The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1910-09-27

~ VIVIAN Nj. LEWIS.
The concessions, If they may be so
called, which were given the progress
sives'' pleased them. They got several
things they wanted in the platform,
and Mr.. Lewis supported them in their
greatest endeavor, the incorporation Of
a plank giving the public utility COM
mission rate making power, The ''reg-
Ulars" are well pleased, too, as they
believe that the nomination Of Mr..
Lewis will probably close the breach
that has been gradually widening be-
tween the two factions during the past
year.
Although the harmony that was pre-
dicted did not altogether materialize.
inasmuch as there was considerable
turmoil for time, both factions seem
satisfied today with the result of the
convention. This satisfaction was even
shown yesterday afternoon when Mr..
Lewis made his speech of acceptance.
His frank and clean cut speech won
for him the admiration of even those
who nominated other candidates to OPP
pose him. He told the delegates what
to expect if he were elected governor,
and he made no endeavor to dodge any
of the Important issues.
The speech of former United States
Attorney General John w. Griggs of
Passaic county, nominating Mr.. Lewis,
was considered clever bit of oratory
and made things smoother for the can
didates. Mr.. Griggs' speech was re-
ceived with much enthusiasm.
MIR. Osborne had stormy time while
nominating former Assemblyman VIII
liam 2. Martin, progressive" leader Of
Essex. Some of the delegates did not
want Mr.. Osborneoto proceed, but he
insisted. His speech also stirred the
ire of majority of the delegates when
he declared that the Republicans need
ed strong man. not an ordinary one,
to oppose Dr. Woodrow Wilson, the
Democratic nominee
Discussions Over the Platform.
Probably the greatest interest of the
day centered on the platform, and for
many hours prior to and during the
convention the leaders and the COM
mittee struggled with it. Mr.. Lewis In
sisted upon the plank that favored the
giving of rate making powers to the
public utilities commission. This was
in line with his desire for a progress
sive platform. Many of the leaders,
however, did not want. this plank and
fought against it. Equally strong was
the fight In its favor. 1t was not until
The convention had been held up for
half an hour after the recess, and while
the spirit of unrest was manifesting
itself among the delegates. that the
platform committee, through Congress-
man John ]. Gardner, made it's report,
In it was the plank desired by Mr..
Lewis regarding the fixing Of rates,
which is an important departure of
the party from it's policy regarding
corporation legislation. This plank,
however, seemed to be acceptable to
all. Mr.. Record Of Hudson county,
however. in his minority report for the
committee on platform insisted upon
more radical changes. He wanted di-
rect primary legislation that would per
NIT the nomination of governor and
congressman by direct primary vote, a
blanket ballot that would contain all
the names of the candidates, which
would be sent to the voters home for
him to mark, and the appointment OF
All primary officers by the court or
some impartial agency in order that
both election officers should not come
from one side. The motion to adopt
the minority report was voted down
and the majority report. as read by
ucneressman Gardner, was adopted.