The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-02

The assembly was large. the quota OF
tslesates from all parts OF the state
being well filled. The proceedings. an
ticipated as far as possible by the Re
publican state committee. promised a
omcoth and expeditions transaction of
buSinesS. and the unanmols renomina-
ton OF Governor John l.. Bates, Lieu
tenant Governor Curtis Guild Jr., and
the remainder OF the present list or
state officers was assured.
AS former Governor w. Murray Crane
was chairman Of the committee on reso-
lutions Il was expected that the plat
form would be characteristic OF the men
who, as chief executive seldom was
known TO utter more than few SEN
tences In any public speech. IL was ex-
pected that hls committee report today
would be unique for It's brevity and for
the oonciseness OF its statements.
The notices setting forth Democratic
sentiments which yesterday adorned the
walls Of fremont temple had been re-
moved and in place OF them tasteful
decorations OF red. white and blue bunt-
ting had been hung. and there was pro
fusion of American flags.
The convention was scheduled TO meet
at 1890 but not more than 300 delegates
were IN their places at that hour. The
failure TO assemble In larger numbers
was attributed 10 the fact that the pa
rads of the Honourable Artillery com
pany OF London was due to pass the hall
at about the same hour.
In view of the meagre assembly the
convention officers held conference and
decided to defer the opening until after
the parade had passed.
The delegates began TO assemble at IL 80
o'clock .Tajor Thomas Talbot. chair
man Of the state committee. called Tor
order at HAS. After short prayer by
Rev. Elijah Horr OF Medford, the call
for the convention was formally read, and
Major Talbot was made temporary chair
man and II. II. Atherton. Jr., and James
H Reynolds. secretaries.
When former Governor W. Murray
Crane moved the appointment OF com
ynittee on resolutions he was received
with loud cheers. mixed with shoutes or
mi, hi" The credentials committee re-
ported that the convention was entitled
20 1909 delegates from SO cities and 800
towns and that credentials had been re-
ceived from a5s delegates.
The committee on permanent organiza-
tion reported the name OF Congressman
Samuel l.. Powers OF Newton for perma-
nent chairman and II. III Atherton. Jr.,
Of Haugus and James b. Reynolds OF
Boston as secretaries.
The congressman was given an ova-
There was comparatively little quiet
during the delivery OF Congressman
Powers address. the delegates swayiag
between laughter and cheers. The speak
er's frequent employment OF anecdotes 10
illustrate his points convulsed the con-
ventfon. Mention OF the name OF Presi-
dent Roosevelt brought the delegates 10
their feet with shout upon shout and The
waving OF arms. The spectators I'm the
gallery joined In the demonstration.
The ladies who formed n part Of the
gathsring in the balconies as witnesses
Of the convention saluted former Gov
ernor Crane and Joined In the conven-
tion's applause when he arose 10 read
The platform. The resolutions follow:
THE PLATFORM.
The Republicans OF Massachusetts, In
assembled give their cordial
TO the administration Of
President Roosevelt.
An able. honest fearless chief execu-
i've. we pledge to him our loyal sup |
bort for the campaign Of 1904
We re-affirm our belief In the policy OF
protection TO American industries. While
admitting that tariff schedules should /
be revised from time to time, TO meet
industrial conditions or 20 Sc
cure the benefits which may be obtained
by reciprocity. we declare that the pres
-.'A eoiul INV snoUiO not be revised OF
changed until the need OF such action
and the benefits 10 be obtained from II
are clearly shown.
whenever industrial conditions shall
.opufe re-adiustment " the tariff, the
work VII be undertaken bv the Republi-
crn n party the friend and defender OF
ylo'ecuon. without unnecessary distur.
$3.50 10 business or commerce and with
fereste :" al american IN
20 uphold law and order sho,,la ho tho
nrs' onty of every Arnericsn ci,,..,
AT many sections OF the coun,,,, .he,'.
Is disregard Of law which A. St, ~.
slscreuit 10 the nation. All parties sne,,iS
insist mat public officials should ~ az.
enn resolute In the enforcement ., -
Iesaroiess or personal or political cons,.'
quences. In this Land. dedicated 40 M
should be suppressed "oo
The Republican party favor. i..,.,..,
that IL just and fair To All lnteres,s. ,,'l
encourages and protects the en,sr,s,,.e
OF capital and promotes and safernards
the welfare Of labor
We heartily indorse the administra,,or
OF Governor Bates. az able safe and s,,c.
cessful and confidently submit n 10 The !
voters for their approval az the election /
IN November.
The condensed platform was accepted
by unanimous aye There was n
moments quiet and then white haired
Senator Hoar arose In an address In
which he said that the country conf
6entiy expected from Massachusetts a
hsndsome Republican majority In the
coming election and en- example Of Wise
Ind honest government throughout the