The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-20
CONNECTICUT
REPUBLICANS
NAME WOODRUFF

New Haven. Conn, Sept 2e.-The reso-
buttons committee OF the Republican state
convention approved of the draft submit
ted by the subcommittee and II was
handed 70 Chairman Kenealy Its con-
tents came as a great surprise. as there
was a complete change in the text The
original draft principally made reference
10 national issues. while the new one
mainly treated OF state affairs The plat
form Is as follows:
THE PLATFORM
We heartily endorse the administration
OF Theodore Roosevelt which. with the
cooperation Of the Republican majority
In congress has resulted I'm the adoption
OF measures 10 secure the construction OF
the Panama canal free from foreign in
6erventon; the pure food bill: the mea,
inspection bill. the denatured alcohol BILL
the railway rate bill with adequate pow
ers 20 prevent rebates and discrimina tions
and amendments TO the antitrust laws
10 prevent and punish unlawful combna-
tions in restraint OF trade
Adopting the language OF our president
We stand unequivocally for a protec-
ton tariff"
We favor the strictest economy in the
manag agement OF the affairs 90 he state
consistent with a liberal support OF our
schools, humane care OF the untortunates.
who from mental or physical misfortune
are entitled 10 public aid, and Of a con-
tinuance OF the present wide policy OF the
state relating 70 good roads The business
OF the state under the control Of the Of
hcials elected and selected oy the Repuv-
lican party, has amply provided for all
Legitimate demands aid has during tho
ten years last past, resulted I'm reducing
the debt OF the state form s. Gao. 4G6. Is 20
less than $4,000 and this without the
levying OF state tax
State issues are then taken ND by he
platform and the next Legislature rs uraed
- ADOPT IL vs which will guarantee ,nn
purity o' the hsllo, and preVent the cor.
rHption n individuals snd cot pors,, ions
The Democrats al tneu convention isst
week ia their platform demanded a jury
trial In damage suits and today the Re-
publicants deal with this plank also and
recommend that the general assembly
glve this question run. fair and impair
tial hearing and II II Is found that wrong
or injustice Is done under the existing
laws that such laws be changed so that
justice shall be done TO all citizens. what
ever their pursuits OF avocatlons."
Congressman Lilley was four minutes
in calling the convention to order. The
committee on permanent organization re-
ported and the nomination for governor
was then called for.
Col. l. NJ. Tllman OF New Haven took
the platform and placed before the con-
vention the name Of Lieut.. Gov. Rollin
S Woodruff OF this city The seconding
speeches were made by eX Senator Clarke
of Haddam and w Barber OF Har-
winton
Lieutenant Governor Woodruff was then
nominated by acclamation amid great ap-
plause
The fight OF the convention that for
lieutenant governorship, was then opened
J. Gilbert Calhoun OF Hartford presented
the name of Everett J. Lake. the former
Harvard football player. for state senator.
and Gushing II. Carlson OF Middletown,
nominated Frank b. Weeks OF that city
At this point Lieutenant Governor
Woodruff. the party's choice for governor.
was presented and he accepted the nom
ination I'm a short address
Senator Lake won the nominate for
lieutenant governor by vote OF $40
to 257 Theodore Rodenwein OF New
London, present secretary Of state. was
renominated and Freeman +. Patton OF
Stafford Springs was the conventions
choice for state treasurer
Judge Marcus n Halcomb was nom
mated by aCclamation for attorney gen
eral and Congressman George l.. Lilley
was the unanimous choice Of the CON
vention for congressman-at-l t-large
Thomas d Bradstreet was named for
controlled, amking up the state ticket
in full ikfna. .qffajffido2k 'fhsswd
in full A few minutes later the con-
vention adjourned