The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-10-13
CONVENTION ECHOES.
At the Fourth Ward Rally Mr.. Capron
Talks ForcibIy.
WHALTHE BIBLE SAYS OF HONEY.
Mr.. Collins Asks Democrats "How About
Rotten State Banks Now?"-He Re-
members the Days Of State Money-A
Big Meeting g-Politics Throughout the
ststc-Raiiies o-Night-Rahl Rah!
Ruh!

added to its record very materially last
evening, when it unfurled a beautiful
Harrison and Reid banner in Wcstmin-
ster street and held rousing rally in
Steinway Hall. The club and it's friends
marched through sew sral streets, headed
by the Caledonian flute band. Big red
umbrellas, surmounted by torches, at
tracted great attention, and men in uni
forms and helmets carried red fire which
they disposed of to the best advantage.
The next Congressman in the Second Dis
trict was present and walked in the line
as did the Hon. James G. Collins of
North Providence
When the banner had been unfurled
the crowd marched to Steinwav Hall.
where the speaking occurred and refresh
meuts were served.
Gen. Charles A. Wilson called the
meeting to order in Steinway hall.
George A. Littlcfield. Adm Is. Capron,
Mr.. Collins of North Providence, and b.
w. Gallup sat on the platform.
Gen. Wilson's short speech was loudly
applauded and he introduced George A.
Littlefield, who was greeted with long
continued applause.
Mr.. Littlefleld made a hit by referring
to the Fourth Ward club as the banner
club Of the State. He said that political
prophets had said that il Cleveland was
Senate and House too Contemplate the
spectacle Of II Democratic President and
q Democratic Congress. Where would
be Cleveland's principles then? / do not
expect to see that. The conservative
men do not mean to bring about any
such changer
The greatness of the country under
protection WAS referred to and the
speaker said that now the people have
had time to think and VII stand by the
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free trade in Europe and Of the fact that
according to Pock's report wages have in-
creased in this country since the Nc
Kinley bill was passed. He consoled
Peck with the thought that Truth
Crushed to Earth. et;.
lie was much interested In New York
"lf Cleveland ran 1900 votes behind
Gen. Harrison in 1888 in that state, what
are we to expect nowg He did not see
how an Irishman could vote Tor the Eng
lish free trade party. He appealed to
the Independents aud the Prohibitions
lists TO come back into the only party that
had done anything for either of them.
He then spoke OF the men and measures
before us. The mention of the capable,
wise President Harrison was the occasion
which brought out loud applause again.
Whitelaw Rei1's name brought out
more applause The crowded hall was
full of enthusiasm.
Mr.. Littlefield spoke of the Democratic
Congressional candidates in this state as
good men, but called attention to the
splendid men on the Republican side.
Gov. Bull was "a schoolmate of his-a
very learned man whose learning is un-
obtrusive.
Then he came to Mr. Capron-"A
statesman who will be heard from on the
floor Of the House. [Great applause
a RHODE ISLANDER who knows just what
the people want. We are sure to elect
him.
The force bill is not an issue, but IL
has done its work and has called the at
tention OF the people TO the fact that it is
the duty of the government TO secure TO
the people their rights" Pensions was
the next topic. Cleveland has appeared
to feel interested in the soldiers within a
few weeks, but wnat was his record when
in Office? Gen. Stevenson was always
outspoken against the war, and that is |
why he is on the ticket. Protection aud |
reciprocity and honest money are the |
issues.
I'VE propose to send goods to South
America and bring back gools, instead of |
sending our gold and bringing back |
goods The Democrats wanl the English |
free trade system-tax what can easiest |
get revenue"
= The statement chat the balance of |
trade in favor of this cJuntry In the last
year was s240, 200, ,0O0 caused applause.
Mr.. Littleheld then made au illustra-
tlon which he made at the State conven-
tions. In England Is hammer which
has "A stroke of IS pounds, in the Krupp
works one OF % pounds and at Bethie-
hem, Pa, one made by American labor
strikes l25 pounds. Then he paid a splen-
did tribute To the flag. saying the faces
OF Harrison and Reid were properly WOW
EN- into Its colors aud went on 10 speak of
the right of the Republican party TO the
flag and what IL had done for the colored
men and how it had upheld American
industries.
Mr. Capron's Speech.
Adm b. Caprou was the next speaker.
Cen. Wilson gave him glowing intro
duction as the next congressman in the
second district and there was great APP
plause and three cheers for Capron. Mr.
Capron made very bright speech. tie
said that he had supposed that the cam
paign was 20 oe fought out on the two
great issues, "but by the convention to-
day in this state we are informed that IL
Is TO be on the Newport water works and
The iniqutles OF the General Assembly.
The General Assembly has put n
cinch on Mr.. Honey.n A man told him
the other day that the Honey crowd was
to in the Bible where IL told of