The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1902-08-06

had been selected as temporary chair
man and Alex. G. Yard, of Mercer, and
Percival Christy, of Hunterdon, as
secretaries.
Mr. Place made an excellent speech
upon taking the chair, after which the
following officers and committees were
named
HuNTERDoN.
Vice president r. b. Reading.
Honorary secretary Frank Maxwell
Credentials-Dr w. 5. Creveling.
Rules II. j. Abel
Resolutions Frank Barkley.
Permanent organization - Simeon
Sr N
Members of the congressional commit
tee Stephen X. Large, John Foran
MERCER.
Vice president Augustus +. Eye.
Honorary secretaryN. Ii. Furman.
Credentials John b. Yard.
Rules Fergus A. Dennis.
Resolutions - Barton b. Hutehin-
son.
Permanent organization r.. +. Will
son.
Members of congressional committee
F. o. Briggs and L. G. Hutchinson.
SOMERSET.
Vice president-J l.. Griggs.
Honorary secretary-A. A. Mentz.
Credentials A. Dilts.
Rules-F. A. Pope.
Resolutions N. B. Smalley.
Permanent organization--F F. w. Som
ers.
Members of the congressional COM
mittee-G. H. Hagerman Jr., J. G.
Kenyon.
A recess of an hour was taken.
Upon reassembling, the committee
ON permanent organization reported,
recommending the officers of the tenn
porary organization for permanent Of
fcers, which was approved.
Hon. Barton b. Hutchinson report
ed series of resolutions which were
unanimously adopted. The resolu-
tions will be published in our next
weeks issue
After the adoption Of the resolutions
of candidates for congressman. Hun
terdon county announced through the
chairman of it's delegation, that it had
no nomination to make and would
pass in favor of Mercer Mercer coun-
ty was represented by Samuel II. Bull
lock, who presented the name of Will
liam M. tanning, in an eloquent
speech.
The nomination of Mr.. tanning was
seconded by the onorabe Geo. II.
Large, of this county, who, in a fine
speech, paid n high tribute to the
character of the man and assured the
convention that he wonld receive the
unanimous support of the Hunterdon
county Republicans.
N. b. Smalley, of Somerset comfy,
followed ex-senator Large with an en-
thusiastic endorsement of Mr. Ian
ming, pledging the friendship of Som
crest county Republicans and assuring
the convention that, at the election
next November, Somerset county
would give the nominee of the con-
vention at least one thousand majority.
The nomination of Mr.. Lanning was
made unanimous and the secretary of
the convention was instructed to cast
the vote of the delegates for him. The
chairman appointed Stephen X. Large,
of Hunterdon Geo. w. Page, of Mer-
Ger, and Frank w. Somers, of Somer-
set, n committee of three to escort Mr..
tanning to tn e convention hall.
While the committee was in search of
the nominee, Colonel f. C. Stahl
entertained the delegates with patri-
otto speech.
The appearance of Mr.. tanning on
the platform brought every delegate
in the hall to his feet and for the
space of minute the building rang
with the cheers of the enthusiastic
men. Mr.. tanning took his receipt IN
calmly and without hesitation pro
ceeded to the delivery of his speech OF
acceptance, which was clear cut and
straightforward declaration of his
principles and the lines upon which
he intends to fight the battle before
him. His remarks were frequently
interrupted with applause and when
he had finished speaking there was an
outburst of enthusiasm.
United States Senator Kean was
present and responded to demand
for speech in a happy strain. He
spoke of Mr.. tanning in the highest
terms and ventured the prediction
that he would be elected by majority
that would satisfy the most exacting
Republican.
At the close of Senator Kean's re.
marks, there were persistent calls for
Senator l.. G. Stokes, who occupied a
secluded position in a corner of the
hall. The senator was not inclined to
teke the platform, but the delegates
were so persistent in their demand for
him that he came forward and for fit
teen minutes held the close attention
of the convention while he delivered
a bright, witty and eloquent address.
Senator Stokes evidently is the most
popular Republican in New Jersey.
At the adjournment OF the conven-
tion, at the suggestion of Col. Stahl,
the members, headed by Winkler's
Band, marched to the handsome sol.
diers' monument. Here the band
played "Nearer my God to Thee, >
and almost inyolnntarily the crowd
took it up and sang verse of the
hymn. 1t was very impressive