The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1908-05-07

II THE AMER
ton, speaking only Of Taftand Hughes,
When be- uttered Taft Is name there was
a grea, demonstration, but shortly AT.
ter il subsidized, at the mention OF
Hughes, there was a turmoil which tai
surpaSsed'in volume the noise made by
the Taft supporters. This was gen
cral surprise, even 10 the Hughes men,
who from all appearances were out
numbered in the big gatherings in the
hotels before the convention.
| Following the chairmsn's address,
the temporary organization was made
permanent
| Z. NJ. Mansur Of Newport, at the re-
quest OF the committee on resolutions,
submitted a resolution in honor OF the
(0te Senator Proctor The resolution,
which was adopted by a rising vote,
was MS follows
Resolved: that in the recent death
of Hon. Redtield Proctor, our late sem
Tor senator, the Republican party has
lost one Of its most loyal and active
supporters; Vermont has lost her first
citizen; the nation has lost states
man; the world has lost man, His
deep and passionate devotion for the
state of which he was himself pro-
duet, and his supreme belief in her
people and institutions will be an IN.
spiration 10 any Vermonter in the years
TO come. The sympathy Of this con-
vention is extended to his bereaved
family in the loss Of man in whom
the finest traditions of this state found
personilleation.
Senator Dillingham's name was pre-
scented by Joseph A. DeBoer of Mont
pelier, Gov. Proctor's by +. X. Morse
Of Rutland city and Frank l.. Greepe's
by II, c. Royce Of ST. Adams city and
Allen NJ. Fletcher's by ex.Gov. w.
W. Stickney of Ludlow. a dozen or
more men from different counties see.
onded the nominations OF Senator Dill
bingham and Gov. Proctor and good
number spoke for Mr.. Greene, includ
ing Col. 4. w. Gibson OF Brattleboro.
who referred TO the st. Adams man as
a soldier, brilliant editorial writer and
staunch citizen. The most effective
speech in presenting a name was made
by Mr.. Morse, heretofore known rs
business man and an organizer. His
reference TO GOV. Proctor was felicitous
In sentiment and effective in delivery.
Col. Joseph Battell of Middlebury,
when Mr. Dillingham; had been named,
asked whether the senator was in sym.
patty with the policies OF President
Roosevelt. He said he lived the past
winter at the same hotel with Mr.. Dil- |
bingham and be was Of the opinion that
he was not in favor of the Presidents |
policies. His remarks we're ignored. |
Ex.Goy. Stiekney INDUCED in an un-
gracious and nnwarranted fling at Brat.
tleboro in presenting Mr.. Fletcher's
name. After praising his candidate
and stating that he was supported by
Windsor county he allowed that Mr..
Fletcher bad "one disqualification, !"
and that his "only disqualification
was that he did not i've in Brattleboro.
Clarke G. Fits Of Brattleboro was
recognized Immediately upon the con.
clusion Of Gov Stckney's remarks.
tie said that the delegation from Brat
lleboro had come to the convention in.
itructcd by the Republicans Of that
Iown 10 present 70 the convention the
name Of one Of the FIRST citizens Of Yer
mont, strong, upright young man,
be head Of one Of The largest enter
prises ID the state, and truly represen-
alive Of the best that is in the Repub-
lean party iic said eve came here
.or our candidate, with no slurs 10 east
ipon any town or any county or any
'andidaie, believing that the first and
highest duty Is 10 do that which Is best
on the Republican party and TO pro.
note that harmony which will lead to
.eriain victory in November Our can.
iidaie viii nc, permit bis name 70 be
hc cause u discord o. dissensiou.
,old ID my hand a telegram from our
.Andidale saying. DO not present my
lame Il il wili make contest o. affect I
be harmony VI the convention Aud
o 70 promote the goodwill and good !
ceiling which ought 10 and must pre-.
all throughout this convention. sec
md the nomination ~ Allen NJ, Flet
her"
The convention broke into tMnliaons
pplsuse and shouts Of approval wben
lr Fits closed, and the demonstration
oniinned several minutes. The dele.
'A,es were glad to seea contest AVOID.
q, and they were stirred by Mr.. Fiiis
ingsnT words, His tebnke 70 Mr..
'tiekney was also appreciated. Ia the J
election u alitrnaies Mr. Adaus was
AIMED By VI u Preston d Fair Hhy-
b, Mr.. Mecnen BY y T. Fish u Ner =