The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-10-06
BAY STATE
REPUBLICANS.
Massachusetts State Convention
Meets In Boston
To Place In Nomination q Full
Ticket.
GUILD-BATES FIGHT.
Ended by the Withdrawal Of
Curtis Guild.
Much Interest In the ConVen-
tfOn Is Thus Eliminated.

Boston, Oct 6.-The Republican state
convention for the nomination of can
didates for state offices, was held in
Music hall today. Unusual interesr de-
veIoped in the convention some time
ago, owing to a contest between Cen
eral Curtis Guild. jr., and John L.
Bates, speaker of the house OF repre-
sentatives. for the nomination for lieu
tenant governor, but the caucuses
which resulted in favor of Mr.. Bates
were followed by General Guilds with
drawaL The convention was called to
order by A. H. Goetting. the retiring
chairman OF the state central commit
tee. who addressed the convention
The committee on credentials re-
ported LISA delegates present Colonel
Melvin, o. Adams was elected perma-
nent chairman of the convention and in
taking the chair delivered a speech, in
the course of which he commended the
Republican national and state admins
trations. The committee on resolutions
reported the platform which was re-
ceived with applause and adopted.
THE PLATFORM
The platform opens with felicitation
upon the results which have followed
the restoration of the Republican party
to power in all the branches of the
federal government" On the subject OF
national finances and the currency the
platform saws: Bonds and notes pay
able in coin must be established BY
law to be payable in gold ard provision
made for supply of gold when required
The Republican party stands unreserv-
edly pledged to maintain the existing
gold standard, and we look with con-
fdence to the 56th congress for the
enactment of measures to so perfect our
monetary system, that there shall be
ample money for the expanding bust
ness of the country and to so arm and
guard the treasury that it can at all
times protect the national credit
On the subject of trusts the platform
says:
1.-THE Republican party of Massachu-
SettS is unqualihedly opposed to trusts
and monopoly and the capitalization OF
fictitious and speculative valuations"
The national administration is en-
dorsed in the following paragraphs:
1--WE express our confidence in the pa
triOtic ideals Of President VIM NC
Kinley and the high qualities of states
manship with which he has impressed
them on his administration. He has
enforced an efficient conduct of affairs
in every department of the govern
ment he has so conducted the diplo-
matte service as to win for the United
States the respect and admiration OF
foreign nations.
''The recent war with Spain. which
was necessitated by humanity, has been
Overwhelmingly Vindicated by the re-
suits so speedily and splendidly at
tanned
1--WE commend the tact, the patience.
the skill and the statesmaElike spirit
with which the president has approach
ed the perpleXtng problems arising
from the war Under treaty with Spain
the law of nations put upon the United
States the responsibility for the peace
and security of life and property. the
we'll being and the future government
of the Philippine islands; accepting this
responsibility, it is our profound trust
that the present hostilities can be
brought to an early termination and
that congress, guided by a wise and
patriotic administration will establish
and maintain in those islands hitherto
the home of tyrants, a government as
free, as liberal and as progressive as
our own"
The administration of the navy de-
partment by Secretary John D. Long
Of civil service reform IL endorsed
and stringent naturalization laws and
further restriction of immigration are
urged.
Regarding Iynchings in the south, the
platform says.
person of his life or property without
due process of law and we especially
condemn the unwarranted lynching OF
colored citizens in other states.
I'VE affirm anew our support of ap-
propriate legislation to secure equal pro-
lection by law for life and property OF
every citizen of the United States with
out regard to race or color"
In conclusion the administration of
Gov. Wolcott is commended.
NOMINATIONS.
Lieut.. Gov. w. Murray Crane was
nominated for governor by acclamation
Gen. Curtis Guild presented the name
of John L. Bates for lieutenant COVER
nor III a spirited speech. Gen Guild
had been Mr.. Bates rival before the
caucuses. The nomination was made
by acclamatiOn. Hosea NJ Knowlton
also by acclamatiOn.