The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-24


the ballot box stuffing mismarking Dem
ocratic ballots or spelling them, and gen
orally playing into the hands OF the Re
publican state and city machine rings,
were given fair notice yesterday, at the
well attended outing OF the Jefferson
Democratic club OF the Ninth ward, that
they will be prosecuted and an attempt
made 10 punish them 10 the limit OF the
law IL they are detected in their nefarious
practices next fall.
The Jeffersonians went TO Palace Gar
dens for their annual auting and had as
guests Hon. Patrick j. Mccarthy, who
declared himself a candidate for mayor
Edward NJ. Sullivan OF CranSton, and Pc
ter G. Cannon of the Tenth ward all of
whom made eloquent addresses dwelling
on the political rottenness that has OBJ
tained in the Ninth ward and the neces-
sity for decent citizens to purge the ward
and the city of the reproach.
Fully rs sat down 10 dinner al clock;
and after ample justice had been done TO
the spread John Lynch took things In
hand as POSTMASTER, introducing Mr. Sui
Ivan.
There is no doubt as 10 the result IL
we have a fair caucus" said Mr.. Sulli-
van. and we intend 10 use every precau-
tion 10 have an honest election. l. myself.
for one, will prosecute anyone caught in
the act OF stuffing the ballot boxes and
/ believe that everyone caught at II
should be sent to Jail. IL had my way
about IL they would.
There are enough men 10 see that the
next man IN the Ninth ward who com
mits any violation OF the caucus law gets
his just deserts-and those will be a term
In jail. / will give all my time and money
TO convict the first man-and last man,
too-who is detected in Illegal work. IL
that responsibility which rests with you
Is kept IL will result In an overwhelming
victory for the Carroll ticket
II trust that every Democrat will full
I'll his duty and keep at work until Sept.
n in order that the Republican hirelngs
may have no power for the time after.
Your organization is an important one
in the fight to make the Democratic party
OF Rhode Island a party OF honesty, a
party 10 carry out the principle OF decent
government You are fortunate In hav-
ing so efficient and capable leader as
DIR. Carroll. There are many others TO
whom you are much indebted for your
success, but speak OF DR.. Carroll espe-
cially for the reason that IL is very sell
dom that we find a man occupying his
professional position who is willing 10
give up so much time 10 the interests OF
an organization OF this character.
This is the beginning OF a canvass that
is certain TO carry the entire state in the
coming election, and 1t Is up to the Dem
ocrats of the Ninth ward 10 make the
movement a success. The part already
taken by the club promises we'll for
harmonious united Democracy that
will be thoroughly honest. Such a Demo-
cracy Is the only guarantee under Gods
heaven that will carry Rhode Island for
the emocrats next fall.
The ward which you represent has too
long suffered from the opprobrum
brought upon IL by those who were elect
ed to represent II. In the city and state
committees they have proven to be the
hirelngs OF the Republican machine,
guerrillas and sellers-out
II trust that all Democrats will unite so
that we can have every Democrat in every
part OF Rhode Island working and holler-
ing for success. II this Is done l do not
see any reason why the Democrats should
not elect all the general officers and have
a good majority In the grand committee
OF the general assembly"
In his formal address Mr. Mccarthy
practically announced his platform, IN
case he should happen 10 be the Demo-
cratic candidate for mayor OF Providence,
and in part he said:
sentatives they can expose the schemes
of the machine and warn the public. I'm
worthy purposes will not bear public in
spection. For instance, the transfer sta
tion conspiracy. the transfer ticket back
down, the recent attempt to get the city
to spend million dollars TO build an easy
grade street for the benefit Of the Rhode
Isfand company, and now tire gatt=stone
proposal 10 vest the title OF the East Side
tunnel I'm the Rhode Island company.
Regarding the public mention OF my
name as a candidate for the office OF
mayor, every elector is eligible. I am but
one OF the many thousands. ! have here
tofore done the city and state some ser
vice and have not sought so high. an Of
fce as mayor
LAS a public official / could serve no
faction. nor countenance partisan proceed
ure I consider public office an honorable
trust conferred by and for all the people |
OF all shades or opinion.
IL have consented 10 the use OF my
name as one OF the candidates for mayor /
and | will cheerfully support the nomi- !
nees OF our party and can also bespeak |
the support OF my friends. We all know |
that with united effort and the enthu- |
siastic cooperation OF such men as COM /
pose the Jefferson club, we cannot fail OF !
success at the polls"
IF there Is one place which needs To be |
cleaned, that Is Providence ana you cit /
lzens have no doubt felt aggrieved at the |
condition" said Peter c. Cannon.
II wish TO appeal 10 20 uin the Ninth /
ward, the centre OF all the trouble. There |
are enough men In the ward 10 eliminate /
the man who is responsible for II all We /
Sont want a Democrat who Is even stis- /
pected OF dealing with the Republican |
machine.
I'VE md the Democrats throughout the |
country turning TO a man who few /
years ago was most generally maligned. /
But today the belief is taking firm hold /
of the thinking people or the United \
states that William Jennings Bryan Is i
the most distinguished American citizen \
Of today. and that it Is not an officeholder /
w4rrr-Fr4A- -t~e-Nesrs hence lead the ma /
tional Democratic party I'm winning 4.
fight
The Democrats of Rhode Island have /
uttered upon the senatorial fight by choos-