Norwich bulletin., 1910-09-14

Lilley of Waterbury will make the
Seconding speeches. Colonel Ullman
Will again present Major Tillson's
name for congressman at large. Ex-
Governor Woodruff will present Ma
jor Blakeslee's name for second place.
The committee on rules will recon-
mend adoption of the resolution pro-
Viding for the filling of vacancies.
Predictions for the Session.
+ Aside from Mr.. Hills address the in
terest was centered on the doings of
tomorrow.
The best prediction on the outcome
of the vote for first place was that not
over twenty votes would separate ex-
Lieutenant Governor F.. j. Lake and
Charles A. Goodwin. Only the bias of
favoritism led to prediction as to the
winner. 1t was the general impression
that conferences during the night and
the employment of strategy would set
tie the winner. The Senatorship con-
test stalked into this fight, and many
were the predictions that United States
Senator Morgan Bulkeley had the bal
ance of power. If activity and num-
ber of workers counted, the success of
Mr.. Lake seems assured, but Mr.. Good
wins friends included many of the
best known politicians from every part
of the state.
Uncertainty About Several Places.
The uncertainty over the governor
ship extends to the places of comp
trOller and attorney general. For the
former the present incumbent Thomas
ID. radstreet, is opposing w. III. H.
Hall while four candidates are likely
to be presented for the attorney gem
eralship. owing to opposition against
Harry E. Back of Danielson. There
was no opposition in evidence to Den
mis- Blakeslee for lieuaenant governor.
Matthew II. Rogers for secretary of
state, Costello Lippitt for treasurer.
or John @. Tillson for congressman at
large.
Speaker Light Appears for Attorney
General.
The sensation of the evening was the
appearance of ex-Speaker John H.
Light as candidate for attorney gem
eral, owing to opposi ton to Mr.. Back.
Frank s. Bishop of New Haven was
also proposed, and fourth name is
held under cover for use in case a
compromise candidate is needed. IF
Lake wins for governor it is expected
that Hall will win for comptroller, but
the party managers seemed to feel
convinced that Comptroller Bradstreet
is a strong name to have on the ticket,
although it will be for a third term.
With the break UP of the pre-ar-
ranged slate, rumors flew in all direc-
tons. 1t was evident that many con-
ferences would be necessary during the
night to stra ghten out affairs. 1t was
believed that the first choice would be
in a mea sure settled.
What the Platform Will Include.
The committee on resolutions organ
lied with Ex-Governor Woodruff as
chairman The drawing up of a plat
form was left with a subcommittee
consisting of Messrs. Forward OF Hart
ford, Ullman of New Haven Maxwell
of Tolland Stewart of Norwich, Bux-
ford of Stamford, Dr. Knight Of Lake
Vile Congdon of Hampton, and Allen
of Middietown, with Ex-Governor
Woodruff chairman and Moss Ives OF
Danbury secretary. The platform will
be a short one, and will endorse Pres
ident Tafts administration, express
confidence in the adjustment Of tarifr
conditions by the republican party;
will extend grateful appreciation to
Governor Weeks for his administration
af state affairs and his endeavor to
carry out the wishes of the late Gov
ernor Lilley: will recognize the excel
lent work of the tuberculosis commits
sion; will recommend that the law
limiting to $4,000 the liability in death
due to negligence be repealed; approve
of the principle of a public service
commission, and recommend the pass
age of an employers liability act. y
plank submitted by c. II. Marsh of
Bridgeport for direct primaries was
laid upon the table. This may mean
a minority report.