The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-11-27
ARAM j. POTHIER.

j. Pothier. lie compared the present con-
test TO the victory of David over Goliath
in Old Testament times, and said the man
whom he should name would do honor 10
the city of his adoption, was representa-
tive Republican, one whom we had
watched from youth To manhood, and who
had satisfactorily discharged all the duties
of the various offices on the school COM
mittee, General Assembly, Commissioner
10 French exposition and city auditor, TO
which he had been elected at different
times He is energetic and progressive,
yet conservative; has no greed for office,
but reasonable ambition that every trne-
hearted man would have, and / take great
pleasure in placing in nomination the
name of Aram j. Pothier. The nomina-
tion was seconded by o. T.. Paradis. and
there being no counter nominations the
motion was carried unanimously amid
great applause.
James T.. Cook and O. II. Paradis were
appointed a committee to wait upon the
candidate and conduct him to the hall.
They retired and returned in 10 minutes
with the nominee. He was introduced to
the convention by the chairman, and spoke
as follows, his remarks being interrupted
with hearty applause:
The nomination which you tender me, once
more, hattering as it is, speaks of your faith
In the election OF a Republican mayor. lt is
generous on your part. after the reVerses OF
ard bearer, and accept the call with grati-
tude and greater hopes OF success. IL is indeed
possible 20 elect Republican executive II
every voter does his duty. Many of the re-
verses of the past have been due to indffer-
ence or to abstinence OF Republican voters. i
hope there will be no abstinence this time.
feel confident that tho nomination made this
evening has been made freely, that am the
choice of the party, and that the party will
stand by mo in this contest. IL this is done,
gentlemen, there Is "A chance TO win but II, for
no valid reason, our ranks are deserted we
shall again fall and fail should bo a word un-
known 10 Republicans.
The Republican party may have made mis-
takes, but IL has, nevertheless, always stood
for reform and for progress. Although con-
seryatilNe . by instinct, II has YET favored the
them. IL may have had unworthy men in its
ranks, during Ito years Of power, but the party
as a party has always represented moral
eyes OF the world.
IL has not been a party OF failures, and Il
cannot afford, here In Woonsocket, TO deteri-
orate. 1t must remain united be progressive
advocate measures which will advance the
best interests of our city, demand and enforce
economy, be broad, liberal and Just. Our pop
ulation Is n wide awake, enterprsing popula-
ton, and 10 will give its support only TO that
party deserving IL. The good name and credit
OF this city is dear 10 our population, To pre-
serve aud foster the same will be, know, the
aim Of the Republican party.
No city is rich enough 10 permit q policy of
extravagance, and surely the Republican
party, as a party, viii not countenance such
policy. Its ranks and hlc are filed with con-
servative men who understand that one of the
first duties Of intelligent citizenship is To re-
sist all tendencies In that direction. They un-
derstand that new industries will not likely
seek city having large debt and too high
rate OF taxation. They understand that IL the
debt Of Woonsocket keeps within reasonable
hounds there Is not a city OF its class in New
England having brighter prospects consider
Provldence and Worcester~its railroad fseiii,
ties, its religious, charitable, educational and
financial institutions They understand also
that our city, 10 bo up TO the standard of pro-
gressive communities, must have necessary
improvements, such as the sewerage, etc, and
they will favor such improvements. EXtraor-
dinary expenditures, they know, will have TO
be covered by long bonds al a low rate OF in
tercst. They further expect that the running
expenses OF the city ought 10 be kept within
the receipts, especially now that the revenue
will be larger The policy OF the Republican
we have reason 20 believe that they will grant
us their support
As tomyself, gentlemen, have but little to
say. I have known the bitterness of defeat,
would naturally like 10 know the sweets of
victory, As an American citizen, | am the
equal of any In rights and privileges, the
equal In love and devotion to the institutions
of our common country. Preludices of any
Kind ldetost with my whole heart II am
II victory comes. let II be a victory honorahly
won. lCan promise you. ~ elected. honesty
OF purpose and my best efforts 20 give Woon-
tttkfl AAltAus nN-lutt--llkt Aunlnl-tfNtlnn.
With y firm desire 60 serve the best interests
of our city. appeal now 20 no faction of the
Republican party but 10 the whole party for
support, feeling that am the candidate OF the
whole party, and with this feeling, | hope for
success in the coming contest. | appeal
equally ~ all citizens
For the purpose of gaining votes n candidate
will sometimes give pledges or make certain
promises. let IL be said here 20 tho honor OF
the Republican party, that ] have not been
asked 90 give or make any nor Is IL my iuten-
tinn 10 do 40 az this time-the only promise,
the only pledge | can make or give n. II
elected, go be- just towards all and do my
whole duly.
At the close of Mr.. Pothiers remarks the
chairman called for short addresses from
any one present. George w. Cummock
was called for and said that If the party