The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-13

no difficulty I'm putting II through th'
city convention Some OF them profess to
believe II is a good slate. but il is doubt
ful II there are many OF the leaders who
believe IL is one that will command the
votes OF the people IN election day.
Robert Kenyon has been selected as
mayoralty candidate IL is said he wanted
the nomination. which in view of exist
ing conditions is a little singular ana not
at all evidence OF sound tIdgmeht Just
why any man should want the nomination
A. IS difficult TO see Unless he regards
as worth raving the distinction OF haN-
ing stood up to be knocked down
Mr. Kenyon is a pleasant man person
ally. but there is nothing In his record TO
indicate that he Is made % mayoralty
timer The nomination will be given him
because II is pretty we'll known, that If by
any accident he should get a plurality. he
will never do anything that can possibly
offend the Republican machine
NOT AN INDEPENDENT.
There are those who seem to think Mr..
Kenyon is somewhat Independent. but
there is nothing TO prove this. lie was
member OF the common council az the
time the Infamous resolution was passed
requesting the general assembly 10 enact
a police commission bill for Iawtucket,
which would take away the powers OF the
mayor. Some people say he did not vote
for that measure. but there Is no record
that shows he voted against II. and he
certainly did not speak against 1t, so the
people are Inclined 10 the belief that he
favored A. This of itself ought to be suf-
ficient To cause his defeat.
Last year Lyons Delaney was the Re-
publican candidate for mayor, and one OF
the claims some Republicans put forth
in his behalf, was that he was against
the police measure. thus recognizing that
it was an unpopular bill and that men
who were opposed TO IL were entitled TO
some recognition at the hands OF the peo-
pie. The people recognized this and gave
the reward to Mayor Higgins, the man
who was open in his opposition and who
WIS largely responsible for tts failure
CHANCES DWiNDlE.
]. Milton Payne is slated for Senator
Mr.. Payne has many friends who like
him as n man. but II was evident last
year that not all of these cared To see
him representing the city I'm the upper
branch OF the legislature. He won year
ago, by a very small plurality. This year
conditions are changed and his chances
for reelection have dwindled TO a point
where he Is hardly 100 to l shot.
OF the remainder Of the ticket. To be
nominated for the general assembly
lntfe lS Ittle 10 say II IL tidlintu Aile
party has given recognition 10 the labor
element. by the nomination of Vinton |.
Reynolds for first representative. IL would
be a good Sign if the Republican party
had really decided TO do something i'm the
cause OF labor, but the voters will not
fail to observe that Mr.. Reynolds Is
placed on the ticket against Edward L.
Butler. the Democratic nominee for first
representative and Mr.. Butler showed ny
l.. - 4
Ls pretty hard man to beat. He was the
only one of the entire list OF Democrats
who pulled through last November and
there is no reason 10 believe he Is any
weaker now than he was then. on the
contrary he is stronger for many rea-
sons. and IL Is a fair alta atement, that II
rest OF the Democratic ticket Is defeated
Edward p. Butler will pull through. Mr..
Reynolds may take notice also that at the
convention tonight. he is going to be
handed lemon" with a most yellow
skin This is one OF the striking exam
piles of the love which the Republican
party entertains for the labor unions.
THE WINNING TICKET.
Against this ticket is the one the Demo
cratic convention placed In nomination
last week. Every voter In Pawtucket Is
invited to make a comparison and n he
will 80 candidly. there can be no doubt
OF the choice he will make.
For mayor the Democrats placed H.
nomination Thomas =. Corcoran. who has
never had the reputation OF keeping his
mouth closed when there were import
ant public questions under discussion. Mr.
corcoran has been i'm the legislature, and
while there his voice was often heard.
The Republicans OF the house OF repre-
sentatlves breathed sigh OF relief when
they heard the following fall, that he was
not TO be there the next year. Since then
he has attended to his law practice. ex-
cept when called upon to stand up In de-
fence OF Democratic doctrines and issues.
His speech OF acceptance last oMnday
evening Is worthy OF the careful thought
OF every voter In the city. II was high
minded and Characteristic of the man and
IL has made him friends.
The legislative ticket Is also a strong
one. At its head is James l.. jerks. a
man who is as we'll known 10 the people
OF Pawtucket as any. Mr. jerks has al
ways been a Republican and as a Re
publican he was elected some time ago
10 tho office or city solicitor But Mr.
jerks was not the kind of man the Re
publican machine wants at the head OF
the municipal law department. He Is too
outspoken and too honest IN his opinions.
IL did not matter that he was an able
lawyer and when the city had import
ant matters before the courts. he was
able TO defend the interests of the munich
palty. That was all very well I'm It's way,
but there were times when the city So
licitor is called upon TO give opinions and
the machine is sometimes desirous that
those opinions shall be satisfactory To IL
self. Mr.. jerks could not be depended
upon TO do this and so he had to make
way for someone else
MADE a RINGING PROTEST.
A year ago last winter. when the aglta-
ton was on the reference 20 the proposed
police commission Mr.. jerks was out
spoken in his opposition 60 that measure
OF mischief and az the big mass meeting
In Music hall. where the people gathered
10 protest against the contemplated out
rage. Mr.. jerks was one OF the speakers
and the speech he made on that occa-
sion was forcible and eloquent Later az
the hearing In the state house. he was on
hand and made and address 90 the COM
mitiee on judiciary. which without a doubt
had strong effect In inducing the mem
bsrs OF that committee not 10 make any
report on the hill
Now Mr.. Jenks IL outspoksn IN favor Of
the election of Colonel r " T. Goddard
ss United states senator and for the com
olete annlhilstion OF Braytonism. He is