The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-06-11
A NaIghhor.s onlnInn.

EnTToE HERALD last week there appear
ed in the HERALD communication referring
10 the Jykell-Hyde character Of Gen. VIM.
II. Koontz's political career, which exactly
represents the sentiments entertained by a
large number Of his fellow citizens. Cnly
those who had partsken of the same potent
mixture mysterionsly compounded by Jy
kell-Hyde Koontz, and had their previously
upright natures corrupted, sympathized with
him in this public revelation. This is in
deed not to de wondered 1T, because it
awakened feelings of remorse for a once po-
liticaly clear and tender conscience, which
they felt was gone forever.
With the record of Gen. Kooniz clearly
before the people OF Somerset county, is il
not amazing that he should have the etfron-
terry TO attempt 10 dictate the political conduct
ofthe loyal members ofthe Republican par
ty? Can those who have been faithful in the
support of those men and measures which
h ave made our history illustrious trust their
future to the guidance of one who has on
every opportunity offered betrayed the trusts
reposed in him? We think not nor can
the people of this county be deluded with the
idea that any one sailing under the Generals
eolors Gun be any more faithful than his
master, after receiving political instruction
from him.
The past achievements Of the Republican
party have been accomplished by men of
sterling character, with definite political
ideas-wi,h the courage and conviction to
put them into practical operation, irrcspect-
i've of their personal feelings or whims. Ever
in the past, as in the present, there have
been men so far lost to the sense of honor
that they have, after accepting the honors
conferred upon them by the party basely
betrayed its interests through their selfish
ambition The near future will present
weighty and far-reaching measures, the set
tlement of which viii materially affect the
business and social interests of our country
for years to come. Their solution will re-
auire the combined wisdom of all our repre-
seniatiyes 1t is evident from the turbulent
and obstructive conduct Of the Democratic
minority in the present Congress that the in
terests of the country demand that the Re
publican party, to which their interests are
confided, shall be represented by men with
fixed principles, of unswerying loyalty and
of established character.
II is with a feeling of this necessity, feel
ing growing deeper day by day that prompts
me to urge the return of Mr. Scull TO Con-
gress.
Mr.. Scull has faithfully labored for the
Republican party of this county for a pc
riod of 40 years His record during this
long period presents no blemish, there has
been no evidence Of disloyalty in
thought OF deed with an eye
single to the success of the measures adopted
by his party, he has stood firm against the
assaults of Democracy and the treason Of
those in whom the party had reposed con-
fidence
Mr. Sculrs traducers assert that he has
held office for a number Of years. This is
indeed true. In the trying periods, during
and after the war. the general Government
an important business office, the control of
which reflected the highest credit upon him
and justified the choice Of the Federal au-
thorities.
This Office was retained through no e1er-
tons of his own or by the abuse Of his fell
low workers, but as the result of his hon
esty, integrity and faithfulness TO the con-
yictions of his party. These are the means
by which he rose in the esteem ofhis friends
Mr.. Scull's record in Congress has again
rewarded the expectations of his consttu-
ents. He has performed his duties con-
scientiously, and tie interests ofthis district
have received his constant personal atten-
ton; the soldiers and widows of the county, |
remember with gratitude, his efforts in OBJ |
tanning pensions long denied them by the |
previous hostile Democratic administration. |
When we reflect upon his character asa |
citizen, as a Republican, as Government |
officer and as Congressman and contrast il |
with that of General KoOntz-the instigator
ofdisgraceful party disloyalty-I am con-
WINGED that the Republican voters at the |
coming primary election will once more
prove their loyalty 10 leader so faithful, |
and show that they have not forgotten the |
political lesson his career has inculcated
ONE OF HIS NEIGHBoRs.