Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-28
NO LOVE FEAST.
Discord in the New Hampshire
Democratic Convention.
Warm CoIIoquy at Concord, Wednes-
day, Between Two Delegates.
Said That Parker Is Choice for the
Presidency.

Concord, n. H., April o7.-Aside from
the uneypectcd introduction Of person.
alities in debate, by one or two dele
gates, the Democratic state convention
held today. to choose four delegates at
large to the rational convention would
have passed without interruption. AS
it turned out, however, when delegate
Samuel B. Page OF Haverhill, question:
ed the purity of the politics of dele
gate John r. Amey of Lancaster, Amey
replied in kind and was promptly told
that his statement was "a lie." Amey
was quick with the declaration You're
another but the affair did not pro-
coed beyond an exchange OF words.
In the same convention, delegate
Jonn II. Dowd of Portmouth criticised
the politics of Judge Calvin Page of
Portsmouth. causing considerable con-
fusion but the chairman succeeded in
restoring order.
Sly candidates were nominated for
delegates ut large, the question of Sc
lecting resting on personal strength
rather than any political issue. The
balIoting resulted in the election of
John NJ Mitchell, Concord; True l..
Norris. Portsmouth: Jeremiah J. Doyle
Nashua, and Joseph p. Chatel, Man
chester
Tie alternatcs were Colonel Edward
Woods, Bath; Joseph d. Roberts. Rol-
linsford; Edward Finerty. Milford, and
Edward J. Burnhan, Manchester.
The platform adopted. which de-
manded tariff revision, control of the
trusts ana a halt in the march towards
Imperialism left the question of presi-
Dental nominees to the wisdom of the
delegates" of the national convention.
1t IS understood that the delegates
elected favor Judge Parker of New
York
The first and second congressional
district conventions We're held follow
ing the state convention and both elect
ed uninstructed delegates.
CONGO ord. n. H., April 27.-Ex-Mayo
Nathaniel T.. Martin of this city, chair
man Of the Democratic state commit
tee. called the state convention of that
part to order at 11.20, Wednesday
morning. At that hour Rhenias hall.
the largest in the city, was packed to
the doors
The convention organized by the
choice Of the officers recommended by
the caucus of Tuesday evening.
John r. Arney of Manchester, --enry
T. Hollis of Concord and Timothy ].
Howard Of Manchester were named as
Il committee to escort to the chair the
permanent presiding officer, Patrick
II. Sullivan, Esq, of Manchester.
Upon assuming the chair Mr.. Sulli-
van delivered short speech. .
The committee on credentials re-
ported that 704 delegates were present
outaof S13 entitled to seats.
The committee on resolutions then
prevented its report, which was as fol-
lowssx
The Democracy of New Hampshire,
realizing the results involved in the
pending national election. assemble fer
the performance Of IA grave public duty.
desircus Of fraternal accord and conf
dent Of victory upon a platform COM
pretending recognized Democratic
principles.
Accepting the abundant issues of
the day. We rcaf1irm the old faith and
invite all believers in unquestioned
DrmoC rate doctrine to unite with us
III our attempt to restore the govern
ment to full accord with thettruths Of
The constitution and recognition OF the
inherent rights of the people.
The essence of Def1locratic belief
and rolitv is observanceSof the will OF
the majority rs expressed in platforms
and nominees. determined through in
tellgent and patient Consideration, by
legitimate primaries nd conventions.
We remain distinctively the party OF
the people. Conscious OF the right to ac-
cumulate through proper methods and
I" enjoy, we have no contest with
wealth lcgtimately acquired and cs-
scntlal to development but we declare
i to b. the province of legislation, 10
guard the welfare of that great ma
jority, who constitute the bone AMI
snew cf this republic and to assure
equal and exact justic" to all.
Tho existing tariff il the root of evil
Parent Of the trust il encoura geS
wrongful accumulation. blights individ-
ual energy lessons independent produce
tion. Increases the cGotism and power
Of til" few. to discourage and burden
the many. 1t should be replaced by an
''t''lN'iAlf Slt'ii btlitiit Ill 10 ldnoE anu
c'Iritrl-- by reducing the expenses Of
living and securing constant prosperity
through avoidance of periodical shut
d""nS consequent upon over produc-
tion-anl by the Opening of new out
lets for our surplus products. The 18TH
I0ian tanal-a military and commercial
necessity. should contribute to the ex-
'"nSion "f commerce. material prospcri-
y and International comfy.
We are not an empire. but a repub-
hc resting upon the will Of its people.
While the flag when displayed by com
potent authority should always have
honor it is our duty, SO soon as their
enlightenment and condition will per-
nit to give autonomy and self govern
ment to those lands and peoples under
3 our domination.
We deCry the dictum of personal
government and Capitalization of pow
er. we proclaim adherence to the Num-