The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1893-08-09

system. He attempted more than he was
physically able co endure He has not
been in good health since he broke down
In the campaign of 1891. During this
canvass he not only satisfactorily filled
the position Of real estate deputy to the
sheriff of Philadelphia, but, besides per-
forming the exacting work of the secre-
taryship of the Republican state commit
tee, he acted as assistant secretary of the
Republican national committee. FIRE.
quently he was in his Office until long after
midnight engaged with stenographer on
correspondence covering every state in the
union. Owing to the condition of his
health Mr.. Leach wanted to retire last year.
General Reeder was unwilling to accept
the craftsmanship, however, unles Mr.
Leach became his chief of staff.
Reeder's Splendid Tribute.
II recognize in Mr.. Leach one particu-
larly well qualified for the position" said
General Reeder in announcing his appoint
ment. "In fact,n he added, II do not
know another man in the whole state who
is as we'll fitted to look after the import
ant detail work of the secretaryship. He
has had long experience in this particular
field, and have very high opinion,of his
ability and aptitude for the trying and re-
sponsible duties of the position"
Many of the most influential Republican
newspapers in the state gave flattering
editorial commendation of Mr.. Leach's
party services in approving his reappoint-
ment to the secretaryship at that time.
The last campaign was particularly trying
upon Secretary Leach, owing to the addi-
tional work incident to the introduction Of
the new ballot law.
Where Detail Work Counted.
| While Mr.. Leach has been secretary of
the state committee since 1855, part of that
time he was not actively engaged on the
routine duties of that Office Although
still holding the position of secretary dur
ing the state campaigns of 1883 and $780,
Mr.. Leach was devoting nearly all his
time to the work of assistant secretary Of
the Republican national committee In
the Delamater campaign. but q month
before the election, he returned to Phila-
| delphia, and at his suggestion the city
committee, of which he was a member,
organized a special canvass OF the Third
| Congressional district, with Mr. Leach as
! chairman of the committee in charge OF
the party organization. The Republican
forces made a mastery battle and re
duced the Democratic majority IN this dis
trict by about 5000 votes.
Perilous Work in ths South.
I
In the national campaign OF 1883 Chair.
man Quay assigned Mr. Leach to an i'm.
| portant and perilous canvass of North
Carolina. Mr. Leach took entire charge OF
the Republican campaign in that state.
| He made an effective still hunt His mis-
sion was only discovered q few days before
the election. Although his lifew threat
ened he held his ground until the close of
the polls. He perfected an organization
such as had never been known in any
southern state before Mr. Leach had the
satisfaction OF knowing that, though the
| state was lost, three Republican congress
men were elected, which really saved the
house of the Fifty-frst congress to the Re
/ publican party, for, despite the Democratic
| wholesale counting in tactics, the Repub
licans secured the house by a majority OF
| three. Chairman Eaves. of the North
! Carolina Republican state committee. in q
cordial letter assured Mr.. Leach that with
out his help he doubted il one of the threC
Republican congressman could have beer
elected.
A Tactician and Organizer.
Although he must relinquish the details
/ of organization work for time Mr.. Leach
proposes TO continue an active interest and
| participation in state politics. He expects
| 70 be able to attend the coming state con
convention, TO which he is delegate. Al
secretary of the philadelphia delegation
and of the committee having Judge Fell'i
canvass for the supreme bench in charge
Mr.. Leach has particular interest IN thi
gathering at Harrisburg on Aug 80.
There is no doubt that it will be difficult
TO find man as capable as Mr.. Leach fol
the secretaryship of the state COMMITTEES
At best it is n thankless task, there being
no salary attached 20 the Office. and th
onerous duties and great responsibilitie
of the position are seldom appreciated
Mr., Leach is admittedly one of the cleyeres
tacticians and most skillful organizers il
the state.