The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-26

The Republican machine Is very greatly
disturbed by the frequent exclusive pub
lication in the. News Democrat OF the
inside news regarding party affairs which
II Is not intended by the machine shall
reach the eyes or ears OF the people.
The machine managers say that the
News Democrats revelations OF the doings
and plans and decisions OF the inner
circle has already upset many pretty
kettle OF fish for them. and added very
materially TO the embarrassment under
which they are now laboring.
They do not desire that the truth shall
be known. nor that any OF the Republicans
outside OF the inner charmed circle shall
be informed Of what is going on until they
see NJ to take the party at large into their
confidence.
A big howl has gone up over the mat
ter. and steps have been taken by the
machine managers TO ascertain the source
OF the ws-Democrat's annoyingly ac-
curate information. with a view TO stop
ping the leak II possible.
In the exclusive publication OF the ac-
curate report OF testimony taken at a
secret hearing on the charges against
Chief Matthews. the News s-Democrat
proved what a live modern newspaper
can and will do In the interest OF the
public: and IL is likely that the Republican
machine managers and their agents will
come as near TO solving the problem 10
which they have addressed themselves as
did those who sought Information in the
earlier matter.
They are assured that there is a
lot OF fun ahead for them--far more
than In the choice OF senatorial and
gubernatorial candidates
In the meantime the News Demo-
crat will continue to fulfll Its duty to
the public by publishing the news
when IL is news.
Signs multiply that the fall campaign
VIII be the most exciting and probably
the most closely contested I'm many
years.
Registration is booming. and Mhile
the Democrats and Independents are
largely represented and form the
largest percentage OF the voters who
have qualified themselves to express
their opinions at the polls In Novem-
ber. IL is also undeniable that the
strenuous exertions of the Republican
politicians, under the influence OF their
master mind, Gen. Charles r. Brayton,
figure very much In the total number
OF voters now on the books OF the
board OF canvassers and registration.
General Brayton has been keeping
very quiet, contenting himself with
enjoinng his followers to qualify the
voters above everything else
Democratic leaders In this city have
been fully alive TO the situation, and
expect registration larger than
they have piled up before since 1904.
presidential year.
Chairman frank r. Fltzsimmons OF
the Democratic state committee, said
today that he had not yet received
the letter OF acceptance from Col r.
II. l. Goddard. and did not know when
the letter would be ready; but IL was
A "A ad aff
ance is In course OF preparation and
VIII probably be ready for publication
the latter part OF next week.
Politicians, who count upon the tenacity
OF Senator Wetmore and expect him TO
resist all the tremendous pressure being
brought to bear by Standard oil interests
and other big financiers to force his with
drawal still say that he win stick"
The senator has been in Providence
during the week. Who he camo to see.
cannot be stated authoritatively: but
there Is a shrewd suspicion among those
who have been apprised OF the visit, and
the Colt boomers attach much signh-
canoe TO II.
The claim that Gen. Brayton has sought
TO have the Republican leaders leave the
question OF selecting senatorial candi-
date to the Republican members of the
general assembly after they are chosen
has not unduly impressed the Colt men,
and followers OF the. Warwick statesman
even wink the other eye when they are
told OF IT,
lThe generals plan recalls the strenu.
Gus fight that was made last year. after
his differences with the traction interests
had been patched up and they had sworn
everlasting brotherly fealty.
Both sides were distrustful and acted
accordingly. When the caucuses came,
Brayton's followers were out in force
not, OF course, because they suspected
anybody. but only 10 see. perhaps that the
wicked democrats did not capture Repub-
lican caucuses.
The result was that the general assem-
bly, that was chosen last year was moro
solidy Braytonian than any like body
has been I'm many years.
The Holden forces were not routed.
They were simply outvoted: and when the
state central committee was ready 20 re-
organize there was no contest for the
chairmanship.
Mr. Holden suddenly discovered that the
demands OF business were so pressing that
he would be unable 90 attend TO the exact
ing duties OF the chairmanship, and 80
informed the committee General Bray
toms friends on the committee then Sc
lected Colonel Harold ]. Gross for chair
man and he was accorded a unanimous
election
A like condition confronts the Republi-
cans this year. with the Colt and Wet
more forces arrayed hotly against each
other. II is not likely that one side will