The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1906-10-12

Undisturbed harmony prevailed at
the convention. Two voices raised in
opposition to the denomination by ac-
clamation of Lieutenant Governor Ora
per constituted the only note of fric-
ton in the entire proceedings. The
ticket named was as follows:
Governor Curtis Guild, Jr., of Boston
lieutenant governor, e. S. Draper of
Hopedale; secretary of state, w. M.
Olin of Boston; treasurer and receiver
general, A. B. Chaplin of Holyoke; audi
tor, H. E. Turner of Maiden; attorney
general. Dana Malone of Greenfield
The convention was harmonious, but
at the same time it was enthusiastic.
From the standpoint of individuality
Attorney General Moody easily won the
honors from the delegates. He was
cheered repeatedly and heartily. As
chairman of the committee on resolu.
lions he occupied prominent place in
the proceedings, and the rest of the
members of the platform committee
took occasion to report plank approx
ing his national accomplishments, espe-
cally his efforts towards carrying out
the provisions of the antitrust and in
terstate commerce laws.
If any hostility to Governor Guild
has existed, as alleged, in the party,
none was manifested in the convention.
He was given an ovation when he was
conducted before the meeting In his
brief, but forceful speech of accept
nnce he rejoiced he said, that his re-
nomination had been deliberately
given after open discussion, not only Of
my official acts, but of my personal con-
victions on public questions"
Mr.. Foss took no part whatsoever in
the proceedings He had made his
fight before the resolutions committee,
but the best he could secure in behalf of
reciprocity was the platform approval
of the action of the Massachusetts rep
resentatives in congress in asking con-
sderation of the tariff, with a view to
revising them whenever the public in
terests demanded
Former Governor Bates was perma-
nent chairman of the convention. He
dwelt at length upon existing prosperity
and declared that needed reforms
could be best worked out through the
Republican party. All the speakers
were applauded freely, both by the del
egates and by a large crowd of people
The convention platform expressed
especial commentator of President
Roosevelt, for his courage, wisdom,
honesty and patriotism" and greeted
him as the man who had exposed mis-
conduct in public office without pity
and punished ii without mercy" The
resolutions pointed out, also, that the
president was potent influence for
peace in the world. an inspiration for
the uplifting of public and private
Ideals, and wise and successful leader
In wholesome legislation in the inter
est of the whole people"
The administration of Governor
Guild was approved emphatically. The
country was congratulated on the sue
cessful mission of Secretary of State
Root to South America and congress
commended for its progressive legisla-
ton. The public ownership of rail-
roads was opposed strongly. Sympathy
was expressed with the suffering and
outraged Jews in Poland and Russia,
although with sense of profound hui
initiation that our own garments are
not free from the innocent blood Of
Americans of African descent" Fur
Their than that, the platform dealt point
eddy with the disfranchisement of the
negroes in the south. The enforcement
of the Fifteenth amendment to the
Constitution relating to the right to vote
was urged as a sacred duty to the ma
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