The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-14
BIG RALLY AT
CENTREv|LLE
Vigorous Campaigning by Val.
ley Republicans.
A preliminary PROCESSION.
u:ut Gov Utter and Congressman Capron
Spoke lstu 10 Large Aud ence In
Treats Hall.

II looks almost as though the Pawtuxet
Valley was the center OF the Republican
universe With a magnificent parade
and rally at Apponaug on Monday even
ing last and an equally fine demonstration
at Centreville last evening the display
| OF enthusiasm in that section of the state
Is most commendable.
| Last evening the double rally was under
the auspices of Crompton and Centreville
Republican club. and while In point OF
numbers the parade was not the equal
Of the Apponaug spectacle, in matters
of enthusiasm and lavish decorative fea-
tures-ilIumination and glare and all that
sort OF thing-it fairly surpassed the
earlier effort.
In the matter OF spectacular demonstra-
tion the participating organizations were
greatly assisted by the residents along
the line OF march who spared no pains
In displaying patriotic insignia and con-
tributing TO the general glare OF colored
fire and aerial pyrotechnics.
The preliminary procession was formed
at Centreville shortly before o'clock. the
line being made up OF the Coventry Re-
publican cavalcade, under command OF
Col. James Ray: the Roosevelt Rough
Riders OF Centrevile. the three companies
OF the Coventry Republican club, the
Natick Republican club the Italian Re-
publican club OF Natick and the Pom tiac
Roosevelt and Fairbanks club. whose
marching and soldierly~ bearing were a
feature OF the parade. and Marshs Cornet
band OF Crompton and a haf-dozen drum
corps TO furnish music. Amasa p Taber
was chief marshal
Lieut.. Gov. Utter and Congressman
Capron were met at the Centreville rail-
road station. and. escorted by the
elaborate procession. were driven over the
prearranged route OF march:
Main street. Warwick avenue. New Lon
don avenue and several OF the less inn
portant streets OF Centreville and Cromp-
ton were traversed. the procession coming
to a, halt at Treats hall at Centreille.
IT was after 10 o'clock when George b.
waterhouse. presiding officer OF the rally.
raped for order tho hall being we'll
crowded.
Lieut.. Gov. Utter was first introduced
and spoke briefly owing TO the lateness
OF the hour. His remarks were OF the
usual nature. trite bits OF political wisdom
which Mr.. Utter so we'll knows how to
express.
The speaker was inclined to dwell most
fully upon the tariff question as the vital
issue OF The national campaign. Con-
cerning the tariff he said:
''Ths man who would be comfortable
must have more than enough for each
days necessities You can buy cheaper.
perhaps, under free trade. but you can't
have a surplus He said the Republican
tsrfn policy has put the country where
IL Is now. when Il is exporting and con-
suning moro than any other country IN
the world. and had made its people the
most comfortable and had provided them
with the most comforts The Republican
party had made II possible for men 20
make use OF God-given opportunities and
stood for what II best In everything
"It Is the result OF divine intent" nc
said. that the progress OF tho United
States shall be used for the advantage
OF the world. When new issues come.
when new doors open. we shall walk In
and shall always keep the Republican
party with IT'S face set toward the fu-
ture."
Congressman cspron spoke briefly upon
the problem OF protection. lie said that
protection is selfish policy. but that
people tive a right 10 be selfish in the
interests of their own town. state or
nation. Before looking out for Others
we should look out for ourselves he
argued He then euiogized President
Roosevelt. and told OF HIS services I'm
settling the coal strike two years ago.
At the conclusion OF Mr. Capron's re-
marks the meeting adjourned that the
speakers might catch the last car 10 the
city from Rlverpoint.
on the platform with the speakers were
Judge j. $. Carpenter. Councilmen Bowen
and Vanasse, Representative Legris. for
mer Senator Heydon. School Committee
man Chagnon. Councilman q. Richmond
Parsons OF this city. c. y. Roe'-son. =. n
Ferguson snd Richard Y- Andu