The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-10-06

convention In perfect harmony. with its
differences over candidates all settled and
Its convention business--from temporary
chairman to the last place on the state
ticket and It's platform--all written out
lin short with nothing left but TO SON.
firm what has been planned out by the
patty's leaders. This year history almost
repeats itself. The convention Is TO nomi.
nate successor to Gov. Roger wolcott,
who for three years. has been the stat Ell
chief magistrate.
The Republicans, as the time for oau-
cuses approached. found themselves face
- face with the problem Of nominating
a successor 60 Gov. woloott. This was
an easy talk. for with one accord the hon.
or was tenoered Hon. W. Murray Crane
of Dalton, who for thres years has served
the state as Acknowledgements. In Sc
lectlng candidate, then, for lieutenant
governor, the party had its sharpsst con-
test in many years-a canvass which was
carried into every primary in the state
by the two ssplrants to the honor-Hon.
John l.. Bates, speaker Of the House of
Representatives, and Zen. Curtis Guild,
Jr.s of Boston. than whom few Republi.
cams are better known in New England,
After much uncertainty over the COM
plexton OF the delegates to the convention,
IL was finally announced that Speaker
Bates hat won and Gen. Guild courteous
~ Withdrew his candidacy, and as an adj
dttional mark of esteem he will tomorrow
nominate MIR. Bates for lieutenant-Roy-
ernor, and the nomination will be CON-
flrmed without dissent. But on the selec.
ton of nominees for state treasurer and
state auditor will come sharp, yet short
contests In tho convention. For the first
named offine, the candidates are Hon
John j. Whipple of Brockton, former
Senator Edward 5. Bradford of SPRING
neld, William + Neal of Lynn amt George
i. Sleeper Of Everett. For auditor, the
aspirants are J. w. Kimball of Fitch
burg, she present incumbent; Samuel w,
George OF HaverhilI and Henry l. Turner
OF Maiden. AS to the probable nominees
the result 10 very much in doubt as each
oandidate apparently seems. sure of sue
cess. Tonight 1t appeared quite certain
that Secretary of State DIN and A ttorDsy
General Hosea NJ. Knowlton would be re.
nominated TO again serve in these capaci-
ties.
The convention will meet in Music hall
and perhaps will be the last political
gathering in that historic old barnlike
structure.
The convention will be called to order
by Col A. Ii. Goetting, chairman of the
stnte central committee, who will serve
ms Temporary chairman until permanent
organization 10 effected with Hon. Mel
vim % Adams as chairman. The commit
tee on resolutions viii be beaded by Hon,
vi liam II. Halle CT Sprinfieid.
This oomm1Ntee met tonight and praoti-
cally completed its consideration OF the
platform TO be offered the convention for
Its acceptance. The platform Is expected
to be potable In its tribute of respect and
loyalty paid to the national administra-
ton. 1t will congratulate the psuple of
Massachusetts, on the admi able admins
trstion given 1t by Gov. Wolcott and his
associates in office; will speak highly of
the present tariff law, declare the party's
continued adherence to the gold standard
point with pride to the country IS grow
ing foreign trade, compliment President
Mckinley on his admirable Diplomatic
policy with other powers; promise sup
port to Congress In its efforts to develop
our merchant marine; declare its oppo.
sition to trusts and monopolies by point
ing to law passsd by the Republican
legislature of 1884,, declaring against
capitalization of fictitious and speculative
values, endorse the administration of the
recent war; pay tribute to our soldiers
the heroism Of Admiral Dewey.
earance tonight, the platform
and concise. When the time
N9rinaiing the state ticket,
enee, Congressman
will present Lieut..
fer governor, ano
ane Hon. Mr.. Bates
the ticket. OF the
$50 be made, most in
that of Chairman
AdSlx4s@s a&sssAass' quite a reputation as q
convention speaker.
Tonight the usual reception occurrer
at the American house, Gov. Woloott, |
Lieut.. Gov. Crane. speaker Bates ana all |
the candidates for other offices being
there TO greet the delegates. A very en-.
thusiastio assembly tomorrow was pre- |
dioted.