The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-02

 CONVENTION

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 ence committee which was endeavoring to stralghten out the differences if any existed in the party and SO far as Know 1t is approved by all the democrats in this convention have tion.''
 He then read the names of the four delegates-at-large, and concluded, AS sald before, it is a great pleasure
 on the eve of this great Democratic victory to be able to send out to the people of the state the news that the Democratic party is absolutely har- monious"
 The slate went through unanimous ly.
 On motion of Senator spellacy the delegates were then authorized to
 name their own alternates Senator Kennedy of Naugatuck in-
 troduced resolution authorizing the state central committee to appoint congressional committee for the Fifth
 district, the new Congressional divi- sion.
 Delegate Sullivan's substitute proved acceptable to the Naugatuck delegate, however, and he withdrew in favor of the Sullivan resolution which follows: Resolved, That the members of the state committee in each congressional district be and they hereby are au- d congressional committee for the pur- pose of naming the date and place for the holding of each congressional convention for the purpose of nomi-
 hating Congressional candidates from each district for the fall election. This was unanimously adopted. and a delegate who insisted upon being heard took the floor to force through motion that new year books be pub lished. This went through with a rush.
 Delegate Clark of Hartford moved a vote of thanks to Congressman Reil- ly. All rose in recognition of MT. Reilly's courteous and expeditions conduct of the convention Delegate Paddock offered the same ] resolution for Secretary Thomas "All in favor, arise," said Chair man Reilly.
 'All opposed, sit down." said he as l they resumed their seats, and while the delegates were having a laugh he l rendered his personal thanks to Secretary Thomas.
 Announcement was made that the
 national delegates were expected to l meet promptly on adjournment at the
 room of Homer S. Cummings in the Stratfeld. Before adjournment Congressman
 Reilly took occasion to congratulate the delegates on the outlook for Democratic success
 T belive we have had a convention l-supplimenting a splendid gathering | of state Democrats in New Haven 1 last week-that spells absolutely noth- | ing but victory said he. am grare- | full mooe than I can tell you for the outcome of this convention. liar mony does prevail. whatever slight differences have existed in the past few days have been wiped out abso- lutely and this convention is about to adjourn without any friction what ever, with certain and solemn
 pledge of absolute loyalty and feaIty
 on the part of every Democrat With these sentiments uppermost, know we will go back to our friends
 with the belief that this is to be a Democratic year. (Cheers). And it will be a Democratic year so long as l these sentiments prevail. Harmony is all that the Democratic party needs
 who have been selected have been maguanimous. (. Those not elected have been charitable It is the glory of this party that it contains men big enough to bury personal differences and go out and work until election day for the success of the Democratic l party
 Great enthusiasm marked the re- ception of Chairman Reilly's rousing little speech, Just before adjourn ment Charles N. Hall of New Milford moved vote of thanks to the Bridge port Democrats for their admira ble arrangements and entertainment of visitors. Upon the passage of this motion the convention adjourned with a cheer