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

The usual list OF ward and district
rallies with incidental flag raisings and
anal state rally with distinguished spell
binders OF national reputation will prob
ably form the program Of the party man
ayers. Both parties having attended
cayefrIlv 10 the registration OF their re-
snectiye partisans. II is anticipated that
the presidential candidates will register
an Increased vote over that or 1900 with
the probability OF the success or the
Roosevelt Fairbanks ticket despite the
claims of some OF the opposition leaders
at national headquarters that Rhode ISL
and may be classed in tho doubtful
column.
THE STATE TICKET.
The guternatorial candidate has not as
vet been definitely determined upon by
the Republican state central committee
for the reason that there exists differ
ence OF opinion as to the choice between
Col Colt and Lieut.. Gov Utter. The
Colt supporters contend that should he
consent 70 become the standard-bearer
for a second time-that in this presidential
year his chances OF victory would be
greatly enhanced. especially az IL is be-
iieved that DIT. Garvin will be found 10
have divorced the independent vote and
party during the past year.
On the other hand, Lieut.. Gov Utter's
friends point 20 the fact that while Col.
Colt was defeated by Or. Garvin by a con-
siderable plurality, yet Mr.. Utter was
elected as well as the rest OF the ticket by
significant figures. BY tho withdrawal
of Representative Fitzgerald from the
contest, DIR. Garvin Is the probable nomi-
nee OF the Democratic state convention,
and II is argued that Lieut.. Gov. Utter's
Increased popularity during his incum-
bency or Office demonstrates his SUI
periority as vote getter.
HAS NOT SPOKEN
In Justice to Col. Colt II is stated that
he has not as yet signified his desire TO
head the ticket, and hence his friends are
not prepared TO make any definite state
ment.
An intimate personal friend OF Lieut..
Gov. Utter was asked relative 10 his po-
sition 10 the gubernatorial candidacy. He
replied I'm substance as follows:
Mr.. Utter has always been a loyal and
devoted Republican and fully appreciates
the honors which have been conferred
upon him by his fellow-townsmen and
me people OF the state. HIS preference is
decidedly 60 devote himself strictly TO his
business Affairs. He Is In moderate. com
Portable circumstances and he recognizes
6cia7 and social position which the gov
ernor OF Rhode Island is expected To do,
X necessitates the outlay OF a sum which
he fceis no cannot afford to devote 20 that
purpose.
However, he had been consulted by
leading Republicans OF the state and also
by many independent voting citizens TO
became the candidate at the state con-
vention. He had told them that his pref
erence was 60 confine himself 10 his pri-
vate affairs. but if the party is united
upon bis selection. ne would consent TO
waive his private interests and accept
the nomination II IL were unanimously
tendeyed TO him by his fellow -Republi-
cans. should the party managers, how
ever. decide that Col. Colt wus the moro
eligible candidate. he should cheerfully
acQuieece in their decision and devote his
best efforts to secure his victory az the
polls. Should the party also deside that
his denomination az Lieut. Governor with
Col. Colt 20 head the state ticket was the
wisest policy. he would permit the use OF
his name. with tho distinct understanding
that Col Colt was TO be the gubernationai
nominee.
WELL RECEIVED.
The recent suggestion that I'm the I'm
terest OF harmony In the Democratic
party that Dr. Garvfn should follow the
example OF his Pawtucket colleague, has
created considerable favorable comment
among the conservative democracy OF the
etafwart type who assert that sundry In
cjdents during the second term OF Gov.
Garvtn here resulted In his alienation OF
what may be termed Independent as well
as partisan support. The names OF Mayor
Miller and Hon. David 8. Baker have
been suggested as calculated TO bring
strength and unity TO the state ticket al
though neither Of these gentlemen has
Tiven any indication that he desires the
nomination.
MAYoRAIyTY CONTEST.
The mayoralty situa don I'm this city Is |
IN somewhat complicated condition |
The democratic city committee or certain |
members OF u. have induced Assembly /
man Danbury 20 announce his candidacy |
in advance Of the caucaaes and conven /
ton with the undisguised purpose OF de- |
ieauny the reEomination OF Mayor NIL |
FER savo.,n =, y & unasrssood that this faction is
cuses. anticipating that the mayor ~
aware that such is the case will not be-
come count candidate.
Mayor Mler's friends are confident ha
vii carry the convention handily, and
enphasise the fact that ne proved his
euperorty a year ago dispife factionai
antagonism and was elected by a hand
some plurality over the preceding year.
The Republican city committee is await
Ing the developments OF the anti-Aflllcr
movement. hopeful that tho Danhury
boom Will materialize n tho convention's
recognize that the denomination OF Mayor
Miller is practically equivalent to hts
election az has been the result since he
first accepted the nomination. and that
n has proven a most difficult task 10
prevail upon available citizens 20 enter
The LETS against such o formidable com
Detitor.
DECIDES TO ACCEPT.
Councilman Joseph Relch Of Ward |