The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-15
North Line Advance Club Desires His
Reelection as Alderman.
SEVERAL SPEECHES ARE MADE
In support of His Candidacy-Mr. Lans-
ing Makes n speech and Is Loudly
Applauded-Rem Also Made by
Second Ward Aldermen.

n meeting OF the Nortn lLue
Advance club was held last evening in
the Pawtucket avenue Baptist mission.
The meeting was held for the purpose OF
showing the sentiment OF the
people Of that section of the city
towards the return OF Alderman George
ID. Lansing of Ward two, to the alder
manic chamber. There were probably
100 people in the mission when the
assemblage was called to order.
On the platform were seated the in
vited guests, Alderman Lansing, Coun-
cilmen Parkhurst, White and Clarke and
Charles A. Barden, who Is the nominee
OF the club for position on the council
ticket from the Second ward.
at s o'clock the president, J. Charles
White. raped to order aud stated briefly
the reasons for calling the meeting. lie
said that the fight was to be bitter be-
tween the Lansing constituency and the
opposition, and that if the members of
the club would only carry out the good
work already begun the Lansing ticket
would go In.
"Why do we support this ticket? 1t is
because we believe in good, honest men
and believe that experienced men in the
Offices OF the city government are better
by far than those of no experience in tbs
workings Of the city's affairs. We will
not throw mud at the opposition as no
good is TO be derived from that. We
have chosen men of integrity and honesty
to represent US and will work for them"
BIr. harden Talks.
He then introduced Charles Barden as
the choice of the club for councilman,
Mr.. Barden spoke briefly aud to the point.
He said he WAS very much pleased at the
manifest feeling and assured those pres
ent that he should work for the interests
of the Second ward, and especially Of the
Second district.-He endorsed the work
of the club and thanked all for the sup
port accorded him.
Alderman Lansing was next introduced
and was greeted with a perfect storm of
applause. He said:
"Mr. President, and members of the
North Line Advance club: One of the
hardest things a man is compelled to do
is to speak in public and TO talk about
that which is most foreign to his mind at
the time. But / am glad came. When
i was elected to the Office of alderman
the responsibilities seemed appall-
ing. But L have endeavored to
do my duty, aud when l
heard that this club had been formed |
felt like shouting out at the gratitude
that the work was to be shared with me.
Now l want you first to believe what
say to you. When l say that thus far
you have done well you must believe me.
You have been a strength to the work
which has been done. Your organization
is progressive. It has an object
in view aud can accom-
plish the object. While your
aldermen and couucllmen are helps to
you. much depends upon yourselves.
You must have perfect harmony, be
united, and have patience BE unselfsh
and tower Of strength in the accomplish.
ments of results. Unite your interests
with those OF your representatives and
the good results must follow. / am one
of you. The title of honorable means
nothing unless / am one OF you and am
with you. speak not for reelection nor
denomination. but mean just what say
aud say what mean. l believe there is
no doubt AS the possibilities OF the future
in yo,s~ interests. 1t IL not
true, as has been stated, thatthere was any
lack OF interest in the city governme mt
in tie fulfllment Of your desires. Ny
duty shall be 10 look after these interests.
will say that this has been my purpose.
and rs stand before you tonight to be
looked at, / hope there is better feeling
of fsympathy in tue audience with me-"
Councilman Clarke Talks.
Councilman Ezekiel Clarke next spoke
brit fly and stated that this was not his
first appearance before the club He
urgel upon the members tle necessity of
preconcerted action. He stated that he
had not made a public speech" since
1857, aud that was never repIr ell.
Councilmen Pdrkhurst and White
spoke and defined the conditions OF af-
fairs. Tne club must turn out In full
furce at the caucus and must work ener-
getically TO accomplish it's obi CTS
Remarks were made by various mem
bers OF the club aud then vote of thanks
was psssed TO the speakers.