The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-11

lon. He had placed himself wholly out ol
harmony with the Republican sentimcn!
Of Pennsylvania. He had not only ceased
to represent his constituency upon the
most vital economic questions OF the day
but had openly and strenuously antagon-
ICED their cherished convictions and their
vital interests. MIR. Camerons retirement
and the approach Of the period for legis-
lative nominations will precipitate dis
cussion of the succession and active
movements in the various directions In
anticipation of a new choice two or three
names from the interior, like that of Lieu
tenant Governor Watres, Of Scranton.
have been mentioned. Blu. there will be
a wide feeling. recognized by the interior
no less than entertained here. that since
philadelphia with her great interests
has had no senator for sixty years, she
ought to furnish Mr.. Cameron's success
sor. Conspicuous among the names sug-
gested are those Of Mr.. Wanamaker, Dis
trict Attorney Graham. Judge Paxson and
Senator Penrose. From such a list u
worthy choice can be made
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| Following is the exact text of Senator
Camerons letter:
United States Senate, Washington, d. c.,
Dec. 8. 1895.
My Dear Senator:-I am in receipt Of
! your letter OF the 7th. You will remember
| that in conversation at my home in Ear-
risburg just after my election to the sem
ate / told you as well as many other
friends that under no circumstances would
! again be q candidate for reelection.
Since then nothing has occurred to change
! my mind. Many friends from every Sec
| tion OF the state are writing me, making
inquiry as to my wishes and intentions
| and cordially offering their support. 1t IL
due to them that a public announcement
should be made in reply to their inquiries
/ rnit
senator from my native county to thank
| you any my friends In every county in
the state for their more than generous
support for more than third Of a CEN
tury. and to say that have not been, am
not now and will not be q candidate for
reelection to the senate of the United
States. Not being in office better oppor-
tunlty will be afforded me to serve those
who have served me. and that will do so
| there can be no doubt. Yours truly,
(SigneO j. d. Cameron.
To Hon. Samuel ]. NJ. McCarrsll, Har-
risburg, Pa.
Senator Quay: "The announcement is
no surprise to me. I have for some time
understood that Mr.. Cameron would not
be candidate for reelection to the SEN
ate, but have felt 1t proper that he
| should make the announcement at his
own time and in his own way. Personally,
l wish to say that will sincerely regret
losing the association Of Mr.. Cameron
in the senate. He has served his state
and his country WELL" "Who, in your
opinion" Colonel Quay was asked, us
most likely to succeed Mr.. Cameron in
the senator" ~ do not yet know anything
about that, but"-and here Mr.. Quay
smiled grimly-'I believe you would be
safe In predicting that Mr.. Cameron's
successor will not be any citizen of Penn
sylvania who is or who has been con-
nected with what Is popularity called the
combine OF Philadelphia and Pittsburg."
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Philadelphia Times: 1.-THE retirement of
Senator Cameron means the absolute end
OF the Cameron dynasty in Pennsylvania,
1t Is leadership without an heir appar-
ent or the hope Of succession. The re-
tirement Of Cameron will have little ef-
feet upon Pennsylvania politics beyond
disarming some Of the most blatant oppo-
nents of Senator Quay, who have sought
to accomplish his overthrow by charging
him with seeking the election Of Cameron
to another term in the senate. There will
be new conditions, new men, possibly to
some extent new methods, In the politics
Of this state, but to all these as they shall
arise. Senator Quay will adjust himself
and he has therefore every prospect Of re-
tanning his absolute mastery Of Republi-
canism in Pennsylvania"
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Harrisburg Patriot: Accepting as sin
cere all that Senator Cameron has said
about his retirement those who believe his
retention as senator during the remainder
of his life Ia public and patriotic neces-
sity need not despair. The decision of no
public man Is irrevocable a. to yielding up
an office. II the people Of the state want
Mr.. Cameron at Washington they have
but to command and he must obey. He
will not dare refuse them. In this mourn
ing friends may find sweet consolation"
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Wilkes-Barre Record: 1.-THE news of
Cameron's withdrawal has been published
before. but was not generally believed.
There was reason to suppose that It was
a trick to prevent legislative candidates
being instructed against him. This time,
however, Senator Cameron seems to mean
business. II he does, we quite agree with
him that he can serve his friends best as
a private citizen. 1t might be added also
that he will serve his state best In that ca
pacity."
Philadelphia Inquirer: "Philadelphia is
entitled to the vacancy, but unless there
Is unity Of purpose, which just now does
not seem altogether probable because of
the multiplicity of candidates, the coun-
try Will again secure the ONCE. In that
event 1t might be well to keep an eye upon
ex-Lieutenant Governor Watres, of Scran-
ton. His position as the residuary legA-
tee Of Kilkenny cat fight In Philadelphia
Is q strong one."
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Representative John B. Robinson: "This
action Of Senator Cameron clears the at
mosphere and makes the senatorial race
open to all. I expect to be a candidate my
self and will go into the fight TO win."
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Captain John c. Delaney, superintend-
ent Of public grounds: "Camerons move
means the election of ex-Lieutenant
Governor Watres, of Scranton, as the SEN
ior senator's successor"
The Philadelphia Press, IN its mention
Of possible successors Of Cameron. studi- |
ously refrains from mentioning the name
of Charles Emory Smith.