The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-15
HIGGINS NAMED
FOR GOVERNOR.

nance OF tho gold standard and protection
by which they thrive
We appeal for support TO the common
sense OF those who do not believe I'm
change for the sake OF making a change
and who are willing To Let we'll enough
alone;" 10 those who believe In the kind
of protection the Republican party has
always stood for and not In the kind
with which the Democratic party. with
Its free trade allies. is trying TO delude in
dustrlal workers Tho people appreciate
that the party which formulated the pro-
tective tariff can better bo entrusted
with its revision, when revision becomes
necessary than party that has never re-
vised the tariff without endangering the
welfare both or labor and capital
The Republican partys safe guidance Is
evidenced by the face that during the ad-
ministrations Of Mckinley and Roosevelt
wages reached the highest point on rec
ord and prosperity superseded adversity
which resulted from Democratic policies
Just reafrlrmed at st. Louis.
We confirm the resolution, abiding com
mon sense. and strict integrity, unmoved
by assaults from enemies or pleas from
frieuds. with which Gov. Odell has con-
Quoted the affairs OF this state and safe
guarded. with jealous care. It's vast and
complica ted interests.
We believed In the policy OF raising rev.
enues for state maintenance by indirect
taxation. The effective measures OF the
Republican party In this direction, con-
stitute the greatest step taken, I'm the
history or our commonwealth for the re-
lief OF taxpayers. If any taxes hereto
fore levied especially such as affect the
savings OF the people appear 10 be unjust
or unnecessary, we favor such revision
OF the tax laws as will equitably correct
such condition
The people OF the state have decreed
that the canals shall be improved, and we
re-afflrm tho position heretofore made by
the party in regard TO good roads for the
construction OF which tho state has al
ready paid or appropria ted over three and
a quarter millions OF dollars.
We believe I'm increasing the effective
ness OF the school system. greater appro-
priations for common schools and the ex-
tension OF free tuition I'm high schools and
We favor the still further building up OF
the states educational facilities wherever
practicable. We claim credit for the
legislation which unified the state educa-
tional departments and completely re-
moved state educational activities from
the field OF politics
We believe I'm maintaining the laws for
safeguarding the interests or labor as
well as OF capital and IN extending such
laws whenever additional safeguards may
be necessary.
We believe IN the further purchase and
preservation OF forest lands I'm the Adiron-
dack and Catsl<ill parks by the state and
I'm adequate appropriations therefor
We congratulate the people OF the com
monwealth on the satisfactory condition
OF the state treasury.
This legislature 10 be chosen this fall
will have the selection OF United States
senator Those who believe I'm sound
money, a protective tariff and the ad-
ministration OF President Roosevelt will
realize the need OF electing Republican
majority I'm both branches OF our legisla-
ture. National. as well as state policies
are involved I'm the outcome OF our state
election. and we commend 20 every citi-
zen the faithful performance OF his
patriotic duty.
ADOPTED WITH A SHOUT.
The reading OF the platform was fire.
quenuy interrupted by applause. cheers
coming az the name OF Roosevelt. the ref
erenco 10 GOV. Odell and the national Is
sues The resolutions were adopted with
a shout
Mr. spoIcher then reported the resolu-
ton of Silas V Duacher of Kings. pre-
sented yesterday. demanding an individ-
ual roll call on the vote FOR governor and
moved its adoption The resolution was
ADOPTED one voice replying NO"
'Ihe next business before the conven-
uon' said Chaitsnan Malby amid ST.
Hence. is tho nomination OF a candidate
FOR governor"
HIGGINS NAME PRESENTED
AEsemblyman Arthur G Wodo ~
jamestown arose'ln the Chautauou della
gation 90 nominate Lieut. Gov. Higgins
In response 90 general demand ne went
20 the platform To make his speech Mr.
Wade has but ore arm. but gesticuiatod
freely
Mr.. Wades tribute 20 Senator Plat
was received with a sincere approval
and the convention arose cheering. while