The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-18

Governor MortOnS wise and PATRIOTIC
administration received endorsement, and
his candidacy for president was formally
launched.
The dangers to the people Of a return
Of the Democratic party TO power in this
state We're portrayed, showing that the
same men who have been repudiated by
the voters are still in charge Of the affairs
of the Democratic party In this state, and
that their return TO power would mean
but repetition OF the old outragos.
The record of the legislature was en-
dorsed the tax rate explained by the
small returns from the collateral inherit
ance tax and the large appropriation
made necessary by the care of the New
York countys insane by the terms of the
state care act
The Raines ballot reform law was
pointed to as the best enactment for bal
lot reform yet passed in this state. The
platform also set forth that the demands
Of the people in the city of New York
have been granted In reform legislation.
Power of One Vote.
That it was close following Of the work
mapped out is evident from the fact that
tho security OF the state ticket was made
possible by the vote of one man. When
saw such iron-bound plans for the APP
preaching convention that on all sides il
was conceded that there would be no frio-
tion and that the plans of the state COM
mittee would be carried out
After the opening session there ap-
peared on the horizon cloud of discon-
tent that grew so rapidly that at o'clock
the fate of the state officers seemed TO be
sealed against denomination. The trouble
arose over the contest for seats In the
First district and hinged on the seating of
the contesting delegation headed by Con-
gresham Mahaney.
With everything apparently running
smoothly, the leaders were suddenly con-
fronted with the statement that IL the
Mahaney delegation were seated the Erie
county delegation would leave tho con-
vention, and Mr.. Roberts name would be
withdrawn from the convention, thus
breaking the slate. When the convention
met the committee reported against Mr.
Mahaney. IL was learned that the vote
was 10 against and IS for, the deciding
vote having been cast by Mr.. Wheeler of
Utica. Thus was the catastrophe ayerted.
Niiier's Foresight.
The next nearest approach to break in
the plans came when Warner Miller in
troduced his resolution for the protection
of the American Sabbath and the carrying
out OF the excise laws. Tho leaders who
had proclaimed against any excise action
accepted the situation, and the result was
shat all friction ceased. Action on en-
largemcnt Of the state committee was
tabled, and local Sunday option for coun
ties was also killed.
There Is general rejoicing on tho result
OF the convention. The opinion OF the
majority Of the delegates IL that the adop
tion of the Sunday enforcement plank T.
clever move that will aid the party II
Is Generally conceded that the Democrats
next week will pass n resolution favorine
local option, and this will make clearly
the line OF division between the two
parties.
DR. Dcpew Is particularly pleased over
the work. He has urged that the party
take some stand on the matter, and Mr..
Miller's plank ia the p;asorn, he be
6eyes, will answer the purpose.