The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-26
IABOR'S ONLY HOPE
IN THE DEMOCRACY

At Labor temple last evening, very
enthusiastic Democratic rally was held
and the attendance and ;he reception
given 10 Mayor Higgins and other speak
ers left no doubt OF labor recognition
that It's only hope lies I'm supper. OF thu
whole Democratic ticket.
Hon. James ~. Higgins was introduced
by the chairman. James r. Coleman. who
strongly urged support OF the Democratic
Ticket, as 'the nexo governor OF Rhode
Island, and was greeted with rousing
rheers. He said In part:
'If ever there was a time when there
was need Of unity among you laboring
men, that time is the present II is not
the rank and fle OF the Republican party
that Is bad. There are many good. honest
Republicans who regret present condi-
lions as much as do you and l.
Tho forces that control are rotten 20
the core. In only one state In ~ is there
p political boss who sits and dictates q
state policy. In other states the recog-
nized bosses may be content TO forward
their instructions by wire or otherwise
IT is not so with Boss Brayton. He must
be on the ground floor. He must see I'm
person that his orders are obeyed.
There are vital questions before the
people at this time The first great ques-
ton is: Shall Charles r. Brayton con-
iinue 10 dominate the affairs OF the state
Of Rhode Island7' You have a represen-
tative on the Democratic ticket I'm the
person OF William Palmer VIII anyone
accuse him OF getting his living other
than honestly7 How has Charles r. Bray
ton made his living? How did he get his
wealth? How does get his living now7
He got n hy selling the laws and the of
fees OF the state OF Rhode Island.
II challenge Gov. Utter 10 tell US what
he has been doing 20 prevent Boss Bray
ton from reapine the spoils. l would ask
him IL he is going 10 continue TO let Bray
ton sell the laws and the offices7 Is he
going 70 continue 10 allow him 10 hold mp
senators and representatives before his
very eyes.
"Rrayton Is lawyer: but II Is almost
libel on the profession to call him a law
ser. Has Brayton ever taken any cases
for your He wants a good fat retainer
when he takes a case.
at is true that Brayton served four
years for his country but he has spent ~
years In degrading and debauching his
fellow citizens. He has spent 10 years
for every one In tearing down and de-
grading the state and the nation that he
helped 10 build up.
What you want 10 find out is this: Is
the Democratic ticket now nominated sat
isfactory 10 you as a whole? Does IL best
represent the principles for which you as
iaboring men stand? II you find that II
does. then Il is the bounden duty of every
laboring man 10 vote for that ticket as
n whole
ut will not do to select individuals and
Fleet few. Do not elect me and give me
no one TO back me. You have William
Palmer and Thomas F. Kearney on the
same ticket with me. DO not leave me
alone as have been left alone In Paw
iueket. with scarce vote 20 sustain n
veto
There Is no body OF citizens who have
more 10 gain that you by the overthrow
ing OF Brayton and what he stands for IN
Rhode Island. Look at his action with
relation 10 the bill providing that motor
men and conductors on tho street rail-
ways should work but 10 hours continu-
ously per day.