The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-09-06
TEE HOPES or HASTINGS.

Il io uON SUI pIlSlnE l0aI Nne amUl
tious Of Senator Quay are once again
turned to the governorsh;p. 1t is not
a new longing Years ago he con
ceiyed the desire TO sit in the execu.
tive chair and those close to him say
he never abandoned it. II must be a
position now more desirable to him
shan ever before If he really means
to enforce any of the reforms he
enumerates in his platform he could
find no better place for the exercise of
his power. And il he wants to make
his combine enemies "nightmares Of
the past there is no position through
which ne could SO speedily compel
their determination. And while the
senator's hopes are in some likelihood
of being fulfilled we are reminded
thereby Of the reverse side, namely
the defeat Of his opponent, Governor
Hastings, and the painful extinguish-
ment of some Of his highest hopes.
But while Senator Quay was indirectly
concerned in it 1t is to be said that
the worst blow given the expectations
Of the governor came from one OF bis
own friends, combine boss.
This was some weeks before the
convention. Met at the executive
mansion, expec,ant Of a sweeping
victory, were David Martin, Chris.
Magee and few others. The phases
of the contests were discussed and
considered and future action was then
taken up. Now, gentlemen, before
we go further. the governor is re-
ported to have said on this occasion
"let US recall some of our earlier
understandings and agreements, You,
Magee," looking at the Pittsburg boss.
know what is for you and Martin" &"
turning to the Philadelphia, "you
have outlined your expectations to
which We are agreed. Is my future
unchanged1 AS understand it, gen.
tlemen, l am to be Mr.. Cameron's
successor. Does that still hold ?"
The Philadelphia boss was silent
and motionless for a moment.
Magee's face had its usual cover of
effrontery, but his lips didn't move.
Better tell him, Chris said Martin
breaking the silence with a half
whisper.
Why, Dan," said Magee, start
ing in as if there had been no pause
and as if the urging Of Martin was un.
needed, "why Dan, do you think We
are blanked fools3 Do you suppose
We would take you out of this chair
and put Walter Lyon, our biggest
enemy, in Where, then, would
Dave be' Where would be' Why
Matt Quay wouldn't allow Walter
Lyon 10 leave a speck of US above
ground"
The governor was amazed. He
had not counted on such an over
throw. Least of all had he expected
such rough candor. When he went
into the fight the constitution stood
as now. When it was proposed that
he should succeed Cameron it was
just as plain that Lyon would succeed
him. There mad been no change in
conditions. Why was the promise
made Only to be broken ? He
ventured another inquiry.
What do l get, then?'
What do you get?" echoed the
coarse Pittsburg boss. Why, haven't
you got the governorship with its
honors and emoluments. Can't We
present you as Pennsylvania's presi.
Dental candidate and give you all
the glory OF that? No, Dan, you can
have good deal but you can't have
everything"
Can the governors dismay be
imagineda : How many other jack
o'lanterns had the more experienced
and less heartless bosses baen turning
his eyes toward 10 win his favors and
his help9 Is it strange that he has
left the scene OF the struggle where
his own friends showed the signs of
betrayal and his enemies berated and
beat him ? Is it strange that he is
seeking seclusion and refusing to
callers admission
Would it be strange if he should yet
be found linked with the fortunes of
Matthew Stanley Quay ?-Patriot.