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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-04-21
TOWN TOPICS

Weather Forecast-Showers and
cooler tonight and Sunday.
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ated these well recognized qualifications
Of our state officers, which have been
manifested TO the people of this common
wealth by their many conspicuous acts
of public service.
II have done this as an answer TO the
demand Of the Democrats that the vot-
ers shall on Nov. depose these tried and
loyal servants of the state and substitute
I'm their stead inexperienced Democrats
We can answer them further with the
words Of John A. Logan. who said, 1T is
better TO trust those who are tried than
those who pretend
As the speakers went up to the rostrum
and looked over the heads Of the audi
ence, they were confronted first with the
seat sign, Warwick" a town. the Boss
own, that does not allow him to get sweet
repose from the thought that he has got
IL as OF yore in his vest pocket This
was followed by Pawtucket. which has
not the least encouragement to offer TO
Braytonism. Then came Woonsocket.
Westerly and Central Falls. the last OF
which some years ago smashed the John
Dennis machine and under John II. Bar
ber's leadership has no sympathy for IT
now.
Across the aisle was Providence, sure
to go against the Boss. followed by New
port and Middetown, which places are
very likely 10 jolt Braytonism's bones.
Then came Bristol, Warren and East
Providence, Whefe the party Is SplU by
the Boss scheme 10 get rid OF Steve"
Rich.
At the left the signs Coventry" and
"Scituate' stared into the faces OF the
party leaders. who can find little comfort
from conditions In those towns. Coventry
is I'm the throes OF dissenslon. and the
Republicans in Scituate were unable 90
find decent party man 20 nominate for
senator. The sign Foster was appro-
priately not IN plain view. as Braytonism
has a very dsgruntled feeling there
Altogether the pathway marked out by
the signs did not have the former rOseate
hue: and tho signs OF the times seemed
TO spell defeat
The stage was prettily decorated with
draped American flags. I'm the center OF
which was a large portrait Of President
Roosevelt 20 enthuse the party over ma
tional issues and cover up the real Issue
Of tho campaign. on the front OF the
stage were rubber plants. 90 suggest the
name of Colt the machines candidate for
United States senator.
At 1O:B only one lone figure was on the
platform. A few minutes later Col. Gross
appeared smiling and debonair. but a lit
tie anxious 10 have the thing over with.
lie was the only young man on the plat
form. az that enthusiastic but no longer
young Republican. Samuel Ward King
Allen, and Samuel l.. Peck of Warren
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, were so near him that their whitened
locks almost enveloped his jovial coun-
tenance.
on the platform also beside Secretary
Wright the candidates and the speakers,
were such old war horses former Sem
ator James NJ. Wright. Alfred Kenyon.
Judge Jerry" Rathbun, and the mem
bers OF the state central committee. Col
Gross having invited the latter 20 the
platform TO help All I'm and remove the
appearance of loneliness.
The temporary secretaries were Judge
Nathan NJ. Wright OF Providence and
Hon. David j. White OF Pawtucket; and
the roll OF the convention was then
adopted.
A long and tedious wait followed, dur
ing which the band came 10 the rescue
with a dreamy waltz. which set a num-
Der OF delegates nodding, while II awoke
others.
During the roll call Senator George
Peabody Wetmore OF Newport appeared
on the platform and took his seat at the
side OF Col. Gross.
Senator Walter r.. stiness OF Warwick.
Gen. Brayton's home, saw him first ap-
parently, though he must have walked
40 feet TO reach his seat and Senator St
ness started a mild wave OF applause
which lasted just two seconds.
The convention apparently was I'm no
humor TO take its cue from Senator Su
ness. nor could IL be stampeded at that
stage.
There were $40 delegates entitled 10
seats in the convention and the roll call.
with substitutions, was not finished un-
I'll II .05, when the temporary organization
was made permanent; and Chairman
Cross had just begun his speech when
United States Senator Aldrich appeared,
escorting Senator Henry Cabot Lodge Of
Massachusetts.
Remembering the overwhelming defeat
they had sustained some years ago, when
Senator Lodge made his last previous APP
pearance here. the applause that greeted
his entrance lasted only about IL seconds,
and the band did not play.
The band played "Old Black Joe;" and
its doleful Gone Are the Days" did not
tend 10 cheer up the delegates one whit.
Senator Stiness then arose to make the
principal nominating speech, as follows:
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Continued from Page one.)

Nbontlnueu from rage One.D
The Republican state convention with
the assistance OF Fays American band.
nominated today the old state ticket.
headed by Gov George III. Utter; and the
congressional district convention declared
for Mayor Elisha Dyer. the play grounds
children's friend" and Adm b. Capron,
the farmers friend.
All of these nominations OF course. had
been decided upon more than year ago; ;
and equally OF course they were made
with a notable absence OF friction,
though few OF the tribunes of the peo-
pie whom the boss had selected 10 name
the candidates gave evidence OF aphasia.
or tongue-tiedness, when they attempted
90 extol the candidates OF Braytonism
While the convention was 10 have met
at 10 o'clock. there were few delegates
4 In Infantry hall at that hour; and the
band, stationed In the back gallery, be-
fore French picture OF Miss Liberty
holding aloft her staff. tried it's best 10
draw IN a crowd and To stir up enthus-
iasp. but without avail
The delegates appeared 10 have little
heart I'm the jobs that had been cut out
for them; and not a single one OF the
leading characters I'm the big exhibition
or marionettes had committed his express
tions Of Joy TO paper. Our candidates,
said one OF them apparently in serious
humor. will speak for themselves"
Each OF the candidates had prepared
his remarks: and they had been subject
ed TO the most rigid scrutiny of the Boss
principal leutenants, while the Boss
himself listened intently that there should
be no break I'm the continuity Of thoughts
he wished to present TO the convention
and the people OF the state.
After the band had played six selec-
tions. including two medleys. and tho
front OF the hall had filled with delegates
whose positions were marked by stand
ards, Col Harold J. Gross. called the
convention to order and presented the
state central committees choice, Harry
Parsons Cross OF this city, for temporary
chairman.
Mr. Cross. who was making his maiden
appearance in politics TO please his faith
er-in-law, Robert Ives Gammell, present.
ed an imposing appearance. Young, ath-
letic, tall he lowered above the speaker 8
desk and was noticeably nervous, seldom
departing from the typewriter manu-
script which he had before him. He read
as follows:
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experience. business ability and high
standing in the community.
The results have proved the wisdom Of
this choice. His public life has been
marked by faithful attention TO his off,
cal duties as member of the senate;
and. when occasion has required. he has
presided over the sessions OF that body
with impartial ability.
THE office OF secretary Of state Is one
of the most difficult offices in Rhode
Island for any man TO fill It's duties are
manifold and extremely complicated. and
grow more and more complicated with the
steady increase Of Legislative enactments;
but who can say, be he Republican or
Democrat, that our Republican secretary
OF state. Charles +. Bennett, has ever
failed N any particular during his II
years Of public service to successfully
meet the exacting requirements OF his
office?
THAT the conduct Of his office has been
able non bipartisan and generally satsfac-
tory 10 .he people OF the state. Is amply
evidenced by his ever increasing plurali-
ties at the polls.
For the office Of attorneys general of
the state, we are here to endorse for re-
election the present Republican incum-
bent. William II. Greenough. Mr.. Green
ouEh has without political influence OF
any kind. solely through the force OF his
high character, legal learning and merit.
steadily forced his way 10 the foremost
ranks Of Rhode Island lawyers lie was
assistant attorncy-general for three
years; and because OF his success In
managing the affairs of that office, and
his close attention to its duties, he was
i'm 1904 elected attorney general.
"In handling the ever-increasing vol
ume OF business I'm this office. he has
clearly demonstrated that he Is man
OF exceptional ability. our laws have
been enforced under his direction impair
TALLY and with complete disregard OF
person and political party. In the Ian
guage OF his oath OF office. William ".
Grcenough has been true and faithful
unto this. state and has faithfully and
impartialIy discharged all the duties OF
his office according TO law
THE management OF the finances OF
our state has for many years been en-
trusted TO Walter A. Read. the present
Republican general treasurer. He has
been reelected TO this position year after
year by large pluraltics. because he has
handled the financial -mattcrS- -of--Rhnde
Island with credit 90 himself and the Re
publican party.
His administration Of this important
office has been characterized by honesty
and such financial skill that our state
bonds command a higher premium In tho
financial market OF the country than the
bonds of any other state I'm the Union.
1T may be asked why l have enumer-
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pendent. conscientious, George n. Utter
has placed his duty 10 his state above
his party and above partisanship. Few
governors OF our commonwealth have
ever made a record equal to his and none
have eXCelled II.
He has been ever active and jealous
I'm the enforcement Of the laws; and, Just
as Theodore Roosevelt has exercised a
strong influence upon legislation In the
congress OF the United states. so has Geo.
II. Utter exerted potent influence in the
halls OF our state legislature. Many of
his recommendations have been embodied
into law; and in every respect he has
been n governor of the people, endeav-
oring to serve them wisely. justly and
fearlessly.
II desire particularly to call the atten''
ton Of this convention to the general ex-
cellence which has so characterized the
appointments OF our executive. In the eN-
ercise of his appointive power. no ap-
pointment OF his has failed OF confirma-
ton by the senate; and II may he said
generally that his appointments TO state
boards and state commissions have been
invariably made with special reference to
tho peculiar fitness OF the individual for
the task assigned IL a position demand
ed a man trained I'm a profession, then
such a man has been selected.
ION the other hand, long and faithful
service has been recognized by him, ir-
respective of political affiliatlon The
weak places have been strengthened; and
in no instance can IL justly be. charged
that any board or commission has been
weakened by an appointment Of Gov. Ut
ter Whatever he has done, and we ask
that he be Judge by his record, has been
done from a firm and honest conviction
that IL was the best thing for our people
and state. absolutely without regard TO
political considerations and free from tho
influence OF any group OF political mama
gers
"Ie has made himself beloved by our
people, who recognize. as indeed they
must his sterling honesty. his faithful
devotion 10 duty and his unusual execu-
tive ability. In tho words of President
Roosevelt, what George H. utter wants Is
n square deal 10 every man.
"Our present lieutenant governor. Fred
erick II Jackson. is one Of the most
prominent business mcn In the state. n
man Of lofty ideals and high purpose. lie
has been for some years the president OF
the Board Of Trade Of the city Of Provi-
dence. In which position he has rendered
conspicuous services 20 the business In
terests of the city. lie was chosen for
second place on the Republican state tick
ct two years ago because Of his integrity
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last congress. II is very easy to make
promises 1t is by no means easy 10 Sc
cure great results. We have secured
great results.
lie then enumerated the railroad rate
law, which b2th Aldrich and he fought
bitterly untilTthey had emasculated IL;
and after quoting Sir Robert Walpole on
gratitude is n lively sense OF taVors 10
come" he said:
II should be sorry indeed If | thought
the Republican party had TO depend upon
promises. Dealing with the question OF
the hour there is great confidence ana
Just confidence in the president or the
United States. The great thing Is To re-
turn TO the senate and the house men
who will support President Roosevelt Tor
the remaining two years OF his term.
Senator Lodge accused the Democrats
of supporting the presidents measures
because they were afraid To oppose them
Their natural policy" he exclaimed, rs
one of arrest" They have introduced the
novel principle OF treating treaties with
foreign nations as party questions.
am "a follower OF the policy pursued by
Daniel Webster. 10 let my politics end at
the waters edge. In dealing with foreign
nations | am an American. | mention this
F" 10 show the great importance OF sendlns
a Republican TO the senate, as the cleo
ton OF a Democrat would All Republicans
everywhere with great depression
He accused the Democrats ar making a
party issue OF an allowance of $4,000 for
the presidents travelling expenses ana
also as TO the type Of the Panama canal.
ct mention these" no said, merely TO
show that they have displayed no capac-
lty for government. Whatever mistakes
we have made since 1861. the Republi-
can party has shown Itself at party ca
pable OF government, particularly so IN
the past five years
lie cited the presidents reluctant In
reference" in Cuba as an illustration. de-
claring that Il was so well managed that
peace has been restored there without a
culver I'm the business world.
"As It has been abroad so II has been
al home. II isn't accidental that In 70
wears the Democratic party has had COM
plctc control OF the government only two
wears. Then the people took it away as
soon as they could. This shows a great
popular dlstrust OF the Democratic
party
CONTINUED on Page Ten).
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PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

The state board OF accountancy will hold
examinations in this city on No
vember p and p. for all appl-
cants who wish To he styled certihcal pub
lie accountants. Those desiring 20 take
the examination must make application
on the blanks furnished by the board
and oct. 81 will be the final day for filing
applications Applicants for certificates
TO be issued ina conformity with sec. .,
chapter 1870 Of the public laws, must be
made on blanks furnished az the board :
office 20 WcybOssct street, not later than
next Friday,
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THE PLATFORM OF BRAYTONISM

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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-11
LODGE EMPHASIZES
NATIONAL ISSUES

There is no disputing the enormous
achievements IN practical work of the
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-11
EVERYBODY KNOWS 1T.

"The man in the street,
the man in the mill and the
man in the counting room
are all thoroughly imbued
with the idea that Wet
more's money perpetuates
Brayton's power.'-William
Gammell.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1906-08-18
LARGEST
WEEKLY CIRCULATION
IN CHICAGO.

The Chicago Eagle numbess
aoesg Its subscribers the most
la0aential, most prosperous and
0ost respected men In ChicagO.
Il reaches nearly every man
q standing In the community
aaA all men who are moulders Ot
Dablic opinion Or directors Of
Oablic affairs.
lt IL the Guide, mentor and
fpiend Of every political leader
81 every shade Of opinion.
IL - read by Government,
state, Coansy and City onlcials.
IL is read by = big percentage
% the legal fraternity, including
bench and bar.
Il IL the favorite Of Chicago's
leaaiag business men.
IL reaches all CLASSES In their
homes.
Il IL read b. the Fire Depart.
oent.
IL 10 read W the Police De.
Dastment.
IL IL In every public once and
every pahlic library.
IL L. not controlled by any
cheap, cheeky or crooked adver.
tisin8 agency.
II the seventeen years Of ITS
existence Il has managed tObuild
- . large circulation and great
business without the aid ~ pro.
esssiOnal advertising sharks.
That - why 10 IL 50 tndepend.
eat, SO popular and so strong.
The Chicago Eagle IN one pa.
per that has never depended
apOn advertising agents for a
circulation. IL has one Of lts
own.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1906-08-18

the highest In 1898. with 1872 per cent.
while the figures for 1905 and 1000
are respectively lis and 1.13 per cent.
The watchfulness Of the immigration
inspectors II In part responsible for the
great number Of the debarred. but ex.
ira watchfulness has been made nee.
essary by the interruptions eagerness
with which some Of the steamship com.
panies have drummed up immigration
business. Even when the companies
have to return the debarred passengers
free. they have at least put into their
treasures the passage money west.
ward. and they feel that they can AZ.
ford the expense as an incident to their
gains from full steerage lists. The
system Is a very undesirable one. be.
cause Of the unceasing vigilance II
imposes on the inspectors at our home
ports and because Of the injustice t.
the debarred unfortunntes who art
sent back penniless to their old homes
It should he changed by providing fol
better inspection nj the European port,
and by penallzing the companies whet
they have stimulated immigration with
out giving proper warnings against TIN
possibility Of debarment. Congress al
lowed the pending immigration bill t
lie over at the close Of last session
but It should not neglect to pass i
next winter. The provisions for tn,
exclusion Of undesirables should mo-
be relaxed. Rather they should b.
made more strict than they IRE. Bu
they should he enforced In less bur
densome manner.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1906-08-18
EXCLUSION LAW.

Twelve thousand four hundred and
thlrty-threc immigrants, making over
/ per cent Of an who applied 10 "
for admission In the last fiscal year,
were debarred as paupers, diseased
persons, or for other reasons, They
were forced 10 20 back 10 Europe al
the expense Of the transportation CON.
panles that brought them over. The
percentage was about the same rs In
the preceding year, but considerably
larger than In any earlier year Of the
fifreen-year period since 1892 with the
exception only of 1898 and 1899. The
lowest percentage OF reflections In that
period was In 1893, with "a per cent f;
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the PITTSBURO SCANDAL.

There IL no DOUBT that much good
to the public will he the ultimate re-
suit of the Insurance investigations,
which made many unnecessarily nerv.
Gus about the money Invested for the
future rainy day, or Of the packing
house Investigations. which brought
nervousness about the food that II
eaten daily. In like manner there
must be faith that some good to so.
ciety will result from the disclosures
which are being made In connection
with the private life Of some people
much In the public eye. The testimony
of the sister Of the steel official, Corey,
In the divorce suit OF her sister.in.law,
that her own brother was not a 1T
person to have the custody Of his TO-
year.old son, brought out the state.
ment that the fast life OF New York
made wealthy man OF that city an
improper person 10 have children un'
der his control. While no such sweep
ing indictment can justly stand against
men Of wealth, there has been q sur
felt Of scandal calculated TO strengthen
the impression that the testimony OF
Miss Corey has much Of truth In IT, A
Pittsburg story Of home destruction
has features OF apparent conspiracy
against the peace Of men and women
alike which appear as shameful as they
are disgraceful. No matter what thu
al no rItnO tho nri
vate life Of the parties involved, II II
an abnormal situation where, In order
to secure divorce decree, detectives
are hired to steal letters and letters
possibly forged with the definite pur
pose of blackening character for un
worthy ends. \ suit now In the courts
reveals n man actually engaged In {
sort Of divorce brokerage business
with a fixed agreement for payment a
several stages OF the proceedings ant
| final settlement when the nefariou
plot Il at last successful, The govern
ment investigation Of divorce condi
,IOns In the United States must of ne
ccSsity discover many Of such crime
against the purity Of womanhood o.
the honor Of manhood. II may be hes
for the American people TO have tn
whole story told IN full, II out of |
may come clearer and better atmos
phcrc, with greater appreciation o
what Benjamin Harrison used to de
scribe as the American home wher
one wife regus In single uncrowne'
glory"