The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-11-03
Strong Address by John A. C.
Wightman Of WoOnsocksi.
A REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE.
He Scores Present Administration Of North
srn City and Promises, Il Elected, 10
Remedy Many Existing Evils.

A big and enthusiastic Republican rally
was held last evening in Harris hall,
Woonsocket, under the auspices OF the
Young Mems Republican club. the large
hall being packed TO the doors.
The hall was elaborately decorated
with flags, bunting and plants, good mu-
sic was furnished by the Social brass
band, and on the stage was seated a very
large number OF the representative citi-
zens of Woonsocket. James III. Rickard.
Jr, was the chairman OF the meeting.
Prof. Alonzo Williams OF Brown uni
versity, was the first speaker OF the eve
ming. His remarks were based on I'm
peIialism" Of which subject he has made
a thorough study. His address was very
forcible, and punctuated with applause.
He concluded his speech by saying:
There If a Higher Power Who is behind
this move. Who has designated the Unit
ed States TO take upon Itself this impor-
tant part in the advancement OF humani-
ty. Let Us have faith in our selves and
In the American people. We have always
been liberators i'm every acquisition.
Shall we not perform ourselves the same
work which has been going on since the
nations blrth?"
MR.. wIGHTMAN's REMARKS.
John A. c. wightman, Republican can
didate for mayor of Woonsocket was en-
Enthusiastically received. He said in sub
stance:
IF elected as mayor, l go into that Of
flee with no promises 10 fulnll, with my
hands not tied by any machine ] am TOO
well known here for any citizen and for
any one TO lead me by a halter or by a
string. My services as member of the
city council have given me a dealing
with all parties, I'm which | have dealt
fairly I'm my situation with all citizens
dare To do what is right regardless of
anyone.
Many people are now raising the cry
What can the mayor do If he is elected?
They think he can't do anything. / do
not think anything of the kind. He has
the appointment OF committees and chair
men of all the aturTruHufc cUmmtrrees.
He is an ex-officio on all these COM
mittees. IL they do not do their work he
ought TO find out the reason WHY III
elected that is what ] propose 20 know
Il dare say no city In New England has
any poorer streets than the city Of
Woonsocket today. I am for law and en-
forcement. The chief executive of this
city has police force at his command
that ne can use. II law is not enforced
he himself is to blame
Il am satisfied that the chief executive
whoever he is, II he sees 1T he can en-
force the law, and will receive the hearty
support OF every good law abiding citi-
zen. We have places among us which are
temptations for our young men and wo-
men, places OF vice and degra dation.
II trGst the time is not distant when
we can feel that our sons and daughters
are without these temptations of VICE"
MANY OTHER ADDRESSES.
Eloquent addresses were made by Wal
ter ii. Barney OF Providence, who spoke
on the proposed constitutional amend
ment. and then Judge John II. Sweeney
OF Westerly and Judge Ambrose Feeley
followed. both giving forcible speeches
Mr. Sweeney spoke on trusts and imper-
ialism, and Judge Feeley on Imperialism.
During the evening the members Of the
Star Spangled Banner" drill at the st.
James church bazaar repeated their drill