Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-07
KERR IS SATISFIED
With Pattison'S Method of Pass
ing Around Party Re-
wards of Merit.
A VISIT TO HARRISBURG
By the Democratic Chairman DiSpelS
an InharmoniOuS Rumor.
PATTISON AND HE GOOD FRIENDS.
The Governor Presides at Sabbath-Pro-
lection Meeting.
LITTLE BUSINESS DONE IN THE HOUSE
IRON A STAFF coKREsroNDEHr.I


HARRISBURG, Feb. 6.-The handsome
Chairman OF the Democratic State Commit
tee, Congressman Kerr, made his appear
auce suddenly this morning on the floor of
the House of Representatives. He entered
arm in arm with Secretary of the Common
wealth Harrity. Several gentleman on the
Democratic side of the House arose simW-
tareouslv to offer their seats to the big
chiefs Representatives Farrell, OF Clear
field county, captured Chairman Kerr, and
Rush Gillian, of Franklin county, corralled
Secretary Harrity. They remained in the
chamner until the adjournment
Mr.. Kerr came over from Washington last
night TO hold consultation on party mat
tiers with Governor Pattison and Secretary
Harr1tv. He was with the Governor quite
awhile during the morning, and other prom
inent Democrats kept him company the
balance of the day. 1t was clearly evident
that i there ever was the smallest truth in
the reports about Kerr being angry with
Pattison because he was not taken care of in
the selection OF the Executive Cabinet, that
GOODNESS mas now completely thawed, for
Kerr and PattiSon were the best OF friends
to-day.
Satisfied With the Situation.
Some o. Chairman Kerr's friends were
ouizzng him Just before he left town, and
one asked the direct question if he was per-
iectly satisfied with the new Democratic ad-
ministration in Harrisburg. He replied
that he was and thataffa were harmonious
in every particular ''Oi course l am sat
isfed when my committeeman are receiving
appointments under the Governors admin
istration, " he added.
This remark confirms what has been ap-
parent in Governor Pattison's appointments
on Capitol H;ll-a desire to put only such
persons in Office who will attract all branches
OF the narty to him, and who will be useful
in the future. Adiutant General McCiel
land, Major John Norman, and two or three
Of the clerks appointed last week by the
Secretary of the Commonwealth were in the
State Democratic headquarters under Chair
man Kerr during the campaign.
Some Of the other appointments were of
men who are his personal friends. In the
light of this forethought his visit to Harris
burg was no surprise. 1t was to be expected.
Congressman Kerr LETT for Washington
again at o'clock this afternoon.
In Defense of the Sabbath.
Tonight Governor Pattison presided at
large publ meeting held at Grace NJ. Z.
the Sabbath and Its observance. This fact
is interesting, IN view of the debate on the
Sabbath question which took place in the
Legislature yesterday. The speeches that
were made at to-night's meeting had fire.
quent reference. not only 20 the growing
tendency to desecrate the Sabbath, but also
to the attempts of lawmakers to break down
the legal barriers around the Sabbath.
The bills before the Legislature to repeal
portions of the blue laws" and with the
veto power in the hands of the Governor,
with less than a two-thirds Republican ma
jority in the Legislature to override vetos,
these things all attract attention to Cover
nor Pattison's act in presiding at this public
meeting.
Fighting the Mine Owners.
There was very little of interest in to-dav's
session OF the House. Mr.. Kane, of Fay-
cite county, who is making such a
stiff fight against the mine owners get
ting control of the commission to
revise the bituminous mining laws, was
appointed by Speaker Thompson a mem
Der of the Conference Committee, to settle
the dispute between the Senate and House,
to now many mine owners shall be ap-
pointed on the commission. Mr. Findley,
OF MonouCahela City, and Mr.. Fruit of
Mercer, were the other two members ap-
pointed on the Conference Committee.
The bill to appoint commission for re-
vision of the mining laws in the anthracite
regions passed finally. The House ad-
iourned at 1890 A. NJ. until Monday night.
though before performing this familiar act
thev did pass a resolution adding an addi-
tional hour TO each days session next week.
in order to catch up with the important
work ahead. SToFIEL.