The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1938-09-15


urged solidarity among Democrats
TO carry the November elections.
There were fears among political
observers, however, that Tones de-
feat might have serious repercus-
sions two months hence. His strong
labor backing, II was felt, might be
attracted to the gubernatorial cam
didacy Of Jasper McLevy, thrice So
cialist mayor Of Bridgeport and
himself wearing 0 pronounced labor
label.
For the gubernatorial nomination
Gov Gross stood unopposed and the
convention selected him for the Attn
consecutive time as It's standard
bearer. II was the first time since
the administration OF Gov. Oliver
Wolcott, an "in facto' Democrat, In
1927, that any chief executive had
been named for more than four
terms.
Oldest Governor Wins
The 76-year-old governor, Oldest
state administrator In the United
States who intends 10 retire In 1910,
accepted 1.-THE extraordinary honor
In profound appreciation OF the con-
fidence you repose In my ability
and character" and declared that
III elected shall not fall YOU"
The omenS, he said, "look most
favorable for Q complete victory In
November"
Uytth We ,acnn.a -. "a. o,,ar. loa ,
Reorganization Of state government
In mind, Gov. Cross, who never had
complete command OF the general
assembly, declared "the time has
now arrived for the citizens OF Con.
necticut TO place In the hands OF
the Democratic party the legislative
as well as the executive branch OF
the government so that reeommen-
dationS embodied In our platform
may be enacted into law without
delay"
When firSt elected In 1890 no was
the only one 10 survive on his ticket.
Two years later with O Democratic
majority OF one vote In the senate,
he was aroused 10 anger when three
"old guarderB" joined with Repub-
Leans In O minor court judgeship
patronage deal which caused the
executive 10 declare "maggotS be
rnaggots."
Socialists Elect
In 1884, Bridgeport Socialists
elected three senators who organ
lied the upper house with Republic
cans and again the governor found
his program OF idealiStic govern
ment Sidetracked.
Two years ago, with an outStand-
Ing majority In the senate, he
pushed through major reorganiza-
ton billSand laid the groundwork
for model government" which he
intends, II elected, 10 bring TO full
flllment during the legislative Ses-
sion early next year.
The remainder OF his ticket In
November, will bet he same, with
three exceptions as last year. Col.
Hewes will DO running as lieuten-
ant-governor In place OF T. Frank
Hayes. Attorney General Charles
J. Mclaughlin, filling out the unex-
pired term OF Edward J. Daily, who
was elevated to he superior court
bench, will seek his first full term.
Treasurer Guy B. Holt, who was
appointed after the death OF John
8. Adds, New Milford, also was a
newcomer.
The others offered for reelection
were Secretary OF the State DR.. @.
John satti; Controller Charles O.
swartz and Congressman at-Large
william M. Citron.
Platform Adopted
The platform adopted by the con-
vention, called for constitutional
convention In 1910, and every ten
years thereafter, to consider revision
OF the state constitution adopted
In 1918. It also denounced public
officials found guilty by due process
Of law Of dereliction or dishonesty
In ONCE; referred recommended
for direct primaries TO replace the
convention nominating system to q
study commission, and proposed that
two-thirds majority be required
to override governors veto.
Other planks favored stricter reg
ulation Of public utility and holding
companies and investigation into
their rate structures; secure wages
for workers; collective bargaining
for employees; limited use Of injunc-
lions In labor disputes and revision
OF the states conspiracy law.