The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-10-12
From the Pittsburg Times.

fTOll tHt IItsDuiS lHuts.
Washington, Sept. 30.-Within ninety
days the Republican national commit
tee will have named the place for the
national convention. Six candidates
are presented: Governor Mckinley, of
Ohio; Representative Reed, of Maine;
Senator Allison. of iowa; ex-Presldent
Harrison, of Indiana; Governor Morton.
of New York, and Senator Davis. OF
Minnesota. Reed and MCKINLEY are
now the mos. popular Each Is the
equal of the other in potentiality at
present.
Mckinley Is the choice of a large NUM-
ber Of Republicans, and If national
Republican primary were now held
might secure plurality. Popular feei-
ing favors hirl. but 1t does not always
sway conventions. Political eXpediency
and the personal ambitions, friendships
and animoslties of leaders arc often
more potent. Governor Mckinley is
most prominent because he Is a protcc-
ZIONIST and the author of the tariff law
of 1890, which, while in force. brought
prosperity. high wages. good times ara
contentment Though most c0nNersant
with the tariff. 1t is not his only strong
bold. He has had many years OF eXecu-
tive activity as governor OF Oh4o.
McKin,ev's E'cr'cn,s cfs'rcrgth.
Governor Mckinley is All able. patri-
otic conservative, we'll balanced, studi-
Gus and thoughtful man. w!th war
record that is creditable. The deploratle
experience of the country under DEM
ocratic misrule and tariff wrangllng;
the evil effect of the new tariff upo1
certain industries SO much in contrast
to conditions under the Mrkinley
law. and the growing apprecia ton or
the necessity of a protective 'ar'n-nct
the letter but the sr.rit Of the law or
1890. which opposes free trade ana ior-
eign competition, and favors American
industry. busiiIeGs prnSNor''F anu e'''a
wages-strengtllens M.>Kinley's cardi-
dacy.
backed by force to he effective. W.
J<jr,ey will cnmward the SOHO ONO
deIarati tion Ohio Is sincere In ils snN-
mort harmonious and enthusiastic. nc
is ponr,iar in Pennsylvania. IN Me-,
YORK throuehout the east and In all
,ran,,fa cturing states Fe has n'n'v
friends in tie sc,th ard Is roputar IN
the west. zach section rrc1'iSes ranu
ao,ogotes TI,s oprnrents admit he viii
entor the cnnvert'on Wits ma@r''i-
cent support. ard Is considered dar-
gerous competitor.
penrsvIvpnia and New York haze
their favnritee. hut on certain co'oi-
tions. and after few ballots they
might vote for Mckinley. is believed
he will Rave delegates In hcth of these
states. Some say hn viii ever secure
votes from Me ssachnsa'ts ard Con-
noct,cut though no attewrt hrs hoen
rrnde to interfere with Mr.. J;eed N
| New ErgIard. McKinley's nersona'i-
| ~ js attra Give. Those who eurnort
him will do so with LOYALTY and vigor.
| He NAV not he rnrr'naied hut his
! strength will he distinguishing, and
may he surprising.
Reed VIII Command Notice.
Mr.. Reed. of Maine. srouses enthus-
,sr1 and attra cts after ton. After years
of experience In the house. he VIII corr
mapd notice in the convention. His
| individuality imrresses every one.
| Whatever he saws interests ard shows
| brain power. An aggressive. earnest
man his beliefs are flrm and uncompro-
| missing. His following reminds one of
| plaine. He is really Plaipe's successor.
| Of national reputation before he be-
| came sneaker. he grew while presd-
ing officer. Revilcd aud attacked con-
tiruously by the Democrats. he re-
| tanned his temper, and enforced his
views of parliamentary procedure go
| effectively that after four years his OPP
| ronents adopted his ideas. His par
| jIamentary ruIes--chief1y the counting
| OF quorum ana nCpDi lnR uI 'ilous,.r-
| ing-rank him with tie best parlia-
| montarians Of the world.
As for four years of Democratic sl-
| premacy he fought for party and prn-
cirle In the house, now that that body
| is Republican, he will be unanimously
| chosen sresker. That brings response
| u,lites and complications that are EN-.
barassing and may be Injurious to his
presidential candidacy. In the make.
UP OF committees. the recognition Of
| m ,nbers. guiding the. party through
| dangerous Legislative channels and
| steering II safely. he may wreck his
chances. but he will not shrink. The
popularity CT Mr.. Rees Is individual
| TIis force as a legislator has hardly
been creative, but nevertheless II has
been impressive. The title s"Czar.'
| givp as a mark Of opprobrium, In.
erased his popularity, for the American
4 people admire Q 4shtsr. Mr.. Reed xlll