The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-31

Newport, Oct. U.-This election season
seems tame and unintsresting to the av-
srase Newport Republican There are nc
fireworks. bands OF music. nor torch
rSht professions. no cart-tail rallies, and
they do not meet on corners or In other
trysfing places and discuss with fervor
the relative merits OF the different candi-
dates whose names are to be voted upon
next week for the state assembly.
But one public meeting has been held,
at which there was as much decorum as
would be expected al church meeting.
There was no spontaneous burst OF APP
plause at the mention OF the name OF
some favorite asprant for legislative hon
ors, and no interesting or instructive
statements were made by the different
speakers
Nj. wetmore in his timid and shrinking
way In trembling tone and words, be-
hind which there seemed little heart, said
tnat soon he koslld put his critics TO flight
BY answering the different charges that
had been made against him. His reiter-
ated denial OF accusations might have
looked all right 10 him on the manu-
script before him, but his lack OF con-
fidonce and boldness In the delivery did
not tend 10 strike any enrnusfasrfc chords
among his audience.
The reason for this apathy on the part
OF the voters OF Newport IL TO be found
IN the fact that this year there IL no
local election until December. under the
new charter. and men instead OF talking
snd xivina expression 70 their Views in
edvance OF voting day are thinking deep
iy or have already made up their minds
regarding what they intend TO do, and II
the truth were known many Republicans
are fearful of making known their de-
termination.
UNDEsERvED HoNoRs.
There is no question In the minds Of even
the staunch and faithful Republicans re-
garting the relative merits OF the differ
cnt contesting candidates. Those who
make up the Personnel Of the Republican
ticket have receiveda many undeserved
honors al the hands OF that party as the
conservative members OF the O. o. p.
think they deserve. and these men have
done as little during their stay mp the
river to demand the appreciation and
praise OF their constituency as men could
possibly do, even though II might be their
purpose TO at examination time, get
as near the zero mark as might be pos
sible.
The Democrats have, on the other hand,
made up a ticket that merits the sup
port OF all citizens OF this city. and this
fact Is conceded even by the opposite
party. But a few evenings ago, at a
gathering OF several OF the younger work.
ers OF the party. young men who have
for years been used 10 work and strug-
gle to bring out the vote that these old
war horses may make once more trip
10 Providence at the expense OF the state.
and the sacrifice OF the city and It's inter
ests, the statement happened to be made
that there was hard fight be-
fore the party, when one of the unreason-
able enthusiasts contributed sarcastic
laugh. He was quicly sobered by one OF
The more intelligent members of the gath
er.ng. who said This is no laughing mat
ter. you may find the results at the finish
somewhat different than you have expect
Ell. There In n good ticket against us.
made up of men who have an equal
chance OF winning. even though Senator
Wetmore is the keynote or the situa-
ton"
MEN SHAKE THEIR HEADS.
This k the feeling generally expressed.
success for tho Republican general as
scmbly ticket, this year shake their heads
and say: IF there had been a second
election. held but few weeks after the
close OF the assembly, this same ticket
would have won again, regardless OF the
men that composed Il. but few months
have brought about a change OF senti-
mcnt Now the very issue that carried
them through the battle with flying coiors.
- very liable no land them in the pond
o. defeat. Wetmore's persistency IN his
striving for an office which he has never
denied that he agreed TO resign to another.
has brought a disruption OF the party. The
Genial by him OF any association with
Brayton. and his methods. together with
the general unrest that has stirred the