The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-03-29

The grand mass meeting in Infantry Hall
last evening under the auspices oil the ke-
publican State central committee was a
most successful Inauguration OF the cam
paign in the presence Of n representative
gathering of citizens from all parts OF the
commonwealth, and in the spirit OF enthu-
siasm and intelligent appreciation of the
patriotic and effective speeches which
were delivered by Congressman Dolliver
of Iowa and General George II. Sheridan
OF New York. No sooner were the en-
frances TO the auditorium thrown open TO
the public than steady stream OF human
ity poured into the hail, and in less than
half an hour the floor and balconies were
filled. The fair sex were in pleasant
evidence, and the preliminary concert by
the American Band, under the magic
wand OF Director Reeves, formed n most
inspiring feature of the demonstration.
The program was selected from the classi-
cal and popular gems in its repertoire, and
the brilliancy and artistic merit of the
performance was warmly appreciated. AT
O'Clock Colonel Hunter G. White, chair
man of the State central committe, APP
pared upon the stage, followed by ex-
Dolliyer, member OF Congress from Iowa,
Governor Brown, Hon. Henry J. Spencer,
Hon. Eugene Warren, Hon. ElleryH III. Will
son, General Charles A. Wilson. Judge u.
M. Bosworth, Mayor Frank f. Olney, Hon.
John p. Sanborn, Colonel Charles Warren
Lippitt, Representative S. w. X. Allen,
members OF the State Central Committee,
the General Assembly and the City Com
mittee. Their advent was the signal for
an enthusiastic greeting, which was pro-
longed until they had taken their seats.
Chairman Hunter &. White OF the State
Central Committee introduced ex-Gov-
ernor Royal {. Taft ~ presiding officer,
and he was cordially received He said
that this large assembly had met to
consider the issues of the campaign
which closes next Wednesday. The
opposition claim in their speeches
that the issues are distinctlvely local,
based upon the Legislative controversy.
The Supreme Court has settled this matter
and we can afford to leave it where they
have placed it. The local issues involve
the elections OF the Republican State ticket
and a General Assembly upon which Is
dependent the election OF United
States Senator. Prior to ~ months ago,
the dominant party had placed the
country on a basis of financial prosperity,
while today its manufacturing and in
condition. The speaker found
cause for congratulaion in the
fact that the Republican star was in the
ascendant and that the tidal wave which
swept the country two years ago would be
reversed by the return OF a Republican
administration in Washington in 1896. lie
urged upon the people of the State the
imperative necessity Of casting their full
vote Ia the forthcoming election as an
incentive TO movement along the line for
party suprem macy.
Governor Browns Speech.
NV friends--I thank you for this cordial
greeting. / cannot feel that il is personal
10 me only as j in fact represent the State
governments that has prevented the con-
summation of deep-seatod plot on the
part OF leaders OF the Democratic party to
overthrow popular government.
Ia the presence OF the distinguished
orators who are to address You tonight, it
would be wrong for me TO claim your
attention more than moment or two. One
week from today You may give us all the
attention possible, and / am sure in that
you will not fail. lam willing TO leave the
record OF the past year to the Judgment OF
fair minded citizens. ] challenge anyone
1osshow wherein your State officers have
neglected their duty or violated their
sacred oath Of office. No person with any
sense OF manhood and right, placed as
ItfIfstnlNLlAfNs
taken any different course.
This Is not cur opinion alone, but the
opinion OF the Supreme Court, therefore
II j. not only question whether you will
uphold your State Government, but
whether you will strengthen the judiciary
r. the conflict with lawlessness.
agree with my friend, Mr.. Baker. who
srid in Cumberland last night: "It is
seldom that the men nominated for Office
stand for SO little rs they do in this cam
paign."
II IS not men but principles We are
asked 20 discuss. The principles Of pro-
lection OF honest money, OF pure elections
and in this State OF respect FOR the consti-
tuition and courts are Inscribed upon the
Republican banner and on April | am
convinced that that banner will wave
triumphantly.
You voters Of Providence viii do your
port toward a victory next Wednesday.
Last November yon raised that stalwart
Republican, Frank y. Oincy, 20 the
Mayors chair. You showed that this city
81 Republican when your temper is
aroused.
There has been enough in the policy Of
fbe Democrats in the nation and state TO
arouse any mans temper and therefore
we expect that one week from today We
hhall find this city taking revenge for the
policy that has laid It's industries low.
Chairman Taft then introduced Hon.
Jonathan y. Dolliyer member of Congress
from lows, and the distinguished gentle
man was welcomed with q storm Of an
plause. lie spoke IN substance as follows:
coneressman Doiiivcr's Remarks.
'Frirnds aud fellow Republicans IT "a
with n great deal OF pleasure that fe-
member ny Lest visit 10 your cifv.
II j. with equal pleasure that
come fo address yoI agoin, and
also with on appreciation OF The fact
that my coming Il something In the
nsturs Of q duty Tor il - in the hands Of