Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-28
THE STATE AROUSED.
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to express his opinion on this subject The
Governor will have to take the RESPONSE
bllity for his action in this matter, and the
Senate will be called upon to act as jury.
While / havea very decided opinion on the
necessity and propriety of the call for an
extra session, do not think any Senator
should go so far as to prejudge the cases of
the men charged with misconduct in office.
A Senator Shouldn't Commit Himself.
II do not find any fault with the action of
the Governor" he continued, "for the Con-
stltutlon gives him that right, but you can
appreciate the fact that no Senator should
In advance express an opinion"
1t was suggested to the Senator that no
opinion as to the guilt or innocence of the
accused was wanted, 50 much as an ex-
preston as to the expediency of the procla-
nation as move in politics. To this he
replied: 81 have no opinion to offer"
Postmaster Mexican had his coat of and
was Kidding the drawers of his desk of
superfuous papers, in anticipation of the
move to the new building He was exceed
ingly pleasant, but had nothing to say as to
the wisdom of Pattison's move.
Il have not even read the proclamation"
ne said as he mopped off the perspiration,
but have heard the boys talking about it
all day. Just say that 1 an too busy to say
anything about it," he continued,
as he Uttered the floor with an
other batch of defunet documents.
Ex-Postmaster John B. Larkin said,
when questioned as to the probable results
of the move, that he would not like to say
much about it. He became warmed upon
the subject, however. and talked freely.
Larkin sustains the Governor.
II am not in the habit of talking on State
politics" said the ex-postmaster, "but after
reading the proclamation carefully, am
satisfied that the action taken was the proper
thing to do. Those under the Governor,
should give proper account of their con-
duct. They are responsible TO him. Those
people-McCamant, Boyer and Livsey-
are open to suspicion by the charges and
developments of the newspapers, and if
they are honest men they ought to court an
Investigation: The people ought to know
the facts and have right to demand
hearing. The investigation should be
above party politics, and if prop
erly conducted will have no
political effect. Pattison, 1 do not
imagine is that sort of a man. If
there is no ground for these suspicious, the
call and results would only hurt the Demo-
cratic party. If the accounts are found to
be correct, the result cannot but help the Re-
publican party. Governor Pattison thinks
we ought to have honest servants in office,
and seems to be just as willingto investigate
Democrats as Republicans. Personally, all
information L receive is from the news
papers. 1 have no interest in the matter,
save my interest in the success of the
party, and as a citizen and taxpayer, but L
cannot help thinking that the Governor is
very sincere and upright man. Nearly
everybody thinks that there is something
wrong with the treasury accounts.
No Politics About 1t.
''Some people want to warp this into
political question" said Mr.. Larkin with
much earnestness, "but these people do not
know what they are talking about.
The question is not whether
a man is rich or poor, but
whether he is thief or an honest man.
The enquiry is perfectly proper as to the
character and morals of public servants,
and their honesty. 1t should be known
that public moneyAs properly expended.
do not want to reflect on Mr.. Livsey, but
he, above all other people, knows about
treasury methods. He has been connected
with the Treasury as Treasurer and cashier
for u years and has a knowledge no other
man can have. He has been trusted city
and State official for 20 years, and knows
all about the books and money-where
it can be placed to bring the best results. L
think that if he will not return and testify
there ought to be some means to bring him.
He owes it to the State and his party
friends to come home and testify.
"Tht Senate ought to give a fair hearing
to the men accused and render verdict on
the merits of the case, without regard to
politics."
William Finn, whose opinion on matters
political are much sought after, was not at
home. He is in Philadelphia
Mayor Gourley had not carefully read the
proclamation, and carefully evaded per-
tinent questions concerning its wisdom or
political significance.