The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-29
Continued from page One.


Mr.. Sullivan then proceeded upon a
lengthy denunclation of the republican
candidate for the presidency, He assailed
the war record OF Theodore Roosevelt
saying that the great issue In this cam
paign according 10 the Republicans Is the
personality OF the president. Mr.. sullivan
took considerable time To the conslderh-
ton OF Mr.. Roosevelt's claims TO dis
tinction on the grounds or his military
service.
The speech of Mr. Sullivan was replete
with anecdotes well calculated 10 place
him on good terms with his auditors.
He reviewed Mr.. Roosevelts record IN
regard to his attitude toward the great
isstes OF the past few years In which ne
has held the reins OF government
ROOSEVELT ATTACKED.
He charged the Republican party Win
nounoed noun, President Roosevelt as he War
king Abroad and despiser OF the FARMER
and mechanic.
In conclusion. Mr.. Sullivan said that the
Democratic party was never before SO
united an at the present time, and urged
tha convention 10 endorse the administra<
tion OF Gov. Garvin during the past two
years and call upon the cinSehS aosins ot Az m'
ma speaker was rewarded with round
OF cheers at the conclusion of his re-
Chairman Fitzgerald for the committee
an rrsolutions submitted the platform
which was unanimously adopted. II VIII
be found on page 4
DARWIN NOMINATED.
Nnvor Higgins OF Pawtucket nominated
T., O. 0arvtn Of Cumberland for gov
ernor tn q speech in which he SAID 20
xf,A democracy OF Rhode Island, this
uhouid be a dhy Of psace and unity: nc
clouds OF discord should mar the horizon
no facf1onai ruins or showers shon,u
dsmpan tho polls OF the party banner. IN
the interest OF that harmony which har'
Tn~ ~es. success. individual rlvalries have
ceaSed and all ambition should yield to
rar<y ana 10 public veal. Friends or civic
decenoy throughout the state look to US
with hope and longing.
Trher will welcome with open arms the
souuds OF prfvates and generals marohine
with even step In solemn concord. IheS
realize that II conditions are TO be I'M
rroved AZ we are TO command their re
epect and deserve their suffrages We
must not approach the Geld OF battle with
: scattered ranks OF with mutiny In ou'
camp.
than the knowledge that we have WIN
ming general 10 lead US.
we believe our present standard bearer
can win because he has won and because
he deserves 70 win again Two successive
victories, against overwhelming odds
makes him the logical candidate OF the
hour Personally. am one or those who
/. IN The past have opposed his candidacy
But with the conditions ar they are az
the present, when ] sec the constcrna-
ponents. when 7 see the sycophants OF the
ton hts name arouscs among our op-
Z Republican machine struggling 10 defeat
his denomination, then. In common with
every other Democrat who wants 20 see
his party win. am ready 20 cry out ii
the tone OF the New York sun. "Garvin
Carvini With all thy faults"
Mayor Higgins speech was n long on,
and was heartily applanded. AZ its clos
Iucius +. c. garvin was made the unan,
nous nominee OF the convention for gov
erior.
Ex-Mayor Greene OF woonsocket nom
mated for lieutenant governor Hot
Adeiards Archanbault Of woonsocke
and he was unanimously chosen.
MR. SULLIVAN DECLINES.
Edward M Sullivan Of Cranston wi
nominated for the Office OF secretary
state. but declined on account OF
health.
Mr. sullivan then nominated Hon. Jo
III Kceiin OF Cranston and he was I
unanimous choice Of the convention.
For attorney general Hon. George
Brown OF Providence was the unanimo
nominee.
For general treasurer. Hon. Edmu
walker OF south Kingstown was chos'
PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS
Nominations for presidential elect
were then in order on motion OF {