The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-31

The second speech Of the Republican
candidate for governor OF this campaign
was delivered at woonsocket last night
IN Harris hall. where he addressed big
audience on "The Importance OF Labor In
the Industrial World"
Col. John w. Ellis presided at the
meeting and introduced Col Colt, VINO
said:
Fellow Citizens OF woonsooket-I am
glad TO be with you tonight. ] feel
close association with the city OF Woon-
socket closer perhaps than with any
other city or town in the state except my
own town of Bristol. from the fact tnat
the two interests.-banhing and rupoeI
co which have devoted the greater part
Of nv time during the past II years, are
both here represented. 80,
It has been my purpose in this cam
paign not TO make any politicai speecineSs- iS
the manner OF my nomination, the ihue.
pendent position In which II has pias eo
me- my own feelings OF what is most I'M
portant for the Industrial prosperity %,
the state, and the well being and happi-
ness OF her people-have al prompted me
10 speak rather from a business than
political or partisan standpoint: -
can but believe that all good ciuzens,
srrespectiye OF party. would rather cling
TO tried and sound doctrines or govern
msnt--those under which we have nveo
and prospered--than To suddenly over
throw the structure built by our forefath-
srs. and embark upon WIDE ana uh-
known sea.
Woonsocket is a typical Rhode island
city--a hive OF industry. Its populauon
largely made up of wage workers o,
many nationalities. She Is built upon
her manufacturing interests. The oom-
fort happiness and well being OF her peo-
Die are dependent upon these industries.
. Much has been said In criticism OF our
state. and the laws by which we are gov
erned, but / would ask you. fellow clu-
sens. who have come from other coun-
tries. II the conditions here are not bet
ter than you found at home7 Compari-
.or is the only test we can apply TO Shcse
things. for no government or society Is
perfect.
BOTH CAPITAL AND LABOR NEEDED
Do you not find here more favorable
conditions Of life: freer and better laws,
higher wages, more comfortable homes,
better facilities for education, and In fsct
more sources of happiness?
In spite OF what others may tell you,
/ say TO you that l do not believe there
is a fairer picture of a happy. prosperous,
and enlightened people In this country
or In any country, than is found wi'h'h
the border OF our little state.
AS reasonable men / would caution you
to reflect before you come to believe I'm
the charges that are made In certain
quarters against our state, her people
and her laws
saw fourther to you that II Rhode ISL
and has offered you superior advantages
and comforts-if she has dealt kindly ana
CONSIDERABLY by you and your families
then believe in her. stand by her and pro-
tect her. and use your utmost EFFORTS az
public spirited citizens to promote her pro-
gress. and the success OF her industries,
and thereby better the condition or your
selves and OF all OF her people.
To keep our mills running requires both
capital and labor. or these two factors,
by far the most important to the welfare
OF the state is labor
Our only real success in life. whatever
its degree may be. comes through labor
Whatever the field we work In. we are.
in the broader sense OF the term, all la
borers.
A very high authority has said that
the primary instrumentality In the uplift-
ing Of society is regular daily settled
work; and that habitual labor. by which
millions are supported. forms the very
groundwork OF our civilzat ton. This being
true. II may be said that the we'll being
OF the state hinges upon the well-being
Of the wage workers. The community is
truly prosperous only when they are pros
porous
CAPITALS DUTIES.
I hold IL to be the first and primary
duty OF capital as well as those charged
with the administration Of public AFFAIRS,
TO do all in their power for the uplift-
ing of labor. by bettering the conditions
OF employment. I believe such employ
ment should be steady and permanent.
believe the wage worker should be en-
a bIed TO establish a comfortable and per-
manent home I'm the community. l be-
leve his surrounding conditions should
be such that he will not only take pride
in his work. but will also become public
spirited citizen.
I believe also that the wage worker
should share In the prosperity OF the
company which employs him.
believe, when conditions warrant, In
voluntarily raising wages, and that en-
ployees should be encouraged and made
more comfortable I'm every way. and that
merit should receive just and increasing
reward.
believe In what Is now known as the
Industrial pension system. whereby faith
ful and loyal employees may be guarded
against the misfortunes which accom-
pany old age.
When difficulties arise between en-
pioyer and employees. l believe In full.
open. and frank discussion. and believe
mat all grfe varces should be adjusted |
py The exercise of a broad, intelligent,
hnmape and generous policy.
~. acting In this spirit all the so-called
troubles between labor and capital can
not be satisfactorily adjusted then we
are unworthy the title OF American |
ciuzens. and OF the many blessings |
land. ~" '' ~"
In upholdins the honored traditions and |
the highest and best interests OF The .tstc
her chief executive should ever kesn 4, |
mind that her civilization and he- - =.
perity are mainly grounded upon IN. ,,.,,
being. the intelligence. and the n,,,,,,1 |
spirit Of her wage workers. N
Hon. IL A. Dubuge of Fall River .,.,I.
IN French and English and Mavor c.
lin followed and Hon. v. r. Holden va.
the concluding speaker OF the rally
HON. ID. l.. u. GRANGER SPOKE
In the First ward the Democrats b.a
3 red hot rally last night In CanonIc,,s
hall on Wickenden street az which a good
crowd was pleased with the shots sent
a the Republicans.
The speakers were Congressman
Granger. who appeared for the first time
IN THE campaign: Mayor Miller. John "
Shurxfon. Harbo- Master Magulre. John
g. 0ilmartin. Dr. Kenns. Hon. John ,.