The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-25

The annual isquet OF the Young Mems
Democratic club OF this city, otherwise
known as the w sshington birthday ban
Duet. was hold last evening in Gelb's par
lors. il is not u sing pcrfunctory ex-
most largely attended and most success
fu in the history OF the club.
There were nearly $50 in attendance
and everyone enjoyed the fine dinner and
fixings. The post prsndiaI exercises were
most interesting. One thing particularly
noticeable about the lathe ring was the
unanimity and thorougi,neis with which
every expression in faypr of home rule
for Providence was appll uded 1t seemed
10 be the one great issue and every divi-
sion OF the party was represented, al
though the gathering was chiefly made up
OF city democrats.
The Democratic delegation from Paw
tucket and the Democrats up the val
ley were we'll represente d. The men
from out Of town did tn cir utmost TO
show they believed that the best gov
crnment for the city OF Providence could
be obtained from it's own Citizens.
Even the distinguished glest OF the
evening. Hon. Charles $. ITaJnlin. who
was assistant secretary OF tha treasury
under President Cleveland. sr o,xe in favor
OF home rule for some NJ Massachusetts
cities are legislature governe q to "A large
extent. Though Mr.. Hamlin Is Demo-
crat. he STANDS on the same platform on
this question with the Republ can speaker
OF the house OF representative of Massa-
chusetts Mayor Granger condemned u
stirring manner the action OF the city
council In approving the police commits
sion bill
II is a long time since so many promi-
nent Democrats have been gathered to-
gefher as on this occasion. Ex-Mayor
William C. Baker, ex-Congrcssman Oscar
Lapham and ex-speaker Franklin p.
Owen were among those present The
speakers were Hon. Charles s. Hsmlin,
Mayor Granger. Dr. l.. +. G. Garvin and
Hon. Charles T. German.
After shout an hour had been devoted
20 the dinner Addison +. Munroe. presi-
dent OF the club. In a brief but very ap-
propriste address. welcomed all present.
Mr.. Munroe made most graceful refer
ence 10 the character and principles OF
Washington and his splendid service In
the occurring OF American freedom.
Mr. HAMLIN's REMARKS.
President Munroe introduced as the
first speaker, Hon. Charles s. Hamin.
He received an ovation on rising TO
speak and when he closed his earnest.
eloquent and forcible address he was ap- :
plauded as generously as ever man was
BY local democratic audience and that
is saying good deal. 4
Mr.. Hamlin took a very wry view OF
democratic prospects in the nation. He
touched npon many topics including the
Philippine. question. the election of sena-
tors by the people. justice TO Cuba sla-
very IN the Sulu kingdom. high protec-
9I4.N4 ur4A hA ulI
did not nention the word silver. lie said
that this question was or no importance
now no matter though men might have
honsetly believed II 40 at one time. There
was no reason he said why IL should
stand IN the way OF a thorough democra-
tic union on issues OF real importance 10
the Democratic party and the nation.
AR Hamlin has spoke In this city be-
fore lie II very interesting man 10 lis
ten 10 and he In fluent talker though
careful IN statement from hls light. rfis
idea ~ tte Philippine question is that the
Democracy should take the ground and
cndesror 10 get the nation 20 asree that
the fhilippines should be- free Just as
soon a. the people gre E 10 govern
themselves. Mr.. Hamlin thinks the Re
publican policy r. 20 make the TrilipInos
for rif -ttrre. whether they like A or not.
members Of the union. lie believes the
Fiiipinos will not always want TO be
united % us
The action Of the house OF representa-.
fives IN refusing 10 permit debate on the
war revenue repeal bill was roundIy con-
demned by the speaker. II was a courso
ne snid conceived b. the Republicans
who we're afraid Of the Babcock tarif
alteration. Mr. Hamlln thought that by
next November the people OF this coun-
try would show they favored Mr. Bah
eockt ids& VI puiiips on the ne. isi