The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-23
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him without stepping on his own corns.
1T has come TO pass that the great
bulk of the business OF Providence, and
Providence is a great business centre. is
done through the two trust companies OF
the Aldrich-Colt-Per combine.
They count their deposits and their
loans by the tens Of millions. Their in
fluence extends into every business house
OF Rhode Island. They can create or de-
stroy Individual credit at will. They
can encourage or stife enterprise.
Intent upon securing whatever ad-
vantages may result TO themselves. the
Independent and decent Republicans have
organized for the fight. They have call
ed themselves the Lincoln Republicans
Absolute fusion with the Democrats
has been effected Col Robert II. I.
Goddard has been nominated for senator
With full Democrat support, the Inde-
pendents believe Col. Goddard has an ex-
cellent chance OF winning"
There has been no change In the Re-
publican program 10 name the old state
ticket and 10 renominate Congressman
Capron. nor has the plan two years ago
TO nominate Mayor Dyer for congress. In
a desperate effort TO defeat Congressman
Granger been abandoned.
or course. Mr.. Granger will be renomi-
mated by the Democrats without opposi-
tion: but there is considerable doubt
about the identity Of the Democratic can
didate in the second district.
Ex- Gov. Garvin is not a candidate. He
told a News Democrat so more than two
months ago. and reiterated today the
fact that he had not changed his mind.
Perhaps former Mayor John j. Ftz-
gerald OF Pawtucket will make the race.
II he does, Congressman Capron will
have some anxious moments before the
result is announced on election night, as
no Democrat in the Blackstone valley can
probably command in the Second con-
gressional district more enthusiastic sup
port than can the witty and eloquent
former mayor and once Democratic lead
er OF the state house of representatives,.
In this city the Republicans are having
some trouble In selecting candidates for
the city council The announced In
tention OF certain respecting Repub-
leans in the Ninth ward TO nominate
John p Farnsworth on the common
council ticket. based upon the expecta-
ton that Alderman Howard b. Gornam.
who has been elected and is serving as
clerk OF the Sixth district court, would
retire from his political position. has
caused considerable perturbation in ma .
chine Republican circles. AS result
pressure has been brought 10 bear upon
Alderman Gorham not TO quit politics.
stood to have expressed a willingness TO
remain an alderman, despite his judicial
position. If IL Is the party,s- viii
Among those who are behind the candi-
dacy of Mr. Farnsworth is former Gov.
Charles Dean Kimball. who says: Il be-
lieve Mr.. Farnsworth TO be one Of the
best men that could be selected for the
office OF councilman and intend to make
an effort TO bring about his nomination.
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he could best replace on the ticket has
not yet been considered
For mayor the Republicans have ap-
parently no good material, and are striv-
ing 10 induce a number OF respectable
stalking horses 10 allow their names to
be used. but so far without success.
Among Democrats John Doran is very
popular and has many supporters who
would vote for him In convention; but he
declares he Is not candidate for mayor
and does not want the nomination.
Former Senator James III. Thurston,
Hon y ]. Mccarthy and Sam III. Bullock
are mentioned Mr.. Bullock as the prob
able choice OF the independents; but the
preponderance OF sentiment seems to be
for Democrat. and a Democrat will
probably be named II Democrats control
the city convention as they expect 10 do.
Former Gov. Lucious r. G. Garvin and
the other Rhode Island Democrats, who
intend TO greet William J. Bryan AT New
York will leave here next Wednesday,
and will stay at the Victoria hotel the
headquarters oY the reception committee.
pr. Garvin will go 10 New Haven In the
forenoon OF the following Friday and
there will speak on Popular Sover-
eighty"
Asked today what part he proposed to
take In the fall campaign, Dr. Garvin
said 'I shall do anything and every
thing I can 90 help wrest the state from
the control OF the Brayton machine.
II am not n candidate for congress In
the Second district. 7 would much pre-
fer 10 be member Of the next general
assembly from the town OF Cumberland.
"As 10 the governorship. I have not
thought of being n candidate for third
term and have not encouraged any ~
my friends 20 propose my name. The
Democratic party ~ rich in material for
this Office and will doubtless name man
who will be acceptable 20 majority OF
the states voters"