The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-20

4 The other offices on the tickNt were filled with promptness amid
 The presidential electors will be manned by the state central commit tee. ee@,a.iI.-
 The resolutions praise President wilson and his administration, reit- crate faith in the Democratic princi- fples and point to national legislation las evidence of adherence to party >ipolicies. In stAte matters, changes hn the workmen's compensation law, restoration of the civil service law to hts former scope and strengthening of the corrupt practices law are ad- Wocated. Equal suffrage had a sepa- rate plank favoring submission to the people of the question of enfranchise- ment of women.
 The resolutions committee's pro- hracted meeting today delayed the re- assembling of the convention in Music hall. Most of the delegates were seat .ed when Temporary Chairman Reilly larrived at 10:45 and dropped the IeaveL The New Haven delegation was seated in front of the speakers desk with Former Governor Baldwin in the kront row. As at last nights session, every delegates seat had an occupant and the galleries held many specta- 4ors. Among tze delegates the enthu- eiasm was lively and most of them booked forward to many opportunities Ito cheer and otherwise applaud speak CTS and nominees.
 The credentials committee reported Ithe permanent roll and the tempor- Iary officers were made permanent kMr. Reilly thanked the delegates and called for nomination of Presidential electors.
 David E. Fitzgerald said that aa the national committeeman had advised hhe state committee to be careful ir selecting Presidential electors, he -Imoved, and this was accepted. tha, selection of electors be left with the state central committee with full powers.
 A nomination for United State. Senator was called for and Chafle. s. Lockwood, of Stamford, took thu platform to name his law partner Homer S.SCummings. for that place He praised Mr. Cummings as a man As a citizen, as a lawyer. as a. state'. Iattorney and as a. Democrat. Au---1- ta splendid tribute to MT. Cumming! and with 1t was given a pledge tha MT. Cummings, if elected. will be a. Ifrue to his trust as a Senator as ht has been a/public servant and as z Lawyer to a client.
 The mention of MT. Cummings name brought the delegates to theil fleet with hats waving in the air ant rf1he enthusiasm was increased as for IIner Governor Baldwin took the plat form to second the name. The dele gates again rose and cheered as ht Lsteppcd to the chairman's desk. : MT. Baldwin thanked the delegate, flor their reception but he said he rost simply to second the nomination.
 "In the present condition of thing. f1iere is no office the people can be- stow as important as that of Sena. for." he said. "It is a time wher small states must look out for them. selves.
 'srhe small states must watch ou, that the United States does not ex. pand too much or too fast, expand fl must. and quickly"
 Ex-Governor Baldwin saidI he had known MT. Cummings for 25 years and knew he was the right man for Con. necticut to send to the United States Senate.
 B. F. Mahan added his word of en. dorsement and pfophesied that the nominee would be the next United states senator. He paid tribute te MT. Cummings personal qualities and abilities.
 John R. Graham of Hartford. alse spoke for Mr.- -Cummingscand the nom