Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-15
OUR MAIL POUCH.
Politics In The Oil Regions-Disn ffected Re.
publcnns Very Numerous.

10 the Editor Of The Dispatch:
Thinking few words politically from the
nursery of great men might be acceptable to
your many readers 1 here give you the political
news now afoat.
The political pot is beginning to simmer and
VIII soon boil and perhaps boil over. There is
no telling what the result may be, as party
harness lies lighter on the shoulders OF the
people than ever have seen them. There IS
much, yes, very much, dissatisfaction with
many members If both old parties. many
changes of views and very many undecided as
to what is best for them to do. or rather how
they shall cast their votes this fall. All admit
the past legislation has been bad, and has
brought the present bad state of affairs into
existence. Many are looking for a remedy,
each from his own personal or partisan stand
point-a few from the standpoint of justice and
equity, most from partisan standpoint. The
Democrats charge the Republicans for all bad
legislation, and claim that il they were in
power all bad laws would be repealed and good
times prevail; Republicans make the same
charges against the Democrats, claiming
if they are successful all wrongs will be
removed and prosperity and happiness follow.
cannot see it in that light. nor do think the
m asses do. as all legislation IN Congress is for
partisan purposes and not in the interest Of the
people. 1t should not be so. Statesmen legis-
late for the masses monopolists for a class.
partisans for party, and from past and present
legislation both Republicans and Democrats
have legislated for and in the interest of the
monopolists SO much that the wealth pro-
ducers are robbed of three-fourths of the
wealth they produce and are virtually slaves.
A remedy must be had. and by the ballot is the
only way.
The candidates are in the field for Governor.
George w. Delamater, Republican. nominated
by the power of one man; r.. E. Pattison,
Democrat, nominated against the Democrat
ring by pressure of public op inion, whose
record as Governor of this State was such as
to commend h i'm to the people and force his
nomination over the combined power of the
Democratic ring and corporation or monopo-
listic power-the only Governor since Andrew
G. Curtin that looked to the interest of the
people. who did his best to serve the people of
this State. Charles Miller is the Prohibition
candidate. Now, as to the men. they are all
personally good. AS men, they are in their in
tercourse and dealings with men. honest
and gentlemen. As to ability. none of
average. The writer's acquaintance with
Messrs. Delamater and Pattison is slight, with |
Mr.. Miller is considerable. look upon him as
one OF the very best men In our place, q real |
clever man, very liberal, very charitable In |
every way. one who is an honor and credit to |
our city. wish we had more men as liberal |
and generous as Charles Miller and ]. T. Sib- |
ley. The city and the world would be better |
for it.
AS have stated, there is great deal of dis
we'll as disaffection in the ranks |
Of both Republicans and Democrats in this
county, particularly with Republicans. The |
manner in which and the ways by |
which g.. W. Delamater was nominated. Many |
persons say the one-man power rules the Re-
publican party. but shall not rule them. The |
result is that many of the honest Republicans
ODnnlY
will support Pattison. If vote were taken to- |
day in this county. in my opinion r. E. Patti
son would get majority.
The death of Hon. L. F. Watson has COM
up another fight between the Stalwarts and |
or Mugwumps The candidates
are ]. W. Lee, of Venango county, Independ-
ent, good man personally, of fair ability
Legislator. having served in the Penn
sylvania Legislature a number of years
with credit; Hon. G. W. Stone, of
Warren, Stalwart, a ring man. who is at pres
partisan of the first water; Mr.. Smith, of Nc
Kean county, of whom 1 cannot speak, as I |
know nothing about him. 1t looks to me as if
the fight were between Lee and Stone. with the |
have all the machinery in .heir hands and will
nominate their man. VeDango and Warren
compose the Senatorial district W.R Craw-
ford. of Venango, and o. c. Allen, of Warren
are instructed for, but so far have failed to
nominate. This will enter into the Congress
sional fight and make it more complicated.
My opinion is that o. q. Allen will be nom-
mated. as he is the ring candidate. W.R. Craw-
ford is the most popular man in Venango
county.
The Farmers Alliance, Grangers' Labor
Union and Knights of Labor have placed full i
ticket in the field in Warren county, and have |
for William Bovee, and if Venango
county should indorse him, he will most likely
nalAO SOD IL saa ..NI i
both counties, a driller by occupation, Presi-
lent of the Drillers' Union, man of more than
ordinary ability, of f1rstrrate moral character,
! good speaker. and If elected, will represent
.he wealth producer-not the monopolies
As to the candidates for Assembly the Re-
oublicans have nominated F. W. Hays. of Oil
City, a ring candidate. present member, who
mas served the monopolists faithfully, having
either voted for all bills in their interest," hav-
ng either lodged or voted against all labor
bills introduced. Henry F. James is the other,
/ man of the people. good, honest, clever man,
If fair ability, the peer Of any of the candi-
iates; one who takes as much, if not more, in
crest in the Grange order than any man in the
county. If elected. the farmers interest will
,e looked after as far as his vote and influence
will go. The Democrats have nominated John
\. Boals, of Jackson, farmer, a man Of fair
OF ability above the average, good
peaker, who, If elected, will be able to advo-
ate the farmers and laborers' interests. who
will be an able aid to James if both should be
lected. think if the farmers and laborers
will look to their own interests and desire legis
alton in their interests, the Republicans and
Democrats will drop partisan feeling and vote
or and elect both James and Boals. 7. ].
iakiD, the other Democratic nominee, can
ot say much about. Was County Commits
ioner; did not make his mark as Commissioner
Is to the county ticket, it is any mans race.
box for part of each to be elected.
.'Ohl Consistency thou art jewel!''
The people of Pennsylvania have posing be-
ore them George w. Delamater. the monopoly
andidate, who Is trying hard to make
be farmers and laborers believe he is
nd has been their friend. who, while
! the Senate, never cast a vote, made
speech or introduced a bill in favor of the |
armers and laborers. the wealth producers.
,obert e. Pattison, who did all in his power
rhile Governor for the farmer and laborer, |
nd will again If he should be elected. Charles
liller, Prohibitionist, a member of the great ;
monopoly, the Standard Oil Company. on the /
platform. You take your I
hoice.
As TO the Congressional fight, the Democrats
ave their opportunity. Will they embrace it?
am afraid not as monopoly interest controls
le party in this county and district This
)unty has instructed for A A. Plumer, very
ever man of medium ability, national bank S
:, bondholder, in short monopolist AS the
party pretends to be an anti-mo- c
opoly party, 1t does not look consistent to
lace such men in nomination and it is cheeky
ask Democrats to vote for such men, and p
any say they will not. But if the Democrats
i'll put some man in who is in harmony of feel c.
e and views with the wealth producer they
IN and will elect the member from this dis
let. There are three or four men in the dis 1
let the reform element can unite on and vote
II. The general impression is in favor of the d
on. George Moloney, and, if nominated, he 81
III surely be elected, as all the reform ele-
ents will vote for him. The Stalwarts and
ugwumps will not unite on the same man.
September Ii. DRILLER. b
Gene FIeeson's War Record.
the Editor of The Dispatch: NJ