Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-02
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE D1spArcHl

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPArcH]
PHILADELPHIA, August 1.-Ex-Gov-
ernor Robert E. PattisoD. Democratic can
didate for Governor, was seated in his
Office to-day quietly resting, when he was
asked how he was received at Pittsburg, on
Thursday, on the occasion ofthe fete cham
petre given by the Samuel j. Randall Climb.
81 enjoyed the trip over the mountains"
he said. "and can only speak in the warm
est terms of the courtesy and kind treatment
shown Mr.. Ryan and myself when we ar
rived at Pittsburg. A number OF the MEM
bers of the Randall Club met us at the depot
and took us to the club house. They seemed
to vie with each other in their efforts to
make our visit pleasant.
A GREAT SUCCESS.
I'm the afternoon" continued Mr.. Patti
son, "when reached the scene OF festivities
1 was rendered a reception, and shook hands
with great many people. saw great
many of my old friends and made numerous
new acuuaintances. The fete' was great
success. Prominent men were present from
nearly all parts OF the State. The club
maintained its great reputation for hospi-
tality, and all who attended seemed to enjoy
the affair very much"
Chairman Kerr, of the Democratic State
Committee, arrived in this city this MORN
ing, and when he arrived at the Girard
House such large amount of mail had ac-
cumulated during his absence that he could
do little less during the day than to exam
inc its contents and prepare replies. His
letters, which were from every quarter OF
the State, contain the most encouraging re-
ports of the inevitable success of the Demo-
cratic ticket, and not few OF them are from
dissatisfied Republicans.
Chairman Kerr, recognizing the import
ance Of immediate action in the campaign,
has ouened temporary headquarters at the
Girard House in room Is. Secretary John
f. SNYDER also came to Philadelphia to-
day, and will aid the Chairman in his busi-
ness.
TO OPEN NEXT TUESDAY.
The paraphernalia of the committee, con-
sisting of desks and stationery, arrived in
this city to-day and will be placed in the
State Committee headquarters, at 1413 South
Penn square, on Monday, preparatory to
opening the headquarters on Tuesday next
at the latest.
Chauncey F. Black, Democratic eandi-
date for Lieutenant Governor, is expected
10 arrive in this city tomorrow. His object
in coming is to attend the meeting of the
Democratic State Executive Com
mittee, which will be held at the
Young Mems Democratic Association
on Tuesday next. The meeting is
for the purpose of settling upon date for
the general assembly of the Democratic
societies to be held at Reading. Candidate
Black will also grasp time by the forelock
and consult Chairman Kerr as to what
course should best be pursued in the ensuing
campaign.
1t was stated on good authority tonight
that Senator Wallace had written q letter to
very intimate friend in this city, assur ng
him of his intention of returning home in
the near future and of stumping the State
in the interest of Pattison.
DELAMATER's MOVEMENTS.
Senator Delamater left this city for New
York this morning on the 7:30 train. He
left New York for Meadville tonight, and
will remain with his family until Monday,
when he has arranged to meet the conven-
tion of the Colored Republican Clubs at
Pittsburg. He will endeavor to arrange q
trip to Bedford Springs while at home.
State Chairman Andrews, of the Repub-
lican State Committee, was visited to-day
bv George A. Chase, a well-known attorney
at law OF Crawford county; W. j. Winthrop,
Crawford; Colonel P. Frank Gilkeson, Of
Bucks county, and Samuel johnson, Of
Fulton.
The Prohibitionists are getting ready to
take an active part in the fall campaign.
Secretary Dittman, of the City Committee,
has announced the names OF the delegates
elected to attend the Harrisburg convention
on August 20 and 21. A meeting of the
delegates will be held on August II to COM
plete arrangements for the trip and to decide
on candidates for full ticket, including
Governor, Lieutenant Governor and Secre-
tary of Internal Affairs.
NAMED FOE GOVERNOR.
Joshua L. Bailv, OF this city, who has
taken a decided interest in the affairs of the
party, has been prominently mentioned in
connection with the candidacy for Gubern l.
Material honors, but it is believed by many
of Mr.. Baily's friends that he will decline
the nomination. Those whose names have
also been used in this connection are S. P.
Chase, of Easton; A. A. Stevens, OF Tyrone,
and Tafiie Morgan, OF Scranton. In the
event of Mr.. Baily's declination the nomi-
nation will probably go to some one in the
western part of the State.
Mr.. Morgan is the present Chairman Of
the Prohibition State League, and In con-
nection with his popularity among the Pro-
hibitionists, he is the editor OF the People,
the recognized official organ of the third
party in this State. He has travelled extern
siyeiy throughout the State, and reports a
bright outlook. Prohibition clubs have
been organized in over 200 townships, and
their forces have never been SO thoroughly