The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-10-07

ROGER woLCOTT.
guard OF sarrulous silverites. Let them e.
then, to the armory of parliamentary weapons
and, II their hearts fail them not, let then
draw from thence the flashing blade with
which Thomas b. Reed dealt such valiant
blows for the true welfare OF the country
And they may depend upon IL they will have
rs allies the sage OF Worcester, the wisdom
and strength of our senior senator, and tht
youthful vigor and dauntless intellect of the
delegate from Nahant, Henry Cabot Lodge.
II the Democratic party fails of repeal then
we charge them with the worst OF political
crimes-imbecility and impotence.
We say another word of advice TO the Dem
ocratic party; The election laws help To 50
cure free and honest elections. You have al
ready made elections in some sections mock
cry. Do not seek to extend your malignant
influences TO darken the free north as yol
have darkened the south.
Again, we would help you to restore pros
perity to the country. To that end, we say
tamper as little as possible with the great
revenue system established by the Fifty-frst
congress, and tell US at once how little evil
you intend 10 work. II you do this, every In
dustry will blaze with new light from Atlantis
60 Lewiston.
Gentlemen, believe, and you believe, tha
the commonwealth Of tho Pilgrim fathers
founded on their broad and lofty principles
on their righteous and equal laws-is safer
with the Republican party than with any
other. What thoughtful man will say tha
Massachusetts Is any better-in industry Oh
charity. In character or influence, In sub
stance or promise-for the three years of Den
ocratic supremacy now closing, not soon to bs
renewed? Let US, then. In this solemn hour
lift high the banner Of our party before the
face Of the Lord! Every good patriot--every
business man-every loyal soldier-every
breadwinner land we mean to have no bread.
I.... n
ner as the symbol of rescue, OF safety. of hope
Let the redemption OF Massachusetts, begiI
todayi Gentlemen, thank you from my
heart.
The Platform.
The platform favors the unconditional
repeal OF the purchasing clause of the
Sherman silver bill, and recommends that
the gold reserve be strengthened. 1t com.
mends the course Of the Republicans IL
congress In their attitude on many aues-
tions, and holds the Democrats in large
measure responsible for the alarming bust
ness and industrial depression.
1t declares squarely for protection, and
condemns free trade under any guise ol
name, but holds no ratio of schedules
beyond criticism.
It pledges support to honesty and purity
In national elections; condemns murders
and violence throughout the country, aud
the denial of the right to trial in court,
and the substitution of lynch law; favors
national banks and opposes state bank
currency; criticises the acts of the present
national administration In depriving pen
sioners OF their rights without hearing;
condemns the violation Of the civil service
law and the barter of high Offices for cam.
paign contributions: asks for the restric
tion Of indiscriminate immigration.
lin state matters 1t pledges strong sup
port to public schools, libraries and char
tiles, and advocates better roads through.
out the state.
1t supports temperance and opposes di
rectly the saloon and groggery in thei,
influence.
A tax upon legacies, both direct and
collateral. Is recommended
More stringent regulations as to corpora
tions are urged. 1t finally favors some
system OF initiative and referendum In
reference to local self-government.