The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-19

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Floyd OF Manchester was nominated for
governor last night at the close of the
hardest contest ever waged I'm Repub--
Ncan convention in the state of New
Hampshire. Nine ballots were necessary
before the choice was made, and three
OF these ballots were made void by more more
votes being cast than there were dele
gates entitled to seats
Winston Churchill OF Cornish. the nov
elist and labor leader of the recently or
ganized Lincoln Republican club OF New
Hampshire. was Floyd's closest competi-
tor in the final verdict and he reached
that position. after waging a terrific hght
from the moment the convention opened
until the count showed him TO be defeat
ed.
The result OF the ninth and final ballot
was: Charles NJ. Floyd OF Manchester
406; Winston Churchill of Cornish, S35
Charles H. Greenleaf OF Franconia, S5
Stephen II. Gale OF Exeter, /; total vote
40.
PILLSBURY AIDS FLOYD.
Roeecrans w. Pillsbury Of Londonderry
who was close up I'm the fight early In the
day, withdrew after the sexenth ballot
and made every effort TO throw his
Stephen II. Gale was never a factor in
the contest, his largest vote totalling 10
Senator William +. Chandler OF this
city. II. Il. Quinby OF Lakeport and A.
Crosby Kennett OF North Conway re-
ceived complimentary votes, but put to-
gether they did not average half a dozen
The convention. which was in contin-
uous session for just l0lh hours, was the
most turbulent that has ever been seen
in this state. Samuel c. Eastman, the
presiding officer. lost control OF the dele
gates few moments after he called the
convention to order. and from that hour
until Floyd was declared the party nomi-
nee the pandemonium was almost contin-
CONFUSION REIGNs.
Attempts TO stampede doubtful delegates
were the original cause OF the disturb
anee. but demonstrations. which were
started by cheers, resolved into such end
less confusion that there was scarcely
a quiet moment throughout the day.
Although every seat on the main floor
OF the convention hall was necessary for
the accommodation Of the delegates, more
than half the seats were unoccupied. Del
egates crowded the aisles. they climbed
up to the platform and they were jammed
into side rooms.
The serious effects were first noticed in
the third ballot when SIC ballots were
cast. The same thing happened I'm the
fifth ballot and again In the eighth, and
the most remarkable feature OF The whole
matter was that there was not the slight
est intimation from any sourse that an
attempt was being made 10 stuff the bal
lot boxes.
GREENLEAF VOTE DECISIVE.
Two things contributed TO Floyd's NOM
nation. one was the withdrawal OF Pills
bury and his personal appeal TO his
friends TO deliver their votes TO Floyd,
friend and schoolmate. The other factor
and the more important one. was the de-
livery OF the Greenleaf vote TO Floyd.
Pilisbury was I'm conference with Floyd
for more than two hours during the af-
ternoon while the convention was dead
locked They were unable to reach an
agreement al that time. but when his vote
dropped 10 l06 Pilsbury decided TO give
up his losing fight.
The delivery of the Greenleaf vote ere
ated a tremendous sensation. for IL meant
the down fall OF the man who from the
very opening OF the convention held a
lead over all others up TO and including
the seventh ballot. When the eighth ball
lot had been declared void Il. +. Jones Of
Manchester who had nominated Floyd.
was heard TO remark to one OF his work
ers:
"Now they'll come over to US"
The next ballot JUSTIFIED the prophecy.
although just how the landslide or
Greenleaf delegates into the Floyd camp
was accomplished could not be learned.
But IL was rumored that 1t was caused
by the detection of several Of his leaders.
FLoYD'S STATEMENT.
Mr.. Floyd, when seen after he left the
convention hall, made the following state
ment
Vhank my friends for the splendid
way in which they stood by me from
first to last. IT was a hard fight, but
i trust tnat no scars VIII remain from
st. and / hope and believe that / shall
lead a united party 10 victory in No
vember."
Mr.. Churchill left the city as soon as
the final ballot was taken, and spent the
night at st. Paul's school.
The convention was primitive In many
ways and IL was not without its humor-
Gus features.
When the delegates assembled in the
morning not flag greeted their eyes
20 relieve the monotony OF the bare walls.
The chairman's desk was as devoid OF
adornment as were the reporters tenn
porary tables. Placed on top OF IL was
the rung OF an old chair and ripple OF
laughter went up around the hall as
United States Senator Gallinger, the
temporary chairman. raped for order
with the improvised gavel which. later
in the day, was welded vigorously. but
ineffectvely, by Chairman Eastman.
Mrs. winston Churchill accompanied
by party OF friends. was one Of the
earliest arrivals I'm the gallery. As soon
rs her presence became known. the
Churchill delegates rose to their feet and
gave three cheers and tiger for the wife
OF their candidate. Mrs. Churchill re-
sponded by a wave OF her handkerchief.
CHURCHILLS GAME FIGHT.
Churchilrs strength. az the close. OK
ceeded the most sanguine hopes OF
many OF his friends. Starting out on
the first ballot with i57 votes. he
fought his way up until he and FLOYD
remained practically the only cand-
dates before the convention. Greenlcaf
receiving only So votes on the last bal
lot, representing the machine vote
headed by Senator Galinger.
on Main street. I'm front OF the con-
vention hall, there was throng Of peo-
pie from the time the delegates entered
the hall until Floyd was nominated.
Enthusiasm was not lacked In the
crowd, and the cheering in the con
vention hall was augmented by that I'm
the street, as announcements OF the
ballots were megaphoned from an ante
room.
After the nomination OF the govern
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