New-York tribune., 1907-10-11
PEACE In RHODE ISLAND
JACKSON FOR GOVERNOR.
denomination of Senator Wetmore
Called For by Republicans.

Providence, Oct 1o-Tith perfect harmony nre
vaiing from the fall of the gavel until adjourn
ment, the programme laid out by the Republican
State Central Committee carried through at
the annual Republican State Convention in IN
fantry Hall, this city, to-day, and the following
ticket nominated:
For GoveTnor-L lieutenant Governor Frederick
Lieutenant Governor-RaIph c. watrous, War
Secretary of State-charIes T. Bennett. Provi-
Attorney General-w1Eliam T Greenough, Provi-
General Treasurer-waIter A Read, Gloucester.
The resolutions adopted declared in favor of re-
turning to the United States Senate George Pea
body Wetnore. of Newport advised giving the
Governor veto power favored state supervision
Of savings banks and trust companies and de-
cared opposition TO 'bossisnl'' and to the .at-
tempted dictation or domination TO party policy
and The selection of candidates for office by news
papers whose covert and sole purpose. under one
rretext or another, is to give the control of the
state to the Democratic party"
In accepting the Craftsmanship of the convention.
Mr. Sheffield spoke briefly Just after the call of
the roll Senators Nelson W. AIdrich and George
Peabody WetmoTe and Congressman Adm B.
Capron entered the hail. They were greeted by
the convention with the greatest enthusiasm, and
the delegates refused 10 allow business to proceed
until after each of the three men had spoken.
Senator Aldrich reviewed Republican administra-
ton matters both In state and national affairs.
Senator Wetmore spoke only a few words. say
ing that he might have more to say after the
platform had been read. Congressman Capron
said that he proud Ito be a member of what
is called the Republican machine"
The platform was then presented by the com
mittee on resolutions and adopted by the conven-
ton:
We reafirm our allegiance TO the national Re Re
publican party and 10 the declaration of principles
which it continued in control of the
onl & % IN lo n1 which & RrPSpSs nc S Ws %cs 6s
acts OF the leader Of that party. Theodore Roose-
We, heartily approve Of the recent action OF the
the candidacy of the Hon. George Peabody Wet:
more OF Newport, for the high office Of United
While the welfare Of the state is so closely linked
aIge naval framing, toTpeao ana coaiIng stauohs.
improved channel and barbor facilities at the head
OF Narragansett Bay, In order to render, the city
Of Providence It is entitled TO be by its situa
Rhode Island can ill afford to choose an inexperi
Gnce9 ] m man m VINO & IS "a nor The itd S4 St4ae eS W.
urge upon the electors Of this state the impor.
secure to his state the influential and inteligent
services of Senator Wetmore for another term in
the Senate, and we hereby pledge TO his candidacy
while recent events have shown that no indi
yidual or combination q man can dominate III ne or or
Island direct the election Of its candidates.
Of Political dictation or 'bossism. whenever it
NAV annear whetber in our own partv or in anv
other party. and whether attempted by a holder
Of public Office Of political party office or by a
private citizen. and pledge to the regularly
elected members Of the state government and the
General Assembly and every other elective body
the hearty support of the Republican party in op-
posing such dfctation ''bosssm' at all times.
next General Assembly of banking laws providing
for the appointment of a bank examiner and which
shall also provide a reasonable and just oversight
by the state of savings banks trust companies and
societies doing business in the state
We declare willingness to submit TO the
people for their approval or disapproval amend
Inents the state constitution which shall confer
upon the chief executive a substantial veto power
also amendment which shall provide for a moro
.-utable representation in the General Assembly
the cities and larger towns
A resolution commencing the State Central Com
rn!ttee for it's Endorsement Of Senator Wetmore's
candidacy for the United States Senatorship was
adopted
Former Governor George r. Utter then placed in
nomination for Governor Lieutenant Governor
Frederick H Jackson. OF Providence, and the NOM
nation was made unanimous by acclamation. Lieu
tenant Governor Jackson delivered long speech Of
acceptance.
Each Of the other candidates was then presented
10 the convention. Ex-senator Wetmore was the
closing speaker. He said:
During the period Of Republican supremacy our
country progressed beyond all anticipation. 1t IS
your duty as Republicans Of the State Of Rhode
island 10 see that this prosperity is continued
At the end Of Mr.. wetmores address the con-
1eu4ton adjourned.