New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-09-07
WALCO1T Named
FOR SENAT0RSHIP
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Whe appeared shortly after ten.
There were many persons In the
gallery. more than u usual at the
secend day af . republican conven-
ton. The delegates were In their
seats promptly and delay In calling
to order was due to committees be-
ing held at the hotel.
start q 1884 a. ~.
Immediately after Chairman Mer-
rift dropped his gavel At l0:23 the
Temporary Organization was made
permanent and credentials and
other committees except that on
platform. made their reports which
were accepted clearing the way for
presentation Of names for United
States senator. Former Governor
Marcus H. Holcomb. whom repub-
licans like to call ''Uncle Marcus"
went on the stage and applause
swept the delegates. He was assist
ed to. his seat BY Senator Bingham.
Mr.. Holcomb was all smiles and he
evidently well relished the ovation
he received.
The rules committee report was
read by Executive Secretary Edward
j.. Kelly. Col. Ullman Of New Ha-
ven, whose seat was on an aisle far
in the rear. and Deputy Attorney
General E. L. Averill spoke on the
report which was accepted, and on
further motion the recommendation
adopted.
Change Adopted
The change In rules adopted was
a. follows:
"'s except In cities which in
cluds more than one senator district
the eaucuses for the nomination Of
Representatives and justices of the
peace may be held on the same date
as that for the election q the dele
gates to the state. congressional and
senatorial conventions but in such
case, the city or town convention
for the purpose Of nominating such
Representatives or justice of the
peace hall be held on the date get
by; the state control committee for
caucuses for that purpose in the re-
mainins towns Of the state"
The rule offered by Col. Ullman
and rejected was as follows:
whenever 4 town casts more
that 1850 republican votes for gov
ernor at the previous election 1t shall
be entitled to one additional dele
gate to the state conventions and
thereafter it shall be entitled to an
additional delegate for every $500
republican votes or major portion
thereof in excess of said $3.50
votea"
Blodsett Talks
4 motion was made to proceed to
an informal ballot for United States
senator without nominating speeches.
Tax Commissioner Blodgett asked
that Litchfield county delegation be-
ing given the privilege Of voting
first which would be out of the
usual order ~ Hartford county
usually leads OF.
Former Senator Brook Of Tor
rington said the reason why Itch
field wanted to vote first was be-
cause its delegates desired presenta-
tion ahead Of Hartford county.
Chairman Merritt said the ballot
would have to 30 ahead In regular
order which gave Hartford ounty
first call. Frank E. Healy. Of Wind
sor Locks expressed surprise at the
idea put forward by Blodgett saying
he Understood he had come to .
G. o. p. convention. ''Lttchficld
should await it, turn" he said.
Hartford county will not agree to
the proposal"
Agreed to Wait
Mortimer Bell, Of Salisbury said
that 1t was agreed that Litchfield
could wait. Blodgett taking the floor
again explained that the idea In the
motion was put into their minds by
Hartford delegates who may have
liked to determine the strength Of
the candidates who were both from
I.itchfield county.
The convention ordered the roll
call to proceed a. IL the custom.
Secretary Willard called the roll
OF delegates.
As the roll call progressed State
Chairman Roraback who sat on a
lounge at the rear of the stage, lis
tened intently q delegates answer
I'd to their names until 1t was evil
dent that Walcott was leading
Blodgett by large margin. There
was hearty laughter when Blodg-
ett's name was called. He arose and
said that ''out Of Difference to the
community in which live l will
vote for myself" Applause.
4OS.So IL Vote
A quick check as the roll call
progressed showed that Blodgett
carried Litchfield county. 50 to ~
az he had predicted he would. A
rough check Of figures after six coun-
ties had voted appeared to give
Walcott 40s votes to - for Blodgett.
The roll call vote was verified by
the clerk and 1t was announced by
Secretary willard: Wolcott Az.
Blodgett ia. Blodgett took the
floor and moved that the nomina-
ton Of Mr.. Walcott be made unani-
nous. This was done amid ap-
plause.
Tfunabull Put Up
When nominations for governor
were called for Mrs. Russell Lee
Jones Of Hartford offered the name
Of Gov. Trumbull and he was plac-
ed In nomination by acclamation
amid applause. The chairman, on
motion Of Col. Allen Of Rockville.
named former Gov. Holcomb, Mn.
Jones and Arthur T. Conner, q COM
,niffAA IN oAfif~ no,. as-.,-b..r, -.