The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-07-31

months convention, must be ended at
emily began II, and must terminate in
unconditional surrender. Otherwise II
must be fought to a conclusion before
the duly selected representatives Of the
party masses. whose decision shall
have the force Of sovereign party law.
This is the manly settlement. and It is
the only settlement which will be ac-
cepted by the masses as final.
1t is a significant popularity Of most
Of the Quay strongholds In the present
fight that under ordinary conditions
they are heavily Democ 'atlc.
"a Remarkable Disclosure"
The Philadelphia Press yesterday
printed a remarkable story, the read
ing Of which must inevitably cause a
revulsion of feeling among Republicans
hitherto friendly to Senator Quay. The
narrative shows that the present con-
test grew. at least in part. out Of the
Philadelphia mayoralty canvass. At
Senator Ouay's wish a particular cam
didate, Senator Penrose. had been slat-
ed. But "a great popular protest COM
PEELED change. Senator Quay HIM
self assented to the change upon DEM
onstration that 1t was essential to save
Republicanism in Philadelphia. and
then In the United States senate under
took TO fasten 4 brand upon his friend
for the change to which he had himself
agreed. In that proceeding Senator
Quay, by his own act. separated him
self from the Philadelp 1 forces whose
friendship. counsel and support had up
to that time constituted one Of the chief
elements of his strength.
The rupture thus far was only local.
He had only driven away Philadelphia.
The rest of the state looked on with
regret but took no part and urged
peace, But peace was not permitted.
The fight was carried to Harrisburg.
For the purpose of coercing the new
city administration the movement was
made to Lexow Philadelphia. Its very
movers openly declared that 1t did not
mean investigation and was only in
tended as a club. Then came the war
on apportionment. Mr.. Quay appeared
in person, combined with the Demo-
Gratis, required his followers to disre-
gard a regular Republican caucus, and
by this Democratic alliance defeated
the Republican measures. Philadelphia
had already been driven away. and the
warfare on apportionment drove away
Allegheny, which had vital interest in
1t. This blow at sacred Republican
pledges was followed by a blow at the
established and existing Republican or
ganization. Mr.. 6ilkesou was chair
man with the most successful record
behind him. Down to the fight on ap-
portionment there had been no whisper
against his continuance. But as q men,
Der of the governors cabinet he had
stood by the governor for Republican
pledges, and 1t was thereupon pro-
claimed that he must be defeated. The
shaft fired at him was aimed through
him at the governor. AS a manly and
honorable man the governor could not
do less than stand by his cabinet minis
ter who had led his own campaign and
who was marked for &delity to
his chief.
And so, adds the Press, "the elements
were Inevitably and unavoidably ar
rayed by a succession Of evil counsels
20 which Senator Quay most unfortu-
nal.ely submftted-PMladelp by the
angry population and unforgiving re-
sentiment of political necessity which
bad been accepted only two days be
fore; Allegheny by the war ON appor-
tionment which struck at her rights;
the governor fby the avowed attempt to
punish Mr.. GilkesdD for the crime Of be-
longing to his administration. These !
elements were all driven by the action
thus described to stand together. Now
comes the amazing climax. Conscious
of the strength Of the Republican powers
thus forced together by his El-advised
counsels, Senator Quay said: II cannot
beat this com bination. but will break
1t Up. / will firai, pull out Warwick;
falling in that, I will pull out Martin;
failing In that, will pull out the COVER
nor; failing in that. I will pull out Ma
gee" l.. was the plan Of a bold strateg-
ist. He not only said 1t, but tried It,
He first saw Mayor Warwick. He next
strange to say-sought and held an
fr,erview with David Martini Failing
In the second play as In the first, he saw
the governor. The fourth remains yet
untried.
This in outline Is the story. Suggest
i've throughout, 1t IS astonishing In
some Of It's pfases. II may not be sur-
prising that Senator Quay. adroit as he
is. should approach Mayor Warwick;
but 1t Is extraordinary, in view of the
peculiar pretensIons OF this campaign,
that he should seek and hold an inter- |
view with David Martin! That at the |
very time when hissupporters are trum- |
peting his contest as holy crusade |
to save the state from the grasp of |
those who are decorously Stigma tized as !
the Hog Combine Senator Quay
should ask conference with iuhat mem. |
Der who Is most denounced and should |
seek his support,-this II, Indeed, most |
remarkable disclosure. The profound |
which this unexpected reve-
lation will make upon the Republicans |
Of the state cannos be overestimated."
Truly can It be said that the match
less leader" the "hncom parable gener-
al" is losing command of his accus-
toned coolness and sagacity. Alas,
poor Quayl