Evening star., 1901-10-03
Democratic Candidate for Governor
of Massachusetts.
CONVENTION HELD In BOSTON
Summary of the Resolutions
Adopted.


BOSTON, October 3.-Prepared to nomi-
nate Josiah Quincy. for four years mayor of
Boston, the head of their ticket the dem
ocrats of Massachusetts met in state con-
vention today. Permanent organization
was effected by the choice of Thomas ].
Gargan of Boston as chairman. Mr.. Gargan
gave stirring address.
Tribute to Late President.
The platform in the outset laments the
assassination of President Mckinley, whose
distinguished public and private virtues and
the eminent place which he had won among
American statesmen are recognized. I'm
der our democratic institutions" the plat
form adds, the hand which is raised
against the President is in reality directed
against popular sovereignty itself. Free
dom of speech does not include the right to
advocate assassination
The platform extends good wishes to
President Roosevelt, without prejudice to
the right to criticise his acts or oppose his
policies as future occasion may require"
1t declares that the great preponderance
of the republican party in this state and
the nation is inconsistent with the public
interest" and calls upon "all believers in
democratic principles and upon all who de-
sire to resist present republican tendencies
to join in making the democratic party q
strong and harmonious organization, ready
to perform effectively it's part in public
affairs
In declaring that 'in the present cam
paign attention should be concentrated
legislation" the convention asserts that in
place of colonial Imperialism abroad. we
offer to the people progressive democracy
.at home"
SOciaIistfc Declaration.
The platform further declares that COM
n,unism of capital must be met by state
CONTROL that every branch OF state govern
ment should be a department; the head Of
every department should represent it upon
the floor of the legislature; that all district
candidates should be nominated by direct
vote, and that United States senators
should be nominated and elected by direct
vote of the people.
On federal affairs the platform says:
I'VE are not only absolutely opposed to
colonial Imperialism abroad and to the
commercialism reckless of everything but
it's own profit which supports it, but to
every manifestation of the same reaction
ary and anti-democratic spirit at home.
I'VE demand that the efforts of our gov
ernment shall be directed toward preparing
the people of the Philippine Islands for
the sDeediest and largest measure of self
government and for ultimate independence
under the protection of this country.
I'VE favor freer trade by means of genu-
inc reciprocity or otherwise. We heartily
indorse the broad craftsmanship Of Presi-
utHl MChlilley SpeeCu at
The people of Cuba, for whose welfare
we have made ourselves trustees, are plain
ly entitled to the most liberal commercial
relations with this country.
"All tariff duties upon articles produced
by trusts which stif1e competition at home,
or which favor the foreign at the expense
OF the American consumer, should be abol-
ished. Minimum railroad freight rates
should be based upon the carload lot and
the granting to trusts or other large ship
pers of any discount from such rates
should be strictly prohibited"
Charles S. Hamlin nominated Josiah Quin-
cy OF Boston for governor.
George E. Mcneil of Boston reviewed the
progress OF the party since the last national
convention and accused Mr.. Quincy of hav-
ing sighted Mr.. Bryan in not receiving him
as mayor of Boston when Mr.. Bryan was in
the city. Mr.. Mcneil, who was frequently
interrupted. concluded by nominating CANA
liel Bradford for governor.