Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-11
CAN'T QUITE AGREE,
Allegheny Iron Men Are Di-
vided in Their Opinions
AS TO A CONGRESSMAN.
A. N. Byers' Belief That the Nc
Kinley Bill Will Fail
MORE TALK ABOUT A DARK HORSE
AS TO A CONGRESSMAN.
MORE TALK ABOUT A DARK HORSE

The political situation in the Twenty
third Congressional district is assuming
warlike aspect, Judging from the character
of opinions set forth yesterday by leading
Republicans. There is an evident lack OF
harmony among the prominent iron men of
Allegheny, and in interviews with we'll
known people last night, the important fact
was divulged that the successful Repub-
lican might be a dark horse, one whose
name is yet unknown, but who will serve
as potent factor in uniting the dissenting
elements.
''Of the two candidates who are now be-
fore the people," said Mr.. A. NJ. Byers to
DISPATCH reporter, 81 think there are no
just grounds whatever of comparison between
Colonel Stone and Mr.. Shirss. The Colonel
is by far the better man. He is self-made,
was United States District Attorney, made
q reputation at the bar, and was in the
army, whereas Shiras distinguished himself
by very unfortunate dash when he tried to
impeach Judge White. This is one of the
most important districts in Pennsylvania.
shiras is too young, and lacks experience to
properly represent it 1t requires a man
who possesses an adequate knowledge of the
manufacturing business. doubt whether
Mr., Shiras knows the difference between
foundry and a rolling mill.
LOOKING FOR A FIGHT.
Nov, since they say the Senate will
alter, amend, cut and tear the Mckinley
bill SO the lower House won't know it, they
may have to fight it all over again, and we
must have q representative in Washington
who will guard our interests. The tariff
REQUIRES constant watching, hence the i'm
portance of having man there who is equal
TO the occasion. am for man who has
had experience in the iron manufacturing
business, and, since there is none in the field
just now who is thoroughly posted, shall
vote for Stone in preference to Shlras, be-
cause 1 believe the Colonel knows more
about the iron industry than Shiras."
Mr. James E. Lindsay was asked for his
views on the matter. He is limited at as one
of the Congressional possibilities. and may
loom up at the coming primaries as a dark
horse 81 am not in a position to state
decidedly whom will support In the race, ;"
he said in q non-committal manner, but it
seems to me common sense would dictate the
selection of Colonel Stone. He is older than
Shiras and more experienced. He is better
capable of coping with the questions affect
ing the manufacturing interests of the dis
trict You know there isn't ton of tin
plate turned out in this county and that in
dustry should be iostered, in order to give
more employment to our people.
WOULD BENEFIT IRON MEN.
1.-THE manufacture of tin plate will also
greatly benefit the iron trade, as iron enters
largely into its composition. 1 will vote for
Stone, because think he will take care of
that industry"
Mr. Charles c. scaife, another prominent
iron man, said: ''There is considerable wind
rustling to the effect that Mr.. Shiras is not
capable of filling the position of Representa-
tive from this district, but the breeze will
soon simmer down. ShirRs is my man. /
expect he Will have strong opposition, but,
with the support OF new friends added to
that which he had when he ran against
Bayne, think he will wIn."
Several other iron men were seen who for
merly figured IN Bavne's canvass and came
over to Shiras when the Colonel dropped
out. They express displessure at the pros
pect of a disagreement in the Republican
ranks, and are evidently in favor of nomin-
ating some candidate who will satisfy all,
and thus avoid fsctional fight in the
party.
KNOWS NO DARK HORSE.
1.-THE Twenty-tnird district of Pennsyl-
vanis calls for a Representative who is
thoroughly and accurately posted on the
manufacturing industries of this section of
the State." said Mr.. W. d. Porter, land of
the candidates who have been men,
toned for the place, think
Colonel Stone is best fitted to be honored
with the nomination. 1 have no knowledge
of any other man being spoken of as prob
able dark horse"
81 fail to see the point in Mr.. Byers' op-
position to me, said Mr.. Shiras, last night
'He laws great stress on the question of age,
but l think that is fsr-ietched. / have stated
my views on the tariff question, and
think 1 stand on the right platform. My
list of friends includes well known manu-
fscturers, and have the Endorsement of a
large number of the people at large"