The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-07-11

law was strictly enforced. No other
| Democrat has been nominated. under
stand that the Democrats held caucus
few nights ago aud decided 90 put a
other actions could not agree ut that
time. shall stand up Tor Mr.. Nc
Carthy.
Mr.. Darcy asked that the convention
be informed as to whether or not the
Democratic caucus hal agreed on any
one.
Alderman West replied: "The gentle
| man 1 selected was "a Democratic choice
We all agreed 20 he pledged II 1t came
our way"
Alderman Bailou said: 81 have been
a Rep blican all my life aud have selio n
faileu to cast a vote in this state. have
been all that time IA loyal Republican. l
take great pride in my politics In poll
tics man can do as much conscientious
good as In any other sphere ia life. lie
can uplift the community. When my
party excludes n minority in municipal
elections for partisan purposes am not
with them. / do not see how
TO the conviction that man
is excluded from "A position because lie is
not Republican. / flnd many able men
TO be Democrats. advocate Democrauc
principles only as j understand the
affairs OF the city should be conducted.
line DuSlleSS OF municipality 10 hot
politics, but business. We nave COM
mission to elect. aud 1 am in favor Of
having each party represented. / am In
favor of IL, aud have been from the begin
ming. Let us be fair and put good
Democrat Oh TO represent the minority. !"
Then There was War.
Alderman Burrows arose and asked IL
the speaker meant to stick to the nomi-
nation Of Mr.. Nixon, as in his remarks
he strongly advocated the election OF Mr..
Mccarthy.
Alderman Ballou replied, that he was
very glad to have been reminded OF that,
as he mad Intended To nave spoken OF
that matter when on the floor.
We'll that's what We wanted
to find ont" remarked Alderman Blu :
Alderman Ballou wheeled on him like
| a fash. T" IL you want the floor to talk,
get upi / nave had enough OF this
mumbling on other occasions !"
The chair pounded vigorously for
order and Alderman Burrows continued
to make remarks in an undertone
Alderman Ballou again stated that he
had had enough of these mumblings
aud Rrumblings and the chair raped
for order once more.
ellis age protects him." interspersed
Aid. Winship.
Alderman Ballou said; II am still in
favor of Mr.. Mccarthy, but / shall
him to be worthy to act upon tnist COM
mission. i did not nominate him.
seconded the nomination. Any man who
states different lies"
"I am glad to know that" said so ne
one.
"If the gentleman wishes to purpossly
twist my remarks he has the privilege" J"
said Alderman Ballou, but / wish it to
he distinctly understood that will not
be insulted"
Then deep peaceful calm fell over the
assembled multitude, and the bal loting
was continued. Five ballots were taken
aud no choice was made, and finally Mr.
Voss Withdrew the name of Mr.. Spr ague.
The name of Mr.. Sprague was an-
nounced to be out OF tbs rac by the
mayor, and the vote procesdsa--
Two more ballots were then taken and
eventually Mr.. Nixoa was declared
| elected.
Mccarthy for fittn member.
Mr.. Kelley saids II nominate a loyal
citizen, Edward Murphy" Mr.. Murphy
was announced from the chair as d,
candidate.
Alderman Lansing said: II nominate
John III. Jackson" Mr.. Jackson was
declared nominate VI.
Creighton.
Mr.. ken Trick stated that it was probs-
bly, the last chance the minority would
have to be represented, and advocated the
election Of Mr.. Mccarthy.
Alderman Gilmartin said: "A great deal
has been said about according to the Dem
ocrats 8 n represent tative. Edward Murray
Is a good reliable man and you can make
no better selection than him il the DEM
ocrats are to be given representative.
He is an honorable, straightforward bus
mess man"
Alderman winship withdrew the name
Of Mr.. Mccarthy. A ballot failed in an
election.
Alderman winship nominated Dennis
Alderman Thurston nominated Mr..
Hickey.
Mr.. Vose saId that many mon who are
opposed to Mr.. Mccarthy do not deny that
he In an upright business man. lie is
endorsed by men who have known him
from boyhood'up. aud have been associa-
ted with him as license commissioner.
Mr. Kendrick hoped that Mr.. Nc
Cartby would be elected. aud said 80. IL
was tue opport rtunity, he said, for the
Republicans to redeem their promises TO
good effect. Another ballot was taken
and theu new names we're found. Tney
were Edward McGuinness, T. j. Nc
Sulbns auA - uiiStp dhu G0Cu Oic
received one vote.
Coucilman Thurston said: "Mr. p j.
McCartby's name has been announced
without mis- consent, and he Is not o can.
didate."
Mr.. Kendrick withdrew the name of
Alderman Fuller. The two names were
counted out and the battle renewed.
On the twelfth successive ballot Mr..
Studley was declared elected, and the
joint convention was then dissolved.
The Common Council Re-assembled.
Tue regular routine business was then
taken up In the council chamber. A re-
solution to lay out Page street and Aca-
denny avenue, was adopted.
Mr. Barstow moved that when the
council adjourned to stand adjourned
until the first Monday in SepCembe n.
Considerable discussion ensued on this
| point. the question hnally being settled
| by an adjournment OF two weeks
Mr.. Vose called from the table the
ordinance providing for the issuing of
| the city's no. On for So, 900 to improve
| Davis park, aud also presented a reso-
| luton asking for the APPROPRIATION of
| g. 500 10 drain the swamp lands i'm Roger
| Williams park, aud moved that "a recess
be taken To consider the plans and To