The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-10-21
Machine Delegates
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new party rules George Flames SuS- gested that the reading be dispensed with as mo one will understand them anyway I know. we didn't when they were read to us in the caucus The rules were gone through ohce more by Chairman Fitzpatrick, however, and were adopted by the convention, but not until a few hot words had been said against the action. Alex ander Delaney first suggested several minor amendments which served to clarify the language of the document without changing it's context. The amendments were accepted.
 MT. Cooper spoke briefly against the new rules, repeating what he had previously said in the caucus. He stated that the dissenters had ask ed for an adjournment for one week in order that they might have a chance to study the rules; when this was denied they had asked for time l1ntil Monday, but this also was re- fused. He called it bad sportsman ship to change the rules in the fifth inning of the game"
 The Voters League delegates oppos- ing the change on several points. In the first place they claimed that they were all unfamiliar with the plan and should be given some time to study the proposition. Even if the changes rushed through without giving an op- portunity to look for errors. They called the procedure unrepublican as they said that the changes would mean
  ers would not have a chance to ex- press their sentiments. Under the alternate direct primary plan which they suggested it was said that the voters would be able to express their preferences fairly.
 ''Unsportsman1ike and contrary to American spirit the action was also called. The same gentlemen who changed the rules last year in order to retain their power were charged with now changing the rules once tro1 of the Republican machine. ''Good Americanism and good sports manship does not approve of chang ing the rules in the fifth inning of the game" stated one of the League men.
 The last argument used against the adoption of the new rules was that the meeting had been called for the consideration of certain changes in the party rules and instead of that being done a complete set of new rules were presented.
 Robinson Elected Town Chairman.
 As almost every one had expected City Clerk J. Alex H. Robinson, can didate on the ticket for reelection to that office, was named as the new Town Chairman, 8 post which he had held for about te1i> years, previous to the election of John Leonard. Robin son did not get the position without a good fight being put upon behalf of those who thought that Leonard should be continued in office. The opposition to Robinson was not based on the thought that he would not be good man for the job, but rather that a good many of the delegates did not ,Ihinl1 that Leonard should. be busted when he was unable to appear in his own defense. >|
 George Flames in nominating MT. Leonard said that the gist of the new irules was merely to reorgantze the party to be most useful to Wilson. He said that MT. Leonard had made a geod town chairman and that he did not see why he should not be continued in. that position. - Senator Delaney moved many of his h carers and drew great deal of applause when he touchingly paid a ! tribute to Leonard and asked for his continuance as leader of the town committee. He said that he would be guilty of ingratftude if he did not say word in behalf of a man who was too sick to come and speak for himself He attributed Leonard's il1n ess mostly to the fact that he overworked in the last campaign,
 Appealing for unity Delaney said that LeOnard'S friends were many and that they would be antagonized by his overthrow. 'Let us present a united front and not make present sores worse. which this action will do," he, said.
 After Robinson had won out by a vote of 21 to Is his electon was made unanimous by the convention.
 In accepting the nomination Robin son said that he did 1t in spite of the fact that his own selfish interests would undoubtedly be injured by such an action, He said that he had held his own personal views on who should lead the party this year but he decided it was time to forget him. self and get down. to work for the party success. ''The party is more important than the man. he said. He further stated that he would be guided by Wilson in selecting the dis trict chairmen and by the woman vice chairman in choosing women leaders in each district.
 The set of new rules was adopted by a vote of 22 to 12, two delegates vot- ing in favor with certain reservations.
 MT. Cooper then offered an amend ment changing the system of select would be chosen according to popu- lation. Northey, of the Second dis trict, amended his suggestion to refer the matter to the committee on rules read that the committee report with in a week the matter. A mo- tion to table the entire matter was then introduced and carried
 The resolution which failed to go through read as follows:
 ''Resolved:- That the rules govern ing caucuses, primaries and conven- tions of the Republican party in Bridgeport be and hereby are amend ed and changed as follows:
 Delegates to town and city conven- uons shall continue to be chosen by districts. but the basis of represe nta- ton shall be one delegate for each f15 electors or major fraction thereof in any district who voted for the Re publican candidate for mayor in the next municipal election, and said del egates shall have all the powers and duties which delegates now have. ex- cept that the candidate for mayor shall be chosen at large by a plurality of the votes cast in the same primar- ies al which delegates are chosen.
 Any rules or parts of rules incon- sfstont herewith are hereby repeal ed.
 This rule shall take effect from it's passage"
 The name of Ella FIeck was placed in nomination by Mrs. Richardson for vice chairman of the Town Commit tee. Mrs. Ravens was also nominated for that post and in seconding her name George Eanles said that he thought that the minority. consider