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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-08-09
Quay's Hopeless Cause.

The recent estimates OF Quay's
strength in the forthcoming state con.
vention. made by ex-Chairman Thomas
v. Cooper and other followers Of the
senator. clearly show that he depends
almost wholly for success upon the pre-
sumed treachery OF delegates who We're
elected in the interest OF Governor
Hastings. BY way of Illustration 1t is
only necessary to cite the fact that in
most OF these estimates Quay Is cred
tied with two votes from Lackawanna,
three from Luzerne. two from North
ampton. and so on. In each of the
counties named the Quay followers
made the strongest and most stubborn
fight they possibly could. and of the
twenty delegates they captured only
one In Luzerne and none In Lacka-
wanna and Northampton. Neverthe.
less Quay and his estimate-makers
claim seven in the three counties.
There is no foundation for any such
claim SO far as Lackawanna is con-
cerned. and We arecertain that the eight
Luzerne delegates who were elected in
the interest Of Hastings will remain
faithful to the end. To the ninth man
in Luzerne Quay has a prima facie
claim which no one disputes.
Treachery ON the part of the North
ampton delegates would overwhelm
General Frank Reeder and Judge How
ard Reeder with everlasting disgrace.
Governor Hastings made the former
secretary Of the commonwealth and the
latter a Superior court judge. Both
have professed the most intense de-
votion to tn. cause represented by the
governor. They selected the men for
delegates in Northampton, and II any
of them should betray the state admin
istration the Reeders would inevitably
be held responsible for such treachery.
The fact remains. however, that Quay
and his supporters depend entirely
upon such treachery In Northampton
and elsewhere to secure control of the
state convention. We believe such eX-
pectation to be wholly groundless. We
are quite certain that the brand Of
Judas Iscariot would be put upon any
Lackawanna delegate who proved him
self capable of such treachery. Quay
might as we'll drop the two votes he
claims from this county, for he will not
get them. There are no traitors in the
Lackawanna delegation, and We are
quite as certain there will be none in
that from Luzerne.
The Hastings people claim only what
they have fought for and won. What
they have lost in honorable battle they
are willing to yield. Not so with the
Quay faction. They are everywhere
claiming what they have lost and 1t is
apparent they intend to secure dele
gates by any means at their command,
however dishonorable or disreputable.
To demonstrate this 1t Is only necessary
to refer to the methods resorted to In
Wyoming county. Delegates elected
in the interest of Governor Hastings
who betray their districts will be
branded with the mark of Judas.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-08-09

point the writer desired to raise was
contained in the last paragraph. viz.
that missionaries should keep within
range Of the guns OF ships Of war OF
civilized countries. which are much
more effective In seasons Of fanatical
outbreaks like that OF Kucheng than
any moral suasion that could be used.
As to the Chinese character Rev. Mr..
Horns may be correct In his estimate.
and the almond-eyed citizen may be,
as he often appears. the personification
of innocence and goodness. But II
Brother Horns has given the matter
thorough study from practical stand
points ne must admit that the evidence
on the subject is conflicting to say the
least.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-08-09

Norristown Herald: 1.-THE bold stand Of
Congressman wanger in behalf of the
state administration Is materially aiding
the Hastings contest. not only in Norris
town. but throughout the county. The
argument Is being used by Quay workers
and candidates for delegates on that side
that MIR. Wanger is at heart with them
and only nominally for Hastings and
Gilkeson. They forget that the represen-
tatsve Of the Seventh district has never
been accused of treachery to his friends.
except by themselves. Their assertions
are entirely unwarranted."
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-08-09
Tho Young Men Against Quay.

Lebanon Report: "An encouraging fea.
true about the revolt against Quay In this
county Is that the active leaders in the op.
position are the young Republicans. 1t is
the generation just leaving their swad.
ding clothes and trying tentatively their
first steps in practical politics who find
his yoke most calling, who with their ma
tive independence yet a strong flame can
not bear boss-rule. OF course there are
exceptions to this on both sides. but the
movement against Quay Is as whole
distinct;vely one conducted by the young
Republicans"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-08-09

not stoop to lie to help him out Of a hu-
initiating corner He must have known
that when he directly dared to deny that
he had sought and had a secret confer
ence with David Martin. with view to
making a dicker with him. Mr.. Martin
would be obliged to declare the falsehood
OF this denial and that Mr.. Dolan. who ar
ranged the interview at Senator Quay's
request. would naturally be called as q
Witness"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-08-09

In the exceedingly improbable event
OF a Quay victory at Harrisburg It
would be in order to pass resolutions
calling upon all Republican officials,
municipal. county and state. to execute
papers transferring themselves in fee
simple to the Junior senator.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-08-09

a victory for Quay on Aug. % would
mean the political death of every Re-
publican who Is so audacious as to have
a mind Of his own. We don't believe
that the Pennsylvanians who own
themselves are yet ready to order cof-
fins
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-08-09

Norrlstown Herald: "The Quay lead
ers and workers have not the ability to
browbeat majority of the Republicans
OF Montgomery into support of Quay and
Cameron. They have not money esoush
to buy them. There Is no method possible
by which they can obtain a majority Of the
delegates to the county convention"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-08-09

The ever enterprising Republican yes
terday informed its readers that a
county convention had been held in Sus-
quehanna last Tuesday and that a
resolution was passed denouncing The
Tribune. The Republican. with char
acterisitic enterprise, secured this news
only twenty-four hours after its con-
temporaries. which may be called un-
usually good time-for the Republican. n.
Ordinarily. 1t is forty-eight hours be-
hind schedule time. We congra tulate
our lively nelghbor.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-08-09

Two of the Lancaster county dele
gates to the state convention are chat
ing under the Quay instructions and ex-
pressing the wish that they were free
to act as they pleased. Lancaster
county Is completely under the domina-
ton Of Cameron and Quay, and the
delegates clearly belong to them in the
present contest. II any Of them feel
that they are in a false and inconslst-
ent position the manly thing for them
to do Is to resign the delegateship and
let others go to Harrisburg. 1t Is a
hopeful sign. however, that these Lam
caster delegates are chatting and uneasy
under the yoke.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-08-09
What Is the EXCLAMATION ?

Senators Cameron and Quay can al
ways count upon the vigorous support
OF the Democratic press and politicians
when they become involved in row
with their own party, but neither Of
them has at any time in the past been
so heartily. backed by the Democracy
as Senator Quay is in his present bat
tie. Scarcely dozen Democratic news
papers in the state have refused to be-
come the allies Of the junior senator in
his war against the Republican state
administration. This might occasion
more comment than II has were 1t an
entirely new experience. but In view
Of the fact that in former years the
Democrats have rallied around our sem
ators when in trouble with their party
the present attitude Of the opposition
press was to be expected. 1t is re-
membered that when Senator Cameron
was threatened with defeat when can
didate for reelection the last time, the
Democratic members OF the legislature
proposed to vote for him II he
failed to hold enough Republicans
to elect him after the caucus. This pc
cullar affection OF the Democrats for
our Republican senators is an anomaly
in Pennsylvania politics which no Dem
ocrat has yet undertaken to explain.
In a number of counties Senator Qua,
owes his success in securing delegates
to the votes Of Democrats at the Re-
publican primary elections. This Dem
ocratlc love for our senators, is a sub
ject that should command little more
attention than 1t does. Will not some
Of our able Democratic contemporaries
explain why they are 30 vigorously and
even violently supporting Senator Quay
at this time? For years many Of them
have held him up to public gaze as the
personification Of vileness in poiitics.
The defense OF the Chinese by Rev.
Mr.. Horns, which appears in another
column, contains many points that are
we'll taken. and give evidence OF the
Charitable spirit of the reverend gentle
men. It has not been claimed that the
Trfbune's article upon Chinese mission
ary work was written from religious
standpoint. as understood by Rev. Mr..
Hirons. though II was prompted by
sentiments Of humanity. It was'slmply
a protest against the system Of per-
suading young people. fired with Chris
tian seal, to 60 into localities 70 labor.
where almost certain death awaits
them, when there ere ample neldS for
missionary work nearer home. The
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-08-09

We violate no confidence in announc.
ing that the next president will not be
]. Donald Cameron.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-08-09

1fit wasn't against the law, "KurneI'
Robert ought to dock the tail, of the
jackass who brays in the Republican
editorial columns.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-08-09

The chances are that Quay's anxiety
for a fight to finish" will be more
than gratified.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-08-09

Congressman Stone, of Allegheny
county, usually regarded as a man OF
level head and keen political instincts
has given his friends good deal OF
surprise by his eccentric action In the
present faction fight for party leader
shin In the state. That he should ad-
here to Senator Quay was OF ITSELF
enough to cause surprise. but the rea-
sons he gives are calculated to amaze
his friends and cause them to wonder
whether the previously sensible Colonel
Stone has not utterly lost his head.
He says, In explanation. that he sup
ports Quay In this fight because he Is
opposed to Cameron; that Magee Is
now, as he always has been, the cham
pion of Cameron. and the only way to
down Cameron Is to put Quay In power.
If Colonel Stone has been correctly re-
ported, 1t must be admitted that he has
developed the most inexplicable politi-
cal lunacy ever known In this state.
Colonel Stone evidently has grudge
against Magee and Is trying to get
even with him. He ought to have been
able to do this without publishing him
self to the state as a political idiot.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-08-09

The Scranton Truth, we notice, con-
tinues to play second fiddle in the local
Quay orchestra.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-08-09

Scranton will soon beat Venice. It
will have two bridges Of sighs.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-08-09

II Third Term Sam Wright doesn't
capture Mr.. Hardenbergh's senat torIal
mantle, Quay will be a mean man IL he
doesn't give him at least q postoffice.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-08-09

Senator Quay says he is "golng to
fight the Philadelphia and Allegheny
municipal combines to a finish" Are
the people Of those cities unable to gov
ern themselves?
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-08-09

Our esteemed Democratic friends, Mr..
Scranton's friends and a few others
who expect to see the Republican party
Of Pennsylvania dissolve upon the thin
air as result Of the recent battle Of the
people against bossism, will do we'll not
to lose sleep over the threatened calam-
ity. The Republican party is too large
an organization to be seriously affected
by slight internal disturbances of this
nature. Time will demonstrate that
the ambitious politicians Of the Quay,
Scranton, Penman stamp belong to the
Republican party and that the afore-
said are laboring under a delusion in
cherishing the idea that the Republican
party belongs to them.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-08-09
COMMENT or THE PRESS.
DR.. johnson Not m A. pirant.

Wllkes-Barr Record: "Without IN.
tending to do no, the Scranton Tribune
does an injustice to DR.. johnson in ts
statement that for some days there has
been a well-defined feeling among the Re-
publicans that when Williams was elected
delegate. Johnson was. II chosen alternate,
to take his place in the convention In
stead Of there being such well-defined
feeling among Republican,. such a con-
tlngency had not even been suggested,
nor would he have lent himself to 10 cow
ardly q subterfuge. The Trlbune's infor.
nation was obtained from local Demo-
cratic paper and is hardly tangible enough
to warrant q Republican Journal in de-
scribing It as well-deflned feeling among
Republicans. The fact is, Dr. johnson
was not an aspirant for representative at
all and only consented to have his name
suggested as alternate on the assurance
that nobody was asking that secondary
honor"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-08-09

A contemporary complains that saw
ings bank deposits are seriously de-
pleted by the bicycle craze. Young
people by thousands are drawing on
their savings to buy wheels. The out
put Of bicycles this year, 1t Is said. will
amount to $50, 1000, 900. We can see no
reason why this should affect the saw
ings band deposits The money only
changes hands. The money goes into
circulation and that Is what brings
prosperity. The worklngmen who make
the bicycles do not object to the bicycle
"craze." They will deposit goodly
portion of the money that is drawn
from the banks to purchase the wheels.
The bicycle craze Is all right. Nine
tenths Of those who use the wheel are
benefited and will live the longer and
be the happier for it. Don't be a clam!
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-08-09
BEL 7 j, CAP
AMID BALL
CHEAP

Clarence M. Florey, the
sporting goods dealer of Wyo-
ming avenue, has devised a
scheme to keep the boys in
terested in the matter of base
ball. With every ten cent
ball OF bat he will now give a
fine cap and belt, which are
uniform. Among the hustlers
is Mr.. Florey.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-08-09

Whether Quay did or didn't offer
terms to Martin. It's dollars to dough-
nuts that he would give ten years OF
his life to make a deal with David.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-08-09
Foreo, That Thoro We. . witness.

Forgot That There Was . witness.
Pittsburg Times: Senator Quay has
undenisbly put his foot init to depth
ious to worship him a. the creator, savior
and owner of the country, the tariff and
the Republican party Of Pennsylvania. He
knew Thomas Do1an as . man q honor;
and Of the highest standing. who would
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-08-09

errIRBD At fHB posrovSIos AZ SCRANTON. PA. ~
eBocNp.cLAss NAIL NATTER
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-08-09

sPrnters' Ink" the recognized journal for advef.
tisers, rates Tnn SCRANTON TRIBuNE as the best
advertising medium In Northeastern Pennsyiva'
mia. "pnnters' Ink" knowA
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1895-05-03
THE SEASONS CATCH.
An Always Interesting Subject for
Speculation in Astoria.

Astoria, April 28.--Since the warm
weather set in the run Of salmon has
improved somewhat, and gill-net fisher
men are doing as they have done for
several seasons during the month Of
April The traps, however, are catch
ing but few fish, and seiners have not
as yet made any large hauls. The
weather has been unusually warm for
April, and to this fact is attributed the
improvement in the catch. AS rule,
April has has been cold and stormy,
and in consequence, comparatively few
fish were caught until the beginning of
May. Should the present supply con-
tinue the shortage in the seasons pack
may not be 80 great as has been antici-
pated.
Elmore, Sanborn g. Co. IS salmon cir
cular, to be issued tomorrow, says in
part:
General reports from the lower
river canneries indicate that up to date
the average total pack runs from 500
TO 1000 cases ahead Of last years out
pun up w bilC SdluO udUc. lHlat AOW-
ever, has no particular bearing ON the
years work, and can be accounted for
by the weather. The month of April
is generally very stormy, and nearly
every season fishermen are prevented
from working by the severity of the
weather. This year, however, April
weather has been all that could be de-
sired, and the slightly increased pack
means not that there are more fish in
the river than preceding seasons, but
that fishermen have been able to work
longer and more often. The fish are Of
splendid quality, with deep red flesh
and excellent firm grain, fully up to
the standard in this respect of any year
since business opened. No exception
ally large fish have yet been noted, but
the season is little too early for them
to put in an appearance. Several 40
Founders, however, have been caught.
The average weight now runs from 20
too 25 pounds.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1895-05-03
statement From the secretary.

Washington, April 25. - Secretary
Morton was shown the resolutions
adopted by the St. Louis livestock
exchange deprecsting the agitation
about the alleged packers combine
and attributing the reductions in price
of live cattle of 10 cents per 100
pounds in the last two weeks to such
agitation. He said the statement of the
st. Louis livestock exchange would
lead to the belief that the alleged COM
bine of dressed beef concerns existed.
IF the agitation, as they term it, !"
said he, ''has caused decline in the
price of cattle ON the hoof, why is it a
similar calamity has not occurred in
the price of dressed beef? IL remains
the same, and in some cases is even
higher. Their own statement, coupled
with the prices of dressed beef, answers
their complaint.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1895-05-03
A CHRISTIAN SCIENCE VICTIM
The Husband and Doctor Charged with
Manslaughter.

Mhnbihughter.
Los Angeles, April 26. The exam
ination of Jesse Samis and "Dr." +" Rich
ard A. Cook on charge of manslaugh-
ter was begun before Judge Young this
morning Fully 800 persons crowded
into the courtroom The majority Of
the crowd came from Whittier where
the alleged crime was committed, and
belonged to the sect known as Chris
tian scientists. February 2S Alice Sa-
mis- was confined and died three weeks
afterwards. During the time of her
illness she was attended by midwife,
and afterwards DR." Cook, a Chris
tian science physician, attended her,
and it is said that through neglect to
call in regular medical practitioner,
Mrs. Samis died. The case is one which
will go to test the validity of the Chris
tian science treatment in medical prac-
tice. The witnesses are all members of
this sect and testify that no medicines
were used until day or two before
the death of Mrs. Samis. The COM
plaint was sworn to by Mr.. NJ. V.
Wright, ex-humane officer. 1t was de-
veloped during the examination that
Mrs. Samis became delirious the even
ing of the sixth day after her illness,
yet no medicine was given her, and the
Christian system of treatment was con-
tinued. The case will consume two
days.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1895-05-03
WORSE THAN A BLUNDER.
An Authority Says England's Coercion
of Nicaragua Is n Crime.

An Authority Says England's Coercion
of Nicaragus Is n Crime.
New York, April 27.-Frederick r.
Coudert, who is recognized as the lead
ing lawyer in the practice of interna-
tional law in this country, and whose
services as counsel to the Behring sea
arbitration commission brought him
prominently before two continents, was
asked for his views of the report that
force would be used to compel Nicara-
qua to accede to Great Britain's de-
mands. Mr.. Coudert said:
"If Iwere an enemy of Great Britain
/ would be glad if she did. Our peo-
pie don't want bombardments by for
eign people on this continent. Whether
it is against the Monroe doctrine or not
the American people have strong
feeling on that subject. They don't
like to see big nation bullying little
one, even if the big nation is the United
States and the little one Chilli. In the
next place these small republics ON this
continent belong to one family, not by
blood, but at least by proximity, by
points of contact, and by sympathy
with the example Of free government,
which we have set. 1t twould seem TO be
a wiser policy for Great Britain to get
through with Egypt before starting on
Nicaragua. She is arousing the re-
sentiment of one great country in Eu-
rope, and it may not be prudent for her
to infame the prejudices, if you choose
to call them SO, of the great nation Of
the Western hemisphere.
The bombarding Of helpless towns
is at best brutal and expensive. 1t may
turn out that the expense may be
greater to Great Britain than Nicara-
qua.
"The most painful part of it is that
so great government should deliber-
ately take step backward. The whole
sentiment of the world is again It set
tlement of disputes by the old-fashioned
way of war, and arbitration is growing
TO be the hope of civilization.
"As the century closes cannot help
thinking that this coercion on the part
of powerful nation against a weak
one, which might result in war, is
worse than blunder-it is a crime "
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1895-05-03
To Honor Francis scott ksx.

Baltimore, April 26.-A delegation
Of ladies and gentlemen from Frederick
county called ON Governor Brown to-
day and requested him to ask the gov
ernors Of all the states and territories
to aid in securing money to erect a
suitable monument over the grave of
Francis Scott Key, the author of "The
Star-Spangled Banner. whose remains
are buried in Frederick. The governor
promised TO do as requested, and will
have letters sent TO all governors in the
Union asking their cooperation in rails
ing the necessary funds,
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1895-05-03
Another Forged Note Discovered.

San Francisco, April ga forged
note for 100000, signed by the late
millionaire, J. G. Flood, and endorsed
by w. w. Corcoran, of Washington
art gallery fame, has come to light
here. The signatures are pronounced
perfect, and the note is believed to
have been forged by man in New
York, who signs his name Stroud Star
bird. He is believed to be the same
man who made ]. G. Fairs note for
$500, 600, endorsed by Leland Stanford.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1895-05-03
THE EARLY BIRDS.
Plans to Secure for the West the Ma
tional Conventions.


Salt Lake, April 27.-The effort to
have the national conventions of the
two great parties in 1896 held at some
point in the West is now assuming
definite shape, and if the attempt shall
prove unsuccessful, it will not be
through the fault of the Western lead
ers. In pursuance of a resolution
passed by the general assembly of the
state of California the governor has
called meeting of delegates from
Western states and territories to be
held in San Francisco at time to be
hereafter fixed, to adopt plan for Sc
curing the conventions of 1896 at the
most convenient place within the terri
tory west of the Rocky Mountains.
Governor West few days ago received
request from the governor of Cali
fornia to appoint delegates to this meet
ing, and today he announces as such
delegates o. W. Peters, P. H. Lam
nan, F. ]. Keisel and Isaac Trumbo. .