The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-05-14
Rhode Islands Vice. Presidential

Boom.
The frank and manly declaration Of ex-
Governor ID. Russell Brown, that he
would accept q nomination for Vice-Pres-
ident II II were rendered to him, 10 con.
trasted favorably by local politicians with
the evnsive statements of Others known to
be at heart eager for the nomination.
In explanation of his position Mr..
Brown says: ~ DO not wish that state
ment construed to mean that am against
Reed. think Reed should be New Eng
lands choice, and ! would work for
him wero he nominated. l do not dodge
Sne question, but frankly admit that
should be greatly pleased should i DO
nominated for the Vice-Presidency, and
would accept It not only as an honor to
"1hat sounds just like Brown" people
are saying here; "frank and straight
forward and no beating about the Dush."
Ex-Governor Brown Is more OF q
business man than politician, although
he carries into the latter field the shrewd-
ness which has made HIM in the former
so successful Although still compara-
lively young man he had before his elec-
tior as Governor become wellto-fo as a
manufacturer OF mill supplies, business
that brought him into acquaintance with
most OF tne mill men OF New England.
He Is well liked not only by them but by
the factory workmen, who are nearly all
ardent protectjonists.
In Eastern Connecticut he is as well
known as in Rhode Island itself, while he
has been for years an ardent worker in
the Republican League and has gained a
wide acquaintance with Its leading men,
bers all over the country. IN. Y. Re-
corder.
The Rhode Island delegate to the ST.
Louis convention may have the pleasure
of casting a solid vote for a Rhode Island
~ hn
United States. The man W who has already
assumed more than local significance in
the coming fight Is none ther than Hon.
ID. Russell Brown, thrice Governor OF this
commonwealth.
The change In sentiment in the irec-
tion OF Mckinley makes II entirely logical
that the Vice. Presidency should go to
New England man. Ex-Governor Brown
stands high in the estimation of tie party,
and Rbody's siauncb Republicans can see
no reason why he should not get the
nomination for Vice-President, In case
Mckinley secures first place on I he ticket.
There was a tacit understanding among
the delegates that Reed should be their
choice for first place so long as any posi-
bility of his getting the nomination re-
mained, but they were not distinctly in
strueted for him; and in the event of
Mckiniey's nomination the name OF ID.
Russell Brown may be presented for
second place on the ticket Pawtucket
Post.
The talk about Vice President leads
the Chicago Tines-Herald to say: "lt is
high time to restore the Vice Presidency
to the old standard. An office which has
been held by such men os John Adams,
Thomas Jefferson, John q. Calhoun, Mar
tin Van Buren,, John &. breckenridge,
Hannibal Hamlin, Henry Wilson, Chester
A. Arthur and Levi p. Morton is big
enough for any man, and Thomas Il. Reed
10 big enough to fill Ii. Too often. how
ever. it has been made an after-thougbt,
to be given without mature consideration
at the last moment as q sop for dlsap-
pointed faction, or to the highest bidder
In contributions for the campaign fund.
No thanks to anybody II b.se after
thoughts have In some cases resulted in
iudicious q, lections. With the question
of the Presidency settled six weeks before
the meeting of the national convention,
the Republican party may give the Vice
Presidency the attention which Ii deserves
but seldom receives. Such deliberation
can only strengthen the conviction that
Mr. Reed is the man for the place."
The suggestion Of Nir. Reed sounds
we'll. But no one should expect him to
accept the nomination under the circum-
stances. But II Is understood that New
England can furnish the man II desired,
In ex-Goverpor ID. Russell Brown OF this
State. And with Mr.. Brown on the tick
ct, Rhode Island will be sure TO give ii all
the electoral votes which II has at COM
mand. Newport News.