The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-09-14


Foraker VIII be allowed to make the fight
for the senatorshp against Br,ce, Ii is
about time the great Republican state of
Ohio had two Republicans in the senate.
senator sherman Is big enough for two,
but he might as well for once have a RE
publican colleague to help him do the
voting.
Hoyt Sherman, jr., of Salt Lake City,
Utah, nephew of Senator Sherman pre-
diets that the Republicans will carry the
new state by an emphatic majority at its
first election, which occurs in November
Not only will they elect the state ticket,
but the first United States senators will
be straight-out Republicans, according to
Mr.. sherman. The Utah Republicans,
and especially those of the Mormon faith
are staunch protectlonsts.
"Private adv.ces'' recently received in
Washington from Pennsylvania are to the
effect that Senator Quay has decided to
use his Influence In behalf of Senator ALI
SON." He doesn't like Harrison, thinks
Mckinley Is too much Of an one idea man.
believes that Reed cannot be nominated
and looks upon Allison as representing
the conservative west on the tariff and s,l-
yer issues therefore he will support the
Iowa senator's candidacy" all of which is
doubtless news to Quay.
Governor Thayer, Of Nebraska, was sa t
down upon with considerable emphasis
by the old soldiers al Louisville on Thurs
day. The Union veterans have way of
doing just that kind of thing when fell
lows who address them make fools of
themselves. They are no respectors of
persons. either 1t makes no difference to
them whether the person who needs sit
ting down upon Is a governor. or n gen.
eral, or both combined.
Luzerne and Lackawanna counties cut
q big swath in the Democratic state con-
Wn1nng1pV % Of
zerne. was permanent chairman; Lena
han, of Luzerne, made the big speech of
the day. and Smith, of Lackawanna. Sc
cured place on the ticket. When the
two counties pull together they are a
power.
If the national Republican convention
were to be held at this time the contes [
would inevitably be between Governor Me-
Kinley and ex-Speaker Reed. as leading
candidates for the presidential nominal
ton, with a balance-of.T,ower cOnserva-
tive element in favor of some such man as
Senator Allison or General Harrison.
Only one delegate to the national Re-
publican convention of next year has been
chosen In Pennsylvania, and that one Is
Mr.. High. of~the Berks end Of the Berks-
Lehigh congressional district. Mr.. High
will be for anybody Chairman Quay wants
nominated for president. He has said so
himself
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There Is said to he a reason why John
| Dalzell could not get the ways and means
| craftsmanship next winter even II Quay
| were for him. 1t Is because Tom Platts
| close friend, Serene Payne, Is the Oldest
| Republican member of the committee and
| therefore. according to custom, its prob
| able chairman.
The State League convention of Repub-
| Ecan clubs at York was q great success.
| and York was good place for II. That
| county has been showing symptoms of q
| political change of heart, Notwithstanding
| that II Is the home Of that stalwart JEFF
fersonian Democrat, Chauncey Forward
| Black. u. tt-w
| Chairman Quay denies the story that he
| will send a lot of new men to congress
from Philadelphia next year. It. Is moi
| improbable. however. that the Republic
ans Of that city will do something IN tina,
| line Themselves.
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In the next congress- Speaker Reed Will