The Republican State Convention of
1888 nominated him for Governor by
reclamation, and he was elected in
spite of the fact that Democratic pree
1 identiai electors were chosen. This
efflee he held for two terms, during
which time he brought to the adminis
tration of state affairs that fixity of
purpose, keenness of insight, vigorous
iniative and other qualities that al
ways made him a successful leader of
men.
In 1891. during Governor Bulkeley’a
administration, due to the introduction
of a new ballot system, there was a
prolonged discussion in the General
Assembly as to the result of the elec
tions. So much time was consumed
that the session closed without the ap
propriation bills for the ensuing two
years having been passed . This left
the state in the embarrassing predica
ment of being without funds to meet
its current obligations. With his char
act eristic resourcefulness. Governor
Eulkeley promptly met the unusual
situation by arranging to finance the
state with money advanced by the
Aetna Life Insurance Company. It is
interesting to note that when tho Re
publican State Administration whs sue
ceeded by a Democrat the bills which
had been presented by Governor flulke
ley were audited and paid without a
change or correction. It has often
been remarked that Governor Bulke
ley gave the state a business adminis
tration. conducting its affairs as
though it were a corporation of which
be was the head.
