The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-14
Pamphlet RECEIVED BY
REPUBLICAN LEGISLATORS

issue which appeals to their intelligent
judgment and common sense, :.
The opposition has raised no sharply de-
fined Issue In this campaign. All they
seem to want IL simply "A little less tarif,
or little less Imperialism or a little less
public expenditure, While they
criticise, their present attitude seems to
involve the practical concession that on
all the great questions OF public policy the
Republican party has been substantially
right"
This is the situation in a nutshell. The
Democratic party would tear down, but
it does not offer TO build up. II is the
party OF Pessimism and, If allowed to
put into power public servants chosen by
the votes Of the discordant and incoherent
elements of which it Is made up, IL would
by the operation of natural forces become,
and all too soon, the party of Socialism.
This is the year when the enemies OF
the welfare of America, whether enemies
through ignorance or design must be put
down in the State generally, and partic-
ularly in Rhode Island, whose people are
so peculiarly dependent upon the prosper
ity OF the entire country. The Republican
party is prepared for the conflict as never
before. Old-time enthusiasm is being dis
played. as is demonstrated by the heavy
registration. From end 10 end of the
Plantations the Republicans are on guard.
and there is not the slightest doubt of
the result. The Republican ticket from
head to tail will carry the State and this
emphasizes the extent of the sacrifice that
Colonel Colt is making. He accepted last
years nomination under protest, and now
It is with genuine regret that he thrusts
aside the crown. His friends throughout
the State are legion. his popularity never
so great and the assurance OF his selec-
ton, If a candidate, complete.
AS he so honestly says in his letter 70
Mr.. Holden. the high honor OF the Repub
lican nomination TO the goyernorship
is equivalent to an election. The honor,
however, is TO go. at Colonel Colts initia-
tive and with his hearty good will, to an
other. In view Of the sense of devotion to
private interests that guides his course
now. the Republicans of Rhode Island
a later date, when the burden of CONNER
cial responsibilities rests more lightly up
on him, they can with confidence call up
on him to serve her interests. When that
time shall come he who does not respond
today may be willing and eager TO obey
the call. With commendable candor Col
onel Colt admits that there is no honor
which could afford him greater enjoyment
and satisfaction than to be chosen Gov
ernor OF the State to whose happiness anO
welfare he is bound by every tie OF duty
and affection In the years past he has
filled public office within the State with
ability and honor. Had he consented TO be
the Republican standard bearer in this
years contest he would have been elected.
and his administration would have been
broad, liberal and safe. He would have
guarded and promoted the best interests
of the whole people and advanced the
State TO a still higher plane OF develop
ment and prosperity His conduct OF the
public business would have been as faith
full and as successful as his management
of the numerous and important private in
terests entrusted TO his care, but by his
word it is not TO be. Another champion
will be put forth 10 do battle against the
enemies OF good government under the
name OF Democracy. and he will be one
of whom the Republican party and State
of Rhode Island will be proud and whom
they will cheer on to victory.
To Colonel Samuel Pomeroy Colt, as he
so gracefully retires from before the po-
litical footlishts, the Journal presents its
compliments and to him upon whom the
honor OF the gubernatorial nomination is
to fall II makes salutation and extends
support.