The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-08-08
The Luzerne Nominations.

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The Luzerne Nominations.
The convention of Twelfth district
Republicans in Laudmesser's hall,
Wilkes Barre, was characterized by Il
spirited contest for the various nonl-
nations; but it was In the main Il
good-natured convention and one
alive to the supreme importance Of
party triumph as distinguished solely
from individual ambitions. When,
after ballot which many times oscil-
lated toward and away from him, John
Leisenring, Of Upper Lehigh, was
finally nominated by a substantial
plurality, the friends of his disting-
uished competitor, ex-senator Morgan
b. Williams, accepted the result us one
OF the fair fortunes of honorable politi-
cal warfare, moved with enthusiasm
to make the nomination unanimous
and left the hall ut the conventions
conclusion vowing to sink personal
disappointment III their energetic sup
port Of the majority's choice. The eX-l
preston of that veteran campaigner,
James NJ. Norris, whose marshaling of
the Williams forces was brilliant in
stance OF superior generalship, over
come alone by the great odds Of the
opposition, was typical of the genera
feeling among the defeated candidates
and their adherents. Said Mr.. Norris,
after ii was all over; "We were beaten
fairly; and like good Republicans we
will give to the party's nominee as
energetic and loyal support as if he
had been our personal preference"
Mr.. Leisenring, whom the Republi-
cans of the mother county have thus
honored with a nomination carrying
with 1t, II over confidence be sufli-
ciently guarded against, Il cheerful
prospect of fattering success at the
polls, is u creditable representative OF
the younger and more aggressive ele-
ment in the party, who has never be.
fore been a seeker for Office, but who
this time offers to the service of his
patty and his district an honorable
business record, showing cleaT-cut ca
pacity in The practical management of
men and affairs. He is not dema-
gogue; and in the arts that inspire the
cordial contempt of men Of brains and
principle he will undoubtedly be sur
passed by The Democratic gentleman
who will confront him. He does not
pander to debasing influences nor try
to court tickle applause by theatrlc
poses as labor's false friend. He is
content to rest his case before the peo-
pie upon his record as a level-headed
and generous young man, Of excellent
ancestry yet IN cordial touch with rich
and poor alike; and above all, as the
candidate Of those who wish 10 re-
place the shallow Misrepresentation
ofa Hines with the prudent and saga
cious representation Of one who will
not bring the district into reproach
and ridicule.
The various successful nominees foI
county offices, beginning with Captain
Alfred Darte, of Kingston, sterling
veteran of battleiields martial as well
as political, are known to Ibe men Of
sagGcity and deserving, who will nc
doubt receive tkfir party's utmost sup
port. The inteftst of spectators Of this
convention centers naturally rather in
the character of its congressional nomi
nee. The work that lie will be called
upon TO do, when triumphantly elected
in November, will concern not Luzernt
county alone, but Pennsylvania and
the whole nation. 1t is legltl
mate interest which the citizens Of In
dustrial Lackawanna take in the nom.
ination and in the canvass Of Mr.
Leisenring, efecting as 1t does the wei
fare Of this entire section; and while
they would have cordially welcomed
the success of his distinguished oppon
ent in convention, had the delegates
80 willed, they are sincerely glad al
the condition In neighbor county
which bodies so well for the over
whelming success of Republican prin-
ciples, championed by one thoroughly
adequate to the responsibilities of hil
great trust and exemplifying in his
personal life and surroundings the bes
aspirations Of intelligent citizenship.