Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-11-20
C0RRALLED BY QUAY.
Only One Philadelphia Member of the
Next House Of Representatives
KICKS OVER THE SENATOR'S ROPE.
all the Rest Run Around the Ring at
Boyers Beck and Call.
OTHER INTERESTING POLITICAL NEWS
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO rH. prspArcu.

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO TIRE DrspArcH.,
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 19-While
the Philadelphia members of the next
House of Representatives were in ses-
sion in the big room at the headquarters OF
the Republican City Committee this after
noon, quite an important gathering of the
combine bosses was in consultation in the
little back room where so much important
work has been done on the star chamber
plan. Among those in the historic little
room was David Martin, who keenly feels
his loss of prestige that resulted from his
New York fasco.
The representatives got together in good
time and Harry F. Walton named for
Chairman, William f. Stewart, of the
Eighteenth district, who is credited with
having openly chafed under the burden of
the Quay collar and was feared because of
his well-known fighting abilities.
Boyer Leads the Quay Forces.
After Chairman Stewart raped for order
the silence that is generally q notable
feature of Quaker meeting prevailed for
few moments and everybody showed symp-
toms of embarrassment until e1-State
Treasurer Boyer read the prepared resolu-
lions, Wnlcn were as 10ilows:
WHEREAS, The duty Of electing a United
wealth o Pennsylvania for the ensuing six
years will deyolve upon the Legislature at
the next session thereof; and
Whereas, Hon. Matthew Stanley Quay, in
his devotion to the varied interests OF the
Commonwealth, and his valuable services to
the party, has justly earned continuance
of the confidence reposed in him. as evil
denced by the overwhelming expressions of
RanuDllCan
low citizens: therefore,
Resolved, That we cordially tender him
our support for reelection to the United
States Senate.
When Mr. Boyer sat down, dozen men,
bers seconded his resolutions, and the cry
of Question" was raised. Chairman Stew
art requested all those who favored the res
olution to say "aye," and there was lusty
chorus OF affirmative votes.
One Man Wants to Be independent.
Then he called for the ''nays," and soli-
tary voice was raised It was that of Frank
NJ Ritter, the handsome young member
from the Tenth district, who had the mis-
fortune to run on the same ticket with ex-
Marshal and ex-Sheriff William r. Leeds
II wish to state" he said, "that vote for
myself, and that my vote expresses my sem
timents I now wish to ask the Chairman,
having made this explanation, whether I
will be bound by this caucus?"
Certainly not" replied Chairman Stew
art: "This is not caucus. The gentleman
is at liberty to vote as he sees fit"
Frowns chased away the smiles that had
become stereotyped on the faces of the
Quay people when the Chairman an
nounced that every man was at liberty to
vote as he pleased. They wanted him to
crack the whip and cause unanimous
vote, and his independence was annoying.
Representative Stewart calmly ignored the
frowns, however, and entertained a motion
to adjourn, which was carried without a
dissenting voice
After adjournment Representative Har-
rison strayed in, and frantically shouted:
81 got here as soon as possible, and 1 want
my vote for Quay recorded" He was ac-
commodated and retired happy.