Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-06
CRANE FOR GOVERNOR
Choice Of Massachusetts, Republicans
in Convention.
JOHN L. BATES FOR SECOND PLACE
Hosea M. knowIton Nominated fer
Attorney General
/. BATES FOR SECOND PLACE
y ABSTRACT OF PLATFORM

BOSTON, October 6-The republican
state convention for the nomination of
candidates for state offices held in Mu-
sic Hall today. Unusual interest developed
in the convention some time ago, owing to
q contest between Gen. Curtis Guild, tr.,
and John l.. Bates. speaker of the house of
representatives. for the nomination for lieu
tenant governor. but the caucuses, which
resulted in favor of Mr.. Bates were fol-
lowed by Gen. Guilds withdrawal. The
convention was called to order by Col. A.
H. Goetting, the retiring chairman of the
state central committee, who addressed the
convention
The committee on credentials reported
IIo4 delegates present. Col Melvin of Ad
ans was elected permanent chairman of
the convention and in taking the chair de-
Iivered a speech in the course of which he
commended the republican national and
state administrations. The committee on
resolutions reported the platform. which
was received with applause and adopted.
Lieut.. Gov. w. Murray Crane was NOM
irated for governor by acclamation.
General Curtis Guild presented the name
of John l.. Bates for lieutenant governor
III IA spirited speech. General Guild had
been M. Bates rival before the caucuses.
The nomination was made by acclamation.
Hosea NJ knowton was renomnated for
attorney general, also by acclamaton.
Abstract of the Platform.
The platform opens with feiicitation upon
the results which have followed the res
toration Of the republican party to power
in all the branches of the federal govern
ment." on the subject of national finances
and the currency the platform says:
Bonds and notes payable 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 unreservedly pledged maintain
the existing gold standard. and we look
with confidence TO the Fifty-sixth Congress
for the enactment of measures to perfect
our monetary system that there snail be
ample money for the expanding business of
the country and to so arm and guard the
treasury that it can at all times protect
the national credit
The platform urges the opening up of new
markets for the manufactured products OF
the United States; the development of the
merchant marine of this country. and such
Improvement of the principal harbors OF
the United States as shall make them ac-
Cessble to the largest vessels afioat.
On the subject of trusts The platform
says:
The republican party of Massachusetts
is unquaifedly opposed to trusts and mo-
nopoly, and the capitalization of fictitious
and speculative valuations
The national administration is indorsed
in the following paragraphs:
The Administration Endorsed.
I'VE express our confidence in the pa
triotic ideals of President Mckinley and
the high qualities of craftsmanship with
which he has impressed them his ad-
miristration. He has enforced efficient
coniuct of affairs in every department OF
the government; he has conducted the
diplomatic service as to win for the United
States the respect and admiration OF for
eign nations.
The recent war with Spain. which was
tod httr,a
whelmngly VindiCated by the results SO
speedily and splendidly attained. We COM
mend the tact the patience, the skill and
the statesmanlike spirit with which the
President has approached the perpleXing
problems arising from the war. Under the
treaty with Spain, the law of nations put
upon the United States the responsibility
for the peace and security of life and prop
erty, the -being and the future govern
ment of the Philippine Islands; accepting
this responsibility. it is our profound trust
that the present hostilities can be brought
to early termination. and that Congress-,
guided by a wise and patriotic adminis-
tration, will establish and maintain in those
islands, hitherto the home of tyrants,
government as free, as liberal and as pro-
greSsiVe as our own.
Secretary Long Commended.
The administration of the Navy Depart
ment by Secretary John D. Long is par
ticularly commended. The cause of civil
service reform is indorsed, and stringent
naturalization laws and further restrictions
of immigration are urged Regarding lynch
ings In the south the platform says:
I'VE condemn the depriving of any per-
son of his life property without due pro-
cess of law and we especially condemn the
unwarranted lynching Of colored citizens in
other states We affirm anew our support
of appropriate Legislation to secure equal
protection by law for life and property OF
every citizen Of the United States without
regard to race or color.
In conclusion, the administration of Gov
ernor Wolcott is commended.
THE SHAMROCK GOOD DRIFTER.