Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1904-07-08
Republican State Convention.

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For lieutenant governor, c. ii. Stearns
of johnson.
For secretary of state, F. G. Fleetwood
of Morrisville.
For state treasurer, John l.. Bacon OF
White River junction.
For auditor, ii. +. Graham of Crafts
bury.
For presidential electors, w. Fl. Berry
of Bennington, f. G. Flynn of Spring
field, F. A. Bond of Middlebury, and A.
+. Stone of st. Johnsbury.
1t was nearly IL O'Clock when the
band concluded playing and Thad M.
Chapman, chairman of the state Republi-
can committee, called the convention to
order.
Following the calling of the conven-
ton to order the Rev. e. c. Lamson OF
Montpelier offered prayer. The call for
the convention was read by Secretary A.
f. Watson of the state committee.
Chairman Chapman presented Con-
gresham d. j. Foster of Burlington as
chairman of the convention, and Con-
gresham Foster made neat speech in
accepting the position. Z. IL. Deavltt
of Montpelier, w. j. Biglow of Burling-
ton aud George B. Howard of Craftsbury
were chosen secretaries. In his speech,
Congressman Foster brought out the
first enthusiasm of the convention and
his remarks received hearty applause,
the names of William Mckinley and
Theodore Roosevelt being given grand
reception.
Without further ado, the convention
got down to its work, Chairman Foster
announcing that it would complete its
work in one session.
w. A. Dutton of Hardwick presented
the name of Charles j. Bell. Mr.. Dut-
ton laid particular stress on Bells work
in the agricultural life of the state.
Frank Plumley of Mortified got to
his feet amidst the seconds of G. j. Bell
and placed Il. S. Stanton's name before
the convention. C. p Mcknight of
East Montpelier seconded the nomina.
ton, speaking for the "boys' of the con-
vention.
w. A. Lord then walked to the front
of the hall amid great enthusiasm and
presented the name of j. A. DeBoer in
ringing speech. The speech was a
rouser and brought out great spirit
While the ballot was being taken
The nomination of the officers ovel
whom there was no contest, took place
Charles Downer of Sharon nominated
j. l.. Bacon of Hartford for treasurer
Stafford of Morrisville nominated f. G
Fleetwood of Morrisville for secretar.
of State; Dr. Charles Dustin nominated
II. F. Graham for auditor. All thrc'
were nominated unanimously.
The four presidential electors wer'
nominated as follows: Walter II
Berry of Remington, E. P. Flynn o
Springfield, Frank A. Bond of Middle
bury and Arthur F. Stone of St. Johns
bury.
The result of the ballot for candidat
for Governor was then announced:
Whole number of votes, 6o
Necessary for choice, "a
Charles j. Bell had 81
Zed S. Stanton had 10
Joseph A. DeBoer had IL
And Charles j. Bell was declared t
be the nominee of the convention, an
his nomination was made unanimous.
Only the names of G. II. Stearns o
johnson and j. A. Mead of Rutland wer
presented for the nomination of lieuter
ant governor. The vote was:
c. H. Stearns 1858
j. A. Mead BIT
And Robert A. Lawrence of Rutlan
moved the nomination be made unan
nous, and it was.
j. H. Walbridge of Concord succeed
G. E. Clarke of Brighton as the Esse
county member of the republican stat
committee.
THE PLATFORM.
Following is a brief outline of tn
planks in the platform:
The republicans of the state declar
allegiance to party principles, and pledg
their most loyal and hearty support t
the candidates of the state and nation
Recognizes in the nomination Q
Theodore Roosevelt to the presidency
wise choice, and believes that by hi
election the continued prosperity of tn
whole people of the United States vii
be assured.
Regards with pride the action Of tn
government, through the republican pal
ty, in the Isthmian canal matter.
Endorses the plank of the nations
convention calling for congressional il
vestigation into the discriminating legi
lation in certain states, the object @
which is to deprive the colored race c
the elective franchise,