The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-08

but IL is still in the power OF this board
10 cut them off completely from the
voting list and In their places add the
names OF men OF unwholesame charac-
ter simply because their votes can be
manipulated as best suits the machine.
If there is any one thing which ought TO
cause the people OF Pawtucket 10 cast
their votes for Democratic members OF
the legislature this year II ought TO be
this latest demonstration OF the power
OF the assessing board. For the Demo
cratic party is pledged TO do what IL can
10 change the state constitution so that
such an anomalous condition OF things
shall no longer exist. The probabilities
are that instead OF helping the Republl-
can party the board In its excessive zeal
has added scores OF Yots 10 the Demo-
cratic ticket and while some men have
suffered personally the loss OF a vote they
have been sacrificed I'm a good cause.
MR.. MASON AND THE MAYoRALTY.
The suggestion of the name Of Col Syl-
Yanus Mason. In addition 10 other good
Democrats previously discussed. as that
OF a possible candidate for mayor, ap-
pears 10 have aroused growing Interest
The possibility that so representa- tive
"A citizen, and one who so unmistakably
stands for the high ideals OF good citizen
snip Tor which the party will contend In
the coming campaign, might be Induced
10 become "A candidate. IL regarded as an
other gratifying indication OF the united
determination OF all Democrats 10 wrest
city affairs from the control Of the un-
scrupulous ring that has so long brought
the city into dsrepute and heavily bur
dened It's taxpayers without giving them
anything to show for their expenditure
Ordinarily. II might not be expected that
men like Col Mason and some others who
have been mentioned would care TO as
sumo the strenuous cares OF a ed-hot
campaign. but this year the Democrats
a F11a IA ~ N mn
victory, and the whole party, including
not only the active politicians but the
rank and file generally. is thoroughly
aroused.
/, is stated. however. that the report
sent out to the effect that Col Mason
had personally announced his candidscy
was entirely unwarranted. as the possibil-
lty OF his entering the race has been
simply case OF the wish being the
father 10 the thought among a number
OF leading business men. one OF Col. Ma
sons closest friends said today:
col Mason is In no sense pushing his
own candidacy. He Is. on the contrary.
consistent believer In the doctrine that
the office should seek the man: but
number OF our prominent business men
who have become disgusted and alarmed
at the gross mismanagement Of the citys
affairs by the Republican machine are
inclined TO regard Col Mason as the man
upon whom all Democrats and Independ
publcans. could unite TO sweep the pres
ent dIsreputable ring out of power.
when the matter was broachcd TO him,
he seemed reluctant TO entertain the sug-
gestion; but when II was urged that he
might be considered the right man for the
moment, he consented that his name
might be suggested with the understand
ing that II should be done. IL at all. with
out prejudice To any other possible Candi-
l,f 10 ,ts ka fgti Rafl lkF
understood that he did not seek the nom
ination.
col Mason expressed the same conf
dence we all feel that any good Demo
crat who may be nominated Will surely
be elected and assured us that whoever
might be selected would receive his most
hearty support, and that he would do ev-
erything I'm his power TO aid the peoples
movement To reclaim the city from the
rulnous rule OF graft and extravaganza
under the Republican machine"
ENDORSE THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY.
The BARRIERS union has this week
passed resolutions indorsng the Demo-
cratic party of the city and state and
pledging TO that party it's full support in
November. This is the first positive en-
dorsement from any one OF the labor
unions. but without doubt II will be fol-
lowed by action OF a similar character
by other unions of the city. There Is to
be another meeting of the Central Trades
and Labor union on Monday evening and
4. is among the possibilities that at this
meeting resolutions OF character sim
liar 10 those passed by the Barbers'
union will be presented and acted upon.
There Is little doubt the action will be
favorable. There are those I'm the cen
trail body who would like 10 have the
unions give support to the Socialist party
again this year. but n vote has already
been taken against such a course and
/; is has also been voted not To encour-
age a straight labor ticket. II is hardly
within the possibilities that there will be
even an attempt made TO secure support
for the Republican ticket so that there
IS really nothing left but a formal en-
lorsement OF the Democrats
AS soon as this Is done there will be
selection OF candidates because with
his endorsement will come a demand
,n the Democrats 20 name representatives
" the labor unions on the Democratic
icket and this demand will be readily
lcceded TO. Just who will he put for
ward for these honors no one seems TO
lnow. Thus far only one man has an
lCunced his candidacy publicly for a |
lace on the Democratic legislative ticket |
nd this Is Thomas A. Jette OF the Bar |
crs' union.
MI JtlNt WIS u thUliudAt ~ year dkp |
nd on the face OF the wardens returns /
e was elected over J. ~. s. BraEeau |
he Republican candidate; but the state
eturniug board counted him out. Ac-
ordlng 90 the figures when they got
Trough with the ballots he was behind
lis opponeJt just three votes.
Now Mr.. Jette says he wants vindca-
Ion. lie Is deslrous of having another
~ Tor the place and ne declares he
would like 10 have Mr.. Brazcau as his
opponent again this year In which case
be- promises TO give that gentleman the
'cst beating he has ever received.
Without doubt Edward Butler, who
vas the only Democrat elected last year.
VII be- returned again this year and FOR
he remainder ~ the ticket no names
nave as yet been given out
CONCERT PROGRAM.
cou-rrt wrtrh f. ~ Ut rrrtt II st7-rr y
park tomorrow afternoon promises 10 be
me of the very best which has been given
here by Fays Second Regiment band !
his summer These Sunday afternoon
oncerts have been very popular and the
and under the direction ~ Jesse Linton.
Who is himself a Pawtucket boy have
,ecn very largely attCn. sad Tho nroCr.u, |