The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-07
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Voting Districts Advocated by
{. Providence Republican Club.

Last night the East Providence Repub-
lican club held an interesting meeting and
had tho necessary number of members
present to constitute a quorum despite
the inclemency OF the weather.
President A. w. Allison called the meet
ing to order at $3.50. Seven applications
for membership were received and re-
ferred to the membership committee
Judge Charles Hazard reported that
since the last meeting OF the nominating
committee one or two OF the candidates
had Withdrawn and 1t was voted that the
nominations be deferred till the next
meeting.
order. Secretary Medbery reported that
the club had held ten regular meetings
and two special meetings during the past
year. He said that the organization was
In fourishng condition, having gained
81 members during the past year it's pres
ent enrolment being Ill.
Treasurer VI. G.. Smith reported a bal
ance In the treasury OF $3.50 From the
receipts of s2S9.25 there bed been an ex-
penditure OF s22i75; this ihcludes the pay
ment OF bills up TO date.
President A. w. Allison addressed the
members upon the great progress made
by the club and stated that he took much
pride I'm It's increasing membership and
believed that there would be greater
strides made by altering the policy OF the
club somewhat so that good respectable
citizens might be admitted TO membership,
regardless OF party affiliations
lie stated that the club was not antag-
onistic to any party. but was striving 10
reform some OF the political evils. such
as bribery and intimidation at the polls.
so that there might be more independent
voting.
Doctor Allison made a tsw remarks on
the desirability OF increasing the number
OF voting districts I'm the town
Mr.. Holt made a motion that the execu-
tive committee be instructed 10 take what
action they considered necessary about
the division of the town into districts. lie
stated that Watchemoket was the largest
voting district In the state. and numbered
about 1860
Nisable 10 delay action upon matter OF
such importance. until the February
meeting when there would be much lar
ger attendance of tho members
Mr.. William Chase considered that n
would be a boon 10 al parties as under
the present conditions many are deprived
time and facilities. Mr. Chase seconded
the motion OF Mr. Holt and a. was voted
20 leave the securing Of legislation in re
gard 10 district divisions TO the executive
committee
Mr.. French said that n was one ~ the
wlsesi measures that this town could
adopt lie stated that at the last elec-
ton he saw about 81 men I'm line unable
20 get I'm their votes because Of the clos
Ing ~ the polls
Ntr William Chace suggested that there
should he thrce divisions - the district
each electlng its own member 10 tho
council
President \ w. Allison showed vo~v
clearly the need 81 more councilmen he
stated that each councilman had 10 serve
ON so many different committees that q
WAS almost impossible to attend 10 tho
numerous duties in q proper manner
Mr. William Charc moved that action
upon the matter he deferred until tne
next meeting. and II was So voted
Secretary y u Mcdbcry spoke on tho
advisabilliy - altering certain parts -
the constitution. and the following COM
mttec was appointed 20 attend 10 the
matter: Dr A. W. Allison, y r. Med
bery. Charles 9 Phillips. William r.
Chase and Mr.. Holt
The meeting adjourned at 9.S.