The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-06-21
Rainbow Chasers Routed.
Old Leaders Good Enough
for Local Democrats.
cOfrOth and John Win in a Canter.

Your Uncle Aleck" didn't wear a vest
Monday.
Perhaps the intense heat had something
TO do with his casing of this time-hOnored
garment, but we incline 10 the opinion that
be pulled down his vest" in order to per
NIT thes feeling Of victory to perculste
throughout his entire rotundiiy. Il was ev-
ideni from the beaiifc expression of his
eOuntenanoe when he assumed the Chair in
the Democratic County Convention that ey-
cry vein in bis ample corporation, from the
crown Of his head to the soles Of his feet, was
tingling With sensations of satisfaction. He
delivered speech, falsome in praise of both
tie National and State administrations. and
was cheered to the echo by his enthusiastic
and unterrified hearers. He paid his re-
spects to the minority faction of his party in
no uncertain way, and if they were able TO
extract any evidence Of sweet winged
peace from his remarks their perceptive
powers were keener than the reporters.
The truth Of the matter il that General
CofFroth never had convention in more
chinery was well oiled and run without
creak. He treated the opposition with great
magnanimity but firmly, and once again
demonstrated his ability to lead his party in
the face Of the most bitter opposition within
the ranks.
The opposition put up the best fight Of
their lives and they were backed up by the
powerful influence Of State politicians who
seeked to wrench control Of the party ma
chinery from the old and time-honored lead
er
Look at it as You may no other construction
can be placed upon the result Of the conyen-
ton than that Of a personal tribute to
General Coffroth's proves as a leader.
The federal appointments made in this
county up to this time have not indicated
that General Cofroth was in touch with the
National administration, and this was a
most powerful lever, utilized 10 its full c.
pacity, in order to encompass his dethrone-
ment as leader The Generals influence
with the powers that be is a matter of con-
lecture, but the evidence has been furnished
that the Democracy Of the county are will
ing to follow his banner, even though be be
shorn of all party spoils.
The opposition was courageous to a
fault and would not give an inch. In fact
they would not do the graceful act of max
ing General Coffroth's election as Chairman
of the convention unanimous, notwith
standing his majority was more than two 10
one They bravely planted their banner
and by ii they stood until the convention
was declared adjourned; not once intimat-
ing that they could bepaciied or were will
ing to capitulaie.
The victory and endorsement Of Chairman
John was no less marked than was that of
General Coffroth. John had been asssiled
publicly and privately for his lukewarmness
and inhdeliiy to the Democratic cause. He
was accused OF fincapacity and with having
diminished the party vote in the county by
his bungling methods. The weapons Of his
accusers fell at their feet and Mr.. John was
reelected Chairman by a vote Of Sc 70 p.
Everything was present in the convention
but harmony. The victors were magnani
nous, but not forgiving. The opposition
were ill-natured and reyengeful.