Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-03
WHAT EDITORS SAY.
The Philadelphia Times and Record
Strongly Indorse the Ticket.
THE LEDGER ALSO THINKS 1T GOOD
Favorable Comments by Other Newspapers
of Both Parties.
REPUBLICAN ORGANS PREDICTIONS
THE LEDGER ALSO THINKS 1T GOOD
REPUBLICAN ORGANS PREDICTIONS
,spxorA1 rr1neRAn TO THE DISPATCH. ,

PHILADELPHIA, July 2.-The Times
(IndependenD will say editorially to-mor-
row:
The single reason that decided the nomina-
ton of Pattison was the admitted possibility of
his election and the impossibility OF Wallace's
success. That is the consideration that guides
the counsels of all wisely directly political
movements, and it prevailed at Scranton. And
it was no idle dream of political theorists.
The reason that directed the selection
of Pattison as the Democratic candidate for
Governor is founded on the peculiar political
condition suddenly developed at both WASH
ington and Harrisburg Pattison is as pro-
nounced Democrat as Wallace, and he has
been quite as consistent and as earnest in his
party effort, while ever maintaining the
highest standard of manhood. There Is
no reason. therefore. why he should
not receive the practically solid support
of the full Democratic vote, that is certain to
be called out next fall Wallace would have
inspired more enthusiastic support from the
old Democratic llne but the old line. however
it may quiver under disappointment for sea-
son, will settle down in support of the party
this year as surely as the quivering needle set
ties to the pole There are several disturbed
REPUBLICAN ELEMENTS
which may elect Democratic Governor this
year, and it is these elements which turned
almost with one voice toward Pattison. They
know that he is Democrat. They expect him
to be Democrat whether in public or private
life, but they accept him as the
most conspicuous embodiment Of Demo-
cratic reform that the party can pre-
sent to-day, and for that reason they give
promise of his election. However, political
friends or foes have criticised his public acts,
his integrity and his independence of character
are confessed by all, and that is why he was
nominated at Scranton in a convention thatWas
not distinctively Pattison body, and That
is why his election over Delamater ls
reasonable possibility. The agricultural voters
of the Stately odds the largest element that
ever was known to be doubtful in Pennsyl-
vania politics clearly indicate the purpose to
accept Pattson as its favorite candidate, and
it is that element that throws shadow upon
Delamater's path to-day. 1t will not reach the
revolutionary stage, but it is certain to give
Pattison many thousands Of Republican votes
under any circumstances, and If the present
indications shall stand the test of partisan
assault, his election will be assured by
sweeping majority.
FROM ANOTHER STAN DPoINT.
The Philadelphia Inquirer, Republican,
will say tomorrow:
it again with Pattison and Black, their old
ticket. Robert E. Pattison has had his wish
fulfilled, and he is the nominee of the Demo
cratic party for Governor 1t would be
more accurate to say that he Is the nomi-
nee of one or the Democratic parties,
for the defeated end OF the organization will
make it exceedingly interesting for him. Mr..
Pattison Is a good man, an honest man, and
conscientious man, but why he should have
sought this nomination is almost past compre-
hension. He must fully understand that
his chance for carrying the election was
exceedingly slight. The conditions are not at
all similar to the situation in 1882, when he de-
feated Beaver. Then he had great lndepend-
ent party drawing votes from the Republican
party. Now he has nothing but the empty
nomination of one-half of the Democratic
party, with the other half lukewarm, if nothing
worse. .---r -s-
VERY MUCH PLEASED.
The Record (Democratic) expresses its
joy as follows:
The result of the Democratic deliberations at
Scranton yesterday was delightful. The con-
test between Wallace and Pattison was like
the old-fashioned contests in ante-war times,
when Democratic nomination was finality,
and elections were in the nature of ratifca-
tions. There are no sores to heal The victor
earned his victory in manful fashion.
The vanQuished have nothing to be ashamed
of and nothing to complain of. If the active
and experienced politicians of the party could
have made the nomination, Mr.. Wallace would
have been the candidate. But the people, the
mass of the voters, the strong undercurrent,
which carries all before it, were
all for Pattison. He is the nominee of
his party because the people would have
I Pxo
is hailed as the agent of publication and the |
bringer-on Of honest government. The Demo- |
Gratis have done wisely in their day and genera
tion in responding to popular opinion. The |
ticket has been strengthened by putting |
Chauncey Forward Black upon it for Lieu |
tenant Governor. To Pattison aDd Black, the |
old victorious ticket of 1882, has been added |
the name of William II. Barclay. of Allegheny |
county, as the candidate for Secretary of In
ternal Affairs. He is a popular and capable |
man. and rounds out the ticket geographically,
the east, west and center Of the State all find |
ing representation.
A WISE SELECTION.
The Philadelphia Ledger (Rep.) in dis
cussing the nomination of Pattison, will say:
1t was wise selection. 1t was candidate |
for Governor they were assembled to nomi- |
nate, and they selected one who, having been |
Governor and having proved himself loyal |
to the Constitution and devoted to the |
honest administration of the laws and |
to the enforcement of all the |
laws for public welfare, no matter what inter- |
ests or what corpor atiops stood in the way they
could fairly say to the people of the State, |
Robert E. Pattison served you ably and faith |
fully as your chief executive when you elected |
him before. The presumption is. he will |
serve you faithfully and efficiently again.
That was good party politics and good
public policy; good for the people and for the
State, for it is to be repeated. that he was a
for Governor Of the State of Penn
sylvania; that he was to be nominated for the
suffrage of the people and not as the represen-
tative Of p powerful political party.
SMALL CHANCE OF SUCCESS.
The Press tomorrow will say:
1t is probably the strongest ticket the Demo
Gratis could put in the field, yet the most SAN
guine of them can hardly look forward to its
is only less forlorn and desperate
than one under ex-senator Wallace.
In skirmlshing for position the Democrats
were wise in placing at the head of their ticket
one who seemed to have some small support
outside of his party. Parties. like individuals,
have need of the stimulus of hope. and
unless some reduction can be made in the
and oppressive majority enjoyed
Of late years by the Republicans in this State.
no peg can be found to hang a Democrtc hope
upon. To reduce this majority, if possible is
The task which his party has assigned to Mr..
Pattison.
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