The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-10-31
Washington Park Taxpayers Excited
at a Meeting.
MEN WITH POLITICAL AMBITIONS
Afr. George n. Tiilinghast to Represent
the Republicans. and MIR. james Free
man the Democrats-Myron Fuller
for Alderman.

ton park taxpayers to recommend
nomination for councilman OF the second
district Of the sixth ward to the Rspub-
lican caucus met last night
in Youlden's hall. Early in
the evening large number appeared in
mass, not members OF the association,
and with the regular members completely
filled the hall.
Tue meeting was opened by President
Tillinghast, who stated the object OF the
meeting and called for the reports Of the
Republican and Democratic committees.
Mr.. Robinson objected, saying that the
meeting adjourned to trans such busi-
ness as was necessary, aud before any
voting was held be would like TO propose
some new names for membership. Pres.
Tillinghast ruled that he would have to
refer back to voting for new members
on the order Of business. Mr.. Robinson
did SO and found the whole meeting op-
posed to such n measure. Mr.. Robinson
claims that by this action sixty-sx resi-
dents on the plat. aud properly owners
there, were prevented from voting The
report OF the committees were then heard.
Tho Republican Committee
reported through the absence OF Mr..
Geoff, that the committee had seen the
ward committee, who proposed that the
nominations be made from the floor and
not from the committee. Mr.. freeman
reported for the Democratic committee
that the Democratic ward committee were
very favorable TO receiving nomi patton
for Democratic councilman from the club,
which il heartily favored on account OF
the improvements it had made and were
planning in the Washington PARK plat.
The reports were received and the COM
mittees discharged.
Mr.. Robinson thea -doubie ed the previ-
Gus vote and called for a standing vote,
whilh was not granted by the chair
Mr. Robinson appealed, but the house
sustained the chair. Mr.. Y0ulden then
nominated Mr.. Robinson, Mr.. Brown aud
Mr.. George Il. Tillinghast for the Repub-
lican nominees to he recommended to the
caucus. Mr.. Freeman took the
chair and balloting was then pro-
ceeded with and resulted as flllows:
Total number OF votes cast, 49, necessary
for a choice, IL; Tillinghast received Is,
Brown 8, Robinson 8, and scattering /. A
second ballot was then proceeded with, as
the first, resulted in no election. Mr..
Brown withdrew in favor OF Mr.. Tilling-
hast The second ballot resulted as follows:
Total number of votes cast, 3S; necessary
%, Mr.. Robinson IA, aud scattering
one. Mr.. Tillinghast- was therefore
declared electel. The election was
then made unanimous. Mr.. Tilling-
hast then took the chair aud thanked the
association la few well-chosen words.
Mr.. j. Il. Burns then
Nominated MIR. James Freeman
as the Democratic candidate for coun-
Gilman to be recommended to the Demo-
cratic caucus. This nomination was
made unanimous.
Mr.. Robinson then arose and spoke
with considerable force. He said
that two weeks ago the association had
received several new members be-
fore balloting for the nominee to be
recommended TO the caucus Tonight he
brought of taxpay rs inWashington
park to join the association aud their
names had been refused. Tuis would in
jure the association. Those men were
voters and they would be heard from
later
One of the members Immediately jumped
up and expressed himself surprised
that one. who hai appe lred to be so in
terested In the best welfare OF the asso-
citation, should now threaten it. A not
discussion followed.
Mr.. Robinson replied: sit is an attempt
at bulldozing. That's what it is. It's
not square deal You'll hear from it
later"
Some one then took the floor and pro-
ceeded to address the members, when it
was found that he was not member.
Mr.. Burns objected to his speaking. Mr..
Draper suggested that the gentleman
ask permission To be heard. Several
non-members OF the association
were then heard. Mr.. Robinson again
made
Strong speech.
Thanking them for their presence aud
explaining the unfair deel Of OF the other
members. Mr. Draper took the n or.
lie said that Mr. Bobinson had
brought 3S men there with
the sole purpose OF running
himself in. Az the members voting only
amounted TO some thrly-four, it could
hardly seem fair TO let any one man
bring In so many aud thus try to run
the meeting. Mr.. Robinson did not deny
the charge. Mr.. Brown and Mr..
Bruce then spoke to the men pre-
ent not members and invited q EN- to join
the following week II their desire was
sincere, and explained that It was rule
Of order who kept them out.