Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-08


/ noticed with seme surprise that the nomi-
nees of the other parties which had filed
nomination papers were omitted from the
ticket Inasmuch as the names OF these nomi-
nees were at the Secretary's hand at the
time that the ballot was prepared, 1t
appeared to me that that was the proper
time tor him to determine the question as
TO how the names of all the candidates
placed in nomination bv nomination papers
were to be arranged on the ticket know
that that question was considered by
the Attorney General, and that he
recognized the importance of deciding
whether the names should all appear in one
column, or whether each ticket should be
given q column bv itself If it was not
then decided officially by the Attorney
General, il seems perfectly clear that it
could have been definitely fixed at that
time. so that the County Commissioners,
who had charge of the duty of providing
ballots, could have taken the necessary
steps to perform their duty.
The State OfioIals All Informed.
CT nm more than ever convinced that that
action bv the officials in the Executive De-
partment was one of the steps in the con-
spiracy intended to defraud the majority
party in this State of the opportunity of
votingithis wear. The interview between Mr..
Grier and Mr.. Pomeroy shows that the State
officials had been In communication with
Chairman Wright, of the Democratic party.
not merely informing him of the action of
the department, but confidentially advising
linn as to the best method of taking advan-
tage of this early information.
'No information has reached me in anv
form,' continued Mr.. Reeder, from the
Secretary of the Commonwealth, or any of
his subordinates, relative to the form of the
ballot The knowledge which have gained
on that point have obtained through other
agencies which set at work ten days ago,
because of my suspicious that was not to
be treated with the same friendliness
as Mr. Wright. want to say further that
thoroughly believe that the ballot has
been stretched out to the extreme length OF
81 inches Intentionally, and for the purpose
of making the ballot of such size as will
prevent its being printed in sufficient guam
titles for use throughout the entire State.
A Shorter Ballot Could BE Printed.
ST have taken the pains TO consult with
some of the leading printers in the State,
and am informed that, although the 52-inch
ballot cannot possibly be printed in time,
there is no reason why ballot of A, 45 or
46 inches in length should not be presented
in at least 100 Offices in the Commonwealth.
1 am also informed by practical printers
that, by very simple plan OF removing
leads and diminishing spaces the ballot can
be brought down to size which can be
printed without difficulty in quantities suf-
fcieDtlv large to furnish every voter in the
State with the means of registering his vote.
'T have this day telegraphed to Mr..
Harrity, and also to Governor Pattison,
suggesting this simple and ready solution
of this grave and critical problem, and al
though more than u hours have elapsed
since the kilograms were sent, 1 have up to
this time received no reply whatever to
either telegram. If the administration
does not desire to nullify the Republican
sentiment in Pennsylvania they will, 1 am
satisfied, take steps to condense the matter
on the ballot and reduce its length.
Republicans All Warned in Time.
'Whateyer NAV. be the action of the State
officials the conspiracy will prove failure.
The situation was anticipated iand the Re-
publican counties of this State will be pro-
vided with all the needed ballots for full
Republican vote and strict compliance
with the law. 1t only remains to be seen
whether Mr.. Harrity will, by condensing
the ballot into smaller size and the early
certification of nominations to County Conn.,
missioners, do what he now can to convince
the people of this State that he was not
willing party to this high-handed con-
spiracv.
The following is copy of the telegram
10 S60eIdl h6eU6G y interview.
PHILADELPHIA, October T. 1882.
Hon Robert Z. Pattison, Governor, HARRISBURG
Convinced that there is grave danger that
many localities will have difficulty in pro-
viding ballots for voters, and that there is
simple remedy for the difficulty, have tele-
graphed the Secretary of the Common
wealth as follows: Careful investigation
satisfies me that it is practically impossible
to have ballots printed by November un-
less there is reduction in the size OF The
paper. There are not more than five or'six
presses in the Sta e which can print ballot
81 inches in length. There are at least 100
such that can print it if reduced to 45 inches. l
submit that the ticket can be brought within
that length by reducing the top marlin,
taking ont leads and omitting the unneces-
sary repetition of the words appearing at
the head OF each group and separate offices
strenuous effort should be made to
keep the length of the ticket
within a6 inches, since to exceed that
length may result in DISTINGUISHING hun
dreCS of thousands of voters. l telegraph
you this at this time, that there may be
no further confusion in the public mind by
the issuing of instructions to County Com
missioners, or the sending out of n ballot of
unnecessary length. Will you please let me
know ut the earliest possible moment. either
by wire or mail, what you have decided
upon as to form, arrangement and size of
the ticket. FRANK REEpER,
Chairman Republican State Committee.
A Lover of Such Sensations.
Mr.. Pomeroy has been comfortably known
IN the Franklin end of the Cumberland
valley, as young man who loves to figure
in sensations, and he appears to have struck
1t rich this time. He is likely to keep on
striking flints until the arrival on the scene
of w. Hayes Grier's affidavit, when the
other side will be made known. Those who
know Colonel Grier say that he is not likely
TO make mistakes in his knowledge of people
or friends and, least of all, in the case of
Mr.. Pomeroy, whom he has known person.
ally for years. The conspiracy to steal the
vote of the State for Cleveland is unearthed
just in time to waken up the campaign, and
General Reeder will make the most of the
discovery.
Mr. Pomeroy came through by all speed
tonight and his affidavit was the work of
but few moments. He may go on the
stump.
Quay Amused at the Situation.
Senator Quay said late tonight: 'I do
not believe Mr.. Harritv would do such
thing as to attempt to steal this State"
The situation did not strike Mr.. Quay as
at all serious He appeared rather amused.
ut is poorly constructed law, added
the Senator, 'and may 20 to pieces some
dav, but we have it, ana must meet its
terms. Mr.. Pomeroy's information will
be interesting, however, in several ways"
said the Senator, in conclusion. He did
not say what the ways were like.
Mr.. Quay is feeling much better and i'm
proving rapidly. Beyond an hours talk
with Collector Cooper, the Senator did not
60 out to-day, and one of his visitors this
evening was Federal District Attorney
Walter Lyon, of Pittsbure.