The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-12
PLATFORM Of THE
R. |. REPUBLICANS


placed him in the highest class of Ameri-
can statesmen.
II is a privilege 10 express our grateful
appreciation OF the honor no has con-
ferred upon the state OF Rhode Island,
and the Republican party by his attain
ments and we commend 70 the electorate
of this state his faithful and efficient SER
vice and urge his continuance TO the
United States senate.
The first section Of the constitution of
the state OF Rhode Island declares in the
words OF the father OF his country that
the basis of our political systems Is the
right OF the people 10 make and alter
their constitutions OF governments but
that the constitution which at any time
exists, till changed by an explicit and
authentic act OF the whole people, Is
sacredly obligatory upon all"
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT.
In pursuance of this wise provision.
which has stood the test OF century OF
progress. the constitution of Rhode Island
has been from time to time amended
At the session OF the general assembly
held the present year there was pre-
sented resolution proposing an amend
ment TO the constitution OF the state.
liberal In its provisions. and aiming TO
prlns closer to the people the election
OF representatives
II provides for representative districts
so that each voter can feel that 10 ons
member at least he can look as his per
sonal choice, instead OF dividing the re-
sponsibility with large electorate OF the
choice OF several members not closely re-
lated 10 his interests. Each section of
the state should this amendment prevail
would send its favorite representative TO
the house, the total number OF members
to be 100. an Increase of 2s
This liberal amendment was pronosed
by a Republican member OF the general
assembly and was voted for I'm both
branches by the Republican members and
was opposed by all the Democratic mem
bers.
This test vote was sufficient to Indicate
the lack OF sincerity OF the opposition
party I'm considering the question of popu-
lar government
ELECT REPUBLICANS.
In view OF this action OF tho majority
in the present general assembly. the Re-
publican party confidently appeals so the
voters OF the state to again elect a Re
publican legislature that the vote on this
constitutional amendment NAV be CON
frmed in 1906 and submitted 20 the people
for ratification
PROGRESS AND GOOD GOVERNMENT
The Republican party I'm Rhode Island
IS the party OF progress and good gov
ernment. II has fostered public improve
ment demanded by the people and has
been foremost In providing for tho needs
required by a growing Industrial common
wealth.
IL has recognized the truth OF the say
ing OF President Roosevelt that "Our
average fellow citizen Is sane and
healthy man, who believes in decency and
has wholesome mind"
IL believes I'm maintaining the good
name OF the state. at home and abroad.
In progressive legislation as required by
the best interests OF the whole people.
and In the observance Of law.
The Republican party stands today. as
in the past for the best interests Of the
state. II names It's candidates with full
confidence that their integrity and ability
will be widely acknowledged. and it
cheerfully submits its record. and this
platfrom to the voters OF Rhode Island.