The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-10-09
POLITICAL NOTES.

Editor Theodore Hart, of the Pittston
Gazette, is of the opinion that no sane
man, least of all Lawyer Hibbs, whom the
Democrats of the Second Luzerne district
have pitted against Representative j.
Crawford Harvey, Of Harveyville, and
who doesn't say word will attempt b.
reconcile the ridiculous somersaulting Of
the Democracy during the past two years I:
and the most sensible course suggested for
the hide-bound Democratic partisan, SO
far as Brother Hart has observed, is to
follow the example Of Congressman Allen,
OF Mississippi, in tue closing days of the
last session, MS he despairngy gave up
any thought Of harmonizing the antics Of
his party leaders, yet tenaciously clung B.,
the party name, and frankly exclaimed, "a
am Democrat-but the Lord only knows
whyp The man who boasts that he twas
born q Democrat" and consequently
can never think of being anything
else. may possibly, in the opinion
of Mr.. Hart be able to so con-
sole himself aud fall in with the party
procession, even this year-like the New
York Sun, which pointedly described the
Democratic situation, the other day, IL
these words: "For the first time it il
thought necessary for party to run it,
national campaign on lines OF sef-denun-
citation as we'll as Of praise. A campaign
of reform is invoked by the organization
already in power and seeking to be kept
there. The arguments for reform and the
abuses demanding reformation are alike
founded on the partys own record 1t s
like the cat chasing its own tail" Bul
by the fact that Father Dana, Of the Sun,
joins in the chase with all the giddiness o.
the most frisky kitten.
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The Democratic newspapers in the Six
teenth district naturally take delight In
manufacturing stories of Republican dis
sensiop, this being about the only kind Of
manufacturing possible under the new
tariff bill. Nevertheless, the compromise
candidacy of Frederick C. Leonard is cor
daily received by Republicans in all parts
of the district and is as certain to b. sue
cessful at the polls MS if there had been no
prolonged conference deadlock, with it,
inevitable legacy of disappointments and
bitterness.
Editor James P. Taylor of Montrose wa.
in the city yesterday CALI on fril Is.
Mr.. Taylor, who is now proprietor OF the
Independent Republican. the leading Re-
publican weekly of Northea,e. Pc IN =
sylvania, was formerly part owner of the
Wilkes-Ba Record and was at the helm
when the Record was first issued as a
daily Editor Taylor is Republican of
the true blue type and his excellent paper
has ever advocated the principles Of the
party with unsweryng fidelity. r.
Detective ScanlOn, with an eye to
future business, has already posted, on
the out wall Of his Office in the "rogues
gallery" the picture of our friend, G. II.
Schadr, the Democratic candidate for
County Treasurer We presume Mr..
Schadt will object, as he is not ready YET
to be classed as criminal. Mr.. Scant n
has apparently exhibited more zeal than
good judgment.
Christopher L. Magees Pittsburg Times
says: Everett Warren the new president
of the State League Of Republican clubs, is
doing what The Times predicted he Won d
do-trylng to building up the party In he
places where tho work Is most needed