The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-18

II. Harris. DR.. Harris said that he
took great pleasure in being the guest
of the Republican Club, to participate
in the celebration of the victory of the
Republican party. He was the only
Republican in a family of Democrats,
but he had cast his vote for Republican
candidates ever since he was able to
vote,
The Republicans had rested and
rusted, but once again the party has
aroused itself and elected its candi-
date. You did not go to your profess
sional men for mayor" he said, but
chose business man. Worcesters
splendid hold in the industrial and
financial world, makes it an honor for
any man to be chosen as mayor"
1T needs a man of deep purpose and
decision to fill the mayors chair. [
think you will find such man in Ed
ward F. Fletcher, (Cheers). l know
this gentleman we'll ] know he is de-
termined in everything he undertakes,
and I think you will see evidences or
that determination during the next
year. and that at the close of the year
you will be glad to return Edward F.
Fletcher for another year.
And for you members of the Repub-
lican Club. you can also show your de-
termination in not only electing d
mayor but also a congressman" ZAP
plause and cheers.
Rev DIR. Willard Scott entered the
dining hall as DR.. Harris finished
speaking, and received a hearty greet
ing.
District Attorney lockwood Hoar re-
ceived an ovation as he arose to speak.
He said, in part:
1T is a great thing when you have
had a close fight to know you have
won. I will not attempt any criticism
or attack on our adversary. We do
not need to say why we should speak
with harshness of our opponents.
But | do not see what attractions
the Democratic party can have for
our young men. The day has gone by
when a mans vote must be as his an
cestors. There is but one party here
that holds out the hope of good govern
ment, and that party is, gentlemen, the
one we have the honor to serve. CAP
plause).
Mr. Fletcher did not win by large
majority, but when he has become
known through the year, for his good
administration, his majority of 1888 will
have a CIPHER added to it. There are
several things we expect to see Mr.
Fletcher and his associates do this
year. We want to see the kind of men
put into the different offices. Of the
same type as Mr. Fletcher.
so strengthened that there will be some
100 men, picked men. We want COM
petent men, able bodied men, in all the
city departments"
District Attorney Hoar criticised the
present system of electing aldermen.
"Those not elected are every whit as
good as those elected" he asserted.
There was some charm in the names
of Ed and John for two-thirds of the
board will be Eds and Johns. Oaugh-
teri. Joking aside, let us get more
sensible way of choosing out aldermen
than we have today. The scheme Of
electing by wards may be a good one"
The speaker mentioned some of the
arguments used to induce hundreds of
Republican voters to cast their ballots
for the incumbent but how will it be
at the end of Mr.. Fleteher's term?
Those same second-term arguments
will work in his favor then
I'VE will have a mayor not of any
clique. but a mayor of the whole great
city of Worcester" said District At
torney Hoar, in conclusion, and ne sat
down amid tremendous applause.
Rev. DR.. Willard Scott gave one of
his characteristic offhand talks, fun
of funny stories and telling points. He
said: while I changed denomina-
tions to get more room so / wouldn't
bump my head. ] have never found it
necessary to change my party, and the
longer l live the more do I think of its
principles and achievements" DIR.
Scott spoke Of Alexander Hamilton as
representing a type of Republicanism.
although the Republican party had
not then been born.
The speaker gave q brief review of
the political history Of the country,
showing the application of principles
which are seen in the Republican party
Of today. The perils of Republicanism
are a relaxing of its ideals and pur-
poses, and also in raising the ideals so |
high the conservative ones will not
follow.
At the conclusion of his remarks the
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