The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-07
GOVERNOR BATES
RENOMlNATED.

cord our thorough appreciation OF the
courageous and painstaking manner In
which he has executed the duties OF his
office and of the satisfactory results OF
his administration.
He has earned and he commands the
confidence OF the people and We ask ;he
voters OF the commonwealth TO show
their appreciation of his efforts by their
votes on election day.
We recognize the ability, scholarly at
tainments. and commanding influence In
the senate OF Henry Cabot Lodge. His
record has our cordial approval and we
feel sure the Republican members OF the
next legislature VIII give him their united
support for reelection. ~n
The shadow OF a great sorrow rests
upon this convention.
Senator Hoar is dead. His life was
given in the service OF his country and
of his fellow men. For 40 years he was
one OF those who guided and watched
over the fortunes OF the republic. His
achievements are written in the history
of the United States.
Patriot and statesman, orator and
scholar, lawyer and jurist n great sena-
tor. leader OF men. the commonwealth
OF Massachusetts loved by him 40 deeply
and served by him so long, bows her
head IN grief as she enrolls his name
among the greatest OF those who have
made her past ilustrious. His abilities
were commencing. his ideals were noble.
his conduct OF life followed the loftiest
standards.
He harkened always to the cry OF the
desolate and oppressed. and stood forth
10 fight their battles for them. Pure OF
heart stainless in honor. tender I'm his af-
fections, fearless and answering In the
path OF duty, unfaltering in his loyalty to
friends and country, his life will be an
example OF an inspiration TO the genera
tions yet 10 be. He has died at the sum-
NIT OF his great career. He met death
with the supreme courage that never
failed him In the trials OF life. surround
ed by all that should accompany old age
like honor, love, obedience, troops OF
friends"
so ne passed over and all the trumpets
sounded on the other side"
The convention then voted TO proceed TO
the nomination OF candidates for state Of
fees and Hon. f. b. Pillsbury OF Boston.
former attorney general. presented the
name OF John l.. Bates for denomination.
The nomination was made by acclama-
ton.
Senator Mccall OF Winchester present
cd the name of General Curtis Guild, Jr.,
for lieutenant governor.
Congressman Mccall In the course OF
his speech referred to former Governor
w Murray Crane as THE Prince OF Re-
pubrcans." The convention was thrown
into n most enthusiastic demonstration.
Tho nomination OF General Gdlli was
rnadc by acclamation.
SPEECHES OF ACCEPTANCE.
The committee escorted 20 the platform
Gov. Bates and Lieut. Gov. Guild who
were cordially greeted by the delegates.
Gov. Bates then delivered n speech OF
!, Il. a.A
citation OF the honor conferred upon him
by nomination FOR "A third term.
Lieut.. Gov. Guild spoke briefly In ac-
cepting the nomination saying that he be-
lieved irmly IN the success OF the Re-
publican party. both I'm the state and the
nation for the campaign.
There was miXup when the candidates
took their seats. the Lieutenant governor.
much TO the amusement OF the delegates
going 20 the right OF the chairman the
chairman manifestedly intended for the
governor. The confusion soon subsided.
however. and Richard Irwin OF North
ampton was recognized. In presenting the
name OF Auditor Turner Mr.. Irwin said
II nominate Henry NJ. Turner"
Chairman Moody in presenting the
20 the convention departed
from the ordinary dignity OF his position
ana said; II will present the motion. with
ln hIfltUuIIfHA VI NY ONHs Wy HhllHk
Henry B. Turner and not Henry NJ.
Turner"
The nomination was made by acclama-
lon.
OTHER NOMINATIONS.
Former Gov John ID. Long presented
he name OF Herbert Parker OF Lancaster
or attorney general. Attorney General
'arker was then nominated by acclama-
ion.
Up 20 this point the proceedings had /
1Cved with machine like regularity. With |
he announcement of the chairman that |
omlnatlons for state treasurer were I'm /
rider y. r. Rowe Of Worcester arose and
Sithcrew the name OF Elisha r. Harvell
u kockland as candidate.
Frank u. Stanley of New Bedford nom
mated John J. whippIs OF Brookton.
Mr.. Stanley vas followed by Hon.
ieorge +. Lawrence Of North Adams.
yho nominated Mayor a II. Chaplin OF
iolyoke
In this way he contest was placed
ully before the convention.
SENSATIONAL. FEATURE
The most sensational feature of the
ohVention was speech made by Sen
itof Lodge, while the ballots for state