New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-16
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.uav.n Sept 15.-The State Convention Of
p.nubtcan party OF Connecticut was held at
uvnerion Theatre. in this city. to-day. In the
- of the session an exhaustive and compre-
live platform was adopted. State ticket was
..aa in nomination and new State Central
Lur,ittee was elected.
~. following candidates for State ofices were
omnated
oov.rror GEORGE p LOCNSBURY. o: Ridgened.
.ss S5 Lieutenant ' '"'
-. treasurer c. s. MERsICK. Of NewHaven.
c,,.roller THOMPSON g. GRANT. OF Enfield.
~, I,,orney-oeneral. CHARLES PHELPS. Of Vernon.
,rs. convention was one Of surprises. Never be-
80 IN the history of Republican politics In Con-
..,crt has there developed so warm a contest as
a., which was waged in its ante-convention stages
tween the forces seeking the nomination for
sr.-nor. OF Senator Lounsbury on the one hand
"A John Addison Porter. the Presidents secre-
Nv on the othor.
..rvheluing victory which rewarded the efforts
N. Lounsbury forces. Only one ballot was
.csssary 10 secure a nomination. The official
Mo, stood: Lounsbury 35e; Porter 100; Dewell. ls:
ierwin l.
A second surprise was the defeat OF Lieutenant
overnor James n. Dewell. of New-Haven, who
.came candidate for denomination TO that
nee after he had poed small vote in the
ubernatoral contest He was defeated by Lyman
Mills OF Middefec in a ballot which resulted:
Ills III; Dewell. 1876
The Office of Attorney-General appears for the
"a. time on Connecticut State ticket. and the
invention named the first Republican candidate
n that Office Shortly after his nomination Sen
tor Lounsbury escorted 10 the convention.
Id amid great enthusiasm accepted the nomina-
on in a short speech,
chairman Y u Sperry called the convention to
der The report Of the Committee on Credentials
bowed that all Of the 5 delegates or their alter
stes present.
ADDRESS OF SENATOR HILL.
E. J. Hill OF South Norwak. was named as
10 permanent presiding officer. In accepting the
ace Mr. Hill delivered long address The men
on OF the name OF President Mckinley was re-
lived with vociferous applause upon every oc-
,sIon Mr. Hill said the convention represented the
We aggressive Republicanism Of Connecticut
l congratulate you, he said, Republicans
lat that which is always duty is, under exist
g conditions pleasure as well to1 ron All over
lewis forgetting the bitterness OF the past and
sitting aside the memories of The Civil War, have
ssrr t,d the flag Of reunited Nation to glorious
c;ory and under the sp.endid leadership OF VIII
IN Mcke have gyen new W d Se 81 %ord
I'd driven from the New World the last remnant of
ppression and misrue.
/, our eyes have seen in the few months which
ave gone by since the slumberins wrath OF
reat people was awakened by the destruction OF
he Maine"
Referring TO the annexation Of Hawaii Mr.. Hill
hid:
Six years ago the descendants OF the Pilgrims
iised the flag Of liberty over the Hawaiian Isl
nds and a Democratic President dragged 1t
To-day. by a two-thirds' vote of both houses of
SnsTss Ia Os S pcRes guards OF freedom are sta
oned In Porto Rico and Manila Bay;
-st ie preceaent wouid order down the }iag and
fthdraw these outposts of A new and better civii-
alton?
After quoting the clause OF the Cuban resolution
hitch passed Congress. declaring that the United
,ates disclaimed any intention to exercise SOW
,elgnty over Cuba. Mr.. Eil said:
Nothing has yet occurred 10 indicate that the
ocy herein set forth will not be honoraoly and
w own bejef Is that whatever course Of action
taken in regard TO Cuba. with ultimately De ap-
70 give them any of them back to Spain FOR
,rther p.llage murder rapine, would be inhu-
IAN and our own self-nterest wholly foroids their
,ntrol by other nations.
We have heard much OF late Of an alliance be-
keen the British Empire and ourselves. While It IL
e for US Nation 10 mold TIE m9st e., kindly W feel fd
Eeen even these can long be binding which IL not
Used on mutual advantage and respect
noes is the best way 70 the respect OF
Tiers.
ADEQUATE ARMY AND NAVY NEEDED.
There should he complete system OF coast de-
.nces for our country with an army large enough
man and maintain them az all time. with navy
ommensurate with the dignity OF nation OF
evenly million people a navy which shall so COM
el respect in time Of peace that war may be avert
d as this one might nave been. but for our known
1t is a National disgrace that with the longest
pas, line in the world fronting on TWO oceans with
foreign commerce aggregating nearly $2VVWoOO
PEI cent OF the carrying trade should nave been
ontrolled by our commercial rivals. and tribute
cid by rs to our competitors.
After saying we were proud of the splendid deeds
the men who sailed the ships and manned the
uns in the late Mr.. Hill said:
We cannot forget the boys on shore. Regulars
nd volunteers black and white dudes" and Rough
nders all deserve Nations praise. its well-earned
rstitude and kndest care.
He praised the Administration o. the State Of Con
sc.icu, through all this crucial time.
Referring 10 State affairs Mr.. Hill said:
With the Inauguration Of Governor Cooke re-
renchment in expenditure began. and aided by a
ieneral Assembly whose watchWord was economy.
%aTeou change hah oeen o SO c cha'
bal no increase Of taxation will be needed TO meet
! want here and now to thank the gold Demo
rats Of Connecticut for their splendid devotion 10
ghclnle. and 10 ask again their united ana de-
ermined cooperation with the Republicans OF
Connecticut In putting INFO the National statutes a
pecihc and unequivocal declaration for the single
old standard Of value. and compulsory redemp-
ION Of all other money in gold. and thus place the
.nlied States In financial accord with the other
Teat commercial powers Of the world. Free silver
no nat money must be destroyed.
To the magnificent skill Of Thomas D. Reed and
ne hns ncial genius Of Nelson DinRley and Lyman
+. Gage his Nation owes more than it can ever re-
Nv ana call upon the Republicans OF Connect
a today 20 plant their standard In the very
hnht 81 this battle and accer: nothing but uncon-
uuonal surrender Of every financial heresy.
Vhairman HN concluded his opening address
MD loud applause. The chairman next called for
ne report Of the Committee on Resolutions. and
nmeel Fesscnden assistant chairman, read the
'Suoim which The committee had prepared. and
'hcn was enthusiastically received and adopted
unanimously
PLATFORM OF PRINCIPLES.
'pe following platform was adopted by the con-
ea,ion:
'he Republican party Of the State OF Connecticut.
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