The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-05-18
HIS MIND MADE Up
Senator Grouse Tells Why He
VIII Vese fer Matthew S.
Quay's Reelection.
HIS CONSTITUENTS DEMAND IT.
He Fcices the Sentiment Of the
Largest Manufacturing Dis
frict in The state.

frict in the state.
Manufacturers and WorkinEHen Of the
industrial Ceniers Join with the Re
puhlieans Of the Principal Agricultural
Countie. in Cordial aad Enthusiastic
Advocacy Of tie Junior senator's Re
election
whatever doubt may have had as TO
how / should vote has certainly been dis
RELIED. e said state Senator Jacob Grouse, OF
PHILADELPHIA, when asked his attitude On /
the United States senatorship- Il shall /
vote for the reelection of Senator Quay.
There can be no question now as TO the /
sense Of the Republicans Of Pennsylvania (
on this issue. Enough Of them have already /
erpre.sed their sentiments on this point /
L. leave no room for doubt. We have
heard county after county as the Repuo-i- 1
can primaries have been held, enthusiast
cally declare FOR Senator Quay.
Days OF Lincoln and Douglas Recalled.
in tie entire history Of American poll
tics there has never been such a marvellous
exhibition of popular approval Of candi- |
date for public Office. Never since the his
tolieaI contest waged by Lincoln and Dong
Us in Illinois until now has the question
oE an election 70 the United States senate
been submitted 70 the people themselves
.senator Quay's boidness in going to the
country as the T,ariialnentarians cal it-vgas
not unexpected 70 those fully acquainted
with the man who has been called the Ma
poIson of American Politics he maintained
that no one with righteous cause-no mat
ter how much he might Be assailed by the
ualignaucy and hate Of vindictive enenies, /
either within OF without his political house
hoId-nesd fear the result when the people
themselves had a chance to pass Judgment
upon candidate OF upon his cause. Further
more, when some Of the doubtng Thomases
among his friends questioned the advisable
ity ofsuch a course, Senator Quay responded:
Quay willing to lace IIi- Constituents.
i have neither fear nor he-itaucy IN this
matter ] want the peopls 70 speak. Il
thcy do not want me 10 90 back 10 the sen
ate i have no desire TO return
The people have spoken continued
Senator Grouse, 'and il 10 uncertain
tones
Right here, he added, Il want 70 say
that while the agricultural sections OF the
state have already gone overwhelmingly for
Quay, the industrial centers are just as cor
dially and earnestly in favor Of ms re-elec-
tion. There is not senatorial district in
the state that presents rs many industrial
establishments rs mine. Ny constituents
represent many millions Of invested capital
in manufacturing plants.
The Biggest Manufacturing District.
ave have the greatest carpet making and
wo0len goods establishments in the world,
and numerous glass, iron and pottery works,
employing many thousands Of workmen. I
say il without fear Of successful contradic-
ton OF criticism that We're a pon taken OF
the Republican voters in my district Senator
Quay would beat any opponent that might
be pitted against him by a handsome ma
jority. As Tor Mr. Dalzeli-well, think he
would be beaten By 100 to i, at least, were
De to stand and face a popular vote with
Senator Quay at the Republican primaries
In my district"
'.Io what do you attribute this sentiment
FOR Senator Qusys7
u have heard probably hundred rea-
sons spoke up Senator Grouse with some
spirit, advanced from probably as many
sources. No loyal Republican can overlook
or underestimate the invaluable services Of
Senator Quay TO the Republican party and
the cause Of Republican principles, in his
capacity rs chairman Of the Republican
national committee.
Projections Great Victory.
'sWhen Republicans Of Pennsylvania read
the recently published review Of senator
Quays work in that role, their hearts were
once more filed with the feelings Of admir-
alton and gratitude that went ont to him
from every Republican in the country on
that eventful night when the wires spread
the glad news that Cleveland and free trade
were defeated and the Republican standard
bearers and protection were once more
triumphant
ASIDE from any service be may have rea-
dered the Republican party continued the
senator, Colonel Quay commands the con
ldence and support OF my constituents for
his valuable assistance in securing the pass
age Of the Mckinley BIN. Men Ike Thomas
Dolan, the president Of the Manufacturers
club, ox-Mayor Filter and others might
name who are identified with large manu-
featuring interests in nay district, VIII
readily testify 20 the important service rcn-
dered By our Junior senator in framing
legislation 70 foster and protect the indus
tres Of sennsylyania-
lie Blocked tlc Free Traders.
He il was who devised the adroit
scheme which made the passage Of the Nc
hInley bill possible. IN cutting OF the Demo
cratic free trade fli5zsterirg opposition IN
the senate. Manufacturers and working
men Of the whole country owe lasting
Gebt to senator Quay FOR this.
Soldier, Statesman aud Loyal Republican.
When 20 such record you add the pa
triotism and bravery Of a Union soldier,
valiant and Courageous defender Of his
country IN her hour Of need, a true son Of
Penusy lvaDia, upon whom medal OF honor
has been bestowed for special and meritori
Gus service Oh the field Of battle, is there
any wonder that the Republicans Of this /
great commonwealth vote TO retain Colonel /
Matthew Stanley Quay II the United States
senate. HIS re-elecriOn Is as certain as that
tie day shall dawn tomorrow, and it VIII De
q deserving triaute 70 a brave soldier.
polished gentleman and an able scholar, /
true statesniau and an ever loyal and az
grsssiTe Republican
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