The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-03-03
NEWS OF 0LNEYVILLE.
An Enthusiastic Meeting of the
Johnston Republicans.
FEASTING AND SPEECHES.
Energetic Speeches by Speaker Capron and
MIR. Tiepke-A FIattering Prospect of
Success-The Hiawatha Lodge-The
Thornton Republicans.

Enthusiasm and Republicanism Of the
warmest order were the very special
features of the anniversary meeting held
by the Young Mems Republican club of
Johnston last evening, at their head
quarters in Irons block. Whoever con-
siders this organization as one incapable
of welding a powerful influence in both
town and State elections during the
coming struggle, and one also unable to
play a strong part in the great national
campaign now approaching, should have
been present last evening, and listened TO
the glowing speeches by men whose rep
utations in political circles is wide reach
ing, and who are the men, if any there be,
TO lead their party TO victory.
A short business session was first held.
the election of officers being deferred till
the next regular meeting. 1t was voted
to levy tax of 10 cents on each member,
in accordance with instructions from the
Republican State League, for the cam
paign literature furnished them. Mr.. Z.
j. Watson, the extremely popular candi-
date for the NEWS free trip, was elected
q member of the club.
A spread, pleasing to the eye, but far
more agreeable TO the palate, was then
served, and besides the members, the fol-
lowing notable persons sat down Speaker
of Pawtucket; Senator Bean, OF John
ston Representatives Smith and Kenyon,
w. A. Phillips, John +. Bowen, president
of the council; Councilman Walch. DR.. +.
A. Twitchell and Frank Tillinghast, l.. l..
ID.
Mr.. George Currier presided over the
festivities and at the end of the repast
called upon Mr.. Capron to make few re-
marks.
He referred to the bungling manner in
which the Democratic convention had
been carried on yesterday and stated that
IL could not have been more to the advan-
tage of the Republican party if they bad
had the management of IL themselves. He
was loud in his praise OF Senator Aldrich,
maintaining that he was the greatest of
any member of the Senate on the econo-
mic questions before that body. and that
he proved himself a Rhode Islander a
man after the heart Of every true Repub-
lican.
Astoex-Gov. Wetmore ne said that he
had done a most patriotic deed, when, in
order not to mix the issue, he had declined
to run for the senatorship, knowing full
we'll the strong constituency behind him.
Congressman Page from the western sec
tion had never, in Mr.. Capron's opinion,
represented the Democracy of Rhode ISL
and, and he further stated that on the
question Of honest money the New Eng
land Representatives were as lonesome as
He complimented the club on their com
Portable quarters. In the course of his
speech, Mr.. Capron spoke in most flatter-
ing terms of the NEWS. and the sentiment
was echoed by the entire body present.
Mr.. Tiepke was next introduced. He
dwelt principally on the question of
reciprocity between the different countries
and how it has proved benefit, especially
mentioning the treaty with Brazil as be-
ing direct benefit TO the State Of Rhode
Island, for since its passage twelve loco
motives had been ordered from the Rhode
Island Locomotive Works. He then spoke
on the necessity of having an honest bal
lot at home, mentioning the cases in the
city of Pawtucket and in Lincoln, where,
from want of this, q corrupt election had
been held, the fact being that in the for
mer place eighteen men whose names
were on the supervisors list, and there
checked, made affidavit that they had not
voted; and that in the latter place Chair
man Carroll had sent out fifty men from
Pawtucket to the Lincoln caucus, having
registered and rated in their own city, TO
carry the above assembly, which they did
Other speeches were made by Messrs.
Tillinghast, Phillips, Beane and several
besides. all pledging themselves to work
for the interest of the party. The same
speakers will most likely be at Thornton
next Saturday evening.
Hiawatha Lodge.
The Hiawatha Lodge, No. 6, /. O. G. t.,
held their regular meeting last evening
Three candidates were initiated, the Rev.
j. a. Rood. Robert Pollock aud Arthur l..
Mathewson; five were elected to member
snip and one proposition received. After
the initiation the newly made brother the
Rev j. a. Rood made some very interest
ing remarks. Brother Mathewson also
made few remarks of interest.
The lodge Is To make fraternal visit TO
Benefit Lodge, No. IS, in Georgiaville on
Monday, March IA, leaving Olneyuille
square at 1:i5 =. NJ.
The meeting was well attended consid-
ering the weather, two members of Provi-
dence Lodge, No. 9, were present.