New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-05
CONNECTICUT INTERESTS.
PHASES OF POLITICAL SITUATION-POL-
ITICS IN STATE BOARD OF AGRI-
CULTURE-NEW METHOD OF
GROWING TOBACCO.
GROWING TOBACCO.

Hartford. Conn. Aug. 4 (SpecaD-The poti-
al situation in the State stirred just a lit
tie Wednesday by the meeting of the Re
publican State Committee in this city for the
purpose Of arranging for the coming Guberna-
torial Convention. 1t had been expected by some
Of the more excited Of the Warner wing of the
party that there would be trouble in the meet
inS, mainly because Chairman Fyler had fixed
the date for the convention in advance, and had
hired the Hyperion, in New-Haven, in which to
hold it. Mr.. Fyler explained that this was done
in order 10 secure the hall, and that on one oc-
casion previously the failure to secure hall had
been an expensive matter. The Convention was
fixed for September , and g. in New-Haven at
the Hyperion There was nothing in the meet
ing Of the committee that did not favor har-
mony. Samuel Fessenden Of the XIIth Dis
.trict, was represented by Michael Kenealy, Of
Stamford The contest for the nomination is
going at a lively rate. according to the
Fessenden-Warner papers, but the friends of
George P. Mclean are confident of the success
OF their man, and doing an immense amount
Of quiet work. The call to the Convention re-
stricts attendance to Republicans not being as
broad as the call for the delegate convention
in the early summer This win probably pre-
vent such disturbances as were frequent in the
preliminary caucuseB in the towns before the
last Convention. when Democrats often con-
troled the selection Of delegates 1t was this
matter that led TO the lveliest discussion on the
floor Of the delegate convention, the Fessenden
men claiming that the call was broad enough to
admit Democrats and that there should be no
fault found because delegates were elected by
Democratic votes Congressman Russell of the
lid District. will be temporary chairman, and
will undoubtedly preside throughout the entire
Convention. it having been the custom for the
temporary chairman to take the permanent
craftsmanship for number OF years.
One Of the slickest bits Of politics. in a minor
way. that in the meeting Of the State Board
OF Agriculture on Wednesday Secretary Gold
the veteran member. who has been secretary Of
the Board for many years had written to Gov
ernor Lounsbury, chairman ex officio Of the
Board, that he could not accept another term,
because Of failing health The members of the
Board were aware OF the letter, but in view of
the long service OF the secretary proceeded 10
let him down easily by giving him unanimous
complimentary vote Whereupon Mr.. Gold &C
cepted the Office for another term much to the
surprise Of the members and to the amusement
OF those outside. He then requested the Board
10 appoin. his son assistant secretary, with a
salary Of $500, but this did not meet the ap-
prevail of the Board Secretary Gold has been
the guiding force OF the Board for many years
and there have been two OF three attempts on the
part Of the newer members Of the Board TO sup
plant him. but he has been able 10 maintain
his position safely thus far. He is an accom-
piished man. a graduate Of Yale and one of the
most prosperous farmers OF Western Connecti-
cut and is ever ready TO address agricultural
gatherings on almost any topic connected with
the farming industry. He also knows sning OF