The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-08
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We call to the attention of the psopse OF
this state that the Republican party has
never kept It's promises for reform. made
for the purpose OF securing their votes.
That II has never placed In nomination,
for an Office which has any power to sc-
conplish reforms. a man who viii pub
iicly announce his adherence to reforms
The Republican party sometimes beguiles
the people by the nomination for high
Office OF a man OF good character, but
without special force. confident that he
viii be subservient or. IL not, that TOR
the continuance OF the control OF his
party he will not inture the system under
which II holds the reins OF government.
While no seh-respscting man can today
accept the nomination OF the Republican
machine for Office unless under condi-
tions which he himself will impose and
which will enable him to keep his SELF
respect, we warn the people OF this state
that these conditions, II the party ts suc-
cessful, are to be fulfilled by the same
men who have been In the past. and Will
In the future be under the absolute con-
troll of the boss.
JUST REPRESENTATION.
Bossism has been carried to the extent
II has In Rhode Island because the peo-
pie sre not fairly represented In the leg
islature. The Democratic party demands
a just representation OF the people OF the
cities and towns In the general assembly;
that a substantial veto power be given to
the governor; q full franchise for the
registry voters OF the cities, the popular
initiative for specific constitutional
amendments and as these are controlled
by the constitution OF the state there
should be a constitutional convention
properly to revise the constitution OF this
state.
We demand that the legislature at once
restore to the governor his power OF ap-
pointment. and not leave the power OF
appointment where Il IL now placed-in
the hands OF the senate, responsible to but
small communities
We demand the immediate establish
ment OF the s-hour day for all state and
municipal work. whether by contract or
We demand the enactment of a corrupt
practices act to prevent bribery and cor
ruption In elections and primaries.
The practice OF electing judges OF the
courts to the general assembly should be
discontinued The practice has made
these judges the subservient tools OF the
party In order they might continue in Of
fice. and make their judgeship the price
OF fealty to their party. No man who
occupies this dual position can be a safe
judge or a good legislator.
There Is inlnsrativs need for q proper
law providing or the appointment of a
bank receiver. and proper restrictions on
banks and trust companies Incorporated
under the laws OF this state. and we
pledge the Democratic party to the sup
port OF such a measure.
The facilities In regard to determining
the nomination OF parties should be as
adequate as the facilities afforded for the
election OF the candidates nominated.
Caucuses OF the parties should be under
the law open during the day and the Of
ncers In charge should be under the same
restrictions az officers In charge OF cleo
tions.
THE LEAGUE OF BEGUILEMENT.
Con~cdous that the people of this state
were at last awakening to the iniquitous
system Of government prevailing. certain
edherents of the Republican party are
attempting by another means TO beguiie
the people OF this state. They form a
league whose enunciation Of principle Is
as and as pSSo Of sy q % the
or REFORM raise large corruption fund
and advocate for United States senator
the most noted co.ruptionist OF the state,
George Peabody Wctmore. the one man
who has done more to strengthen and
perpefuate in power Charles r Brayton,
than any man in the state: the man who
was willlns to receive the senatorship by
most OF the contest was not only in con-
stant conference with the boss, but was
In every move following his advice. A
to the Republican boss; who has each
year contributed largely OF his wealth for
the corruption OF the people of this state:
who has during his IL years in the senate
OF the United States made no impression
either upon the senate or the country;
who. IL he has any views OF government,
10 unable 20 cnunciate them; who living
I'm New York. uses his wealth in this
state for a place In the United States
GODDARD INDoRsED.
A opposed TO this candidate, whom
the Republican party may have au-
@ nominate, ea' the Democratic % SIn'pay" party and
Lincoln Union have nominated Robert
H. 1. Goddard, who no one questions
is the choice OF majority OF the peo-
andcr conversant with the history
and needs OF the state: n citizen OF
the highest character. who has not
the corruption existing in this state,
and whose example In placing the well
fare OF the state above party success
should enuue him to the support OF
will do moro 10 remove the stigma OF
corruption from this state than any
other act which II IL In the power OF
the citizens 10 perform. and the Dem
ocratic party hereby pledges TO Rob
ert II. i. Goddard the support OF
every Democratic member who shall
Be elected 20 the general assembly.
with confidence we appeal TO the good
tixcnshfp OF this state. irrespective OF
Rrfy, 20 and us In our night for decent
| ,vernmenf In Rhode Island
On motion Of Luke Haniey of Johnston.
seconded by Rep. Thomas p. Haven OF
Providence. the platform was adopted
with cheers.
The committee here returned. escortine
Gov. HiuKins. who was greeted with tu-
nnuifuous appscoDs. His speech will be