The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-01-02
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| tIlltltHl uilttcl tllt ,iitAi tNi ''''' NN''' skill that while they avoided any or fense to royalty it is difficult for the student of to-day to see wherein the effectiveness of essential principles, the fundamental orders were ever dis placed. Rather, on the other hand, the 1 orders seem never to have been dis placed. As we look back to the gov ernment of the colony the charter seems, in practice, to have been re- ! garded not as a substitute for the fun- damental orders, but as a recognition ol the government which had previously existed and a confirmation of the rights and privileges which the colonists had enjoyed from the first.
 THE PRESENT CONSTITUTION. Tn 1918 a constitution, strictly SC called, was adopted, For more than eighty years it has given to our state very high degree of prosperity; and 1t has afforded to all our people meas 1 ure of personal and civic liberty which has attracted the notice and met with the commendation of all lovers of free government, everywhere. And now we are met to discuss changes in that constit ution The importance ot our la- bor cannot we'll be overstated. Changes l in fundamental principles-prnciples which are in very truth fundamental cannot me made without changing the ' structure of the government. Such changes ought not to be made except for the very highest reasons. In the application of fundamental principles to the work of administration changes must be made from time to time. The constantly varying conditions of social | and political life make such changes | necessary.
 "rhe prosperity of our state, the freedom and happiness of it's people, afford strong confirmation that the principle as well as the details of the government under which we have thus far lived are not radically defective. It will be ours to enlarge and confirm rather than to overthrow or deny. We may make an extended application of acknowledged truths to exigencies { which, however long anticipated, could not until now be defined. We may thus establish judicious reforms with out any startling change. To change is not the same thing as to reform With the constitution as it is we know we have had prosperity.
 FEW CHANGES NEEDED.
 But in this behalf the prospect does not occasion us any anxiety. Only 2 very few changes in our constitut ion are suggested. That instrument has given to our people as satisfactory a government that for the most part it has escaped all serious criticism. Very obviously it will be the part of pru- dence to confine our labor to those few particulars where change is thought to be desirable. Would it not be worse than folly to change any feature of our fundamental law which has endured for almost century and has always given satisfaction? Antiquity of time af- lords stability to the state and added security to the life and possessions.
 ITO be associated with you, gentle men, in your deliberations is itself privilege of which l might well be proud. For the distinguished part in these deliberations which you have as signed me I am deeply and profoundly grateful. It is my desire as it is my hope, to be able to execute the trust with a faithful regard for the rights of the members of the convention and the interests of the people of the state. that I may discharge these duties with strict impartiality, and with unremit- ting assiduity and attention. Beyond these, my own endeavors, gentlemen. l am. as every one must be who stands in the position that l now accept at your hands, supplicant for your CO., operation, consideration and forbear- ance."
 By a resolution presented by Colonel Frank w. Cheney of Manchester, Frank T Brown of Norwich, Daniel Davenport of Bridgeport and Charles Phelps of Vernon were named as a committee of credentials. The com nnittee came back after thirty seconds of deliberation and reported that the roll as called by the secretary of state was a proper one.
 Prayer was offered by Rev, Edwin Pond Parker. D. D.. of the South Con- gregational church of Hartford.
 The first dash of politics in the con vention came in the form of a perfect avalanche of resolutions. The first of these resolutions to cause a difference of opinion was one providing for the appointment of Frank F. Healey of Windsor Locks as secretary of the convention. MT Healey was clerk of the state senate last year. He is not member of the convention. Upon the presentation of this resolution an amendment was offered by Charles Hopkins Clark of the Hartford Courant, the delegate from Hartford. providing that the secretary and assistant secre- tary be chosen from among the conven- ton members. A warm argument fol- lowed. The amendment was defeated, 9l to 51.
 When the question came up on the resolution it was decided after some discussion that this officer of the con vention shall be known as the clerk. MT. Healey was then elected by ac- clama ton, and was sworn in by Justice Hammersley.
 George E. Hinman of Windham was nominated for assistant clerk MT. Hinman was clerk of the house of rep resentatives last year, and like MT Healey is not delegate to the conven- ton. Colonel N G. Osborn of New Ha- ven put quietus on this resolution by moving that it be laid on the table. The motion was carried easily.
 James H. Perry of Fairfield, Thomas M Waller of New London were elected vice presidents.
 The volley of resolutions continued, oc hniT n