The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-13


c. Dunn and his cohorts in the Third
ward against the Democratic leaders in
this city from mayor down through the
delegation TO the general assembly, at
tracted considerable interest and not
little adverse criticism.
Mayor Patrick J. McCarahy and Hon.
Ionn w Hogan. Dsmocrasie leader sinvins IN ias
ont b. pann sna yhg were
themselves In. no uncertain way.
In part the mayor who declined to be
drawn into any controversy, said
MAYOR MCCARTHY SAYS.
What do think OF Alderman Dunn's
public declaration OF political war on me?
give him credit for his candor. II his
whether or no. II places him squarely be-
fore the public in opposition 10 the eff
forts or the electors OF the Third ward
TO obtain large Democratic registra-
ton. The reason he gives for opposition
is too thin. and deceives nobody.
He knows that the Republican ma
chimes desires to defeat the Providence
assembly delegation. " possible: that tho
machine will use large amount OF
money In it's endeavor to create dissen-
sion I'm the Democratic ranks through the
efforts and with the assistance OF certain
men who claim to be Democrats, but who
have served the machine well hereto
fore, and are taking sides with IL now
He cannot honestly explain his op-
position TO Mr.. Hogan as representa-
tive, nor TO Mr.. Hogan's public service
in the interest or registration. I was
not aware that the Democratic organ
ization OF the Third ward belonged 10
Mr.. Dunn and a few OF his associates"
JOHN w. HOGAN SPEAKS OUT
Replying to the structures made by
Dunn on himself. Mr.. Hogan referred
at first To the broad charge made by
Dunn that he (Hogan) was interested
in or party TO an attempt to steal
the Democratic organization in the
Third ward.
II had no intention of doing any
stealing" said he. Il was born and
reared In the Third ward and have
lived there ~ years. Alderman Dunn
was neither born nor brought up there.
j have never made a cent out OF poll
tics. He and his friends have openly
Goasted OF the money theN have re-
ceived. and their boast is a disgrace 10
the ward. 1 am going to publicly ac-
cept that challenge. / knew we would
smoke Dunn and his supporters out.
There has been, / repeat, no theft or
attempted theft. In any sense OF the word.
We have started simply an open. ptfblic.
spontaneous movement 10 have the regis
tratton in the Third ward properay attend
ed to and to put AL the eligible names
on the voting lists. We appointed at first
a committee Of n, the first 10 members OF
which were the ward committee, and we
have gone on enlarging this committee
from time TO time and appointing addi-
tional gentlemen In order 20 make a
house-to-house canvass OF the entire
ward. something which To any extent
was never before attempted by the ward
committee whIoh heretofore has never
performed its full duty in this respect. I
believe that II there are 5000 Democratic
voters In the ward efforts should be made
TO register all Of them, whether there ts
any ward candidate to be voted for or not,
because OF the aid II will give the general
city. assembly and state tickets.
ION last election day the ward COM
nfittee claimed to be short of money and
contributed 10 put men at work In car
riages To get out the voters and sent my
check several days after election 10 John
J. McAvoy, who was chairman OF the
ward committee. to wipe out deficiency
he said existed.
I'VE want TO harmonize all the elements
In the ward and get out every man eligi-
bile TO vote.
AS TO STEALING.
This is the first time have ever been
accused OF stealing anything and II will
require a man who has never been ac-
cused OF stealing himself to get the ear
OF the people OF the Third ward OF any
other part OF the city when he makes
such an accusation.
II have made the charge openly and
fearlessly In the legislature wherever
any man in any public office or po-
stlon was found derelict or negligent In
the performance OF his public duty and
] have no hesitation I'm making similar
relation to the Democratic organization
and management in the Third ward under
the present regime.
1--WE take the ground that there can be
no neutrals in this fight for cleaner poll
tics, decent and representative govern
ment throughout the state. Every citizen
in the Third ward and in every other sec
ton OF the city must be either for reform
in politics and government or against 1t:
and Is at liberty to make his choice at this
time or later as TO which side he will
take.
"The friends OF good government have
few delusions as 10 who their friends are
in this fight and fewer delusions as TO
who their enemies and opponents are. We
believe that as representatives. of the peo-
pie we are accountable to them and not
subject to any other influence. Our plan
is TO carry our cause directly to the peo-
pie on all issues of the hour IN
this fight for the people and the peo-
pies interests we refuse 10 submit 10
threats menaces or dictation OF any boss
or influence inside the state or outside |
OF II. at any time or place or upon any
measure for reform.
ALDERMAN DUNN'S POSITION.
THE alderman from the Third ward |
takes offense where none was given or In |
tended and proper and due activity In the |
discharges OF his duties at this time Is |
looked for by all the citizens OF the Third |
ward without any notice being served |
by anybody who Is or sees AZ to make |
himself interested In the obtaining OF a
full registration OF all citizens who may |
be qualified to vote.
"As far as friends OF the Goddard |
movement and decent government are |
concerned. We have no notices TO serve |
upon anybody and we have an abiding |
faith that notice OF our intentions and |
motives Is entirely unnecessary IN the !
premises. As a Democrat and friend 4
Of good government. | am not against |
any other Democrat. and as a fr,en |
OF reform and honest government am /
not opposed to any other friend OF tho !
canse whatever his party faith or
political bias may he. |!
REFORM MOVEMENT BROAD.
"rhe reform movement II n state
movement which r. little concerned /
with the local political conditions in
any ward. town or city. We believe