New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-05-16
THE REAL Trouble IN PENNSYLVANIA.

THE REAL Trouble IN PENNSYLVANIA.
1t is not necessary to go very deep to find
the main cause for the serious Republican re-
volt in Pennsylvania. Bossism is, of course,
largely responsible for it, but we doubt if n
crisis would have come this year had not the
aim of bOssism been to Stalwartizc the party
in the State-to make it say that Guiteau's
pistol-shot made Garfield wrong and his enc
mics right. Mr.. Philip C.. Garrett, chairman
of the Committee of One Hundred, which has
secured the overthrow of bosssm in the
politics of Philadelphia, brought out this fact
clearly i'll an interview with a Press reporter
on Thursday. He is very likely to be the In
dependent candidate for Governor against
Beaver, although he says he thinks it would
be Il mistake TO nominate him, both because
he is member of the Committee of One
Hundred, all of whom are pledged not to ac-
cept important Office, and because he is too
good a Republican to draw Democratic votes
But he thinks the fight against Cameron and
CamerOn's ticket should be made now and
made in the way most likely to succeed. He
says the Independents are stronger than ever
and that they have grown more than anyone
can definitely tell. The cause which he gives
for this growth is the one which we wish to
emphasize, and we quote it III full:
President Arthur's course in making every appoint
ment Senator Cameron has asked for, Notwithstanding
Senator MitcEelPs opposition has greatly swelled the
Independent ranks and weakened Camer0ns hold
Republicans who have the interests Of the party
heart. have In mind glazing instance Of this
Some OF US waited upon President Garfield year. and
despite Senator CamerOns opposition induced the Pres
dent to appoint Lucus Thompson Surveyor OF the Port
OF Philadelphia. Mr. Cameron wa away from Washing
ton, but he elegraphed bis friends in the Senate that
he was opposed to the appointment and the Senate ad
journed before confirming it, But after Garfelds death
Arthur appointed Nevin, who was CaInerons man. and
who confirmed. The Independents feel that such
conduct this Is scandaous President Arthur doing
all that Guiteau wanted to accomplishing has thrown
his whole weight squarely against Garieds policy, and
so far rs this is felt in Pennsylvania 1t has strengthened
the Independent movement.
These are not the words Of politician, but
CT an earnest Republican who has done his
party great service by securing valuable re-
forms in its name. He speaks for thousands
of Republicans in Pennsylvania who revercd
Garfield and believed in his policy. They OPP
pose Mr. Cameron and the President for trying.
in their belief not only to reverse Gar1elds
policy, but also to reverse the Republican
party of Pennsylvania at the same time. Not
only are they asked to approve this course, for
the platform OF the Regular Convention de-
clares it to be "wise, concliatory and eff
Gent" but they are asked to vote for ticket
which is healed by man who is himself
representative of the class who most bitterly
opposed Garfield while he lived Can it be
wondered at, in view Of these facts, that there
is discomfort.