The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-04


 The Democratic convention. last night, gave a solid delegation for Lynn ". Wilson for Congress. and concluded by instructing the delexa- tlon to vote for Wilson in the Con gresslonai convention as long as he shall remain a candidate.
 A progressive platform was made, favoring workmen's compensation. di- rect primaries initiative and referen- dum and public ownership Of public utilities.
 A committee was raised to prepare a draft of new rules installing direct primaries in Bridgeport, as far as this can pc done without conflicting with the State law The convention is co report to an adjourned meeting
 Delegdtes were selected to the Pro bate convention favorable to the nom nation of F. F. Hal1en, the incum- bent of the office. And delegates to Senatorial, Representa- tive. and State conventions were selected.
 John J. Cuilinan and Dr. William H. Ryan, Jr.s were nominated for members of the Board of Education.
 There was a contest over the dele Walker Russell delegates desiring rep resentation. The convention toos ens ground that the majority of the Dem ocratfc voters having declared for Mir Wilson's nomination it was due Co them to give their voice effect.
 No hostile representatixe was. placed upon the QeieSdIlOn- TITS was le= cided by a vote of 34 to 2s.
 There was a contest between Dr. Monahan and Dr. Ryan for the Board of Education nomination. which was vote of 34 to 26.
 Town Chairman w W Bent called the convention to order shortly after o'clock. He then asked the dele gates to elect a chairman to preside at the convention. Patrick H. Brady nominated Michael J. Clabby of the fl A~fc were made and MT. Clabby was unaul- mously elected. MT. Clabby gave brief address. He said that it wac a splendid privilege to preside over the delibera tions Of the body Of dele gates assembled who had an fnn- pOrtant duty to perform. This duty. ed with the sole purpose of giving ths people and the Democratic party the best consideration.
 "The Democratic party will no doubt elect q Democratic president and a ma ajority of congressman Ihia fall" said MT Clabby. and there ls every reason to believe that there will pe another Democratic state victory We should tonight adopt progressive platform and nominate candidates Of the same calibre our principles "
 The eiec tion Of a clerk for the con vertion followed. H. J. Clampett OF the Eighth district. put the name or George M. Conghiin of the Ninth die trict in nOmina ton. MT. [OuEhLiu was elected unanimously. The con- vention call was then read and Ihs delegate roll call taken. The name of Clifford Cassidy was substituted for that Of John P. Callahan of the Third district: Dennis E. O'Seil was made i1 the place of Daniel A. Mccoy of The Sixth district and Rich ard J. Curran was substituted for John J. Barton
 Atty. Thomas M. Cullinan moves. after the roll was completed. that a of five be appointed by ths chairman as 3 committee on resolu- tions. The motion prevailed and the chair appointed: Thomas M- Cullinan. James H. ORourke. Martin OIfnlan. John A. Hurley and W. P. Corr
 A motion that the chairmen of the district delegations retire and bring in list of delegates to the severat and also candidates for and members of the Board of Education. waS then made by Henry J. Clampett. There was much debate after this motion was made. Hugh J that the motion was out Of keeping with the principles of Democracy. that 1t was an unusual procedure and that the custom of the past. namely that gate should prevail. ''If thie motion is put into effec-." he said. I've viii conduct the business of this .anvcu- ton along undemocratic llnes [ ask are these the principles that are zo- Ing to gui the purity element that nas assumed leadership in the local party? Is not the minority entitled to representation and consideration. At the close o< h.s remarks there was applause.
 Robert G. DeForest asked for snSor- nation as to whether the motion atna-
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