The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-27
KILL The BILL.
Governor Brown Discusses
National and State Politics.
Does Not Consider Tariff Question
Settled Even II Bill becomes Law.

The Boston Journal asked the Governors
OF the New England States to give their
views In tire political situation with par
ticular reference to the tariff. Governor
Brown OF Rhode Island said:
"Here In Rhode Island the two leading
parties are preparing for the fall Congress
sionai campaign, which thus early in the
day shows some unmistakable signs OF
coming interest and political excitement.
The annual State election Is as yet afar of,
recurring, unlike those of other New Eng
land states, in the spring OF the year in
stead of near Thanksgiving time.'
AS to Republican success In the Con-
gressional. campaign Governor Brown is
OF the opinion that there Is absolutely no
doubt, and in saying this he merely voices
the belief OF the citizens of the State
generally. At the present time Rhode
Island Is represented in the National
House of Representatives by two Demo-
orats landed there during that spectacular
landslide couple OF years ago.
The Governor was asked who are the
leading Republican Congressional candi-
dates.
WELL" replied he. "they are plenty
enough, but would not care to state at
this time who 1 think Will bear the
party's banner in the coming campaign.
Among the prominent aspirants for
the two seats are ex-Secrctary OF
State George III. Utter, ex-Congress-
man Warrea o, Arnold, ex- Lieutenant
Governor Melville. Bull, Professor Alonzo
Williams Of Brown University, Adm B.
Capron and number OF others. From
this list think il probable that candi-
dates will be chosen"
Governor, what do you think of the
prospects OF the Republican party in this
state! asked The Journal correspondent.
lit is my firm belief that they are sim
ply grand" was the reply. "Our condi-
tion never has been stronger than it is at
the present time. We shall certainly
elect TWO Representatives in the fall. This
i believe is an assured fact. Regarding
gubernatorial candidates, of course 1t is
too early to say anything now, but who
ever is the choice of our party in the
spring will surely be elected"
Governor Brown spoke vehemently
against the tariff bill.
What do think will be the result of
the tariff legislation? Your question
would imply the fact t1at the matter has
been settled. do not regard 1t SO even II
the President signs the bill, or allows it
TO become law by a refusal to do SO.
"And here want to say that haven't
the slightest idea which course the Presi-
dent Will pursue. Cleveland is man of
strong personality and has generally been
accredited with will and purpose to do
right-to be fair and honest, though some
times little stubborn. think the sit
uation Is plain, and the only course for |
him to take Is vigorous protest and |
veto.
This, think, would be best for him. |
sell and for his party and party princi- |
pies he so loves to pirate about. The bill |
Itself, that WilSon-G German conglomera-
ton, do not consider to be good for the
nation, its industries and people"
The Governor was asked what he
thought of the outlook for trade in New
England. Ii was his opinion that times
were looking up, SO TO speak, here in
Rhode Island.
"The business panic, "said he, "has been
more severe during the past 10 months
than ever before in our history. All
classes have suffered. The purchasing
has greatly decreased, and i'm
provement is thus necessarily slow. The
CHIEF cause, II not the only one, for this
condition on affairs is the state of uncer-
lainty produced by the proposed changes
IN our tariff laws.
Kill this bill which is now in the
hands of Mr.. Cleveland and no more
arin legislation will disturb the nation
or years. When this is done capital will
be returned robustness channels; employ
nent given TO the idle, and the wheels of
hrift and progress will once more
gladden. all. The manufactures
md the farmer will make profits
nabling them to pay liberal wages,
which in time will give large consuming
'owers among the great mass OF people.
what we most want is no tariff
hanges. The business of This nation il
properly adjusted 10 the economic policy
s fixed by the Mckinley schedule"