The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-04

Boston, oct. 4.-Amld great ehtnusi'
ssrn. John Brown Moran district attorney
OF Suffolk county. was nominated for gov
ernor OF Massachusetts, without opposi-
tion at the Democratic state convention
in fremont Temple today.
At 1850 Temporary Chairman Quincy
called the convention 10 order. and later
Former Mayor John r. Feeney Of Woburn
was made permanent chairman OF the
convention. One Of his most prominent
supporters. former Congressman George
Fred Williams made the speech nominat- .
Ing Mr.. Moran.
The makeup OF the state ticket, aside
from Mr.. Moran, was uncertain, although
there appeared 10 be a strong possibility
that two OF the Independence leagues $
candidates, Gerry Brown OF Brockton
cor lieutenant governor and IT, L. Hisgen
OF Springfield for auditor. might be en-
dorsed.
In nominating Mr.. Moran for governor
Mr.. Williams said In part:
For the great task which lies before us,
permit me To picture TO you the man who
is needed az a guide. He is man who
respects the law and obeys II; TO whom
great and small criminals are alike; who
stands in fear OF no social or professional
or driven; who breads no odds; who re-
fuses TO lead with enemies behind; who is
a Democrat because he believes In Demo-
cratic things: who denies no man or party
provided they share his purposes, who
treats political pledges as sacred; who
works night and day; who has heart for
mercy and a determination for Justice:
who hates corruption with a mortal hatred;
who despises hypocrisy and hypocrites;
who rejoices in battles with the strong;
who cannot be mastered; who will not
trade or compromise; who speaks frank
ly and fights In the open; whom mcrey
and honors canont buy, man who es-
teens truth more than etiquette; who
prizes dignity OF character above that
Of manner; dignity OF conscience above
that OF speech; who is loyal TO his friends
and his convictions; firm against his enc
mics: the dread OF wrong doers; trustful
OF the people; a man conscious OF a mis-
sion TO do the work we have to do today.
I name this man for governor OF Massa-
chusetts, John b. Moran OF Boston"
BROWN FOR LIEUTENANT COVER
NOR
Boston. Oct 4.--E. Gerry Brown of
Brockton was nominated by acclamation
rs the Democratic candidate for lieuten-
ant governor by the Democratic state
convention.
The committee OF nominations for the
remainder OF the ticket then placed be-
fore the delegates the following names,
which were nominated by acclamation:
Attorney general. John w. Cummings
Of Fall River.
Auditor, T. L. Hisgen OF Springfield.
Secretary Of State, Charles G. Paine OF
Hyannisl
Treasurer, George NJ Harrington OF
Lowell
The following platform was adopted:
THE PLATFORM
''The honestly and morality of our re-
public and state rest with the hard work
Ing, iaw-abiding masses OF the people.
ITO restore our government 10 the con-
troll OF such people is the present func-
tion OF the Democratic party.
Recent revelations OF the methods OF
high finance have uncovered the pretences
OF the powerful hypocrites who have been
posing as custodians of the national hon
or.
''It Is our duty 10 wrest the government
from the grasp of these jugglers with In
.dustry and money, who have out of the
toll OF labor, drained mighty fortunes
through the vile channels of their monop-
oily. privileges. determinations, frauds
thefts. poisonings and violence.
''The Democratic party must have nc
alliance with the plunderers OF the peo-
pie and bring them TO account for wrongs
already done
''Our legal machinery works merclessly
upon the poor and weak but fails "a
operate upon open and defiant violations
OF the law by the rich and powerful.
EQUAL JUSTICE FOR ALL.
ITO bring back our government to equal
Justice for all men, we must teach wealth
20 obey the laws or suffer drastic penal
ties for crime. our candidates, our organ
izations. our platform, must bend TO these
purposes without compromise, evasion OF
pretense.
our candidates must be selected not "a
crafty personal ambition or provide
campaign funds. but solely 10 restore
Justice 10 the people.
1T will no longer suffice 10 make laws:
men with a grim purpose and undaunted
will must be elected 10 enforce them To
these ends we require:
"A governor fearless and faithful. res
olute and determined. free from alliance
with corporations and trusts uncontroll-
ed by politicians, a servant OF the peo-
pie, recognizing his official obngati tions
and evading none OF them. neither skulk.
Ing behind an unauthorized shield OF
Judges nor cringing IN cowardice az IN.
responsibilities OF his office a man who
knows the laws and dares TO enforce Il
Direct popular control OF the law-maklnp
power In the granting OF franchises ant
privileges through the right 10 intiat.
and reject such legislation at the poll,
and 20 recall faithless legislators.
PUBLIC OWNERSHIP.
THE public ownership and operation o
public utilities I'm national state and city
"Eieht hours for labor; protection OF
women and children against overtime
work: the absolute indefensiblo right q
trial OF facts by jury in equity cases in
volvfng labor injunctions.
FAIR AND FULL TAXATION.
'-Taxation which SHAH obtain full con-
tYfbutions for wealth and success and
bear lightly upon labor and the poor.
pull and fair taxation OF wealth De-