Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-27

Hartford. June 26.-The republican state convention today nominated this state ticket:
 For governor. Marcus H. Holcomb of Souli.nrton.
 For lieU;endnt governor, Clifford E. Wilson of Bridgeport
 For secrctas.y of state Frederick l.. Perry Of New Haven.
 Tor treasurer. G. IIar6td Giipatrie or Putnam Tor comptroller, Morris c. Webster CT Hsrwinton.
 For attorney general. Frank E.. liesiy of Windsor Locks. .s The republican state convention, re- assembled todai to select state ticket. Congressman John O Tilson was made permanent chairman, and within three minutes after he had dropped the gavel Speaker Frank E. Healy of Windsor Locks had pre- sentedr the name of Marcus IT,. Hol- comb for governor for a third term. Robert V. Magee of Watertown and Frank A. Hagerty of Hartford made seconding speeches. The governors name was enthusiastically received and the tributes paid ,at-ieHgtl to his n edly brought out applause.
 The unanimous ballot was cast by Secretary Buckley the nomination was made and Morgan G. Bolkelev ot Hartford and John P Elton of Wa terbury sent out to escort Governor Holcomb to the hall l'
 John T. King of Bridgeport amid handclappings and cheers took the floor to present the name Of Clifford B. Wilson for renomination as lieu tenant governor, predicting. that if he was the choice Fairfield county would roll up larger majority than ever before Charles J. Martin of Orange made short seconding address. The nomination was unanimously made.
 For secretary of stats Frederick l.. Perry was renominated by accla- nation.
 When nominations for treasurer were called for, the present state treasurer were called for. the present state treasurer, Frederick & Cham berlGfn. rose. declined to stand and named G. Harold Gilpatric of Putnam. The name was accepted. Norris C. Webster Of Harwinton was renoni- mated for comptroller.
 Attorney General George z. Hinman presented the name of Frank F. Hea- ly for attorney general This Romi- natiop was made amid applause
 No Contest Over Second Place.
 A contest over second place which Lad been expected did not appear in the convention. Ii occupied the at- tention Of the delecates over night and it was smoothed out be1Dre dele gates reassembled
 Governor Holcomb addressed the convention. thanking if for the honol accorded him and referring briefly tc the part Connecticut has taken in th, war in providing men and money
 Platform Adopted as Submitted.
 Charles Hopkins Clark of the reso- lution committee read platform draft. IL set forth that the task o fhe world IS ''to crush the attempt O the German autocracy, to substitut, e military dicts torship for self coy. crnment and the right Of independ rnt thought"
 Grafificauon is cxpressed at the re cent evidences of improved methods Of hastsning our belateti lrsparaticr, and bending the mighty enersies Q this country. to the aid of the wearie, hut unconqnerable forces of civiiiza ton.
 Pride. is exressed at the p4;~;oti manner in which the citizens of Con necticut have met cSery cal upo, them for assistance, reference bein made to the furnishing Of more tha' our share Of youny men for the arn. and nay. In subscriptions fo the is Sn4s of Liberty hon5s and var.ou other funds"
 This plank said: Tho gen erosity Of our people fas krnv-H n No,inds. They have given ard TT giving daily and their spirit cf r;li iur sacrifice will keen them giving a ion1 as they have anything to give
 A plank praiged the admiT i~t~s fio Of Governor Holepnlb and reductio of the net delst of the state from s1O asa.0OO to s2,6o0,on in four vpars. states that industries in the state ar nonrishing. ]. .500 miles Of state road gre better than those in neighborin