The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-04-08
srRANG OF FIoG4 EXPLAINS.

ALL the animals at the great State menagerie at
Harrisburg have not hides as thick as rhinoce-
roses, but the epidermis OF some of them is ~
tender as that of spring chicken. Considering
the amount of yinainy that has distinguished the
present session of the Legislature, it Is not
astonishing that those members who have made
themselves particularly obnoxious to their con-
stituents and the public generally should eagerly
seize upon the slightest opportunity to assume
an air OF injured virtue, and, if possible, to re-
tort upon their accusers. A few days ago we
animadyerted upon Mr.. Strang, of Tioga, for
obecting to the introduction of bill permitting
the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to
Animals to erect fountains. The necessity for
this measure one disputes, and Mr.. Strang
himself now acknowledge that he is TO in favor
OF it.
In view Of Strang's course during the present
session of the Legislature, as the advocate Of
nefatious schemes OF every description we were
certainly justified in the absence Of any evidence
to the contrary, in concluding that this objection
by Straug was mere factious opposition TO
useful measure, for the reason stated that there
was nothing in it, and its consideration would
occupy time that might be devoted to more
''proftable" business. Mr.. Strang assumes an
air of injured innocence, and assures his friend
Mr.. Rogers-THE EVENING TELEGRAPH he does
not consider worthy Of his notice-that the sole
reason for his objection was that action upon
the Registry law might not DO delayed. This
may be SO, or it may not We however give
Strang the benefit of the doubt, and will admit
the truth of his statement. The report OF
the Legislative proceedings upon which
we based our remarks gave no
reasons for Mr.. Strangs objection, aud in the
absence of any explanation we were perfectly
justified, in consideration Of the antecedents OF
the member from Tioga, in taking the ground
we did; indeed, we are not al all certain that we
were not correct after all, Mr.. Strang to the con-
trary notwithstanding. Mr.. Strang some time
ago said that he did not intend to do any more
"dirty work" and in this he uttered his own
condemnation. If he had kept his promise, and
shown a sincere repentance for his past sins, he
might be entitled to our consideration, bat the
temptation to do dirty work was too strong, aud
Strangs course since then has not been such as
entities him to our regards
Our assumed mistake il made the occasion for
an attack by Strang, which he no doubt imaglne5
will seriously impair our influence and magnify
his own importance. II Strang is satisfied, we
are, aud we perfectly willing to allow IN
impartial public to judge between our course IL
censuring the members Of the Legislature iol
their nefariOus practices and the conduct OF thi
men who have been assembled ut Harrisburg fol
the last 1--WE months ostensibly for the purpose o
protecting the public interests. Mr. Strang
Tioga, states that the course which has been pur
sued by THE TELEGRAPH has made its views
matter of indifference to every member, as the,
would be to every citizen-aiter Strangi
erpose of reckless disregard
for the ease and comfort of the members of tn
Legislature. With regard TO the first part of thi
statement, every mail from Harrisburg gives
denial; aud Strang's own remarks yesteG
day show very plainly that our censures ar
not a matter of Indifference. With regard t
the public, we have the satisfaction of knowing
that our course during the present session OF tn
Legislature has the approval OF every homes
citizen of Philadelphia and Pennsylvania; an
Il is a satisfaction TO MS that our views with re
gard to legislative rascality have been concurre
in by nearly every newspaper in this city. IN
great point which Suang makes, however,
that the Republican TELEGRAPH attacked
Republjcan member for urging party measure
viz. the Registry law. This is, in tn
first place. untrue, as we ana nc
attack strang for urging the Registry Ia"
In the second place, we would call the atteh'lo
Of the Tioga member TO the passage oi scriI
lure which says Not every one who says Lore
Lord shall enter the kingdom of heavens; an
we can assure him that in our opinion not ever
politician that calls himself a Republican
uoYthv of fhc sunnorf Of fha marty There al