Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-13

terbury; z. H. Hotchkiss. Torrington;
alternates. J. NJ. Emerson, AnSOnia;
Dudley Vail, Winsted.
Resolution on National Issues.
The resolutions adopted deal entire
" with national affairs. The para
graph requesting the national conven-
ton to declare for a worlds confer
ence after the European war in be-
half of an international tribunal to
end war was written. by former Pres
ident William Howard Taft and con-
forms to the declaration OF the league
to enforce peace, Of which he is pres
ident.
Under guidance OF Senator Mclean
convention business was transacted
with speed and harmony. Several
delegates nominating candidates for
the Chicago convention We're inclined
to specch-making but the convention
did not desire to delay voting. George
s. Russell Of Haddam attacked the
Mexican policy of the administration
but those around him got restless and
he stopped. Personal tributes were
given to Mr.. Roraback and Mr.. King
by their nominators.
The convention reconvened short
" after 10 o'clock Senator Mclean
presiding, and quickly settled to bust
ress by receiving the report of the
credentials committee seating the
contestants in the BrookfieId contest
accepting the report and that of the
committee on permanent organization.
confirming Senator Mclean as chair
man.
The Big Four.
John T. King of Bridgeport present.
ed the name OF ]. II. Roraback for
first delegate-at-large to the Chicago
convention, speaking words Of praise
for the state chairman's political
work. His brief euloEy was applaud
Cd r V ATaRae of Xvatertoyy-n sac-
onded the nomination and the choice
was almost unanimous single voice
appearing in opposition. Col r. l.
Goodman of Hartford, offered the
name of Charles Hopkins Clark as
second deleEate-at-large which was
seconded by J. Moss Ives OF Danbury
and delegates from other counties
Mr.. Clark was chosen
2. \. Ha-strom of Norwalk offered
the name of John T. King of Bridge
port for the third deleEate-at-large. in
n speech fun Of good words for Mr..
Kings leadership in politics and busi-
ness. There were seconding speeches
including one by Morris c. Webster
Of Harwinton, and Frank 2. Healy
OF Windsor Locks. The latter said
that John T. King represented to him
that the republican party is to be
full Of young men of enthusiasm
with experience enough to give wis
dom w. II. Hall of Wilmington said
| the convention was ready to send Mr.
| King and was only waiting to vote
| Mr.. King was selected unanimously.
| Senator Denison Talcott OF Rock
l vile presented the name OF Francis
! c. Maxwell of Vernon for the fourth
| delegate-at-large and he was elected
Election of Alternates.
The chairman next called for Sc
| lection OF alternates. G. c. Woodruff
offered the name of G. W. Barnum oi
Lime Rock and he was chosen.
Colonel Ullman said that he thought
the convention would like to select al
alternate from the largest city in the
state. representing its educational in
situations and he offered the name
of Prof. Hiram Bingham OF Yale, and
Mr.. Bingham was chosen
The other aiternates at large chosen
were Nathaniel w. Bishop cf Bridge
port and John Buckley of Union.
The list of state central committee
men elected by districts was then reat
and the senatorial district elections
ratified.
on motion of Colonel UIlman tn
convention recessed until Ills to per
NIT congressional districts to selec
district delegates.
After recess the election OF distric
delegates and alternates were an
nounced. A laugh was caused whe
Senator Mclean called for the sixth
, district.
!, The resolutions were read an
adopted. Changes in rules relatin
to district caucuses and giving sena
! torial district delegates a vote 70