The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1895-08-27

Special to EVENING HERALD.
HARRISBURG, August 27.
The day before the battle of the giants of
the Republican party in this state has caused
state of affairs that every party adherent
discusses with apprehension. 1t is simply
this:
viii there be two conventions?
Many of the prominent leaders here now,
and especially those favorable to Senator
Quay, all say that it is probable that rump
convention will be the outcome of Gilkeson's
refusal to preside over the deliberations of
the state committee, last night, and espec-
tally when the call was signed by II of the
121 members. What will be the result of
this refusal none of the leaders will risk
prediction.
The Quay headquarters were crowded last
night, and this morning delegates from diff
ferent sections of the state are being ushered
in to worship at the shrine of the man from
Beaver Magistrate Durham, Senator Pen.
rose and Senator Thomas, the Quay leaders
in Philadelphia, are ever at the Senator's
side and ready to assist in flank movements
and in mastering the incoming hordes,
Senator Stone, of Allegheny, has plainly
and in few words told Senator Quay that if
he attempted to compromise with his OPP
ponents he could count on losing his (stone's)
political friendship forever. There is no
compromise open for Mr.. Quay, unless it
means the withdrawal of Gilkeson. Other
wise the Senator cannot hold one half of his
followers to vote for other than himself for
state chairman. With the lines drawn so
tightly and the feeling so strong, the victor
will either be Quay or Gilkeson. A com
promise candidate is out of the question.
The delegates from Schuylllill arrived here
early this morning and already the admin
istration forces have put out decoys for their
capture 1t is hardly probable that the
Gilzeson gunners will land any of them.
They cannot go contrary to the sentiment
that exists in that county so strongly for
Quay. 1t is true they are friendly to Hast
ings, but draw the line on Gilkeson In doing
so they carry out the will of their constituents.
Schuylkill has many warm friends of the
Hero of Johnstown, who are also Senator
Quay's supporters So you see how little
Mr. Gilkeson can figure on that county S
support.
In conversation with delegate from
Schuylllll, this morning, l cleaned that the
administration people are offering doodle and
that one of theirnumber had been approached.
Failing to state who the man was, the reader
must furnish the other information for him
self In my judgment, the time Of the
Gilkeson people is poorly spent in looking
for recruits among the Schuylkil delegates
VIII schuyllzill county get one of the
Superior Court iudgeships?
1t may surprise some of the party voter
to know that there is quiet but utnevertheless
determined effort being put forward by tn,
party leaders of that county in behalf of on'
of their number for the position. At tn,
present writing the friends of Mr.. Quay ar,
bringing strong pressure to bear upon thu
Senator to induce him to drop at least thre
Of the Governors appointments to th
Bench. What the result will be tits Difficult
matter to determine Neither the Senator o
: his lieutenants will talk; and this fac
creates the impression that there is som
truth in the rumor.
Should it prove to be true, Schuylkill'
chances of getting representative on tn
ticket are bright indeed The county is de
serving of recognition. Its entire delega
tion is solid for the Senator and he has
strong feeling of friendship toward the Re
publicans of that section.
The gentleman in whose interests th
Schuylkill delegation is working, so l al
informed, is none other than William WI
helm, Esq, of Pottsville. He is one OF Tn