The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-02
YESTERDAYS CONVENTION.

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YESTERDAYS CONVENTION.
| DR.. L. r. C. Garvin OF Cumberland yes
terday received the Democratic nomina-
tion for governor in a convention that
was one of the closest, and most earnest
held by that party in this state The re-
suit was doubtful 10 the very last mo-
! ment and naturally both the doctors and
the mayors friends were much In earnest
| until the last man voted. DR.. Garvin is a
man, who undoubtedly had worked hard
! for the Democratic party and has al
ways sought to advance what he deemed
| the best interests of the working people
OF this state. His opponents admire his
those opponents are severe in the de-
nunciation OF his rather advanced ideas
on certain questions they admit that he
is man whose personal character is
above reproach. DR.. Garvin, though he
may not be elected. doubtless has the
confidence OF large number Of people OF
this state. as a legislator
The young and most enthusiastic ele-
ment In the convention did not want the
Cumberland man nominated--it made no
difference to them that only a year ago
no other man In the Democratic party in
this state would take the nomination for
governor This element wanted Mayor
Fitzgerald and when he was defeated the
young men of the party were saddened and
disappointed. Mayor Fitzgerald. even
must admit is a splendid fighter He has
been remarkably successful for a young
man and he has ability and a strong per-
sonaiity that were great factors in his
canvass.
The Republicans cannot count too much
upon any d.safrection. The Democrats
have sometimes I'm the past showed re-
markable facility for getting together af-
ter very bitter fight. The Republican
party must make no mistake in any of it's |
nominations. There Is big registration |
and the people of this state are going to |
do some heavy thinking and some heavy |
voting on the fourth day of next Novem- |
ber.
The Democratic convention showed un- |
usual wisdom in adopting platform that
deals with state issues alone. That there |
are some state questions Of great import !
ance no one can deny. The Republican
party will do we'll IL 1t somewhat follows
the lines taken by the Democracy.
party being In power is apt. some
to get into a way of doing things that
even many OF its own rank and file can
not approve. The Democratic platform
may contain quite number OF things
that most OF the voters OF the state do
not THINK it advisable 10 adopt out IL mas
a ringing call for careful management
OF state affairs and has a dignifed pro-
test against certain tendencies and also
protests against undue corporation in
nuence in state legislation.
The appeal to the voters on the part of
the Republicans, for success, must be
clear and bold one for the very highest
spirit OF fairness and of progress. No
platltudes, no unwise nominations. but an
honest statement OF the good things that
the party has stood for in its best days
and a promise to do the next year the
very best things for the people Of the
state is an absolute necessity.
DIR. Garvin is a respected citizen of the
state and thousands OF voters do not, at
present believe his election would be
inimical to the states best interests. This
is a Republican state so far as the regu-
lar vote Is concerned and the question is
will the leaders OF the party be alive to
their duty7
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