The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-31

The possible candidacy OF Mayor James
H Higgins of this city for governor on
the Democratic ticket this fall has been
more or less discussed within the past
,Sew days. although so far as can be learn
ed there is no more reason for consider
ling Mr.. Higgins now than there was at
any time within the past two months. The
position OF the mayor In connection with
this nomination Is well known 10 the
readers OF the News Democrat, for 1t
was outlined in these columns some
weeks ago. He made the statement 10 a
Representative OF this paper previous to
mis- departure that he was not candi-
ldate for the nomination and that he pro-
posed TO keep out OF politics for some
time TO come. He explained the demands
ion his profession were so great that he
could not AFFORD 20 give his time 10 any
lmore political offices and thst he pro-
lposed to spend the next few years OF his
nife In attending TO the business OF his
t1aw clients
Mayor Higgins did not say that under
mo circumstances would he accept a nom
hnation. but the impression conveyed by
th!s words was that the nomination had
Ino attractions for him and that II would
|require far greater urging than Is likely
20 be given TO make him change his
tmind.
The mayor is now in California enjoy
ing a well earned vacation and consc-
quently Is not possible TO secure any sup
Elementary statement from him at the
present time. but he has close and inti.
mate friends IN this city with whom he
has discussed political matters and who
probably know exactly where he stands
tn connection with this nomination.
One or these was seen by the representa-.
tive OF the News-Democrat this morning
and he stated that II was his belief that
lnothing could induce Mayor Higgins TO
become the Democratic nominee for gov
ernor this fall He declared that there
were many things which would cause
him 20 cling 10 this decision the chief one
OF course being his desire to give his time
and attention TO his growing law prac-
tice. hut that there were others which
would also effect the matter TO a more
or less extent. This gentleman did not
wish 10 be quoted as being the mouth
piece OF the mayor I'm this matter. but he
felt convinced that the decision that had
ben made public would be strictly ad.
hered TO no matter what was the pres.
sure which was brought TO bear on him
from the party leaders throughout the
state.
This continual bringing up OF the name
OF Mayor Higgins In connection with the
Democratic nomination after that gentle
man has declared that he does not WANT
II ~ certainly a handsome tribute TO his
ability and popularity. That he could be
elected IL he was given tho nomination
there Is scarcely bit of doubt for In ad-
dition 10 the impetus which has been
given the Democratic cause by the selec-
ton OF Col Goddard as the candidate for
United States senator there would be the
instant recognition OF the capabilities Of
one OF the brightest young Democrats
that has been seen In public life In this
state for many years.
He would make a talking campaign
which would set the state in an uproar
from one end to the other and even Gov
Utter who is admittedly the strongest
man whom the Republicans could possi-
bly, nominate would have little chance
against Mayor Higgins
IL is quite possible that the Democratic
state convention will be held before the
mayor returns east and IL that Is a case
there is reasonable probability that
there will be someone In that convention
who will be authorized TO state positive
! ly the position OF mayor provided thcre
Is any indication that the choice may
faH on him.
Suspicious Characters.
Two men were arrested on Main street
yesterday, IL being alleged that they had