The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-15

this rcsorm shbuld be- elected. the Demo-
cratic party through us delegates IN con-
ysntion assembled calls upon the pe"pis
OF the state 20 support the candidates OF
the Democratic party. who stand pleuseu
10 sweep away the present corrupl statt
administration by destroying the system
which allows bossism 10 rule.
coNsTITUTIoNAL INITIATION.
We believe that reasonable minority
of the voters. not exceeding 5000, should
have the right TO propose any specific
amendment TO the state constitution, snu
have IL submitted 10 the qualified electors
for their approval or rejection.
ASSEMBLY DISTRICTS.
The interests of each city and town are
one and iudivisable. and should be voiced
az whole and not as sections. In the
general assembly particularly so IN lne
case of the city OF Providence We are
therefore hrmb opposed 10 the proppsen
amendment TO the constitutions by whiSh
that CITY will he divided into assembly
districts We recognize the scheme az
one 20 gerrymander. hrst providence anu ll..
later the other cities and large towns for
the benefit of the dominant pol'icai ere
ment. ,,s
We oolut ont the necessity Of a radical
reform m our system OF taxation ann ,o uso
mand legislation which shall equalze me
burden upon all claSse OF property Whlyn
are subject 10 taxation. Especially shouIu
property in the form Of franchises pe laN-
that adoptsd in the state Of New YORK
FOR adoption in Rhode Island.
REGISTRY VOTERS RIGHTS.
Relieving IN the widest possible exer-
else of the right OF suffrage, We declare
for a change IN The constitution granting
20 registry voters the right 70 vote tor
members OF the city councils In the sey-
cral cities OF the state. As they ALREADY
vote FOR members OF The general Assembly
aud of the several town councils, mere -
mo- reason why they should be denied The
right Ia take part in the election OF cNy
councils.
TICKET TRANSFERS.
We regard the demand for free transfer
tickets on the street railroads in ifoNi-
dence and Pawtucket as well founded ana
we are strongly I'm favor Of such leglsla-
tion as will bring about the recognition or
this right OF the public. while regarding
such obligations 10 tae railroad corpora
tiOn as the state has by its laws bound u
self 20 observe. We believe I'm the denai
OF any further faVors 10 these corpora
tions until they grant this demand Tor
free transfer tickets We favor a law
limiting the days labor OF conductors and
motormen 70 ten hours within twelve.
DIR. GARVIN ACCEPTS.
Hardly had the platform been adopted
before the notification committee returned
escorting DR. GarVin lie then accepted
the nomination saving i'm part:
Gentlemen OF the conVentiOn-This year,
for the first time I'm history. Rhode ISL
and holds its annual state election I'm the
autumn The event offers a fitting occa-
sion for the people OF the state To turn
over "A new political leaf. For it must
he confessed with the deepest humilia-
ton. that at the present time Rhode ISL
and disputes with Pennsylvania the pre-
eminence for boss rule and bad govern
uent.
hint OF the deplorable condition IN
which Rhode Island now finds Itself ma!
be gathered from the indisputable state
ment of facts contained in the platform ol
this convention This state now furnish
es a most striking illustration OF how
vast brood of Ills may arise under oul
system OF government when, from ne
glect OF duty by intelligent voters. there
results an exercise OF public functions by
self-seeking and unscrupolous men. helc
90 10 account by the people.
Whilst rpvolts against -F444-sexernment
| led by high minded Republicans. are II
| progress I'm other states even in Penn
| sylvania no signs of insurrection thu
| far are apparent at home. Yet any on
| of us can name a half dozen Republicans
| upright business men. whose word IN al
! transactions is as good as their bond, VIII
| can inaugCrate movement Which WI
| dethrone the boss at this very election
| But a duty also rests upon the minorit
| party Ia the state. We. too, need 10 tur
| over new leaf Not only should on
| party he imbued more fully with the idea
| OF Thomas Jefferson. that good govern
1 ment I'm "A American state can only com
] through selfgoA ernment: but II should b
inspired with new life and energy In IN
! carving out of that ideal No create
| need OF conservation TO such work ~
| better opportunity OF making II success
ful. can be found in recorded history, tha
| exists In Rhode Island today
| Fortunately. the eyes OF Democrats. "A
| well as OF some Independent Republicans
! are already fixed upon the one and onl
| remedy for the present misgoVerumen
| That remedy is not doubtful or hidden.
! For years past Democratic PLATFORM
| have demanded. and Democratic speaker
| have pleadcd for tho holding OF Corsti
1 tntional convention. 80 far in vain. Jus
| across the Connecticut line TO the wes
| We behold n state. suffering from pout
/ cal ills similar 10 our own, whose peopi
/ have Just decided by large majority Z
l revise their state constitution by mean
! of "A convention chosen for that purpos'
| 4 like victory awaits MS. so soon AS
/ general assembly * chosen pledged
! submit the question to popular vote
! Then let the Democratic party nov
/ nail To it's masthead this motto: The Ill
rect and complete control Of our organ
/ law by the people of the state. Under TN
! flag We shall win. With victory achieve
l boSeism Will cease forever.
! In conclusion this first autumnal elec
! ton should iufuse new life into our cam
! paign. Let candidates FOR oNice In cit
/ and state aud every Organization IN IN
marty. not only set 20 work mdividnaH
| and collectively. bat let them invite a
! now invite and ursc, all who believe J.
Democratic principles. 60 participate ao
| lively iu the campaign nov openUE
| More let the young men OF the state 40
wait FOR formal invitation, hut volunteer
ing their services. take hold OF the wor
| nearest 10 their hands
| thank the convention. and those whor
| II represents for the honor conferred w
| on ne IL is my aim Go be worthy bear
or OF the Standard.
| enter the contest with VIII so VII
| aud would DO rot be poetic Justice ~ bos
| Eravton. bV sending thousand dollars
| tho town OF Cumberland 10 corrupt
| democratic caucus. in order To deteSt
| ronrcScntativc. should only succe'u i
] making a Democratic governor.
Or GarNin's address was nstened 10 ~
! t.ntly and al its conclusion ne was Vis
| orously applaudcd. -
! He was followed 10y Adelard Archan
( hnuIt of WoonsoCkct. the nominee "a
| lieutenant governor. aud p r.. FltzSni
! mons az Lincoln. both making intcresuh