The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-07-14
Opinions Of Pattison,

The nomination is a strong one.-
philadelphia Record.
He has been attentive, ,,vigilant and
faithful Philadelphia Ledger, Ind.
This nomination will give new i'm
petus to effort [Norristown Register,
Dem.
As strong a nomination as it was
possible for them to make Inquirer,
Rep.
A man to whom Independent voters
are likely to drift. IN. Y. Times, Rep.
For once the party has risen to meet
its opportunity.-[Norristown Times,
Rep.
Mr.. Pattison is an amiable young
man of good parts Scranton Repub-
lican, Rep.
He has all the qualifications that can
commend a candidate Reading
News, Dem.
He is as good man as the Demo
cratic party could have chosen.-[N Nor
ristown Herald, Rep.
A candidate whose record is simply
an expression of reform IDEAS [Har-
risburg Patriot, Dem.
His candidacy really broadens our
old municipal contest into State strug-
gle.-[Philadelphia News, Stalwart.
The Cameron crowd can make no
more out of Pattison than they can of
Stewart Philadelphia Telegraph,
Ind. Rep.
Party predictions have never been
permitted to switch him from the track
Of sworn duty Philadelphia Star,
Ind.
II was triumph of the Young Demo
cracy and the aggressive Reform ele
ment of the party.-[Pittsburg P Post,
Dem.
Robert E. Pattison, though young
man, is one of the best known of Penn
sylvania Democrats.-[L Lancaster Intel
ligencer, Dem.
Young, active, popular, with fam
Gus record as reformer, he is perhaps
as strong candidate as his party could
have nominated.-[Lancaster New
Era, Rep.
His administration of his office as
Controller adds to his strength because
it makes conspicuous his representa-
tive character, not as a Democrat, but
as Reformer.- Philadelphia Press.
Rep.
Mr.. Pattison is unpopular with many
of the recognized bosses. He has shown
disposition to favor economy and re-
form in administration for their own
sake.-[N. Y. Tribune, Rep.
The selection is smart one, as the
youngster has no disloyal war record
to be shown up and he has made
good record as Controller of Philadel-
phia.--CWest Chester Villgae Record,
Machine Organ.
The nomination of Mr.. Pattison re-
the existence of the strong
sentiment of opposition to the ring sys-
tenn of political management and to the
one man power in politics. Pittsburg
Dispatch, Rep.
The nomination lisa matter of nation
al interest, and should it ripen into an
election those who remember the poll
tical events of 1852 will not be surpris-
ed to See it become matter of national
N. Y. World, Dem.
A State ticket with every name re-
presenting an able, honest, progressive
man who did not seek nomination
end Democrats did itin Pennsylvania.
Republican, Ind. Rep.
SOME OF THE THINGS REPUBLICAN
NEWSPAPER GIVES HIM CREDIT FOR
Mr.. Robert K. Pattison is good
citizen and an honest man, Although
young in years, he is of sufficient age
TO meet the requirements of the Con
and as that instrument has
passed under the deliberate scrutiny of |
TWO conventions, composed of the best |
men of their period, it may be accepted |
II fact that he is old enough for the
)ffice. His youth strengthens his can
lidacy by the absence of any alliance
with either of the old Democratic fac
ions. He was brought to the surface
through the Reform movement in
Philadelphia, and was elected Controller
If that city upon this issue by large
number of republican votes. After he
was elected the Democratic strikers
lowered around him for recognition,
ander the impression that the reform
profession was part of the campaign
thunder and not intended as a guide
Tor official conduct. Mr.. Pattison had
4 different view of the matter. He
meant to redeem as an oflice-holder the
promises he made as candidate, and
he has done 30 to the entire satisfaction
Of every taxpayer of the city of Phila-
delphia and in utter disregard of the
claims OF personal or political friends.
AS a candidate for Governor he frankly |
permitted the use of his name, but de-
clined to engage in any personal con-
test for the honor and did not even 60 |
TO Harrisburg. He may be young in
years but he exhibits amazing good |
sense and dignity beyond his age, and
has elements of strength that it will be
well for those who oppose him to re-