Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-08
IN FAVOR OF SHIRAS.
THE CHOICE OF THE LEADING SPIRITS OF
THE MEETING.

All Unite In Singing the Praises Of Colonel
Bayne's Late Opponent-A Significant
Set of fIuterviews-The Midnight Views
Of ALL
A visit was paid to the residence of B. T.
Jones last night to get his preference for a
nominee in the Twenty-third Congressional
district. Mr.. Jones said: "From my ex-
perience in politics, and my hope for the
success of the Republican party have
no doubt that, In the present circum-
stances, young George Shiras is the most
available of the candidates. shall support
him most cheerfullY. 1 supported Colonel
Bsyne in ali his campaigns, and in the last
one was especially interested, because of
his long experience in Congress on the Com
mittee of Ways and Means. To-night's was
the finest political meeting ever attended, I"
Mr.. Jones continued. s'It was representa-
tive in every respect. 1t was more like q
literary social in session, than q delibera-
tive political body"
his CHOICE AFTER BAYNE.
s. L. Fitzhugh was also called upon, and
he, too, indorsed Mr.. Shiras for the nomina-
ton. He said: ''My first choice was Colonel
Bayne, but we have lost him. We want a
man who can unite all dlscordant elements,
q man of education and ability, and first
and foremost, one who is absolutely sound
on the tariff question. Moreover, if with
these qualifications he brings to us some
youthful dash and vigor, SO much the better.
1 believe we have such a man in young
George Shiras."
John II. Robertson was seen and asked
to express his opinion on the most available
candidate for the position as representative
of the Twenty-third district. He said: "The
contest made by Mr.. Shiras at the late pri-
maries drew from Colonel Bayne the
complimentary admission, The boy
made plueky fight In the
new election, which the action
of to-night's meeting makes it necessary for
the County Committee to order, Mr.. Shiras
will rally to his support all his former sup
porters, and hosts Of lovers of fair play
whose first choice was Colonel Bayne. Mr..
Shirss is an educated man, the son of one of
the most distinguished members of the
Allegheny county bar. and though young
man, he is fully capable to fill the posi-
tion."
WILL SUPPORT sHIRAs.
A.E.w. Painter was seen after the meet
ing, and expressed himself very warmly for
George Shiras for the nomination. He
salQs VIII De lOuno euppOIbluS
him when he is properly placed
before the voters of this district.
Now that Colonel Bayne is out OF
the contest, my choice naturally follows
his young opponent, young George Shiras.
he developed great strength in the prima-
ries, and well deserves success in his second
effort. He is fully capable, and will do
credit to the district and himself, should he
succeed in being nominated and elected.
Count me on his side until the primaries
close. feel sure he will secure the prize;
be certainly first deserves it. y
John W. Chaltant. in an interview last
night, said: 81 am in favor of George
Shiras in the Twenty-third district as the
most available candidate. He is honest,
capable, and trustworthy, to the manner
born; an earnest Republican, and thor
ough protectionist, and in every way de-
serves the nomination"
J. Painter, Jr., was found at his resi-
dence and expressed himself as follows:
SHOW that we are off with the old love-our
love for Bsyne-let us on with the new
George Shiras Ill"