New Britain herald., 1924-09-18

which had been drawn Up by a committee appointed by the state committee. The plank favored rati. fcation of the federal amendment by the general assembly. Mrs Whitney, gowned in blue and wear- ing block hat, earnestly made her plea and was heartily greeted. She said the plank had been modified and advised just before this morn- ing's session. She declared the party stands for economy but this could not be had if young children are un. able to secure the proper environ- nent. She declared that child labor was an "open sore" on the industrial life of the country.
 T should feel ashamed if you fail to endorse the amendment as Geor- gia has done. You know about Georgia and the Ku Klux Klan. So don't let us stand with Georgia in this matter. Connecticut and Mass achusetts stand the highest in child labor matters but we have the op- position of other states Conditions in this state are the best in the United States" "A Proper Plank" F. NJ. Grout, Westport supported Mrs Whitney's amendment saying the committee at 3 a m. directed a subcommittee to prepare "a proper plank" However, this morning, he said, a substitute had been adopted favoring legislation but not saying by what method. Twice congress has passed an amendment and twice the supreme court has declared 1t a mistake. The minority report, he said, provides the only way to abol- ish child labor. Efforts among organized textile workers to get child labor conditions in the south improved under the in- lvestigating commission appointed by President Roosevelt, favored Mrs. Whitney's report. He declared that the republican party as party which protects special privileges al- ways defeats remedial legislation" and the democratic party as one of laboring men can only secure a remedy through an amendment. John o'Brien of New Haven favored the amendment. Mxs. Whitney's plank was-drafted by rising vote. The opposition, Paul Connery of Bedding favored the majority report, as the father of three children.
 Mrs. Ward Duffy and Mrs. Robert Gadd of Hartford, both supported Mrs. Whitney in vigorous remarks which brought them, applause. M. F. Connors of Enfield father of six, told of being few in number. The platform as amended was adopted unanimously.
 The selection of presidential cleo tors was as follows:
 Rollin U. Taylor, Haddam; Philip Troup New Haven; Ernest o. Wag- ner, Salisbury; Mary Mitchell, New I London; Dora Egan, Waterbury: Mary c. Sumner, Hartford, and John c. Cornell, Bridgeport.
 Morris Is Nominated When nominations for governor were called for, Mayor FitzGerald of New Haven presented. the name of l Charles c. Morris, in remarks which praised highly Mir. Morris business ability, his lineage and his high character. He referred't him as a son of former governor and man well trained by reason of education and antecedents and one who would honor the office.
 Major Phillips of Stamford sec onded the nomination. Charles Dun- lea of New Haven also seconded Mir. Morris name, saying he would 'give square deel to everybody"
 Brooks In Second Place
 Joseph H, Mulvey of New Haven offered the name of Harry L. Brooks of New Haven for lieut. governor and this went through unanimously.
 For secretary of state, Robert P. Butler proposed John A. Markham of Hartford, and he was chosen.
 Judge W. L. Tierney of Green wich, for treasurer, proposed Will ] liam S. Meany of his town, dele , gate to the convention, for treasurer, and he was selected.
 Housecleaning Needed.
 Wm. c. Fox of New London offer. ing the name of James R. May fol comptroller said there is not a state in the union that so much needs ( housekeeping" as Connecticut. "Tt have honesty in the state treasur, you must have honesty in the office of state comptroller" he said. MT May was named.
 A resolution to permit the state committee to fill vacancies offered by W. R. Palmer of Oxford wa! adopted.
 Mayor Guilfoile of Waterbury pro posed a resolution on the passing oI Thomas L. Reilly whom he spoke O as lone of Gods noble men," ITO day." said MT. Guilfoile q am hert to ask you to pause moment 1T tribute to his memory" The mo, ton was adopted with rising vott and a moment of silence after ex Mayor Kinsella of Hartford and MT Maloney of Meriden had also .spoker felingly of their friendship with MT Reilly.
 Chairman O'sullivan said ht would name one from each, count! to draw up resolutions to be report ed at the next convention.