The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-03-07
FRANK TILLINGHAsT.

had such enthusiasm been aroused. hence
there was reason for them To feel proud.
There are improvements which make
Thornton factor. We have already the
PawtuXet water, perfect sewerage sYs-
TEN, soon the electric cars will be running
over the Union Railroad tracks already
laid and in our midst we have the British
Hosiery Company's MILL which contribute
in no small degree towards making
Thornton what IL is.
Continuing. Mr.. rillinghast said that
during the last thirty years in which Re
publican principles have have assessed
themselves, the United States has grown
faster and greater than ever before, hav-
ing to-day more miles of railroad, more
mills and more wealth than any nation on
the face of the earth. The United States
is bound to progress accordingly as long
as il adheres To the traditions which
brought it TO It's present state OF prosper
ity, namely, the Republican principles
which have forwarded the interests of our
country during the last thirty years.
w. A. Phillips spoke as follows: Five or
six years ago met you in the office of the
mill here. and in my simple way welcomed
you, telling you that you would never re-
gret having come, and don't think you
have. have now come to welcome you,
citizens of English birth, just the men we
need, and if you consider it for your inter
est to vote for the Republican party DO so,
but il you think you can get more from
the Democrats then 90 over TO them. This
campaign is to be in truth, one of educa-
tion.
Assuming that you are satisfied with
America as well as with your old home,
let us review the past and present. Did
you, in your native land, cultivate your
own land, land TO which you had deed
aud title, did you build your own homes
as you do here, did you earn the wages as
n nGf nf NnI
nottingham where, in your line Of bust
ness, the most skilled labor in the world
il to be found, and it was free trade that
ruined the industries in that place.
Protection in America means the up
building If every industry, whether it be
cotton, woolen or any other, and under IL
the whole world is welcome.
In 1860, when the free-trade population
(the Democratic party lie when they say
they believe in it) said they would fight
protection with the bayonet. | fought,
and for thirty years l have been Repub-
lican, because il was more money in my
pocket, and when You strike mans
pocketbook, you touch his conscience.
Free trade killed the tinmen of Wales
because they could not compete with the
world. America uses more tin than any
other country, aud is to-day making her
own material. We have the skilled labor
of Wales, and let them come, we will pro-
tect them.
He then enjoined them TO form their
club in thorough manner, and finished
by reading letter of regret from Speaker
Capron, who, on account of an unlocked
for attack of the grip, he was unable 10
attend.
Eloquent speeches were made by II. w.
Parmenter, DR. +. A. Twitchell and
able TO attend owing to business, Next
Friday the officers will he elected,
The q. II. &. Meet.
The Olneyville Temperance Cadets
held their regular meeting yesterday after
noon. Four new members were elected
and five propositions received. The COM
mittee OF arrangements for the ST.
Patrick's day parade reported as having
everything in readiness To take part on that
occasion. The society will attend in a
body.
The Athletic committee reported the
preparations for the coming sparring ex-
hibition completed. a committee OF five
were appointed TO procure new guns and
pants for the members.
a slight Blaze.
About o'clock this morning an alarm
was rung in from box ~, Harris avenue
aud Grove street, for a slight fire on the
roof of a house. No. 40 Eiswald street, oc-
cupied by Patrick Hopkins. and one other
family. 1t is owned by the West End
Land Co. The fire is supposed 20 have
been started 10y sparks from u passing en-
gue. Damage about $40.
OineyvilIe Briefs.
All danger of strike at the Riverside
Mills Is now averted The weavers held a
stormy meeting Saturday afternoon, last
ing from 4 T. VI. until $50 and finally de
cided TO accept the scale as finally revised.
Last night James Holland while groom
aasF har nj A.e.. Ia IsaIV
ston, the animal kicked him in the right
leg, lnflictlng very severe bnises. but hap