The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-03-20
The Democratic
party

tics. The Democratic party
was the party Of the people.
IL had always been the friend Of the op-
pressed. 1t had always been the consti-
tutional party, while the Republican
party had often attempted to 60
beyond the constitution. The most in
famous attempt to override constitutional
authority, however, was made in Rhode
Island in 1893. The Democractic
candidate received plurality il not q ma
jority of the votes OF the people, but by
contemplate plot, concocted by the Re-
party had remained in power.
The Democratic members OF the House
OF Representatives had done well. They
had done everything in their power
to do their duty by the State
n not BEEN able to trsnsaet the st datS
that was demanded by the constitution.
They had not been able to
count the votes that had
been cast for the State officers at
the last election, and the man who
had not been elected remained in power.
say which party was right and he believed
that the fair minded voters would rise
as host on election day to
administer a stinging rebuke to the men
that had been guilty Of such an unconsti-
tutional action.
DelltNtu tDHt tneTe was NlCtOTy III
the air and the ticket that would be
nominated would be elected and
once more in Rhode Island the people
should be able to feel that they were liv-
ing under a constitutional government.
Roll OF the Convention Called.
William b. Colwell of Johnston and
John L. Conley of Warren were elected
secretaries of the convention. The roll
of the convention was called and each OF
the cities and towns was represented.
The Nominations.
The temporary organization was made
permanent on motion Of George West.
On motion OF Colonel Honey, q commit
tee OF seven was appointed to prepare a
platform. Messrs. Honey, George J.West,
James McNally, Providence; William T.
Honan, Warren; Thomas j. Pierce, North
Kingstown; Francis l.. O'Reilly, Woon-
socket; Thomas w. Robinson, Paw
tucket.
Delegate Quinn of Warwick moved that
the convention proceed to the nomination
of State officers and the motion pre-
vailed.
Richard Comstock then said that one
year ago the Democratic party had nomi-
mated ticket, the leader OF which had
been elected, and it now depended
upon the people to avenge the great wrong
that had been done. The candidates were
elected, and If they were renominated
they could go before the people
and say, 81 was elected last year, and /
demand reelection" He therefore moved
that the entire ticket, consisting of David
s. Baker of North Kingston for governor,
Dalton +. Young of Newport for lieuten-
ant, John j. Heffernan of Woonsocket
for secretary of state; Clarence A Aldrich
of Providence for attorney general, and
John G.. Perry OF South Kingstown for
general treasurer.
Hugh Carroll of Pewtucket said he stood
TO vindicatea principle dear to all of us. We
must throw away all personal feeling and
work for the success OF the party. 1t was the
duty OF the Democratic party to restore
constitutional government in the State OF
Rhode Island, no matter what fault
might be had with the party managers
and individuals. Hugh warmed up to his
work in great shape and sat down under
severe exhaustion and was cheered quite
Justify.
Chairman Miller then put the nomina-
tions seriatim, and they were enthusias-
tically endorsed.
On motion of Secretary Conley, Chair
man Miller appointed Messrs II. Il. Com
stock, Hugh J. Carroll, John Il.
Conley, James w. Burus OF Woonsocket,
and Franklin p. Owen OF Scituate to wait
on the candidates and bring them before
the convention.
Then They Talked.
p. j. Mccarthy of Providence moved
that the convention proceed TO the nomi-
nation OF n state central committee. OBJ
lection was raised by delegate from Grams
ton this procedure as two sets of commit
tees were out and they might want to
participate in the selection. Mccarthy
withdrew his motion and tried to coax
&. &. Mumford 20 his feet. Mumford de-
clined and retaliated by introducing Mr..
Mccarthy. The ever-ready orator pro-
ceeded TO kill time In Characteristic style,
and was listened 10 with some degree OF
attention. There were no national issue
i'm this campaign. The only issue
Is as to whether the people are