Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-06-13
FLINN FOR DALZELL,
But He Is Not Working to Secure
the Congressman's Election.
STORIES OF TREACHERY DENIED.
If Success Is Sure, the County Delegation
Will Be Solid for Him.
EX-SENATOR LEE PLEDGES HIS HELP

The alleged treachery to Dalzell among
some of the local Republican leaders does
not appear on the surface, but it is not de-
MED BY the knowing ones. The special tel
egram in THE DISPATCH yesterday limiting
at deal in Philadelphia, by which delegates
would be traded in favor of Jack Robinson
for President of the league clubs and
Elijah Randolph, of this city, for Secretary,
was the chief topic of conversation among
the politicians. The report was laughed
at by those not we'll posted and
who imagined Dalzell had a sure cinch on
the place. Something is expected to drop
in the next few days, however, when the
enemy's line of attack and real forces will
be revealed. AS nearly as the situation
could be gauged yesterday it is reduced to
this; that the Allegheny county delegation
will be solid for Dalzell, if it is sure he can
be elected.
Put the Boys in a Hole.
It was stated on good authority that
some time ago a prominent member
of the Tariff Club remarked that the
sudden desire of Dalzell to be
Chairman of the State league had put the
boys in hole, as they had already made
promises to the Philadelphia people in re-
turn for certain things. Just what is the
nature of the compact could not be learned,
bnt it will come out shortly. Senator Finn
has not been away from the city since the
Legislature closed, so that he is not in the
Quaker City as reported. 1t is true that
Sheriff McCleary, Phillip Finn, John
Doyle and other members of the Tariff Club
have been in Philadelphia for the past
week, as the guests of the Thirtieth Ward
Republican Club, in return for courtesies
extended at the annual meeting Of the
league in Cincinnati.
Senator Finn said yesterday that he
would like to see Dalzen elected Chairman,
but he was taking no interest in the fight.
1t has been openly charged that he is head
ing the opposition through his brother,
Philip.
John Doyle and some of the other MEM
bers of the Tariff Club came home yester-
day. Sheriff McCleary got back on Thurs
day. A prominent politician said that
while the boys were having good time,
they also got in their work for Randolf not
that they have anything against Dalzell,
but they want to see the cousin of Sheriff
McCleary elected.
Holding Dalzen Even.
Harry Paul, ex-President of the Ameri-
Gus Club, thought Jack Robinson would pull
out if he were seen. The truth is that
Jack Robinson, like Dalzell, is ambitious
to be United States Senator, and he does
not desire to see his opponent score point
against him. 1t is generally believed that
Robinson doesn't care snap for the place,
but he is determined to keep even with
Dalzel before the people. 1t is claimed
that Robinson is not popular with members
of the Legislature, and their influence will
be welded against him throughout the
State
Mr. Brown, from Lancaster, was in the
city yesterday, and he stated that his coun-
ty's clubs were out for Dalzell. There was
some talk of a compromise on Hastings, but
the General will keep hands off all factions
and continue to train for the Governorship.
Captain John A Reed said he was busy
selling moving machines, but he would
probably do a little skirmishing on the
edges of the battle. If there was treachery
to Dalzell he thought it was good thing to
unearth it early, so that his friends could
be more careful He added that the trouble
with Allegheny county in conventions al
ways has been that the delegation never
presented an unbroken front.
The Report Laughed At.
County Recorder Won Bonnhorst laughed
at the talk of treachery. He said he knew
of no one who was opposed to Dalzell, and
he felt sure he would be elected.
Mr.. Dalzell called at the Duquesne yes
terday morning to see ex-senator J, w. Lee,
of Franklin, and enlist his service in his
cause Mr.. Lee had goneto Washington,
but from what could be learned the oil
country is favorable to the doughty little
Congressman.
William Witherow, of the Duquesne, is
doing all he can for Dalzell. 1t is apparent
to everybody that Randolf is making a
strong canvass for the Secretaryship, and
with his friend Sheriff McCleary and other
hackers will cut much of figure. One way
out of the difficulty suggested is that Dal-
zell be elected President and that Randolf
be appointed Corresponding Secretary by
him.
A Former Compromise.
This position is now held by William
Linn, Of Philadelphia, and it was created as
a compromise between Charles f. Ettla and
himself when they waged hot fight for the
Secretaryship at the last meeting. 1t will
be remembered that Squire Lindsey Sc
cured the latter place. The first is regarded
as the more important position.
Ex-senator Lee returned to the Duquesne
last evening. He said he was for Dalzell,
and thought he could do him some good in
the Eastern counties. Dalzell is well known
in the oil country, and the clubs in that sec
tion are favorably impressed with him. Mr..
Lee said that DalzeH was man with some
purpose in life, and could be depended
upon. He has character and ability.
1t wouldn't surprise people to see Jack
Robinson drop out of the race at any time.