Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-07

New Haven, Conn, sept. o.-Ihe
republican state ticket Eon1inate7s in
convention today follows:
For United States Senator, George
P Mclean of Sinlsbury.
For governor, Marcus H. Holcornb
of Southington.
For lieutenant governor, Clifford B.
Wilson of Bridgeport.
For secretary of state, Frederick L..
Ptrry of New Haven.
For treasurer, Frederick S. Chamf
berlain of New Britain.
For treasurer, Frederick S. Cham
of Harwinton.
For presidential electors: Professor
Hiram Bingham of Yale university,
William Park of Tolland, Thomas l..
Watson of Bridgeport, LuCius E. Whi-
ton of New London.
The state committee was empowered
to select three additional electors to
bring the number to seven to which
Connecticut is entitled, by vote of the
convention, this procedure being fol-
lowed to ensure the eligibility of the
nominees under the law.
Burnes' Declination a Surprise.
The conventions nominees on the
ticket are denominations except in
Mr.. Perrys case. He was chosen by
acclamatiOn after announcement had
been made that Charles D. Burnes of
Greenwich, the present secretary. of
state, did not care for a re-nOmina-
ton The latter announcement came
as a surprise to the convention. After
it had been made by John T. King of
Bridgeport, the name of Senator II.
M. Salmon of Westport was offered
by Representative Harry Sherwood of
his town. Colonel L NJ. Ullman of
New Haven pointed out that New Ha-
ven was not represented on the ticket
and, two years ago in the interest of
harmony, the county had withdrawn
any candidates. it might have had for
a place and acquiesced in the choice
of two nominees from Fairfield coun-
ty. He felt that this time New Ha-
ven county ought to be represented.
The sentiment expressed by delegates
was so clearly in support of Colonel
UIlman's position that Mr.. King with
drew Mr.. Salmon's name.
The platform was read by Mr.. UlI-
man and adopted. Then Morgan G.
Bulkeley and Charles F. Brooker
brought in Governor Holcomb, who
briefly thanked the convention for
showing its confidence in him. This
denomination is believed to shatter
tradition. denominations for govern
or by the republicans have not been
favored heretofore.
Governor Recognizes Party Call.
Governor Holcomb said in part: 81
fully appreciate the high honor you
have paid me in selecting me for the
second time as the party nominee for
governor. The honor is all the more
appreciated as it was entirely unso-
licited. I have reached that age
where I would prefer to retire from
active public and political life, but 1
appreciate the call of the republican
party and recognize its right to call
upon me for service. I pledge myself
if elected and I expect to be elected
(cheers) to give my best efforts to the
state which is my native state. 1t is
an additional honor to be a candidate
on a ticket which has such a candi-
date for the presidency as Charles
Evans Hughes, a jurist and a man of
distinguished executive ability and one
who will give the country the service
it needs. God knows that for the next
four years we will need a man of sane
ideas at the head of this government
I think you"
Amid cheers the convention ended
Many Delegates Caught Mapping.
The convention today was unlike
any which the republicans had previ-
ously held. Like many others its dra-
matte moments came late in the day
and with a suddenness which caught
mapping many of the delegates who
were lettering outside. 1t took only
a moment, however, for them to rush
in to watch and hear the display of
parliamentary tactics which were put
forth by the floor leaders.