The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-10-03
THE PONTIAC RALLY.
Flags FIoated in the Breeze Midst
Thronglng People.
GEN. CHACE AND E. C. PIERCE
Banners Unfurled by Private Citizens and
Bands Playing "The Star spangied
banner" 4" and Other Patriotic Airs

The Pontiac branch of the Woman's
Republican Association raised their
Harrison and Reid campaign banner last
Saturday evening. A cable was stretched
across from the company's store to a
pole newly erected on the opposite side OF
the street, and the banner suspended
from it in a roll ready to be unfurled.
As early as o'clock the vast crowd OF
people began to assemble. and at s o'clock
paign I'm the Pawtuxet Valley was fired.
As the flag was unfolded amid the
strains of THE Star Spangle Banner"
| by each OF two bands, hearty cheer went
up for the flag and the names it bore,
while the heavens were illuminated with
| red fire aud Roman candles. After the
enthusiasm had somewhat subsided.
Supt. Hawksworth was made temporary
chairman for the evening and with a
brief speech, introduced as the first
speaker of the evening, Gen. Thomas w.
Chase of East Greenwich, who made
brief speech on the principles of the Re-
publican party which he represented.
After this lawyer 4. g. Pierce of PRovI-
DENCE was introduced who made an ex-
haustive speech on the issues of the cam
paign generally, Notwithstanding the
somewhat friged temperature of the wea-
II, ~
remained and paid strict attention to the
last, Spplauding heartily and often.
During the evening the bands
gave several choice selections together
with patriotic airs which were literally
encored. After the patriotic exercises
came to an end the speakers aud several
invited guests were entertained in royal
manner ia Lyceum hall by the members
of the Pontiac branch of the Woman's
Republican Association.
Previous to the above demonstration
and tumult, so to speak, Supt Hawks
worth spread out upon the air In front OF
his residence q splendid flag. no nored
with the names OF Harrison and Reid,
amid the strains OF national airs by the
bands.
Immediately after Past Commander
Robert NJ. Pollard of Thomas Post No.
IL, followed suit by hinging to the breeze
in his front yard Republican banner
bearing the names of Harrison and Reid,
the bands assisting with their usual ine
and entertaining music.
The fag at the Is. B. &, r. knights
store was flung to the breeze by Mildred
S. Meader, the eldest daughter of &. Il.
Meader. The flag at X. M, Pollard's was
unfurled by his two sons, Robert aud
Edward, assisted by eight young ladies
tastefullv DIRE ssed in national colors,
waving handkerchiefs.
At the residence of Alfred Hawks
Ortn the nag WbS uulurleu by Alice M.
Hawksworth, the scene being illumined
by red fire, rockets, squibs and Roman
candles. A letter was received from the
Hon. ID. M. Thompson of PROVIDENCE
which was substantially as follows:
Your organization, IL wisely directed,
is susceptible OF becoming a reserve OF
power the united force and energy OF
which it Is impossible to compute. 1t
will afford the means for an expression
of the enlightened wisdom and judgment
of American women. whose active inter.
est and cooperation for the promotion,
advancement and progress of American
industries, are OF vital Importance to the
continued prosperity and natural growth
of the Unite States Of America.
l. therefore, regard your action as one
OF the most hopeful signs of the times
1t is replete with evid ence that American
women are beginning TO realize and COM
prehend the true sign ificance OF the pres
ent struggle between the two great polit-
ical prrties of our country.
The question OF Tariff" is the one alb
sorbing and vital issue before the Ameri
can people. 1t is a subject which con-
Germs the peaceful. happy and quiet re-
pose of your homes and children 10 de-
gree absolutely and entirely unknown in
the experience of the present generation,
except upon the well-known aud proven
lines of u Republican political principle.
The policy OF the Republican party is
one of protection to American industries.
1t is intended to protect American labor
and secure to American homes the eujoy-
ment of present advantages. and the
means for steadily increasing gain OF
incompatible and unparalleled blessings.
The policy of the Democratic party is
one of "Free Trade" Its object and ulti-
mate purpose has been steadily in this
direction. 1t has been "A fearless and ag-
gressive, but yet consistent policy during
the present century, until recently It has
been re-clothed with the garment of
Tariff Reform" fabric of thin and
gauze-like texture, woven by the deft and
shiliful hands OF its great Northern leader
who, though honest, Is yet wholly wrong
i'm his conceptions OF the best interests of
the American people.
Tariff reform in the hands OF the Demo-
cratic party, Is a misnomer. 1t Is n delu-
sion. has deep and subtler meaning.
1t is n factor OF uncertain power. IL Is
n device intended TO allay fear and dis
trust Of the Democratic party. and secure
the favor and support of the people. 1t
is 10 this extent, deception.
We may, therefore, rest 8ssured that
| the large majority of Democratic leaders
are as firm now rs ever In the past In
their support OF n policy of free trade,
| subject To "a minimum tariff for revenue
| only. The enactment of n Democratic
| tariff has upon every occasion in the his
| tory Of the past wrought financial ruin.
1t is policy wholly un-American aud
void of adaptability to American inter-
csts 1t is burdeued with danger, and
| full OF peril TO the industrial welfare OF
| the country.
Free raw material, is but n cat ch-word.
| It means no less than pure And unadul-
terated free trade Free wool Is equally
impossible under a protection tariff. Free
wool as result OF free trade. means dis
| aster aud ruin to the industry of wooden
.cfa to l.a .s.xl.. "a,
long period OF depression, which will
have reduced all present investments
| To the experience of insolvency.
| Tariff reform. liberal free list and free
raw materials are already accomplished
| facts 50 far as the best interests of the
people will per MI. The provisions OF the
| Mckinley tariff are destined soon To be
recognized among the wisest and most
| exhaustive measures OF federal legisla-
tion upon economic questions which have
| ever been enacted by any Congress i'm the
history of the United states of America.
The destruction OF a protective tariff
through the repeal Of the Mckinley bill,
means the sure aud inevitable depression