Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1884-02-13
POLITICS In THE STATE
WHAT'S GOINGON IN NEIGH
BORING COUNTIES.
Early Primary Elections Called
MERCER COUNTY.

Chairman the County Committee met
in the Court House on Wednesday,
9Th inst, at one O'Clock p. M, Chair
man Haywood presiding Secretary
Findley called the roll Of Committee
men, which showed nearly every dis
trict TO be represented.
On motion of E. g. Eberman, Esq,
it was decided to hold the County
Convention on Tuesday, April g, to
meet at 10 O'Clock q. m.
The Chairman was instructed to pre-
pare necessary blanks for holding the
primaries April I and forward them to
the Committeeman in each district.
1t was decided to select the district
delegates to the National Convention
by the second or sub-convention plan OF
the National rules.
The Mercer Republican of the 7th
inst, in speaking of the County Com
mittee meeting says as follows:
yesterday was field day in Re-
publican politics. The County Com
mittee met as announced. Although
the day was bad, there was full
meeting, nearly every district being
fully represented. A number of candi-
dates were present investigating their
chances for nomination. The meeting
fixed the time for holding the nominal
ing Convention on Tuesday, April Sth.
There was some discussion over the
matter, but it was carried by large
maj ority. This makes this Convention
one of the earliest ever held in this
county. The people were disposed to
have the matter this way. This makes
a short campaign for the candidates for
nomination at this convention, but it
confines their labor within few weeks,
and although the time is short, yet it
affords abundant opportunity for all to
get over the county. Another thing,
it gives all the candidates an equal
chance, and it is not likely. had there
been more time given, that better
canvass could be made. The candi-
dates were generally pleased and &C,
cepted the matter with good grace.
Other matters were discussed by the
Committee. Everything was harmon.
iously settled, and there was no ill
feeling on the part of any person
w ith the number of candidates in the
field, good ticket, made up OF able
intelligent and honest men, can be &C.
lected. This now, rests with the peo
pie. 1t for them now to go to work
and see that a good ticket is selected
cTIoN OF THE vENANGO COUNTY COM
MITTEE.
From Press of Jan. 81,
The action of the Republican Co.
Committee in fixing the time for hold.
ing the primary election on April 5th,
an earlier date than usual, may cause
some inquiry as the reasons which
guided it's actions. Under the rules
adopted by the State Convention Of
1882, for the purpose Of securing bet
ter representation Of the people in State
Conventions, delegates to the State
Conventions must be chosen in the
same manner as members of Assembly
are nominated. In this county men,
bers of Assembly are nominated by a
popular vote, and the county delegates
to the State Convention must be elect
ed in the same way. As the State
Convention will be held on April 18th
q primary election must be held pre-
vious to that date to elect delegates.
The question that came up was as to
whether it would be best to hold an
election the first Saturday in April for
the election of delegates only and an
other election in June for the nomina'
tion of county ticket, or to elect dele
gates and nominate county ticket at
the same election in April, which
would dispense with the necessity of
holding two elections. After mature
deliberation the Committee decided on
the latter course as the best for the
party interests. The date fixed leaves
nine weeks in which candidates for
nomination may make canvass of the
county, and gives all of them fair and
equal chance to present their claims to
the people We believe the action oi
the Committee will prove entirely sat.
isfactory.
wEsTMoRELAND REPUBLICANS FIXING
THE DATE OF THE PRIMARIES.
Commercial Gazette.
GREENsBURd, PA. Feb. 4.-There
was O full attendance at the meeting o.
the Republican County Committee this
afternoon. w. II. Young presided and
JEFF w. Taylor was elected Secretary
The Chairman stated that the object O
the meeting was to determine on the
time for holding the primaries for nom
mating the various county officers and
elect delegates for the State Conven
ton to be held at Harrisburg, April l6
1t was decided to hold the Republiccr
primary to choose delegates for the
State Convention on Saturday, Marct
90. No other business being up the
Committee adjourned at 3 p. NJ.
INDIANA COUNTY.
The Republican County Committee
Of Indiana county met in the Cour
House on Monday in pursuance of {
call from the Chairman. On motion i
was resolved to hold primary election
on April s for the purpose of electinl
delegates to the State Convention. II
was also resolved that the delegatel
then elected should represent Indians
county in the selection Of delegates Il
the National Convention. On motor
1t was resolved that the successful can
didates for county Offices be requested
to pay the hotel bills of the return
judges Of the primary election. Itwa
also resolved to request the several can
didates to contribute sufficient to pa,
the boards holding the primary for tn
day spent in that service. The rule
we're 80 changed as to permit person
not Of age at the primary election, bu
who will be Of age at the general elec
| ton TO vote