The Providence News

NOMINATED ON FIRST BALLOT
Hartford, Conn. Sept. 14.—At the reassembling of the Republican state convention at the Auditorium today the prospects for a short, enthusiastic session were very good, as nothing developed after last night's conferences of the district leaders to suggest an upset of the state ticket then agreed upon. Lieutenant Governor Henry Roberts was especially confident that he not only would win the gubernatorial nomination by a large majority but would have a larger majority than was claimed for him last night, due to the fact that the men selected for comptroller, treasurer, the two places held open all day yesterday were very acceptable to the delegates. The Cleveland and Chamberlain men were equally confident of a good showing on the first ballot, were not inclined to make predictions as to the total anti-Robert vote,
When Senator Platt took the platform he was heartily cheered. It was 10:20 when the convention was declared to be in order and the reports were quickly presented and accepted.
With this preliminary work completed, the chairman called for nominations for governor. No one rising in the audience, Senator Platt said: "Is it possible there is no candidate?"
His sally provoked hearty laughter.
Representative George E. Bicknell of Meriden, the governor's home city, then took the platform to present the name of Governor Chamberlain.
Mayor W. F. Henney next took the platform to present the name of Lieut. Gov. Henry Roberts. Wild cheers broke forth and for a minute, judging by the demonstration, it looked as if Roberts might sweep the convention. Several times Mayor Henney was interrupted by applause and as he closed the ovation was a hearty tribute to his ability as an orator.
Ex-speaker John H. Light of South Norwalk, placed the name of Judge Livingstone Warner Cleveland of New Haven, before the convention. His reference to the judge was well received, but the applause showed that the delegates were scattered through the several counties.
Once there was continued laughter when in giving Judge Cleveland's genealogy mention was made of the fact that he was related to Grover Cleveland.
Mr. Light turned the incident neatly to the judge's account by saying that he was glad that the convention recognized the best president the Democrats ever elected.
The name of Charles H. Pine of Derby was not placed in the nomination, the understanding being that if Roberts did not win on the first ballot his name would then be presented.
The result of the ballot for governor was officially declared as follows:
Whole numbers of votes 577. Necessary for a choice 289. Roberts, 374; Chamberlain, 106; Cleveland, 81; Pine: 16.
The result was received with cheers from the Roberts' delegates.
The nomination was made unanimous.
Nominations for lieutenant governor were called for and Col. I. M. Ullman of New Haven presented the name of Col. Rollins Woodruff of New Haven.
Seconding speeches came from every county and upon motion the nomination was made by acclamation.
Charles B. Whittlesey of New London presented the name of Theodore Bodenwein for secretary of state, his speech being interrupted by the arrival of Mr. Roberts. The latter was immediately presented to the convention. He made a short address, thanking the convention for the honor bestowed upon him.
Mr. Bodenwein's nomination for secretary of state was at once made by acclamation, as was the nomination of Senator James F. Walsh of Greenwich for state treasurer.