The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-07-19
THE POLICY OF THE INDEPEND-
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LETTER FROM -FOUR OF THE TNDE-
PENDENT CANDIDATES.
To General james 4. Bearer, Hon.
William z. DiUies, Hon. John II.
Greer, William Henry RalCle, Esq,
and Marriott Br0sias, Esq:
GENTLEMEN BY a communica-
ton received from the Hon. Thomas
V. Cooper addressed to us as candi-
dates OF the Independent Republi-
cans, We are advised of the proceed
ings of the State Committee which
assembled in this city yesterday.
Without awaiting action Of the In
dependent State Committee, to which
we have referred the communication,
and attempting no discussion OF the
existing difference or the several
methods proposed by which tosecure
party unity, we beg to say that, il
accepted, it would not produce har-
mony in the party, but, on the con-
trary, would lead to wider dissen-
sions. We therefore suggest that the
desired result can be secured by the
hearty cooperation Of the respective
candidates. We have nc authority
TO speak for the great body of voters
now giving their support to the In
dependent Republican ticket. We
are perfectly tree, however, to act in
our individual capacity. and desire
to assure YOU that We are not only
willing but anxious to co operate
with you in the endeavOr to restore
peace and harmony to our party.
That this can be accomplished be-
yond all doubt we feel entirely assur-
ed, if you, gentlemen, are prepared
to yield with US all personal con-
siderations and agree to the following
propositions
First, The withdrawal OF both
tickets.
Second, The several candidates of
these tickets to pledge themselves
not to accept any subsequent nomi-
nation by the proposed convention.
Under these conditions we viii
unite with you in urging upon our
constituencies the adop-
ton of the third proposition submit
ted by your committee and conclude
the whole controversy by our final
withdrawal as candidates.
Such withdrawal of both tickets
would remove from the canvass all
personal as well rs political antago-
nisms and leave the party united and
unembarrussed. We trust, gentle
men, that your judgement viii ap-
prove the method We have sugs, sted.
and that,appreciating the importance
Of concluding the matter with as lit
tie delay as possible, you viii give
us your reply within a week from
this date. Very respectfully, your
obedient servants,
JOHN STEWART,
LEVI BIRD DUEF,
GEORGE ". MERRICK,
GEORGE JUNKIN.
LETTER FROM COL. wM. M'SuCHAEL.
The following is Colonel McMich-
,el's letter:
PHILADELPHIA, July 13, 1882.
Hon. Tbomas 7. Cooper; Chairman,
-tc.::
DEAR SIR: Your letter Of July II |
5 received. addressed to the Chair
nan of the Independent Republicans
md their candidates, containing GER
ain propositions of your Committee.
decline those propositions because
hey involve an abandonment of the
.ause of the Independent Republi-
ans. fla new convention represent
~ ali Republicans nominated IN
new ticket worthy Of popu-
ar support, and not containing the
name Of any candidate on either of
he present tickets, and sincerely |
the principles of the In
Republicans, the necessity
or a separate Independent Republi-
an movement would not exist.
Your propositions, however, prach-
ally proposes to renOminate Gen.
Beaver and reaffirm the abuses which
We oppose. The convention of the
Independent Republicans, which met
n Philadelphia on May 9th, an
bounced principles in which / believe.
{ nominated me for Congressman
It large. and 1 accepted that nominal
ion. 1t declared boldly against
bossism' the spO;ls system, and all
ne evils which impair Republican
and in favor of popular
ule, the equal rights Of all, national
unity, maintenance of the public
redit, protection to labor, and all
be great principles OF true Republi-
anism. No other ticket nov' in the
leld presents those issues. The peo
he OF Pennsylvania can say at the
,olls in November whether they /
pprove of those principles and viii
upport the cause which represents
hem. ! viii not withdraw or retire
inless events hereafter shall give
ssurance that the necessary reform
n the civil service shall be adopted, |
ssessments made on office holders
and not hereafter exacted,
'oss, machine and spoils methods
brewer abandoned, and ali our pub
ic Offices from United States Sena-
orships to the most unimportant
,fices shall be filed only by honest
nd capable men who viii represent :
be people and not attempt TO die |:
ate to or control them. shall go
IN with this fight, asking the sap {
,crt of all my fellow-eitizens who be-
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