The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-21
CAUCUSES HELD
OUTSIDE OF PROVIDENCE

At a caucus to name delegates to the
senatorial convention In the town hall at
Knightsville last evening, Bdward NJ.
sullivan stated that the Democrats ''were
not Interested In ousting any boss from
the state house" but were endeavoring
to place In the state house men who
would not he dominated by any boss
The meeting was called TO order at S
O'Clock by James e. Cufr OF Cranston.
who asked for nominations for a modera-
tor and Edwin g. Pierce OF Edgewood was
named and elected. Joseph Sullivan was
elected clerk.
Mr. Pierce stated that the business OF
the meeting was 10 elect men to repre-
sent the town at the convention to be
held on Wednesday morning, and this
brought Edward NJ. Sullivan. reformer. TO
his feet. lie said he thought that the
different parts OF the town ought to be
represented, and then proceeded TO tell
how Il ought to be represented by read
ing the following names:
Edwin c. Pierce and William ]. Higgins
OF Edgewood. Francis II Watson and
George II. Hull OF Auburn, Clarence T.
Merit and Robert +. Bell OF Arlington.
and James T.. Cuff OF Cranston. At this
point Mr.. Sullivan remarked: And l
think I'll nominate myself. IL there is
anyone else who will give up his time
10 go TO the convention / will give way
To him" Therefore Edward NJ Sulli-
van was added to the list OF names
Mr.. Pierce submitted the question to
the caucus and the men were all elected
together without any opposition.
At the request OF one of the men pres
ent Mr.. Pierce then gave his opinion OF
conditions In Rhode Island politics. He
said that there should be election by the
people OF the United States senator, and
said the Democracy favored this. He de-
ciared that the Republican machine was
demoralized to an extent that was with
4. .E-sx e
Rhode Island"
MIR SULLIVAN SPEAKS.
Mr.. Sullivan then declared that Gran
ston would contribute materially to the
change in the vote of the next legislature.
He declared that whereas he had always
told his fellow workers that he didn't ex-
pect to win, for the first time he was
ready to tell them that he did expect to
win.
IN BRISTOL COUNTY.
Three Democratic caucuses were held in
Bristol county last evening. Delegates
were elected TO the party senatorial con-
vention in this city
The caucus at Bristol was held in the
Fifth district court room. John r. Austin
was chairman and John J. Byrnes secre-
tary. Delegates TO the convention are as
follows: Nicholas j. Golden. Peter j. Col
ton, William Kruse and Edward f. Chris.
tie. Inc delegateS were not instructed.
The Democrats OF Warren gathered i'm
the Fifth district court room. Gus c. n.
Stanwood was chairman and Max w.
Saugy secretary. Delegates TO the conven-
ton are Max w. Saugy. Gus G.. r. Stan
wood, Charles Kelley and John Butter
worth. The delegates were instructed to
vote for Goddard.
The harrington caucus was held in Bar
rington town hall The chairman was
William A. Leonard: secretary, william
r. Martini delegates TO the convention.
Robert s. Watson, Walter s. Nichol.
William r. Martin and William A. Leon
ard
AT WARWICK.
About threescore OF the citizens OF the
town OF Warwick gathered at the town
hall at Apponaug last evening in response
TO a call issued by Chairman p. II. Quinn
elected delegates TO attend the state SEN
atorial convention for the Endorsement of
a candidate for United States senator.
Col. Quinn called the meeting TO order
and was elected chairman. while Henry
Mcmahon was chosen clerk The follow
ing delegates were chosen without oppo-
stion: Rev. Daniel Goodwin. William l..
Hodgman, William II. Taylor. p. T..
Quinn, DR. Paul Denis. Gilbert Houston.
Frederick III. Field. Daniel Donahue. Vic
tor Laurence and Winfield A. Tllinghast
FUSION IN CUMBERLAND.
caucus OF the Republicans OF Cum
berland was held last evening in the town
hall and nominated a list of candidates