Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-07
STONE CALLS A HALT
On the Criticisms That Have Been
Freely Made on His Nomination.
he WANTS TO GO TO CONGRESS
But is Quite Willing to Take His Chances at
New Primaries.
THE MEETING TO BE HELD TONIGHT

Colonel William A. Stone last evening
issued an open letter to the voters of the AL
legheny Congressional district. He was
urged thereto largely by the assertion made
that he was reluctant to submit to straight
contest at the primaries.
Colonel Stone was seen by reporter for
The DISPATCH and said that he had
nothing to add to the letter. which covered,
he thought, all that should be said on the
present situation. He merely said that he
was perfectly willing to leave the decision
to the citizens, in whom he trusts. His let
ter follows:
To the Republican Voters OF the Twenty-third
Congressional District:
GENTLEMEN-I was nominated by the Re-
publican Congressional Convention of the
Twenty-thIrd Congressional district, on June 8.
after Colonel Thomas NJ. Bayne had been nomi-
mated and had declined. 1 had not been a
candidate prior to the meeting of the conven-
tion, and there were no delegates in the con-
vention elected in my interest
The intention of Colonel Bayne to refuse the
nomination was unknown to me prior to an
early hour Monday morning. June 2. No
question was raised in the convention as to the
authority of the convention to make a nomina-
tion. believed then, and believe now, that
the convention had full power to nominate me,
or to nave nominated any other Republican in
the district. / recognize, however, that there
are many good Republicans in my district who
hold contrary opinion, and who claim that the
action of the convention was irregular.
NOT AFRAID OF RACE.
It is claimed that was afraid to come before
the people for fear of defeat at the primaries,
and that / sought the nomination in this man
ner. There is no truth in these allegations.
do not wish to represent the people of my dis
trict in Congress unless the majority of them
desire me to do SO. 1 am perfectly willing to
come before the people for nomination in the
ordinary and usual way and If am defeated
to support the successful candidate heartily. l
do not wish to endanger the election of a Re-
publican in my district by any action, or want
desire to go to Congress, but want to 60
with the approval and support OF my friends
and the majority OF the Republicans in my dis
trict. 1 was honest and sincere in this matter,
and acted in good faith throughout
1 am perfectly willing that the County Com
mittee order new primaries to be held in the
Twenty.third districu for the nomination of a
Republican candidate for Congress. l will 60
before the people at those primaries and abide
by the result. think, however, that 1t would
be but fair to postpone the holding of the pri.
maries to such time would enable me and all
others who so desire to make canvass Of the
district. Very respectfully,
WILLIAM A. STONE.
ALLEGHENY. June G. 1890
DARK HOUR FOR BAYNE.
''That was a dark hour for Colonel Bayne
when he refused the nomination which. his
friends had labored hard to secure for him
at his instigation," said Mr.. B. f. Jones,
last night "He made the greatest mistake
of his life, and has wrapped himself in
cloud of stormy indignation that will be
vented in all its fury tomorrow night. 1
have consented to act as chairman at the
meeting to be held in Carnegie Hall. There
will be many present. from what have
heard, and some strong speeches will be
made. The speakers are well-known citi-
zens, who were active supporters of Bayne,
and they are not in q particularly pleasant
frame of mind at the manner in
which he disdained the efforts they made
to nominate him. The meeting is to be held
for the sole purpose of soliciting the opin-
ions of the people regarding the holding of
new primaries, and no name will be men,
toned as a candidate.
DOING WHAT IS RIGHT.
"I think Colonel Stone is doing what is
eminentlv proper in stating that he will re-
main in the fight, but is willing to 60 before
new primaries. If it is shown conclusively
that his nomination was illegal, then he
would have perfect right to 60 before the
convention again as candidate. he stands
show for the nomination, and will receive
the hearty support of his friends"
Mr.. A. E. W. Painter was asked regard
ing the probable candidates to be brought
before the possible new primary meeting,
and stated that he knew Of none except
Colonel Stone. 1.-THE Colonel will cut a
prominent figure in the coming caucus, aud
his nomination will receive my hearty in
dorsement. Nothing will be said in con-
nection with his chances for the candidacy
tomorrow night, however, as this meeting
is in no mans favor"