The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-11

mercifully at the opening Democratic
rally In the Third ward last evening and
declared that the Democrats, not only
were not for sale but succeeded at the
last session in stopping a sale OF a United
States senatorship to the highest bidder"
The governor was the principal speaker
at the big meeting, which was held in
auspices OF the Third Ward Democratic
of 2l, recently appointed to in
sure a house-to-house canvass OF the ward
for the purpose of getting full registra
100, and from now until the close OF reg
istration, there will be persistent work
done, TO the end that every eligible name
shall be placed upon the books at city
hall.
1t was the most remarkable and enthu-
siastic gathering OF a political nature
held in Ward for many years. Men
who have fought each other over ward
affairs Joined hands and gave the most
ters were concerned, these would be
united in earnest work. The very large
audience remained in the hall until near
ly IL O'Clock, and after that there were
1t was announced that there would be
registration meeting at Alfredian hall.
Wanskuck, next Tuesday evening, at
which Councilman Michael A. Rattlgan
hall. Tooeville, at which former Coun-
Gilman Gamer would preside. Alderman
Dunn pledged himself that the gathering
at Tooeville would receive the most
earnest support OF his friends.
The committee of 81 includes the mem
bers OF the ward committee, and credit
for the splendid interest In registration
r. due To Representative John w. Hogan.
There will be besides the public rallies
many meetings of committees and sub
committees.
Former Representative James j. Nolan,
Jr., presided and on the platform were
Representative John w. Hogan, Mayor
Patrick j. Mccarthy, Alderman John G.
Dunn. Councilman John J. O'Neil. Coun-
cilmen Michael A. Rattigan and Amasa
NJ Eaton.
Chairman Nolan introduced Gov. Hig-
gins as THE knight OF Modern Reform.
without fear and without reproach." The
governor was greeted with prolonged ap-
plause and said in part:
GOV. HIGGINS SPEECH.
II am extremely gratifed to receive
this flattering and enthusiastic welcome.
IL augurs well for the success or the bat
tie in which the people are engaged 1t
to which the people look for reforms Ii
means that there Is perfect harmony In
the ranks 1t has been held out that the
Democratic party cannot be trusted; that
the first thing we should do IL we came
into power would be 10 fight among our
selves. II Is meetings like this which were
productive OF the unity which prevailed
in the last campaign and which was the
greatest argument that could be presented
81 hat vrrh n
vanced against US
How many OF you will say that per-
sonal aggra judgement entered into that
which was done by your representatives
In the last session of the general assem-
bly,? Could the $500 which John w. Hogan
received as a representative begin to re-
pay him for the hundreds OF dollars
which he expended for the good OF his
party or the untiring work which he did
for the people? Could 1t begin to pay
Rathbone Gardner for his enormous per-
sonal sacrifices?
II do not come here to indulge in adu-
lation or hero Worship. but | consider 1t
to be my duty to here acknowledge the
debt which the Democratic party and the
people owe to your representatives, ana
to your representative In the
upper house.
DEMOCRATS NOT FOR SALE.
"It has been said that at the crucial
moment our party is for sale through
those whom we place In office. 1t has peen
that money could not reach
your representatives at the crucial mo-
ment for II ever there was such mo-
ment IL was at this last session.
"'The temptation which was held out
was without parallel in the political his
tory OF this state. In the face or that
great temptation the ranks remained nrm
and true TO the very end-and those ranks
are going to remain true.
"you have sent men TO represent you
who are far above and beyond tempta-
tIon. men In whom the state takes pride
and In whom the people are deeply Inter
ested 1t is our duty TO return them'
and TO this end the first thing absolutely
necessary to he done Is that every Dein.
ocrat and every citizen who Is interested
I'm n decent government shall nave ms
name placed on the registration pook'
Unless there is a large registration sue
cess in the cause OF reform Is not pos
sible
.'The Democrats by their conduct dur
ing the last session earned the sincere ad-
miration OF many who had long been al
lied with the Republican party. lhese
have declared that they can no longer
allv themselves with Brayton, who has
done more In the last 30 years 10 dras
down the name or TINS state IMAM a''
others.
"r am nroud OF the state and Of the
high cter OF the men and women In
IL. but do not want IL 10 be thought
for a moment that am proud OK the nc
farious Brayton ringt OF that venal. cor
rupt and vicious character, Brayton. who
sits within 100 feet OF my office and buys
and sells legislation at his Will am
ashamed and l am disguised with that
daily spectacle.
Even II we. as party. did not drive
Brayton out OF the state house. we have
broken his power In very large proper
tion and we propose TO keep on In our
fight until We have broken IL altogether.
THE BOSS MUST GO.
"It Is a sacred, but n disagreeable du!y
which we have TO perform. Tho smallest
drop will wear away the greatest stone.
We will persist In our duty until Brayton
retlres In shame and disgrace from the