The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-11

thls section of the state may be set down
now as absolutely certain 70 show sun
Democratic strength next fall as 10 talIly
drive the Republicans 10 the woods.
Mayor Higgins has definitely set at rest
the rumors TO the effect thaI FaWtucket
Democrats leaders would lie down next
fall and allow the Republicans 10 have an
easy -walSoXer- in -caSa- The convention 10
be held tomorrow nominates other than
straight party man. In commenting on
khe rumors today Mayor Higgins said;
II think the plan adopted by the state
Oentral committee 20 nominate a candl-
date for United States senator at TINS
time Is one OF the best political cards
played IN years. IL places before the
voters OF the state plain statement or
N{acts-do you want 10 be represented IN
The United States senate by man OF in
dependent character who Will not be con-
krolled by the Standard OH, the sugar OF
ahe railroad syndcates2
.By following this course and naming
khe candidate IN advance, the Democratic
party Is taking the constituency OF the
state into its confidence, and showing at
the same time the voters OF the state that
its purpose is honest and based solely on
She intent 10 be represented In the senate
by a man OF Independent calibre.
"If Col. Goddard is the choice OF the
6elegates to the convention, the people OF
the state, democrats ana Independents
alike, will have for a standard bearer a
man who can and will command the re-
bpect and support OF all classes You can
say for me that Pawtucket VIII do It's
duty when the time comes"
In Central Falls, Cumberland and Lin
coin party enthusiasm runs high. The
plan TO nominate a senator at this time,
and particularly the idea OF going outside
OF the party lines If necessary TO get q
strong man OF independent Characters
tics. has met great popular favor, not
only with the Democrats but with inde-
pendent Republicans.
The preliminary work OF the cam
paign has been set in motion by The or
ganization OF a large Democratic club for
registration purposes. Heretofore, while
q large amount OF work has been put into
registration IL has not been OF a syste-
u1atdc nature This defect has been rene
died this year, and a thorough canvass
made OF the city. The old war horse OF
Democracy Mayor Thomas II McNally.
although surrounded by hosts OF polit-
cal enemies and without single Demo-
cratic member I'm the city council. Is new
ertheless punching holes in the battle ar
NOR OF the opposite party. with the result
that he is strengthening his party In all
quarters.
There is little doubt as 10 the result OF
the fall elections In Cumberland and Lin-
coin. In both towns the Democrats are
united and with the assistance OF a large
number OF independents, Will surely re-
turn solid delegations TO the General As
semby
The name OF Col. r. II l. Goddard as
q candidate for United States senator
will act as a tallsman, for the reason
that tho Goddards are large manufact-
urers in that section OF the state. ownins
and operating mills in Cumberland and a
large bleachery in Lincoln They are
known as eminently Just employers who
are not the kind who try TO grind the last
ounce OF flesh off the bones or their em-
rloyes: and with Col Goddard as the can>
didate there will be little fear OF Re-
publican victory I'm either town
Purge OF the elements which brought
about the defeat OF the party the past
two years, the Democrats OF Pawtucket
were never I'm more healthy condition
than today.
Like Athens OF old. the party has risen
from its ashes better, purer and with re-
newed strength and confidence 10 do bat
tle for tho whole people versus corporate
interests and Designing political grafters
Little did the honest leaders OF the
party think that they were nursing 10
their breasts n group OF treacherous in
CRATES who were forced TO uncover ano
display their true colors In the memora-
bic campaign two years ago. when Sena-
tor Aldrich sought vindication from the
people whom he had so faithfully mis-
represented In the United States senate.
The barnncles having been removed
now, and the Democratic party In Paw
look Tor sweeping victory next fall.
Systematic work has been done and is
now being carried on undeF HD1e fu7uerF
20 so strengthen the party that defeat
shall be an unknown word.
These predictions are based on q careful
analysis OF public opinion az voiced by
prominent taxpayers regardless OF former
party affiliations This knowledge has
been gained from a carefully planned
R. -4r.-h under tho
personal supervision OF Edward i. Butler
chairman OF the Democratic city commit
tee. and the local head OF the Democratic
registration bureau, who said today In an
Interview with The News-Democrat rep
resentative.
Democratic registration this year Will
exceed that OF any previous year, the
presidential year not excepted / know
,h's from n skilled corps of canvassers
vho are now listing III sections OF the
ciiv IN the preparatory work or regis
fr7tian and their -crorts prove conclu-
slvely that the voterS OF Pawtucket city
arc determined 10 trdo the treacherous
work OF the mast two years and send men
e. the general assembly from this city
VIM will honestly represent the Interests
of an the citizens and not few infiuen-
tial corporations We are now pTeparine
for monster registration meeting. the
result of which viii he a surprise 10 the
present city hall ring
Never before IN the history OF city poll
tics has there been such n revolt amons
the hitherto strong adherents OF the he
publlcan party. How strong this feelnl
OF discomfort Is may be seen from an in
terview with a Republican OF long stand
Ing who. when asked 90 give his reasor
for his alleged dlsloyalty 90 the q. O. p
OF former years. said:
"One needs only TO recall the ridiculou
t'unders Of the kindergarten managers o
TIE Republican party OF this city 70 Sc
wlv hundreds of Republicans are dissatis
fed n is rot necessary to 20 farthe
i~ci ~ fr 40 " RS ago. beginning wit
~ -.-- ni 10 st upon the city . polio
c1EF "a ,e chool cor n 'Tsion and
-l,'r Nah CO.. mission. and anding wit
tfe arp.opris N OF $500 900 for addition
,irg fas.....es for the wgter work
i.att tie rsns could be satisfaotoril
drpc eor ~ ~ 1'-f OF the money.
Tie cef,litlon the Republican party
fr here totay proves the old "a dng. 'Gfy