New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-02-07
POLITICS IN RHODE ISLAND.
TIE OUTLOOK FOR THE GovERNoRsH1P AND
SENATORSHIP.

TIE OUTLOOK FOR THE GOYERNORSHlP AND
SENATORsHIP.
Providence, r. L. Feb 6 (special).-For the Gov
einorship OF the state there are numerous cahoda'o
on tho Republican SIDE Inc cahdida'eo n'"o's
mentioned so far include d. Russell Brown colonel
r. H. l. Goddard and General Elisha Dyer, oil fro'i'
dence; Lieutenant Governor Stearns, OF Lincoln aho
sneaker Adm g. Capron. of smithfeld. Each OF
these candidates possesses some specially strong quail
tiles Mr.. Brown is wellknown man, having niu'
mate relations with manufacturers all over the state
a thorough going protcctlonist and one who has done
good service for The party president OF one OF the
leading Republican clubs. Mr.. Brown was i1esi'
DENTAL Elcctor in 1905 and received votes than
either of the Others Colonel Goddard Is lender OF
our local four hundred a member OF the noted house
of Brown d Ives. and man OF education ana aoni'y.
General Dyer IS Adutant-Genersl OF the STATE ana
WAS this week reelected TO the Office for
five years term. lie is especially popular with the
militia. Lieutenant Governor steaIns has hnd long
experience in the General Assembly. and Is widely
known and popular speaker Capron IS also ex'
cccdngly popular and represents more than either
Of the others the country districts. lie Is clear
headed and a good public speaker.
II had been supposed that Governor Ladd would
not be candidate under any consideration but II IS
said that in the event OF his candidacy peihs
necessary compromise among many candidates
he would again consent TO the use OF his name.
On the Democratic side there Is disposition to
side-tIack Mayor Pond, OF Woonsocket TO whom the
nomination would seem naturally to belong. owing to
circumstances attending the Democratic Convention
Of last year. This disposition Will not suit Woon'
socket, nor will it please Newport Wadwell, OF
Bristol. is said to be slated for the nomination.
The Democratic Convention will be held in Music
Hall on March and that convention besides the
nomination Of State officers. eight delegates TO the
Chicago Convention to be elected and candidate
for the United states Senate is 20 be nominated.
Numerous candidates for this honor coming up.
In the rst are President Andrews, Of Brown Uni
versty: DR.. Garvin. OF Cumberland; Major Hugh J.
Carroll OF Pawtuckct Congressman Lapham and
Page ana General Olncy Arnold. Of Pawtucket.
The nomination seems 10 lie between Andrews ana
Page. with the chances in favor OF the latter Tho
fact, however that he is said TO be favorable to
Hin delegation to Chicago initiate against him,
for the and file of the Democratic party here
still true 10 Cleveland
on the Republican side Senator Aldrich IS naturally
In the lead for reelection. The Republicans not max
ing any formal nomination for the Senatorship. Of
course the field Is open to ALL The friends Of ex.
Governor Wetmore are working up little boom for
him. II Is generally admitted that Aldrich will have
more Republican members Of the Legislature than he
will. and that his only possible hope. with Adrich
IN the field would lie I'm making trade with the
Democrats. Owing 10 these facts IT Is not believed
mt this end OF The Slate that Wemores candidacy Is
n serious In fact one Of his closest friends de-
Cares that they simply looking the ground
and will not enter losing fight. EX-Congressman
spoonars friends have entered him in the race. .
with Aldrch n sureenough candidate the fight will
really between him and the candidate to be selected
BY the Democrats on March .. II Is interesting Ia
note the fact tina, the Democratic leaders who frequent
the state House admit that the Republicans will have
a majority OF the General Assembly on Joint ballot.