Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-01-16
MARTINS REVOLT
DAVID
1t May Involve Serious Consequences to
the Pennsylvania Senators.
A Belief That He IL Backed by the
Republican Business Interests OF
Philadelphia.

There IS growing impression III poltt-
ical circles that the row between Senator
Quay and David Martin of Philadelphia Is
of greater import than at first sup
posed. On its face it appeared to be
merely the revolt of lieutenant against
his old commander. Mr.. Quay had de-
cided on a candidate for mayor of Phila-
delphia, and sent orders to Martin, who
controls the republican organization in the
city, to get his men in line. To his un-
speakable amazement Martin refused. Mr..
Quay sought an interview, confident that
whatever the misunderstanding might be
it could easily be settled at q personal
meeting. But Martin declined that, send
ing word that his course had been chosen,
and nothing now could change his policy.
The city convention followed. when Mar
tins man, and not Quay'S man, was put
lip for mayor. and following that came Mr..
Quay'S angry outburst in the Senate, when
he characterized Martin. though not by
name, as the tool of a Pennsylvania Cor
poration.
Martin Made by Quay.
This enc phase of the matter is consid-
cred serious for Mr.. Quay. Whether Mar
tin is ungrateful not is another ques-
ton. 1t Is not denied that Martin owes his
rise in politics to Mr.. Quay's interest and
irhuence. He was picked out by Mr.. Quay
and rapidly advanced both in office and
committee place over many able local
workers, and his conduct is rot only de-
nounced by Mr.. Quay's friends, but his dis
placement from party place suggested.
But the question arises, can this be done?
Martin is represented as being a shrewd
and capable man, with just the talents
requisite for the management of party
workers in large city. He keeps his hand
firmly on the machine, and the machine,
as now constituted in Philadelphia. though
,.riIf in, We haI
is under Martins control 1t IS conSid-
cred certain. therefore. that If Martin de-
clnes a reconciliation with his old chief.
and sets out further upon a course of his
own Mr.. Quay will be greatly embarrassed
in his future operations at home. Phila-
delphia has large representation In the
republican state conventions in Pennsyl-
vania, and if this Is to be withdrawn from
the Quay camp states cannot be made or
smashed with the ease Of old.
Revolt Against Cameron Also.
A late and most important suggestion is.
however. that MIR. Quay has not fathomed
the real depths of Martins action. Martin,
it is believed, Is not representing merely
one business interest of Philadelphia, but
all the republican business interests of the
city. Nor, 1T is said, is the revolt only
against Mr.. Quay. Mr.. Cameron Is aimed
at weu and the purpose, as is alleged,
is to emphasize the disapproval of Mr..
Cameron's course on the silver question
felt by the business men of the Quaker
city. 1t Is idle, it is said, to suppose that
Martin, acting under the direction of one
corporation, could have accomplished so
much on one move against so strong man
as Mr. Quay. He is represented as having,
instead, been backed by numerous power
full republican influences all feeling that
the cause of sound finance had been I'M
paired by MIR. Camerons vote for free COIN
age. This was the first step. The next
step, according to report will be taken in
the Pennsylvania Senators to realization
of the fact that they are at variance with
the views of the constituents whose COM
missions they hold.
The Next Step.
This next step. IL taken, cannot long be
delayed. Mr.. Cameron's term as Senator
expires in March. '97 He will be candi
date for reelection, and, 1t Is expected.
will again be supported by Mr.. Quay. The
two men have always worked together
harmoniously in politics. The combination
is regarded as one of exceptional power
Neither man is a speaker, but both possess
the executive and organizing capacity in
an eminent degree. Mr.. Quay Is said to be
the travelling man of the firm. He visits
the different localities, confers with local
leaders. receives their reports and gives
them instructions. 1t was in this way he
found Martin, pushed him along as good
manager and came in time to rely on him
tuiiiSS Ia
Mr. Cameron is the adviser on the more
difficult problems and gives attention only
to those problems. Martins revolt, 1t is
said, was not only surprise to him, but
it's real meaning a puzzle. He had left
Martin to Quay, and, while knowing in
general way the mans value, gave him,
himself, no particular attention.
Hard Luck on Other Scores.
1t is observed, too, that Mr.. Quay is in
hard luck on other scores. His program
for fighting the income tax has been re-
pudiated by the republican leaders in the
Senate. They even ridicule it. He has
been forced to abandon 1t. He had con-
ceiyed the idea of entering upon another
long speech, with the intention Of block
ing The way of the appropriation BID con-
tanning the provision for collecting the in
come tax. His party friends refused to
follow him. Mr.. Sherman took the other
side with some emphasis, and there the
matter stopped. This, coupled with the
Philadelphia reverse, makes the lot OF MIR.
QUAY lust at this time almost as unhappy
n that of Mr. CilbertS policeman.