Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-03
Choice of Massachusetts Re-
publican Convention.
MEETING IN BOSTON
CURTIS GUILD, JR., FOR SECOND
PLACE.
Vim. M. Olin, Edward S. Bradford,
Henry E. Turner and Herbert
Parker Other Nominees.

BOSTON, October 3.-The following ticket
was nominated by reclamation:
For governor-John L. Bates, present
lieutenant governor
Lieutenant governor-Curtis Guild, jr., of
Boston.
For secretary of the commonwealth-Wm.
NJ. Oln, Boston.
Treasurer and receiver general-Edward
S. Bradford. Springfield.
Auditor of accounts-Henry Z. Turner,
Maiden.
Attorney general-Herbert Parker, Ian
caster.
With every plan matured tor quickly
and tremendously completing their work
the delegates to the republican state
convention assembled in the Boston
Theater today to nominate a ticket
to be voted for in November. Ex-Secretary
of the Navy John D. Long was chosen as
permanent chairman. In assuming the po-
sitlon he spoke, in part, as follows:
Speech of John D. Long.
Mr.. Long said: The lesson of polit cal
parties is poorly learned If it be me:tly
lesson of personal frictions and part san
triurnphs and the hunt for place. 1t shou d
be aalesson of wise policy for the develop
ment and prosperity and honor of our b.
loved country. and in that way an unerrlng
guide for the future. So swift is the OBJ
livion which hides a personality that lew
remember many even of the leading names
connected with the last democratic admin
istration but nobody fJrgets that its four
years were years of the lean kline and the
thin ear of hard times and low wages; or
mills closed, of capital alarme d, of reGuced
employment of the old story of collapse, so
true. and so of en- told. And yet the men
to whom the policy that brought this result
was due were honest men, and the republic
was abe to endure their COVE nment-tor
their allotted term. But not longer Then
came the policy of the republican party.
Then came Mckinley. AS if by mage as
If it were flood of sunshine. came the
most PROSPEROUS years the country has
in every bodys mouth, but what i'm
provement, and who would set it back?
That prosperity is the direct result of the
policies and principles of the republican
party, and while the republic would survive
their Suspension, il has learned tha- tn y
are the very spring of its present industrial
and commercial greatness and glory"
Tribute to Mckinley.
The ex-Secretary of the Navy here paid
brief but eloquent tribute to the mem
DRY of President Mckinley and passed on to
q review of President Roosevelts admin
istration, beginning with a glowing eulogy
of the President, and commencing the
members of the cabinet in the adminstra-
ton of their various departments, and say
ing he was sure there was no demand for
a change. In searching for an issue he
declared that prosperity was never greater,
the civil service never cleaner, and as for
finance, that question was settled six years
ago.
The tariff, too, was a settled question.
Continuing, the speaker said:
rs it the issue of trusts? Then point, If
You can, to a more earnest, honest and I'M
ceasing effort than that of the administra-
ton of President Roosevelt to deal with
this question. If me outcry against trusts
means an attack upon all aggregations of
capital, then it is an idle and unreasonable
outcry, because 1t is impossible to accom-
p1isfI the great works and enterprises of the
present time in the interest of the people
at large except by accumulated capital,
just as It Is necessary also to accumulate
labor, and both have similar rights and re
sponsiblities in this respect
Against the Bad Trusts
If the outcry is against those monopolies
and combinations, the object of which is to
grind the people and work ruin to their
daily fortunes, that outcry is right and
the monster should be throttled; and it is
the republican party which is today solicit
ously and actively making every prepara-
ton to deal with these evils as it has
dealt with all others.
rs the issue our colonial system? Is it
Imperialism? 1t might have been six
months ago, but Imperialism Is now past
history.
1T was our duty" he declared, ito take
the Philippines and to restore law and or
der in them. 1t is our duty to raise them
TO the ability of self government, and then,
II they shall prefer independence, to give it
to them, although the question of their In
dependence Is, and must be, an academic
one. not only at present, but. In view Of
their condition for some time to come. Shall
the flag come down? Yes, we answer, If it
stands only for military occupation and
Subjugation. No, will answer the Filipinos
IL 1t shall stand for American influence,
ideas, laws and institutions and American
assimilation"
the delivery of ex-Secretary Longs
speech was frequently Interrupted by the
plaudits of the delegates. Especially was
this the case at the close of the speakers
eulegy Of President Mckinley and his
praise of President Roosevelt
The platform was then presented
Text of the Platform
Following is the platform: The republi-
cans party is in power In nation and state
because 1t has best served the interests OF
the citizens. II il is to remain in power it
must continue to make just laws, and.
through Its representatives, administer them
honestly and equitably. The republicans of
Massachusetts, and her people. without dis
honor and reverence to the great name and
fame of VIM. Mckinley. We have cause
for profound gratitude that in the provi-
denee OF God the burden he laid down is
borne by worthy successor.
Theodore Roosevelt has addressed him
self to the duties Of his high Office with
wisdom and courage. He has had no Sc
crets from the American people. He has
spoken TO them out OF the abundance of a
brave and honest heart. He has addressed
himself fsarlessly to the difficult problems
WAich have arisen since he succeeded TO
the presidency, and those who came down
rom his predecessors. We approve what
ne mas done already and what he has de-
ciared that he intends to do hereafter. Mas
sachusetts susiains and supports his pres
ent administration and intends to sustain
and support him in another
The Philippine Islands.
The war with Spain has brought to us
the possession of the Philippine Islands.
Our withdrawal from these islands would
have been the signal for anarchy and ruin.
and they would have passed thence into
the hands of some other power. President
Mckinley believed that we were able to
solve this great problem, and that no other
nation could do so much as we to give
liberty and prosperity to the Filipino people.