The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-25

zation to the poor man who held his
him I'm a fire and stating."If the man is
going TO keep his hand in the fire the
glove is necessary. Why not
take IL out OF the fire altogether? The
need for II would be gone then. The
chief cause OF the need for such societies
is monopoly"
He gave an instance OF monopolies
which pay 1900 per cent on investment
while the poor man only gets four per
cent. or less on his money.
This state OF affairs is due 70 special
legislation. The taking away the rights
Of the poor for the rich's benefit There
are lots of similar instances and some
right here at home which L could give
YOU" he said:
"All that Is necessary is new laws that
will ensure a more equal distribution OF
wealth"
APPLAUSE FOR MAYOR MILLER.
Mr.. McCsbe introduced the chief ex-
ecutive OF the city. Mayor Augustus s.
Miller who was received with applause
Mayor Miller said in part IL Is with
great pleasure that l am with you this
evening In the Foresters / have many
acquaintance including some OF my best
friends. | regret that ] was not able TO
be I'm this city when the National con-
vention met here. but l was obliged 10
attend the meeting of the American Bar
association, OF which l am a member as
matters Of importance were TO be con-
sidered.
We would all be glad II we were all
situated as TO provide for our families
without need OF lodges. he said refer
ring TO the governors speech but the
social side. that meeting Of men In the
lodges is very valuable and should not
be interfered with. Therefore an order
like this Is very beneficial TO the growth
and fostering of a knowledge OF human
nature and a better understanding with
fellowmen.
GOVERNOR TALKS POLITICS.
You know II you read the papers that
the governor has a way OF introducing
politics I'm every speech even N II Is before
a Sunday school but tonight he did not
and II Is worthy Of notice. am also
somewhat given to that myself on occa-
sion. lie then continued 10 speak on the
city affairs from an ideal standpoint and
asked II this was the sort which they had
You know" he said.
The need for a change I'm the law which
prevents the election OF city councilmen
by any but taxpayers was referred To also
and, he said all the citizens should have
a voice in electing these officers.
He referred to the clause IN the law
providing for the election of commissioner
OF public works but not for vacancy.
pointment TO MI a vacancy should have
been made In keeping with the original
intention but the supreme court ruled diff
ferently. however.
People say that the mayor should not
name or direct heads OF departments as a
political machine might be formed
As things are now II is hard 10 tell. who
Is behind the various commissions.
POLICE COMMISSION.
II may he a political boss or II may be
some one OF less Importance who die
tates 10 city councilmen and they weak
ly follow his instructions.
The police commission affalr was also
thoroughly ventilated by the mayor and
he said the present commission appointed
by the senate without the governor, was
IN reality men from Gloucester, Foster,
Portsmouth and other towns appointing
these men and you who pay the bills can
have no voice IN the matter OF their
selection
IL these remarks OF mine are I'm any
way political | hope you will excuse me.
have mentioned no names or parties
but spoke 20 you as good citizens
The affair which was 40 successful and
pleasant was In charge OF the chief ran
ger of the court assisted BY Financial
Secretary Thomas J. Murphy. Treasurer
Frank Canning. James n. Moreland. |
Thomas p. Scott. James r. Burns and
Peter Taft