The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-28
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II. /. Goddard for the United States
senate
AS the News Democrat announced
some time ago. the refusal OF Infantry
hau has been secured for a number OF
dates when rallies will be held. This pre-
vents the Republican machine men from
carrying out its old policy OF barring the
peoples representatives from holding
meetings 10 advance the campaign OF
education.
II Is remembered how in 1892, when
the seat OF Senator Nelson w. Aldrich
was seriously threatened. the Republicans
imported about every speaker OF national
note who could be induced TO come here
and engaged about every available hall
whether they wanted 1t or not, merely In
order TO shut out the Democrats.
At that time, significantly enough.
there was company. 1.-The Highest Bid
der" at the Providence Opera House: and
IL was induced, for a substantial con-
sideration, TO forego matinee perform
ance in order that a big popular rally
might be held i'm the theatre. At this
rally former President Grover Cleveland
and Ex-Gov. Campbell OF Ohio were
among the speakers.
1t is not believed that any great num-
ber of speakers from outside Rhode ISL
and are necessary TO the campaign in
this state. as local speakers better under
stand conditions and have the confidence
OF the voters, and there is an abundance
Of this class ready and willing 10 serve
the cause Of reform; but few eminent
men Of national reputation will come
here TO discuss national matters and an
opportunity will be given them through
the engaging Of Infantry hall before the
Republican machine could get busy and
interfere.
There has been considerable discussion
OF candidates for mayor OF Providence;
but no candidates are yet in sight on
either side. The Republicans, having
found IL necessary to replace Mayor Dyer
in accordance with their original trade
with him, have been talking of Ex-Alder-
man James +. Freeman OF the Sixth
ward, Alderman George II. Grant and
even Senator William A. Morgan, who
they believe has shown a harmless degree
Of independence I'm his legislative career
and might possibly attract few inde-
penent votes. The senator. like Barks.
'is willin."
On the Democratic side the name OF
Overseer Of the Poor Matthew j. Cum
mings has been suggested He is one
Of the most popular Democrats who have
ever been voted for in this city. and has
held his present office for many years
by virtue OF the support OF men OF all
parties. Like Congressman Granger.
have been educated To- vote for Mr.. Cum
mings and II would be a hard matter,
his friends argue for them TO get out
OF the habit now merely because the city
ring or the state machine may desire a
machine Republican, candidate named for
mayor
Mr.. Cummings is no stranger to the vot-
ers Of Providence. has shown great adj
ministrative ability in his present posi-
tion and his friends believe might well be
promoted to a higher. position.
The name of John II. Freeman, noted
civil engineer has also been suggested.
but Mr.. Freeman's business is such tina
il is not believed that he could devote the
attention the citys business requires, nor
is he so well known 10 the people gener-
ally as are some others.
on the state ticket no names have yet
been mentioned very prominently, save
that OF Mayor James II. Higgins of Paw
tucket for governor. Undeniably, the
drift OF ocratic-Independent senti-
ment is toward this aggressive represen-
tative of the fighting young Democracy |
and there seems little doubt that he will
be the candidate If he will accept; but |
that he will do so is said by his closest |
friends 10 be unlikely.
Charles Il. Ssson, ex-alderman, and, |
like Mr.. Higgins, membef Of the Cod |
dard campaign committee, has been sug- |
gested for lieutenant governor, but has |
not encouraged the idea. Mr.. Sisson is
an Independent, and it isn't likely thai |
the Independents will ask or accept repre- |
sentatlon on the state ticket.
The belief is expressed by leading DEM |
ocrats. with Independent concurrence. |
that as the Independents have the can |
didate for senator. straight Democratic |
ticket would appeal better than a fusion |
ticket for state offices.
The Lincoln party is expected to in |
dorse the Democratic state ticket, which |
will be made up OF aggressive vote-get- |
ters. The only real contest I'm sight a |
very friendly affair, is likely between |
Thomas A. Carroll and Edward NJ. Sui |
livan OF Cranston for attorney general. |
Both are strong young Democrats and |
would command the full Democratic vot
ing strength.
Mayor Adelard Archambaut OF Woon-
socket. who is exceedingly popular in the |
northern section OF the state and was
elected with Gov. Garvin four years ago
when he ran as lieutenant governor Is
said to be In grooming for his old posi-
tion.
Former Gov. Garvin has not yet aban-
doned his desire TO run for the legislature,
preferably the house of representatives,,
from the town OF Cumberland. but does
not intend to make any fight within the
wishes TO be a member Of the house where
he served so many years, because he be-
lieves the opportunities for usefulness !
there are infinitely greater than they are |
in the senate. where the Republican ma.
chine is so securely intrenched that Dem
ocratic measures and advocates have no |
show at all.
There has been some talk Of Senator |
James T.. McKenna retiring and OF ele-
waiting Representative James j. Barry 10
the senate. I'm which event the way would I
be paved for DIR. Garivn's return TO the !
house without any friction, as Messrs.
Barry and Shea are candidates for re-
election.
The subject will be threshed out next |
Thursday at a meeting OF the Democratic |
town committee. It is understood that |
the Republican state machine would not ]
antagonize any Cumberland candidate so |
strongly as IL would DR. Garvin His enc
mics say this is one OF the reasons why /
lie should not be nominated. while his |
friends pt a., no