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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-03-17

THAT distinguished representative of
its own opinion, the Providence Journal
has, begun the State campaign after its
usual fashion by indulging its fancy at
the expense of the Republican State
Convention. 1t is the turn next of its
erstwhile friends, the Democrats. Mean
time THE News is pleased to observe
that The Journal considers English poll
tics worth its distinguished attention,
is interested in the election of Mayor
of Yonkers. discusses Spanish wines as
o factor in European affairs, and is con-
cerned to "a degree by the ludicrous ex-
hibition made by the President and
Congress, whose election was unfor-
tunately secured despite The Journals
support. A few thousand suffragists in
Rhode Island will go to the polls on the
Fourth of April next, just the same.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-03-17
WAR NOT OVER.

Admiral Mello bobs up serenely long
enough to observe that the revolution
in Brazil is not over by a long
chalk, and intimates that the surrender
by Da Cana of few broken down ships
of war not fit to be put to sea does not
end the war. The dispatches state
that Mello is receiving fresh supplies OF
all kinds from Europe and his
Southern troops are enthusiastic
and gaining reinforcement daily. He
has six of the best war ships in the Bra
lillian navy, and with his adherents has
control of large Brazilian state where
provisional government has been es-
tablished. 1t is quite likely that before
the war is over there may be division
in Brazil and separate Governments
established over what was year
ago united nation. The victory won
by Peixoto SO far appears to have been
very much of hollow mockery and the
real rebellion is, as it has been almost
from the start, outside the immediate
vicinage OF Rio de Janeiro.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-03-17

the country-including New England
in 1860 was $196; in 1890 these wages
averaged $3l4." Mr.. Atkinson in
commenting on these figures says
The advance in wages, which is dis
closed by these figures, has been much
greaterin many branches OF industry re-
quiring higher standard of personal
skill and mental, as well as manual apti-
tude, sustaining the rule which have
done so much TO put before the working
people, that in proportion to the increase
of capital profits are diminished rela-
lively, while wages are augmented, both
absolutely and relatively"
He says further that the cotton indus
tryis good example, because the data
are so absolute:'
No one can say that Mr.. Atkinson is a
protectionist for his opposition to the
protective system is well known, but he
has made the gathering of statistics and
the deduction of industrial laws from
them his life work.
Wages have increased, more people
have been given employment and the
price of the commodity has been lowered
during the past "a years under the pro-
tective system. This is one of the
things protection has done for New Eng
land
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-03-17
The State Convention.
Westerly Sun. e

The Republican State Convention held in
Providence yesterday, augurs well for the
success of the ticket next month, IL Is long
time since convention has shown equal en-
thusiasm, and the applause which punctusted
the various speeches proved that the people
were wideawake to the issues. All this must
have been pleasant to the candidates, Just as
ID was TO every loyal Republican who heard IL.
But the nomination Of candidates lacks a
great deal OF being Synonymous with their
election. Now hard and systematic work
must be done from one end OF the State to
tho other. The voters must understand
the issues just ms they are,
and then they must remember that election
day falls on Wednesday, April 4. rain or
shine. 1t viii be Of no avail 10 complain of
the result after that day. The time to express
an opinion is Wednesday. April 4, ami the
place is the ballot box.
A vote for the Republican State ticket is a
vote for the return Of good times as soon as
possible,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-03-17
COTTON INDUSTRY UNDER PRO.
TECTION.

A correspondent wants to know what
For an answer The News has only to
say: Look at New England. On every
river bank see the big mills
with their thousands of spindles giving
employment to hundreds of thousands
of workers. Look at its growth AMI
prosperity. Examine its savings banks,
visit its schools, see its prosperous towns
and villages, its comfortable homes
and its contented people, and then view
what the threat of free trade has accom-
plished during the past year.
New England herself tells the
story better than words" But the
inquirer will probably not be satisfied
with the ocular and substantial testi-
mony as to what protection as done
for New England. for in his
next question he wants to know if
THE NEWS can show that protection
ever raised wages or afforded increased
opportunities for work. Lest it should
be said that THE News has chosen its
figures from a biased source it will pre-
sent some figures ON the cotton mills of
New England, taken from a letter written
10y Mr.. Edward Atkinson to friend IN
Portland, Me-, the agent of some of the
largest cotton mills n Biddeford in the
same State.
In 1860 in the whole Of New England
there were 1855, 962 spindles and 81 ,409
hands was employed. In 1890 there
were 10,736, ,155 spindles and 14s,7ls
hands employed.
In 1860 the ray-rolls were SIC, ,720. .020
and in 1890 they were $40, 9Os,59l. Mr..
Atkinson in commenting on these
figures says "You will observe
what an excellent example this is
Of lessening prices due to lessening
cost and high wages. The proportion
ate number Of operatives has been
greatly diminished and the earn
ings which in 1860 averaged s205,
in 1890 they averaged 1886. That is.
wages have increased over 63 per
cent. The average wages throughout
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-03-17

United States contention is that upon
the arrival at . decision by the Paris
tribunal the modus vivendi expired, and
that henceforth both nations were
to protect Jointly seal life
in the Behring Sea. While this ipter-
esting dispute is in progress pelagic sea
robbery is to continue and Canadian
poachers have already sailed
to begin their nefarious busi-
ness. The British Parliament's
inactivity and delay in making any
effort to carry into effect its part
of the legislation proposed under
the Paris treaty lends color
to the belief that England is purposely
delaying in order that her Canadian sub
jects may obtain another years illegal
catch. What does the present Admin
istration propose to do about its
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-03-17
WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING.
The Tax ON Widows and Orphans.


Mr.. Cleveland seems to have recommended
his Low famous tax on incomes derived from
certain corporate investment" with the idea
that he was sending the collector to collect
only from the rich and powerful and monopo-
listic capitalists Of the United States.
There is large sound about corporate in
vestments," as IL an income tax on such in
vestments bed only those who could we'll
afford to pay other peoples share of the COM
mon burden.
The plain fact is that the proposed income
tax hits hardest those that can least AFFORD to
pay other peoples taxes.
There are many thousands Of poor people
whose savings are invested in the stocks or
bonds of corporations. The dividends or in
terest paid by those corporations are their
sole source Of revenue. The greater and
stronger the corporation the more numerous
as a rule its small holders of stock or bonds.
II would astonish the Populist howlers to
inspect the books of q concern like the New
York Central or the Western Union, and to
discover to what an extent its owners and
creditors are small fry; men and women who
have invested in 1t part or all of their prop
erty, and who are dependent upon the income
from their investment.
Old men whose earning capacity is gone
widows and children whose support comes
from the invested savings of the dead hus-
band and father small estates. or proper
ties in trust for the benefit OF those who have
no other source of revenue these are a nu-
merous class among the holders of certain
corporate investments"
They will all have to pay the income tan,
whether they come under the $4,000 limit Oh
not. The 2per cent tax will have been col
lected. Arough the agency of the corporation
paying the dividend or the interest. before
the money gets into the hands of the owners
without reference to the size of that owners
total income from all sources; and where the
total income Is less than $4,000 there is no way
in which the small taxpayer can get his
money back from the Government.
widow living upon an income Of $500 q
year from certain corporate investments''
will pay two per cent. tax on every dollar OF
her income.
The small investment that yields $500 fol
the support Of the orphaned child until he
can earn his own living will be shaved two
per cent. along with the income Of $500 OF
$4,000.
That is what the Cleveland income tar
means TO the poor.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-03-17
BROWN UNIVERSITY.

In response to many inquiries The
News begs to state that it is thoroughly
in favor OF any movement TO advance
the interests Of Brown University be-
cause it believes those interests are
identical with the interests of this city
and the State. The character Of the
imposing gathering at the recent alumni
dinner was ample testimony to the value
the institution has been already. Ii
was evidenced that Rhode Islands most
distinguished or most promising sons
received the education which helped
10 lay the foundation of their character
at old Brunonia, and that the
sons of this and future genera
tions may avail themselves of similar
advantages is enough to command the
support for the college of not emily every
public spirited citizen, but of every one
who is thoughtful of the future of his
own children. AT the same time THE
News enters protest against the teach.
ing of one sided political economy in
what is, to all intents, public school
just as it would enter protest against
any sectarian influences. Better
and fairer that political economy. his
tory or anything else should not be
studied at all than that it should be
taught from any one point Of view.
To teach facts and to develop the
thinking faculty is the object of educa-
tion-not to inculcate theories in what
ever line. If the teacher takes advan-
tage of his position to warp rather
than develop the receptive minds
of the young men entrusted to
his charge, he is committing pub
lie wrong, and the more able the
teacher, the more pernicious his work.
The NEWS has the greatest respect for
the present president of Brown Uni
versity. He is an able and accomplished
gentleman. Personally he is attractive
and possessed of sturdy characteristics
that draw around him the support Of
college men. He is devoted to Brown
University and is a tireless and enthusi-
astic worker in his Office. He has done
much to advance the interests OF the COL
lege and make it popular. His services
have been distinctly valuable and will
doubtless continue to be of value to the
institution and so 10 the city and
State. But his private opinions on
the tariff, on silver, on socialism, should
remain his private opinions and not be
injected into broad educational sys-
tenn, to acquire which Rhode Islands
sons are sent to Brown.
Or, at least, while an honest man
commits no crime when he eats with
his knife, he oughtn't to indulge in the
practice where the rest of the company
at table are disposed to use their forks.
1t isn't tactful.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-03-17
CLEyELANDs RESPONSIBILITY.

The Boston Herald in discussing the
Bland Bill says that "The measure is
bad at all points. To approve it would
give the lie to Mr.. Cleveland's profess
sions, convict him, not only Of incon-
sistency, but of insincerity, and deprive
him of the confidence Of the business
world which has been the cornerstone of
his political advancement. In saying
this we practically say that, to our
thinking, he would sooner cut off his
hand than use il to sign such a rascally
bill.
IS
"The hand that struck down the Vest
bill is very unlikely To sign the Bland
seigniorage bill"
But suppose he simply sits still and
allows this measure which is 'bad at all
points" to become a law, will it not give
the lie TO his professions, convict him
not only of Inconsistency, but Of insin-
certify and deprive him Of
the confidence Of the business
world just the same? With
full power TO kill the measure is he not
just as responsible il 1t becomes law by
his Withholding his signature as. he
would be if he gave it his signature ?
He can stop il and if he does not, he
and he alone is responsible for the
injection Of $55,000,000 and perhaps
double that amount of fat currency into
our circulation. The bill goes TO him
on Monday and there exists not the
slightest reason 10 believe that Mr..
Cleveland will Seto IL.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-03-17
Looking Over the Signature.

The city clerk and his deputies are very
busy today in looking over the signatures
of the subscribers to the nomination
papers for the Peoples and the
Socialist Labor parties. The law requires
shall be endorsed by 400
of the city voters and the nomina-
tion for Representative by 80. And
the officials at City Hall are obliged to
find this number on the lists submit
ted and certify to the signatures as
being those of bona fide voters. There
Is no good reason for believing that either
of the parties will elect their candidates,
and after the clerks have hunted through
the City Directory 450 distinct times they
want to know what's the use.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-03-17
Newport Mercury.


The Republican State convention has met
ly. 1t has nominated the right ticket for State
officers and II has nominated q ticket that will
be elected. Governor Brown has performed
the duties of chief executive OF the State the
past year under very trying conditions.
That he has performed these duties well goes
without saying. The State never had more
faithful and conscientious officer than our
present Governor. The people, without re-
gard to party, are beginning to recognize
that fact, and the majority ne will receive
on the first Wednesday In April will
not all come from one party. lie will receive
Democratic as we'll as Republican votes, for a
spirit of fairness will induce those who are
above mere party distinction TO vote for him
His associates on the ticket are all true and
tried men. and viii serve the State
faithfully In the positions to which they will
be elected. All friends Of good government
should see to il that the majority is sufficient
ly large ON election day to leave no room for
doubt as to the desire of the people.
Two weeks from next Wednesday will occur
one ofthe most important State elections
Rhode Island has ever had, important alike to
Newport, the rest of the State aud to the ma
tion, sad its results will be awaited with deep
and widespread interest. Not only q Cover
nor and the other State oficers are 10 be
chosen, hut General Assembly which, at the
May session. will be called upon TO elect a
United States Senator to succeed Hon. Nathan
f. Dixon. II the Republicans be successful,
Mr.. Dixon's successor will be the
Hon. George Peabody Wet more OF this city
and Newport will he given representative
in the highest legislative body in the Nation.
prospects that alone should be sufficient to in
sure rousing majority for the Republican
Ass s.mbly ticket from here
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-03-17
Highly Indorsed.

Now that the Republican State convention
has Endorsed the Hon. George Peabody Wet
moro as q worthy successor Of Anthony and
Burnside in the United States Senate, there
can no longer be a shadow of doubt that with
Republican, success In the legislative con-
tests the Ex-Governor will be sent TO Wash
ington to represent Rhode Island at the COM
pletion Of Senator Dixons term OF ONCE.
No public Official ever received q more sub
stsntial 'vindication" than did Governor D..
Russell Brown at the hands Of the Republican
State convention.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-03-17

CONGRESSMAN BREcKINRIDGE's leading
opponent for the Congressional nomina-
tion says that he believes if Colonel
Breckenridge will come back and make
a statement and ask the forgiveness of
his people nothing can prevent his being
returned to Congress. Kentucky must
place premium on immortality If the
gentleman correctly reflects the senti-
ment of the State.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-03-17
SATURDAY, MARCH II. 1894.


Tho duty will devolve upon the Cen
eral Assembly to be elected in April, tc
choose Senator to represent Rhode Is
land In the Senate Of the United States.
The Issues, therefore, are largely Ma
tional We appeal to the people upon
these issusss To endorse the Republican
party Of the State in its contest during
the past year with political lawlessness,
and to sustain the principles of the Re-
publican party upon National issues,
that prosperity may return to our people,
is the duty Of every law-abiding and
patriotic citizen,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-03-17

WHAT a splendid Assembly ticket the
Newport Republicans have put upl Elk.
Mayor Powell is at the head. with his
associates ex-Mayor Horton, ex-senator
Burdick, William p. Sheffield, Jr., John
A. Rogers and William p Buffum.
Samuel Revolutionist Honey is very
small-potatoes-and-few- -the-hill by
contrast to any one of them.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-03-17

1T is specious Democratic sugges-
tion that hard times should not be
charged to the Wilson tariff bill because
it is the Mckinley bill that is still in
force. They forget that picnics are
postponed IL the weather columns indi-
cate rain and that sailors prepare to
shorten sail when the waters grow dark
and black cloud appears above the
horizon,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-03-17
Governor Brown Renominated.
" prAaa


There should be no question as to the cleo
tion next month of Governor ID. Russell
Brown, who was yesterday unanimously re-
nominated by the Republicans of Rhode
Island. Thousands of the wage earners
of that sturdy State are suffering to-
day from dcstitution and idleness caused
by the threatened passage Of sectional tariff
legislation. Governor Brown stands upon a
platform squarely opposed TO the policy which
has desolated the firesides and crippled the
industries of Rhode Island. His reelection
would add emphasis to the pop
ular protest that has everywhere been
registered at the ballot box against the
Wilson abomination. Governor Browns
record in the executive chair during the past
year has been that of faithful. high-minded
and capable servant Of the people, He has
set his face against jobbcry and extravagance,
and has resolutely defied and defeated the
conspiracy of the Democratic minority in the
Legislature to Msynardize the body.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-03-17

SENATOR WooDs, able and expe-
rienced, heads the Republican Assembly
ticket which is to represent the States
chief municipality in the next General
Assembly, and his associates are emf
nently qualified to represent the inter
ests of Providence in the lower branch.
They will receive the support of all Re-
publicans and good many Democrats.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-03-17
STILL IN DISPUTE.

The sealing dispute is to continue,
apparently, in spite OF the decision Of
the Paris tribunal. England claims
that the modus vivendi was extended 10y
that tribunal Tor another year. The
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-03-17

WooNsooKET Democrats are reported
to have settled their differences. But
there are good many Democrats up
there who are out of work who will not
settle their differences until April a,
when they vote the Republican ticket.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-03-17
THE NEWS sATURDAY. MARCH 17. 1894.

time Mr.. d. Rusasll Brown viii come before tho
electors of the state - tho candidate of his
party for the once of Governor. AS TO the
personal character and fitness Of the gentle
men whose names have been placed upon the
ticket there is no question. nor will they be
criticised on that SCORE. They are without ex-
ception, good citizens md honorable men.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-03-17

AMAN out West recently went insane,
declaring that he "hated himself" :"
Next thing you know some crank Will
be proclaiming that he is the Provi-
dence Journal.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-03-17

IMAGINE Samuel Revolutionist Honey
thowing new light, as from a glittering
calcium, on the United States constitu-
ton for the instruction of the honorable
Senators at Washington.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-03-17
Meets with Unqualified Approval.
Pawturet Valley Cleaner

Pawtuxet Naiiey tleaner.
The Republican state Convention was held
in Providence yesterday. and the candi'
dates for election in the coming State cleo.
tion were nominated.
The same ticket rs last year was chosen and
the choice will meet with the unqualified ap.
proval OF the Republicans Of this State. ID.
Russell Brown was nominated for the third
time as Governor and beyond all doubt the
nomination will he supported at the polls.
No better platform could be framed, no
better sentiments expressed, and no truer
men nominated to carry out the principles OF
the party. and thereby benefit the working
men Of today. than those chosen by the con.
vention yesterday. Let the voters rally TO the
polls on election day and prove by their bal.
lots that they appreciate the principles of the
Republican party and the election OF the
right men In the right places.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-03-17

PENNSYLVANIA is the scene OF the
latest lynching bee, negro murderer
being hanged by mob. The Keystone
State ought TO be ashamed of initiating
Georgia.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-03-17

Ex-MAYoR HuoH CARROLL has been
rssurrected. Now General Brennan,
draw your flashing blsde--if it isn't
rusted ini
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-03-17

Down in Westerly the Democrats have
endorsed two of the Prohibition Assem-
bly, nominees. Now, will somebody
kindly give acceptable surety for the
Democrats?
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-03-17

Mr.. MCCARTHY, so light and hearty,
asked for information in the House Of
Representatives yesterday. He got it in
close proximity 10 the neck.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-03-17

The delegates TO the Republican state con-
tion. In Providence yesterday, did the work
allotted 10 them with practical unanimity and
adjourned. As was expected. the ticket of a
year ago Was rsnominated, and for the third
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-03-17

THERE Is oae thing TO be thankful for
In connection with the Democracy this
year. There aren't 50 many VI it.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-03-17

DR.. GARvIS's salary as a member Of
the General Assembly ought to go on
the "time" account.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-03-17
REPUBLICAN NOMINATIONS.

FOR GOVERNOR,
d. RUSSELL BROWN OF Providence.
FOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR,
EDWIN 4. ALLEN of Hopkinton.
FOR SECRETARY OF STATE,
CHARLES p. BENNETT of Providence.
FOR ATroRNEY-GENERAL,
EDWARD G. DUBOIS of East Providence.
FOR GENERAL TREASURER,
SAMUEL CLARK OF Lincoln.
For AssembIymen, City of Providence.
For Senstor--John Carter Brown Woods.
For First Representative Lincoln
Lippitt.
For Second Representative-John NJ.
Rounds.
For Third Representative Charles II.
Smart.
For Fourth George Il.
Barstow.
For Fifth Representative = Charles c.
Gray.
For Sixth Representative-JohnL L. Rem
linger.
For Seventh Representativc-Henry t,
Root.
For Eighth Representative Charles d.
Kimball.
For Ninth Representatives. Edward
6tudley.
For Tenth Representatives, William H.
Covcll.
For Representatives Large - Joseph
III. Munroe, John Nelson.