Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-16
THE COMING CONVENTION.
Features OF tho Republican Gathering at
Harrisburg Next Week-A Large Num-
Der Of Candidates for thevarious Places
-Curio.ity Ms to tho Administration

HARRISBURG, April 15-While the Re-
publican State Convention, which meets in
Harrisburg next week, does not promise to
be as lively in some respects as itsDemocrat-
ic predecessor, several interesting and i'm
portant matters are te be passed upon. Sem
ator Quay will occupy his old quarters at
the Lochiel, and when the button in his
room Is pressed prompt response may be
expected in the convention hall A leading
Republican member of the Legislature, who
Witnessed the riotous scenes of last Wednes-
day, said: There will be quite difference
next week. Mr.. Harrity's machine is per-
haps even more powerful than that of MI.
Quay, but is not SO well-ordered and does
not run as smoothly, not having had the ad-
vantage of long practice"
The exact language Of the plank or planlls
in the platform relating to tho administra-
tion and the course to be adopted by the
Pennsylvania delegation to Minneapolis
will be awaited with interest, as it is ex-
pected that the expression therein contained
will indicate the junior Senator's attitude
toward Mr.. Harrison and his second term
aspirations. A number OF delegates to tho
State Convention, elected before Blatne's
letter of declination, were instructed to
favor the Secretary of State, and some OF
tbose chosen since have orders from their
respective counties to shout for Harrison.
but the majority of the delegates are not
hampered by any such ties.
, Curiosity as to the Programme.
The fact that the Presidents name bids
fair to be about the only one presented to
the National Convention, robs the delfbera-
tions of the Harrisburg body on this point
of the intense interest they might have
assumed, but leaves considerable curiosity
as to the exact programme which will be
selected. eulogy of Blaine is q certainty,
and it is possible that the reference to Harri-
son will be so mild in comparison that the
difference will be noticeable. It has been
suggested that Senator Quay's envy might
be excited by the ease with which Harrity
put the unit rule through the Democratic
gathering, and that he might follow suit;
but this is regarded as impossible for the
reason that there is pothing to be gained by
such policy this year. If there were fight
for the Presidential nomination the case
would be very different.
Another intimation that has been heard
is to the effect that Mr.. Quay would ask an
Endorsement by the State Convention of his
campaign for reelection to the Senate; but
this too, is regarded as more than unlikely,
as 1t would arouse additional opposition.
Some sort of resolution of coInmendation
may be expected, however. As this is the
first Republican gathering since the extra
Senate session of last fall. a den nunciation of
that proceeding as partisan scheme on the
has been scheduled. The other features OF
the platform will he on the usual lines.
Two Important Nominations.
One of the most important contests to
come before the convention will be the
naming of two candidates for Congressman
Mt Large. These nominations should really
go one to Phila adelphia and the other to Allie
gheny, as it was in these two counties that
the growth of population was made which
entitled the State to two additional
members in the House of Representatives
under the new apportionment. But there
is at present very little chance of either of
the candidates being taken from the two
centers of population. as the plums are
needed to harmonize differences and smooth
over, rough places in other sections of the
State. The nomination is, ofcourse, equtva-
lent to an election.
One of the two places is generally con-
ceded to be reserved for Major Alexander
Mcdowell of Sharon, in Quay's Congress
sional district. The story or McDowells de-
feat in 1890, through the complications aris-
ing from the Beaver bribery scandal, is still
familiar to all. His Independent Republican
has a walkover for the regular nomination
this year, and the district will undoubtedly
be redeemed from the grasp of the Democ-
Iacy; TO insure 3'a perfect peace, though, it is
place, and he has been conducting most
vigorous campaign for Congressman at
Large, and odds are offered on his success.
For the other pomination there are a num-
Der of aspirants. Granger Austin. L. Tag
CART. Of Montgomery county, thinks that he
has pretty sure thing, but his determined
to the reelection OF Don Cam
eron to the Senate may be remembered to
his detriment. General William Lilly, of
Carbon county, is a pronounced candidate. |
Senator J. B. Showalter, of Barnhardt Mills. |
has also been doing some hustlinR. One or |
or two Philadelphia names have been seri- |
ously considered. There is q feeling that a |
new man may come to the front as the run |
ming mate of Mcdowell.
Any Number Who Are Willing.
For the vancancy on the Supreme Bench |
the candidates are legion, and a great deal |
Of uncertainty still exists as to tho outcome. |
Two well-known Allegheny county names, |
those of Judge William G. Ha wilkins, of the |
Orphans Court, and Hon. Thomas Ewing, |
the Presiding Judge of the Common Pleas !
have been mentioned, but it is un- |
derstood that neither has attempted an |
active canvass for the honor. The ALE |
gheny delegation to the convention may be !
somewhat embarrassed by having two home |
Judge John Dean, of Blair county, has
probably made the most vigorous canvass |
for the nomination. and will enter the |
with a large number of dele
of the State. Harry White, Indiana county's |
son. has also received many as
surances of support. Judge Henderson, of
Meadville. has the backing of goodly Sec
tion of the northwest, and ex-State Chair
man Andrews, who expects to once more
enter public life as IL member of the Legisla-
ture at the fall election.
All of the candidates named above are
from the western half of the State, where, It
Is claimed, the nomination belongs this year
by geographical right. But the eastern
section Is not without aspi1ants The
names most'proninently mentioned in that
quarter are those of Judge W. F. Sadler, of
Judge ArchDold. of Lacka-
Archbold, it is stated. claims some scatter
ing support in the west in addition to his
eastern strength. With such a galaxy of
,le, if not interfered with, promises to be
In interesting one and drawn out to some
ength.
Electors and Delegates at Large
There remain four electors and eight
delegates at large to be disposed of, and
nearly every prominent Republican in the
state has an ambition to be one of the latter
The complete slate has not yet been an
Quay, who was delegate at large
our years ago, will go from his Congress
'ional district this year. Two of tho eight
places will be claimed and probably secured
BY Philadelphia, and Allegheny county will
make a similar plea. Senator Finn has
,een scheduled for a year past, and when
Oliver retired from the Northside contest
his name was promptly entered in the larger
ield.
No candidates have yet come to the front
or the four places as electors at large and
,ome of these inches will be used to console |
hose whose aspirations in other directions
lave proved fruitless. The large number of l.
.ivals for the other positions will insure a
,rowd at the convention, as their retainers
will be present in force. Chairman Watres
will make his headquarters at the Lochiel,
where most of the candidates will also hold
orth. though some have secured quarters Mt
he Common wealth. No suugestiors as tn |