Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-10-14

department. were represented at the
quarterly meeting of the Rhode Island
State Firenen's league held Wednes-
day evening with Narragansett Engine
company, No. 2, at Riverside. Nearly
every fire organiZa ton in the state
sent delegates. EN-Foreman Ira ID.
Gpf of the entertaining company is
president of the state league and the
meeting was held in his home town
in his honor.
At the conclusion of the business
session in the t1rehouse the delegates
were treated to Dutch supper served
in winchester hall, where brief adj
dresses were made by many of the
league members. There We're fifty-two
delegates present, including four for
mer presidents of the league. and sew
eral guests prominent in fire depart
nlent matters In Massachusetts and
Rhode Island.
In the event Of Congressman capron
declining renonni n alton, which he will
probably do by advance announcement
that be VIII not he a candidate. effort
will be made to secure the nomination
for ex-Goy. George Fl. Utter Of West
erly for representative in congress
from the, Second district of Rhode ISL
and The delegation to the congress
sional convention from Westerly have
unanimously endorsed Mr.. Utter as the
nominee.
The delegates. after endorsing the
candidacy of Governor Utter. elected
William '----------- chairman of the
delegation and Rev. Samuel H. Davis
clerk. Judge John W. Sweeney was
again selected as the Westerly repre-
trail committee.
Late Thursday afternoon Congress
man Adm B. Capfon officially declined
to accept denomination by reason OF
poor health. When the announcement
was made by the secretary Of the state
central committee, Richard w. Jen-
nings, OF Cranston, formerly the gov
ernor's executive secretary. gave this
statement for Dlrblicat ton:
There appears to be a strong senti-
ment among the voters of the Second
congressional district in favor of for
nler Governor Utter for congress. Many
persons have desired TO organize that
sentiment so that Mr. Utte1's name
might be presented to the convention,
and as / Was his secretary While he
was governor I was asked 10 find out
where he stood IN the mater.
Il have recently talked with him. and
find that ne does not desire 10 have his
name used in q contest for delegates.
In fact, he Will not make contest for
the nomina tion.
1T seems to me that the matter has
now reached a stage where the dele
SaleS 10 ttle COHEenIIDn VIII nave to De
guided by the recommendation OF the
state central committee OF coneres-
sional committee in regard to filing the
vacancy. At any rate, the committee
would, have Considerable influence
IF the committee should think it de-
sirable to recommend Mr.. Utter to the
convention. I do not think he would de-
cline the Eomina ton. He certainly
would be one OF the strongest candi-
dates that could be selected and there
would he no doubt as 70 his election.
He would fitting1g represent the stare
and the republican policies at Wash
ington.'
The friends of Walter r. Stiness have
for the past few weeks been mention
ing his name as a possible candidate
for Congressrla II Ca prCn's position, and
it is said by them that he Will accept
the candidac! of il is rendered. They
have already Shown activity in his
benalt since the rn7 oJuceSnept that
Mr.. Capron has officially withdrawn
James Harris Of SznitiTfield. formerly
q member OF the Rhode Island hoUi:e,
is another whose name is being used as
a candidate. Mr.. Harris. it is said. will
obtain a large percentage Of the vote
in the district because Of his friend
ship for Mr.. Capror.
PaWtucket politicians have stated to
the leaders that then city Should be
given candidate and the names Of
Samuel NJ Conant and others have
been mentioned. Nothing definite hes
been decided, however, and the COM
mittee meeting today (Friday) will
procahly be the starting Of the contest
that is expected to develop.