The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-10-17
IN POLITICAL FIELDS.
Arthur H. Watson Announces Him.
self a Candidate.
ROBINSON docs" 3. M'CABE.
Tho Democratic Flag Raising Mt Clyde
was a Dismal Failure-Activity I'm City
Politics-A Zig Demonstration Mt
warren-G General Political Gossip.

Politics boomingi II you should go in
TO the headquarters of the Republican
city committee you would think so.
There are more people interested IN the
affairs Of that office than in the affairs OF
most any enterprise in the city at pres.
ent. Chairman Olney Is there in person
most of the time.
The dedication of the Worlds Fair
buildings at Chicago has called away
some prominent politicians, mostly Re
publicans aud including some OF the can
didates themselves, but that doesn't stop
the work at all.
One OF the most important events OF
tho last day or two Is the announcement
that Arthur II. Watson, president Of the
Common Council, who has been men
toned as "a candidate for mayor, has de-
cided 10 become u candidate. and that his
friends will place his maine before the
convention. Mr.. Watson left to-day for
Chicago, being one OF the worlds FAIR
commissioners.
The name Of Gen. Dyer Is also still
mentioned. and both gentlemen are
among the strongest candidates who
could be named.
At the State headquarters things are
moving along evenly. Col. White is on
hand To dispose of all the business that
comes up. aud receive collars.
Inc event OF Inls Week ID ING ocCouu
Ward Republican Clubs rally and flag
raising this evening. IL will be big
thing, and there will be plenty OF red
fire. cannOns, etc.
The Democrats are planning for n rally
at Music Hall tomorrow evening They
think Fishback OF Arkansas will be here
Arkansas is "A state which is just begin
ming to get start in manufacturing by
the aid OF Now England capital and en-
terprise, and Mr. Fishback will not feel
like talking any of the original Arkansas
trade logic To "a New England audience,
unless he mas pretty big bump OF self
esteem or state esteem
sorrowing Democrats.
The Democratic rally held in Clyde on
Saturday evening was fizzie. A Cleve-
land and Stevenson flag was unfurled to
the breeze in front OF the new McMahon
Hotel, but the speakers who were adver-
tised to appear were conspicuously alb
sent.
A few remarks were made Ivy p. ii.
Quinn, the leader. of the Reform Party in
which he said some of the speakers who
were to he present were sick and the
crowd wended their way, some OF them
sorrowfully 10 their respective homes
Warwick Democratic politics are be-
coming more mixed every day. L. IL.
Quinn the leader of the Reform party is
anxious TO debate with Mayor Carroll Of
Pawtucket upon the political record of
each other. but whether the mayor will
except the challenge or not is at present
not definitely known.
A harrington Event.
At the recent Republican caucus, at
harrington, ROYAL ID. Horton, Robert
Fessenden and Orrin ;. Anthony were
authorized to procure flag, aud arrange
for public meeting and flagraising.
The work of this committee has secured
the hearty endorsement Of the people
and the Geautiful emblem OF progress,
protection and victory will he flung to
the breeze at Drownville this evening,
after wifieh an enthusiastic public meet
ing will he held at the Town Hall. George
A. Littlefield and others will address the
meeting
Thomas w. Robinson Nominated.
The Pawtucket Democratic City Con-
veution was held In the District Court
room Saturday evening and resulted in
the nomination of Thomas w. Robinson
for Mayor. This was complete surprise
to everybody except the Democrats them
selves.
Elisha w. Bucklin called the Conven-
tion to order. Frank Ward nominated
Mr.. Robinson and Augustus Schroeder
nominated Bernard McCabe.
The vote resulted in 1s ballots for Mr..
Robinson and Z for Mr.. McCabc.
Candidates for members of the school
Michael Kelliner. Edward NJ. Gillian and
Edward Jollie. The nomination OF JUS
tices of the peace was left TO the city
committee.
The friends OF Mr.. McCabe are very in
dignant and threaten to bolt the ticket
because they claim that il was under
stood that Mr.. McCabe was to have been
nominated and there was some trickerv
in the manner in which Mr.. Robnson's
nomination was served.
Pawtuckct Republican Primaries This
Evening.
The Republican primary meetings for
the selection OF dele2a 2ates TO the city CON
vention for the nomination Of a Republi-
can candidate for Mayor of Pawtucket
will be held in the several ward rooms Of
the city this evening.
The situation in regard TO candidate
remains tue same. No one person is
men ioned prominently for the Office, but
there will be plenty OF time for the dele
gates to decide upon candidate before
the convention. which does not occur un-
til next Saturday afternoon at O'Clock.
A Great Time at Warren.
The Harrison and Reid Club started
the ball To rolling Saturday night. aud
the demonstration that was made by the
Republicans will long be remembered.
The long pent-up feelings bust forth in "a
glorious manner.
II was the largest turnout Warren has
ever seen where only local organizations
took part. The public seemed To be
wrought up TO genuine enthusiasm ire
spective OF party. TIE surrounding
towns sent their full quota of sightseers,
coming even from the remote parts OF
Rehohoth and elsewhere in Massachu-
sets. Main street was alive with people
Joyce street, whereon Is the Harrison
headquarters, and where the procession
formed was tue centre of attraction, and
in the early part of the evening the
mannuvres OF the various companies
were " atched as they filed past coming
from different directions to the regular
beat of the drum bands