The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-01-19

the refusal of his friends to partici-
pate in the nominating caucus, the
Philadelphia Press, lRep.,) that was
opposed to the nomination of Mr.
IOliver, says:
1T is question which concerns the integ-
rity, success and character Of the Rspubli-
/ can party. Mr. Grow and his friends in re-
/ fusing 70 recognize and accept the caucus
/ have assumed a very serious responsibility.
! The caucus or convention of the chosen
representatives and the rule of majority are
the foundation Of party organization. To
20 outside Of settled party ussges and refuse
10 abide by the decision Of the established
I tribunals Is subversion Of all associated po-
litical action for common political princi-
piles and purposes. sss Mr. Grow and
his friends Iuust be prepared to give solid
reasons for sn act which if it carried any
measure Of success, would be destructive Of
all political unity
The Philadelphia North american
rep that was also opposed to Mr..
divers nomination, claiming that
that city was entitled to the candi-
date says:
! There were many more becoming ways OF
settling the Senatorial succession, but the
result has been accomplished and Mr.. Oil
yer, having secured the votes in caucus Of
! the majority Of the Republican members
Of the Legislature, Is reasonably sure Of poll
! ing the solid Republican vote in the Joint
I convention. The fact that nearly three
| score Republicans declined 20 enter the eau
Gus al all is not 50 important as il would
/ be had Mr.. Grow been unrepresented in the
! balloting. II the minority had declined to
caucls at all there might have been some
! hope that caucus had lost its power As il
! is, Mr. divers vote is large enough 10 show
that there S4s bardlya shadow Of a chance
Of defeating him At any time during the past
week and that the other candidates were
/ only put up for the purpose Of affording a
| cover under which the real purpose of the
managers might be concealed. Philadel-
phia has been made catspaw as usual, and
| the names ofcitizens who would ably have
/ represented the State in the Senate have
been used only like pawns to be swap
/ ped early in the game. Fortunately for
/ Pennsylvania. however, her industrial in
tere-ts giil have an intelligent and energetic
I Representative in Mr.. Oliver. and we may
hope that the space be fills in the Coagres-
si0Il1l Record Will be by no means the meas
ure ofthe value Of his Legislative services {"
The Mercer Dispatch (Rep.) has
this to say on the subject:
Just before going to press telegram from
l Harrisburg was received in Mercer stating
that the Grow men in the Legislature had
determined not to be bound by the Republi-
can caucus. We hope this is not true. Our
/ representatives are instructed to support Mr.
Grow, but the Republicans Of Mercer coun-
/ ty expect them, as loyai Republicans. to
abide by the caucus nomination aad make
/ no fusion or combination with the Democ.
racy.
The Record Of he Timer (Rep.)
published at Wilkesbarre, Luzerne
county, and opposed to the nomi-
nation of Mr. Oliver, closes an article
on the bolt as follows:
Senator Seamans and Bll the Republican
representatives Of Luzerne and Lsckawan-
ma, except Mr.. Seely, were in the snti-cau-
Gus. Many Of these gentlemen will take
second thought with reference to their con
duct when they hear from their constitu-
ents. At this time and distance il looks
very much like an attempt of n defeated
minority 70 bull l-utLe the ElGl0rltV, and II
this is what IL means it will not be likely to
succeed. Mr.. Grow and his friends did ali
they could To win and when they found
themselves beaten il was their duty to sub
NIT to the will Of the majority, unless they
were unfairly beaten which . probably not
the case or they would have SO stated in
their resolution.
Tne Washington Republican speak.
ing of the Senatorial question, SAYS :
NO, only did Mr.. Oliver obtain the NOM
inatiation, but he received seventy nine
votes, which Is majority of all the Repub-
lican members Of the Legislature. II any
nov refuse in the Legislature to vote for
him they do 50 in defiance Of the expressed
will Of majority Of the party representa-
uyes. This we do not believe they will do
There Is but little doubt that on Tuesday
next Mr.. Oliver will receive the united Re
publican vote and be elected. He is gem
tleinan Of sterling character and ability,
aud the interests Of the nation, the. state,
and Of the Republican party will find in
him earnest and able support.
The Pittsburgh Commercial Gazette
published at the home of Mr.. Oliver,
and his warm advocate, in comment
ing on the result at Harrisburg
recognizes Oliver as tbs regularly
chosen representative of the Repub.
liean party, looks upon the action of