The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-08-14


from total or partial selfsuppost Those
who saved the nation from dissolution
should be saved BY the nation from penury
and we heartily commend the wise and
friendly liberality shown By Commissioner
Tanner 10 brother soldiers in the conscien-
tious discharge Of the duties Of his office.
The Republican party having in 1886, de-
clared in favor Of the submission Of the
question Of the prohibition Of the nanufact-
nre and sale Of intoxicating liquors 70 the
vote Of the people. and having in two sue
cessive Legislatures through the method or
dained BY the Constitution and in spite Of
Democratic opposition provided the machin-
cry for rCaching far expression of i'le pub
ic sentiment and the vote, TO secure which It
was pledged having been taken, declares that
it has fully and honorably fulfilled its COM
pact in this regard In view Of the result Of
said election. and having regard for he pres
ervation Of the purity Of the homes of 9ur
Commonwealth. we heartily indorse the
Brooks high license law aud recommend
such amendments thereto as will tend 10 its
proper and progressive improvement and
also bring within its scope the control OF
wholesale licenses.
We indorse the action Of the last Legisla-
iure in providing for the appointment OF
commissioners to revise and consolidate the
law relating to the construction and i'm
provement Of the public highways Of this
Commonwealth and to consider the subject
OF local taxation with a view to reasonable
and Just equalization thereof These are
questions Of vital concern to the people Of
Pennsylvania, particularly to those engaged
in agricultural pursuits, and should. as they
doubtless will, receive careful aud intelligent
consideration from the respective legislative
commissions.
The administration Of Governor Beaver
continues to merit the confidence and ap-
proval Of the Republicans Of Pennsylvania.
From its inception it has been able, digniiied
and clean in every department, and deserves
the continued respect and approval Of the
citizens Of the Commonwealth.
The catastrophe which has recently visit
ed Johnslown and other sections Of the State
and touched the heart OF all form of ciyili-
zation on the face Of the earth, appeals es-
pecially to the sympathies of the people of
this Commonwealth, who have witnessed
with thankful hearts the generosity Of all
nations. We urge that the next Legislature
take such constitutional action as viii best
provide permanent relief for the stricken
sections.
The death of General Simon Cameron, for
sixty years a conspicuous son Of Pennsylva-
mia. and for much of that time in the hon
orable discharge OF important public fune-
tions, State and National executive and leg
islative, is great public loss which properly
demands Of this convention an earnest ex-
preston of their deep sorrow. and that they
should testify their admiration and yenera-
ton for his career and character.
TEE LEADERS
Following are brief sketches Of Candidate
BOYER and Chairman Andrews
Henry Kline Boyer, the Republican candi-
date for State Treasurer, was born in Evans
burg, Montgomery county, February 10,
1850. He attended the public schools and
semisaries and taught school in early life,
In 1s72he began the study Of the law'in the
office of Benjamin Harrison Brewster, and
was admitted to the bar in 1874. Mr.. Boyer
was nominated unanimously and elected by
a large majority to the House Of Represent
atives Of 1888. He was reelected to the
House Of 1855, and was proposed for the
Speakership, but withdrew in favor of Jas.
L. Graham, of Allegheny.
In 1856 he was urged TO be a candidate for
the Senate but declined, but was reelected
TO the House Of 1857 and chosen its Speaker,
having no opposition in his own party. He
was reelected Speaker Of the House Of 1889,
having received the unanimous vote of the
Republican caucus. and the Democrats voted
to make bis election unanimous. He is the
first to succeed himself under the new Con-
stitution, and the fifih to be thus honored
in the history Of the Commonwealth.
WI. Andrews, of Crawford county, re-
elected Chairman of the Republican State
Committee, was born in Youngsville, War
rem county, January II, 1872. At an early
age he entered upon q commercial career,
which he followed until 1881. He served as
Chairman OF the Crawford County Republi
can Committee four times was Secretary Of
tie State Central Committee in 1887 s, and
was elected Chairman Of the State Commit
tee in April lSss. to serve from January l,
1889. 10 January /, 1890. His reelection
Wednesday makes him Chairman for the
term beginning January 1, 1890.