New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-04-11
PART II.
APRlL11, 1892.
GONE ON, DEMOCRATS!"
LET US CARRY RHODE ISLAND"


citv opened a campaign TO carry Rhode Island fol
the Democrats with the statement that Rhode
Island is a Democratic State"
On the sth of March The World warmed
70 the subject in dead earnest, and issued tht
following bugle call
COME ON, DEMOCRATS
Let us carry Rhode Island!
II is the only state which holds an election before
the National Convention 1t has never been carried
by the Democrats in Presidential year. An unpre
cedentcd triumph next month would send thrill OF
enthusiasm through the whole Democracy from Maine
IN california 1t would be hailed the foierunnel
NJ The great victory which must be achieved next fall
II would invite every Democrat TO put forth his best
and every effort IT would bear dismay into the ranks
Of the opposition.
Let us do it, Come on.
ii is big job.
But what of n7 We have the men, There are
more Democrats than Republicans in Rhode Island
All we have to do is TO get them ont and make then
work as earnestly and honestly as they would
for a candidate for President.
On this very day "The World" inaugurates for the
campaign a special Rhode Island edition, containing
two extra pages. 1t will print more news and lend
more encouragement TO the Democrats Of that state
than all the other newspapers put together. An
editor and staff of reporters specially detailed Tor ue
work VIII make the fight the spot and remain until
the battle is
That is a very small part of what The World Is
going to do. What about youl Are you Demo
Graf Are yOu with us?
Come on, Democrats! We must carry Rhode Isiahd'
Again, on the 9th, it said
Rhode Island is unQuestonably Democratic BY
strong plurality 1t is pretty certainly Democratic by
a clear majority also, upon full vote Tue prepleh
this spring is to secure fun vote so that the plurality
witch does elect in that state may be converted
into majority which does elect.
There should be 10 great difficulty in accomplishing
this purpose.
The State Is Democratic. and united effort shollo
make the election reflect the fact.
On the 2lst Of March The World" made the
following appeal:
TO DEMOCRATIC LEADERS
Do You want to carry Rhode Island
II has never been done in Presidential year. II
can be done this year 1t will be done if you do your
duty.
This is the situation:
The Democratic state Committee and all local com
mittee fully appreciate the importance of success in
this the only State election which will be held before
,be National Conventions They are full Of enthusiasm
and hope They will do their part
But they cannot do all. The rank ana ME OF the
party must he made to see and feel their oppor'uhi!
10 render signal service to the Democracy Of the
Nation. .,,-
fact upon their minds.
The Republican leaders have money and skill fou
have principles and Mains. Put your capital against
theirs aud we shall win.
gut there must be no hanging back, no svtslng III
tents no yielding to personal or faconal prena'ces'
All must bury their differences for the time and work
toretber earnestly and manfully for the Democratic
party. $3.50 .
What is wanted and reeded now in Rhode Island Is
announcement and sympathy from you who are rccog-
ni,ed as representatives Of National Democracy
We want more than a message We want the IN
spration of your presence and the magnetism Of your
voice.
The state Committee says Come The City Com
uit4ee saws Come. Wardwell and Davis say Come
We call for volunteers Come on. Democrats
Let US carry Rhode Island
On TIE 22d The World" published the follow
jRc as the result Of its attempt TO secure Demo
cratic speakers:
VOLUNTEERS
We have a message for the brethren In Rhode Island
1t is full of the encouragement and sympathy which
they desire. 1t means business.
Yesterday "The World" called for volunteers.
To-day it announces that the eminent Democrats
whose names are gwen below have already senifed to
"1he World their willingness to proclaim the pInc
pies Of Democracy in Rhode Island:
John ~. Palmer. Of. Illinois
Leon Albeit. Of New-Jcsey.
Robert +. Paitison. Of Pennsylvania.
CHARLES F. Crisp. OF Georgia
Roger q. Mills OF Texas.
Benton McMilhn, Of Tennessee.
W. c. p. Breckenridge. of Kentucky.
William L. Wilson, Of West Virginia.
William J. Bryan, Of Nebraska.
William McAdoo. Of New jersey.
Others will be heard from to-day. Now let the
State Committee observe the formaitv Of extending
Invitations. Meanwhile "1:ic World will complete
arrangements for .etung The speakers there.
once more call for volunteers.
Come on, Democrats! Let rs carry Rhode Island
The list OF speakers was a formidable one. One
might be inclined 10 call it "rattler.' But 1t
was deficient in performance. Palmer was not
there. Albeit was not there. Pattson was ho1
there. Crisp was not there. Mills was not
there. McMillin, Breckinbridge and Wilson were
not there Bryan and McAdoo alone maierialized.
THE World promised that It's volunteers should
all be present in the Rhode Island campaign.
Was there ever a more lamcntablc failure? On
the 23d The World published the following
self-glorifcation:
The Democrats Of Rhode I'Iand acknowledge the
receipt Of the message conveyed by "The World this
morning and express hearty appreciation. Chairman
owen has already forwarded Il formal invitation 10
each Of the leaders who 20 promptly volunteered to
proclaim the principles OF Democracy
That IS the KEYNOTE OF the entire canvass. The
Reyiblicans have the money and will spend IL. But
we have clear majority q incorrupuble voters II
L. only necessary % get them TO the polls. To do
this interest and enthusiasm must be created. The
special campaign edition Of The World" has done an
immenre amount Of good In this direction, and when
that service shall be supplemented ay the eloquence
Of the eminent volunteers whose names are given In
today's World there remains doubt Of the result
There T. mighty little doubt now, In fact Rhode
Island Democrats place great faith In "Ihe "orIu
ability 70 fiji It's promises, and ever since Ihe
World announced its Intention TO carry the State
they have worked like beaver
On the cath, The World" published an ap.
peal to the Democrats Of Rhode Island In which
it said:
Rhode Island can and must be carried ths year.
"The world' has promised the State to the Democidc