New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-03-22
RHODE ISLANDS CAMPAIGN.
DEMOCRATIC DESIGNS ON THE STATE.
GIVING THE COMING ELECTION NATIONAL M
PoRTANCE-CORRUrTION FUNDS FROM
TIE OUTSIDE SENT IN TO De
EEAT SEN AT0R ALDRICu.
FROM A STAFF CORRESPONDENT OF THE TRIBUNE

| FEAT SENATOR ALDRICH.
! FROM STAFF CORRESPONDENT OF THE TRIBUNE
| Providence, r. l., March 2l-Rhode Island is
greatly confused by the interest suddenly taken
! by the New-York Democratic press in the ap-
preaching spring elections. The superior view Of
the Best Thinkers, as expressed BY the Tariff Re
| form Providence Journal" has been that the
present contest is mainly measuring of strength
between the local leaders and organizers of the
two parties The result of the election. accord
ing TO this cynical view, can be OF little
consequence except to political wirepullers
in the State, and reputable citizens have
little need to concern themselves about
il. While the Best Thinkers were consoling them
selves with this optimism of Indifference there
was suddenly a loud beating of Chinese gongs
| and tom toms by The New-YorI World and the
policy Of carrying the State on National issues for
moral effect upon the Presidential election was
| proclaimed. The State has been flooded with
campaign editions. and frcnzied appeals have been
made for the capture Of State which has never
deserted the Republican cause in Presidential
year
| This afternoon an explanation Of this Outburst
Of energy is offered in announcement copied
from The New-Yorll Sum that large campaign
fund has been raised outside the State for Dem
ooratic missionary work in Rhode Island. The list
| Of subscriptions published in New-York confirms
the suspicious entertained by Republican leaders
here that Mayor Honey and other Democratic man.
ayers have large fund at their disposal, for which
they indebted TO capitalists of their party out
side Rhode Island. Under these circumstances it
was natural that the campaign editions printed in
Ncw-York should declare to-day in the largest and
boldcst type that Doodle" was the sole depend
ence of the Rhode Island Republicans. 1t was
NJ 70 attpmDt mlSp1l tIp nlbllG
IT. may be taken for granted that the Rhode
Island Democracy will have all the money 1t
needs for an aggressive canvass. The importance
Of securing victory for the party in this State
IS fully appreciated by Democratic leaders in
New-York Since Mckinley not defeated In
Ohio, there i intense eagcrncss II force the
tircmcnt of Senator Aldrich, who was largely
responsible for the passage Of the Tariff Act. There
is little discussion among Democrats here respect
ing lis successor in the United States
Senate if they shall succeed in securing n
majority Of the General Assembly on joint
ballot. II candidates were mentioned or openly
supported, there would be an immediate outbreak
Of faction fcuds and dissensions. But it is well
known that Mayor Honey, of Newport has aspira-
lions for public hOnors at Washington and II is
altogether probable that he will be the choice Of
the General Assembly if the Republicans fail 10
retain pOllIlCdl COulol OVER ib -NDb only ilt
Democratic party at large but also Of the
faction leaders in the State will profit by the
campaign fund raised In New-fork
The Democratic leaders held prolonged con-
ference on Saturday for the sake OF promoting
harmony, but the effect has been 20 revive fac
ton chickering's within forty-eight hours. This
Afternoons telegram which represents General
.rennan aud his followers, published an emphatic
demand for the withdrawal Of McNaly, rival
leader OF the Providence Democracy, from the
Assembly ticket His nomination was secured
by Legitimate means and its regularity cannot be
disIN ted but his enemies have hercely attacked
him. and are concnding that harmony can only
h. secured by his withdrawal. Prolonged con-
ferences will Ike required before this new rupture
can be healed.
No large mass meetings have been held oy
either party owing TO the uncertainty over tue
action Of the House of Representatives on the
FIRE. Silver bill ard the difficulty OF assigning
dates for speakers Of National reputation whose
prcscnoe Is required in Washington. The Demo
cratic managers learned to-day that the Republi-
cans Ind engaged all the larger halls In Provl-
dcncc Woonnoclet and Pawtuckot for the last
two weeks OF the canvaes. At first ths looked
Ike q shrewd political device for crowding the
opposite party out Of the only available public
halls, but Chairman Goodwin. Speaker Capron
and other leading Republicans explain that they
have secured these halls in order to have tho
right of way for their large mass-mectings. The
silver debate in Congress prevents the naming
Of dates for their principal meetings, but when
they are at liberty TO engage speakers they do
not wish to be confronted with the fact that
the other party has secured the halls ahead OF
them As it is, they can arrange meetings Tor
Governor Mckinley, Mr. Reed and other
Republican leaders without being hampered by
restricting dates As soon as these assignments
are made the halls will be released for the re-
maininQ nights. The State Committee has com
plctcd arrangements for a series Of speeches ny
the Hon. H. g. Horr The Democrats, while
embarrassed I'm securing speakers by the silver
debate are hoping 10 have at least one address
from ex-President Cleveland, and are endcavoring
"a enlst the services of DIR. Edward Everett.
Chairman Goodwin and his associates on the
Republican side have been busy to-day comforting
with local committees and warning Them that
nominations will have to be filed with tho
Secretary Of State tomorrow before midnight
Nominations from all except sN towns have oeeh
filed by the Republicans, but the Democrats are
far behind, ard some oil them may oc c, snuc , Gue
from sheer carclcssncsS. This Is an llluS'iatloh
Of surerior mana cement on the Republican 81 .
Ab outc harmony prevails; there are ueltiet ifuus
nor factions ana the prospect II cAceHcht Tor
eIcctino the State ticket AMI carrying the Le1isla
tmre Which will elect Senator Aldrichs successor
That his successor may be himself - ar iehilV de-
siro5 iy ali citizeus who are not swaycd by strong
partisan feeling for Democratic success and free
wool. Rhode Island is proud Of having Scna-
tor at Washington who has achieved during
short term of service "a national reputation with
all clae,cs He is popular and he Is respected as
a man Of genuine force of character and as an
essentially sclf-made statesman. The fact Ii gen
erallv appreciated that the State Will lose prestige
in Washington If he be defeated in the April
election. l. ~ /
SHE'S THE COUNTERFEITERS QUEEN.