those who still
oppose the leaders now in authority had decided TO
wait another year before again attempting to OBJ
tain control of the party machinery, and also be-
cause none saw any prospect this year Of weaken
ing the Republican control Of the State. The fol-
lowing ticket was nominated:
For Governor--ALEXANDER 3. BRUCE. OF Lawrence
For Lieutenant -5overnor-EDwARp j. SLATTERY.
OF South birmingham.
Boston.
For Treasurer and Observation-Disclosures BON
VOULIER. OF Holyoke.
For Aud.tor-cHARLEs F. PARKER. Of Boston
For Attorney General-PATRIcK r KILRoY. Of
Springfield
The gathering Of party leaders and delegates the
night before much smaller this year than for
many years previously. but a number arrived on the
morning trains and the hall was filled when
Chairman Callahan. OF Holyoke. called the conven-
ton 10 order at Il O'Clock
Mr. Doherty. the permanent Chairman. made an
address and the Rev. William Bayard Hale OF
Middleboro, then read the platform. This re-
affirmed the great and patriotic platform" adopted
failure Of the Republican party 70 promote BIZ
metallisrn through international agreement. and
lays 10 the Republicans the blame for a more de-
plorable business condition OF the country than in
1896" Condemning entangling alliances and the
policy OF imperialism, the platform calls the Gov
eminent the financial agent of the money tobbers
Of Europe" and asserts the Treasury is wholly de-
voted TO the interests OF the money power"
general condemnation Of the conduct Of the war
and the acts Of the Administrat ton follow.
Public ownership OF public rates, lower telephone
direct vote OF the peope. the referendum system
and the construction OF Cape Coo canal are
among the desires Of the party The platform closes
with an Endorsement Of William j Bryan ana
George Fred Williams
Nomna tons for Governor were then asked for
and Bernard E. Donagan, OF Lawrence in an e!o-
quent address presented the name OF eX,Mayor
nomination be made by reclamation Mayor WI
lam Z Ramsde. of Lynn. seconded the nom!na-
ton. and Mr. Bruce was then nominated by accla-
nation
of Edward J. Slattery. of Framing CHAM. before the
convention as candidate for Lieutenani.G Governor
The nomination seconded by William II.
Baker Of Newton, and made by acciamation,
Amid a chorus OF Ayes" George Fred Villa ms
was asked 10 address the convention. He mace q
characteristic speech.
The convention passed resolution declaring
Iohr W Corcorans place on the National Commit
Tee vacant, and authorizing the state Committee 10
ton was counted l54 TO 10. Williams voted in its
favor The vote doubted, and adjournment
was moved at 900 clock. and Immediately taken,
IN disorder