Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1891-10-28
CAMPAIGN SPEAKERS
Having Lively Times in
the Bay State.
MORE TALK ON THE. TARIFF.
Colonel Allen Speaks and Governor
Russell Replies.

FALL RIVER, Mas, Oct. Ex-Governor
Russell spoke at = Democratic rally in this
city last night. He was accompanied by
his brother, Colonel Russell, and Con-
gresham Mckinney OF New Hampshire.
A short parade was made through Main
street before the rally The reception ten
dered to the governor was hearty and gem
eral. The rally was held in the Academy
Of Music, which was packed to its greatest
capacity. Mayor Coughlin presided, and,
after q warm address, introduced Gov
ernor Russell. who spoke as follows:
have read with interest tho speeches made
by our Republican opponents last evening.
lsad supposed, In view OF recent events, that
their nominal leader, and also their apparent
leader, would have word Of apology or re-
traction for false statements, personal to ne,
which they have made. l do not expect OF
wish them TO Cease their criticisms. On the
contrary, ! much prefer that they should con-
tinue In them. hardly believe In their pres
ent temper that they are likely TO stop their
abuse OF the character Of men who have led
upright and honorable lives for many years,
aRd are respected and beloved in the COM
munitiss in which they reside.
But Mr.. Lodge, with the greatest possible
publicity, has charged me with
Specific Neglect OF Duty,
based upon alleged facts, which are absolutely
untrue and have been so declared publicly by
me. Mr.. Allen, following out tie deliberate
and prearransed program of the Republi-
can party, has charged me with Inaligning
my commonwealth In stating that some of her
great industries under high taxation OF their
raw material had declined. In public speech
he has admitted such a decline TO be true.
As believe Mr.. Lodge and Mr.. Allen to be
Eentlemen, supposed they would take the
hrst opportunity TO rctract false statements
A.fzl. Il A..
not ono word OF retraction or apology does
either deign to speak. l am quite content to
let the matter rest there, having an abiding
confidence In the justice and intelligence Of
our people. l do not wonder that such at
tacks have aroused the indignation Of honest
men OF every party.
Mr.. Russell then discussed tho tariff.
saying that Mr.. Allen recited that from a
list one grade Of gloves, the highest, and
omitted the other five grades that are
cheaper. Said he:
He mentions not ono article in the list of
upholstery goods. or dress goods he mentions
one out Of six articles and omits entirely the
cheaper goods, which are in use by the
masses Of the people. Other classes he omits
entirely. or underwear he gives one article,
alk underwear, and omits entirely all the cot
too and wool underwear In common use. He
Aas not ono word TO say of the other lists
have submitted showing increases In hundr reds
OF other articles which enter into every home
In ths land.
Mr. Russell then went into a discussion
of tbs effect Of the Mckinley bill upon
prices, and the effect OF the tariff upon
industries, and especially it's effect upon
wages. and then asked, "NYill you show
me one workingman whose wages have
been raised because Of the passage Of that
bill " The governor concluded his speech
as follows:
In New York which the Republicans have dis
torted. mutilated and finally suppressed.
Massachusetts,. with her energy and her apti-
tude for skillful industries, will take her
chance in any fair competition. She does OBJ
ject to competing with her hands tied; she
protests against law holding the knife that will
cut tho throat OF her great industries"