The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-17
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or the nomination until tomorrow or
Saturday evening after the Republican
convention. but without avail. as the Nc
Carthy men, not knowing what day
might bring forth. refused TO adjourn.
Three candidates were placed in nomi-
nation for mayor-Mr. Mccarthy by VIII
liam j. keenan, OF the Fifth ward. ex-
Senator James III. Thurston by Christie
pher w. o'Brien OF the Sixth ward and
Hon. Addison II. Munroe by Hugh Rowley
of the Eighth ward. The vote stood. Nc
Carthy, 25; Thurston, 15; Munroe. 5. To-
tai, As; necessary 10 a choice, 23
on motion OF Mr.. OBrien, the nomina-
tion was made unanimous and a commit
tee OF three was named by the chair 20
md the candidate and escort him TO the
convention.
The convention was late In assembling.
but got down TO business quickly after
Col Thomas A. Donahue called II 10 or
der. on motion OF Christopher w.
OBrien, John r. Canning was made tenn
porary chairman and Bernard Rogers
temporary secretary; and then the tempo
rary organization was made permanent.
William j. keenan, moved TO proceed TO
the nomination Of a candidate for mayor.
The motion was opposed by Daniel j. Nc
osker OF the Second ward. a Mccarthy
man. who offered an amendment that the
convention adjourn until Thursday eve
ming. He announced that he was for Mr.
Mccarthy. but that mo harm can be done
10 any individual and no man engaged
IN righteous cause need fear 10 stand
the light OF day"
Frank F. Mulvaney objected strenuous
ly 10 the motion: and Christopher w
OBrien offered an amendment TO the
amendment. that the convention adjourn
20 next Saturday evening at o'clock
explaining that there were two reasons
for this action-hrst that the delegates
wished TO attend the big ratification meet
Ing at Infantry hail. and. second, that
no harm could be done. as the Republican
convention was 10 be held Friday eve
ming and Democrats would know whom
they were TO fight and how 10 fight them
after that convention had concluded its
business
Miles A McNamee, spokesman for the
Tenth ward delegation, opposed adjourn
ment. saying the delegates were ready TO
vote al once He declared that there was
Intelligence enough present to decide who
the nominees should be without going
outside for advice.
Tellers were appointed; and on Mr.
OBrien's amendment the vote stood: Aye.
II; nay. IS. On the McOsker amendment
the vote stood: Aye, is. nay. q.
Both amendments being lost the con-
ventlon voted unanimously 10 proceed 10
nomination: and William j. keenan,
presented the name OF Mr.. McCar-
thy in a felicitous and well-received
speech, reviewing Mr.. McCarthy's position
on the transfer question and referring
20 him as the peoples candidate"
Miles A. McNamee seconded the nomina-
tion declaring that he believed Mr.. Nc
Carthy TO be "the best representative OF
the people we can put forward AT this
time"
When Mr.. McOsker arose to second Mr..
McCarthy's nomination. he was inter
rupted by a man in the audience win
Hurry up. Dan; and the interrupter
was rebuked by Chairman Canning. who
was applauded.
The name OF ex-senator Thurston was
presented by Christopher W. OBrien as
"a young man. a staunch and true Demo
crat who can poll strong Independent
as well as the Democratic vote. He Is
not a man who will advocate on public
platform the selection OF Republican NOM
inees. The nominations have always
sought him"
Miles A. McNamee took exceptions TO
Mr. O'Brien's statements concerning the
support Of Republican candidates, ana
declared that he had no objection TO MT
Thurston's Democracy. Concluding. he
said: AS to my connection with anars
IN my own ward. that's my business; and
i guess my record compares faVoraoy
with that of anybody else.
A few more pleasantrIes were exchanged
by Messrs. O'Brien and McNamee, until
MIR keenan, objected; and the chair SAID
such talk was out OF order.
Fred II. Sprague seconded the nomlna-
ton OF Mr.. Thurston.
The name of Hon Addison p. Munroe
was presented by Hugh Rowley and sec
onded by Henry II. Munroe. both OF the
Teiiers were appointed and the vote re-
suited as announced above. Mr.. McCsr-
thy having a clear majority on the first
ballot. and his nomination. then being
made unanimous: and a great cheer went
up when the result was announced.
The other candidates were nominated
The name OF John II. Mcguire was pre-
sented by Miles A McNamee OF the Tenth
ward, and seconded by Thomas F. West
who said he would guarantee that with
Mcguire as harbor master no 'Chinaman
would enter the city by sea unless he was
voter in the First ward.
Messrs. keenan,. Rowley and O'Brien
were appointed committee to notify
Mr.. Mccarthy OF his nomination, and pre-
sented him to the convention, which
cheered him nearly minute. Mr.. Nc
Carthy appeared TO be deeply affected:
and though he had prepared few re-
marks, he departed from them so widely
extemporaneous effort that the reporters
discarded his manuscript and used his ac-
tual speech as follows:
In response TO notice that you have
given me the Democratic nomination for
chief executive OF the city OF Providence,
at this late hour there is not time TO
state fully what the occasion requires. /
will reply In a more formal manner by
letter I thank you sincerely for the most
distinguished honor of my life.
Il deem IL my duty to perform the
duties OF the office faithfully and Impair
TALLY. and I trust that, with your CO.
operation, representatives OF the people
may be elected TO the city council and 10
the state legislature who will act as ser
wants OF the people. who deem public Of
ffce a public trust and who will as true
American citizens discharge their duties
In that sense.
Il wish 10 assure you also that in ac-
cepting this honor have not entered into
any pledge, promise, engagement or bar
gain for the nomination.
II have been honored by the citizens
OF Providence by position In the city
council and In the legislature. NY record
Is a public matter. II any man should
wish TO criticise my public acts he is at
liberty TO do so: and the man who can
cay that / have at any time or In any
way directly or indirectly cast vote or
proposed a matter from q selfish motive.
j invite to do so.