The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-03-14

we favor resort 10 wise ieSlsia'ioh'
rather than TO the continuance in power
of a business destroying Democratic ad-
ministration.
We protest against cheap money, the de-
struction Of our banking system, the es-
Enlistment OF State banks, and all othor
Democratic and Populist theories which
is sought TO make something of nothing,
and TO use that something in the payment
of labor and OF Indebtedness. Safety TO
business demands a currency, every dollar
| of which Is equal in value TO every other
dollar throughout our vast territory, and
| in the marts OF the world.
We favor liberal appropriations for the
| building and maintenance OF navy
sufficient for the protection OF our coast
line and our maritime interests, and
| powerful enough to entitle America TO the
respect of foreign nations. We favor in
creasing the military force of the nation,
and such legislation, within constitutional
limits, as will enable its efficient use,
in case OF the failure of State govern
ments, to suppress riot and disorder, and
| to secure the complete enforcement OF
all our laws, and the protection of all
our citizens in the enjoyment OF all the
1 rights guaranteed TO them under the
| constitution and the laws.
In State affrirs, we favor biennial
elections, thus saving the expense of
frequent elections, and at the same time
tending to permanence and efficiency in
State government, and we believe that the
adoption OF the proposed amendment TO
our State Constitution providing for such
elections, would he a welcome relief TO
the people of the State.
We further endorse the provisions of
said proposed amendment by which the
Governor and Secretary of State arc re-
leased from duties beneath the dignity of
their offices and not elsewhere imposed,
and by which the Lieutenan: Governor
Is given duties accorded the
Office in other States, and,
also, the apportiopment among the wards
of the several cities Of the State OF Rep
resentatives in the General Assem- bly, thus
furnishing an opportunity for different
and oftentimes conflicting city interests,
TO obtain representation and insuring a
representation Of the minority party,
result impossible under existing pro-
visions OF the State constitution.
We believe in such appropriate legisla-
tion as will secure to the unfortunate VIC
Tins of intemperance, committed to the
State institutions, an opportunity to OBJ
tain at public expense ouch scientific
treatment as will tend to restore habits of
temperance, and enable them to become
self respecting and industrious citizens.
As the great party OF progress and
patriotism, we appeal to the people of the
State for support.
The administration for the last two
years has demonstrated that the Demo-
cratic party is without cohesiveness,
unity or settled principles, and the cleo
tions of last fall demonstrate that the
people have discovered il, and turn once
more to the Republican party to save the
Republic.
The Nominations.
The chairman then called for nomina-
tions and Mr.. Arthur ii. Watson OF Provi-
| dence nominated for Governor,
Hon. Charles Warren Lippitt with the
| following words:
| "Mr. Chairman and Gentlemen of the Com
mittee-lt gives mo pleasure to present to
| you as the candidate OF the Republican party
| for the exalted position of Governor of this
| State n resident of the city of Providence.
| ':Descended through a long and illustrious
| lineage from the founders and early settlers
of this State, he Is a typical Rhode Islander.
"rhe eldest SON of one of the ablest busi-
| ness men this State has ever produced, he has
| controlled. or has been. closely associated
with the management of large affairs since
/ early manhood.
Qualified by education aud natural ability
| he can represent the State with honor and
| dignity AT any time in any place and npon any
| occasion. He is Republican whose Republi-
canism has never been questioned.
"A gentleman who when elected by the
| suffrages of the people of this State. will dis
| charge the duties Of the office of Governor
! with credit and honor alike TO himself and
the State which he represents.
81 present the name of Hon. Charles War
| rem Lippit."
| The nomination was seconded by John
| w. Casa, OF Wonsocket. The vote was
taken and Charles Warren Lippitt was
! nominated.
For Lieutenant Governor the name of
| Hon. Edwin r. Allen of Hopkinton was
! presented by General w. r. Walker and
he was nominated.
! For Secretary OF State. Colonel Frank
! X. Arnold moved tonominato the present
incumbent Hon. Charles Il. Bennett, and
the motion was unanimously carried.
Mr.. Wheaton Cole of Pawtucket named
Hon. Edward G. dubois OF East Provi-
I Dencc for Attorney General, and he was
nominated.
Hon. Samuel Clark was nom mated for
General Treasurer upon the motion of
John B. Turner.
Messrs. George s. TiEgley, Arthur III.
Watson and John w. Cass were appointed
to notify the nominees OF the action OF
the convention aud Candidates Lippitt,
Allen and Bennett were escorted to the
platform.
Chairman Wyman then introduced to
the convention, as the next Governor
OF Rhode Island, Hon. Charles Warren
Lippitt.
Mr. Lippitt thanked the delegates for
their unanimous choice OF him for the
high office of Governor OF his State. lie
proceeded TO briefly outline the prin-
ciples OF his party on the questions
of protection, finance and education, and
in closing said: "If ! shall be elected |
trust that you. and sll OF the citizens OF
the State will find in my conduct no more
nor less than would be expected OF n
Rhode Islander"
Hon. Mr.. Allen and Hon. Mr.. Bennett
were both introduced and brief