The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-15

Mr.. Bowen OF Warwick. In seconding
said:
II wish TO particularly emphasize the
fact that Senator Wetmore is and always
has been a Rhode Islander. He Is today
member OF the Rhode Island bar His
record is an honorable one; and his
sterling worth alone should entitle him
10 reelection"
MIR. Franklin of Newport said George
peabody Wetmore is a man OF spotless
character and no taint can be thrown
against him that would mar the bril-
liancy OF hir life"
Judge Harris OF smithheld nominated
Col. Colt, and said
"In naming Samuel Pomeroy Colt / name
a typical Rhode Islander. whose name is
we'll known for his large business inter-
ests
Some % years ago he forsook the career
or a lawyer for a commercial life; and
we all know OF the success of that life.
No more representative man could be
chosen than Col. Colt No better recon-
mendation could be asked for him than
the esteem in which he is held in his ma
tive town of Bristol
I'm naming Col. Samuel Pomeroy Colt
know that he is the best and most fit
man for the honor. and whose service TO
the state In that capacity will be as
great as his personal success"
Col Bliss OF Cfanston seconded the
nomination of Col. Colt. and said
81 consider II an honor TO second the
nomination OF man who has shown him
self To be broad minded and upright in
business. possessing Intelligent Judgment
and sound sense. TIe has demonstrated
beyond question his ability to handle
laras interests with conspicuous success
Above all. he has shown that he is bound
TO the state by every tie OF duty and
affection, and that he will guard and pro-
mote the hest interests OF the whole peo-
pie and be capable OF maintaining the
ufs stg.es -
national affairs TO which it's citizens have
become accustomed"
Mr.. Dixon OF Bristol also seconded the
nnmine.'ca OF Col. Colt saying: "I have
known Col. Colt 30 odd years as the friend
in truth OF all the interests Of the state.
lie is the friend OF the people"
Mr.. Money said, II admire Col. Colt.
who, IL elected, will be an honor to our
state"
Theodore r Green nominated Col. r. H.
/. Goddard. and spoke In part as follows:
For years this state has been subject
10 the rule OF a power neither recognized
by law nor justified by public opinion-a
power which has by a gradual revolution
sUbstituted for the Republican form OF
xovernment founded by our forefathers.
form akin to medlaeval feudallsm
Rhode Island. aroused by the call OF
'Shamev from her sister states has at
lest realized the need OF energetic action
III popular government is TO be more than
an idle phrase: and last May concerted
opposition took formal shape. II was an
uphill fight against organized and en-
uenched corruption. No Question of
Democratic or Republican party principles
involved. The Democratic party magnani-
mously agreed TO vote for a Republican
for senator. Republican. however who
not only believed With other Republicans
that the boss was "a menace to the state
but believed also that "A menace TO the
state must be menace 10 the party
lhat Republican, |. the duly appointed
representative OF those parties, do now
ncminate as their candidate for United
States senator. Col. Robert Hale Ives Cod
dard OF Providence
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