Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1896-12-17
THE PEOPLES BATTLE.
Surprisingly Rapid Growth of the
Business Mems Movement.
MAhI -7w BRANCHES FORMED.


amongst the business men all over the
state. They have shown that they un-
3crstand it requires organization and
work to help bring about that condition
which will insure to them an era of re-
vived prosperity. They are thoroughly
aroused, and they are encouraged TO un-
trim. fort BIZ the assurance that Presi-
dent Mckinley is deeply Interested in the
growth Of the Natiuunl League of Busi-
ness Men, of which th,- have become a
part. The president -llratinn that he
will consult the intera e, OF the business
man, by consulting the business man him
self, they recognize as having the right
ring about il, ''Prartical' politicians,
who see their occupations fas. fuding
from them, ere doing all in their power to
check this impression. regardless of the
fact that in so doing thsy are making it
appear that President-elect Mckinley is
false to every pledge he gave either before
or cfter his election. Far this, however,
such politicians care little.
The business men who are organizing
to promote the welfare Of the st1te do not
want office for themselves There is no
sellishness in this movement They will
be quite content to have the privilege Of
presenting. for favor Of this kind. the
names of those whom they know will be
faithful to their dutic- And this privi-
lege they will have. II. Is no way of pro-
noting respect for the incoming president
to make it appear, as the professional
office holders are endeayOting to do, that
he will distribute public Offices at the will
of those people who seek them for the
political power they may give. The sub
stantial people of the state do not forget
that when Major Mckinley promised to
promote their interests, when elected, he
meant what he said. and that he has
always been a man OF his word.
Many New Branches.
In a very short time there will be scarce
ly city, town or borough that will not
have its branch of the Natio nal League of
Business Men The members of the Phila-
delphia branch are busy with correspon-
dence, answering requests for information
from business men III all parts of the
state. In many instances, at the earnest
solicitation of their correspondents, they
have given their personal presence at the
organization of these branches sacrificing
their time in the interest of the general
good.
Some of the important branches that
have been organized very recently are
those in Erie, Chester. West Chester,
Downingtown, Norristown, Doylestown,
Connellsville, Phpnixville, Lock Ha-
ven. Columbia, Oxford, Milton and Jer-
sew Shore This is but a partial list,
for each day now sees the organization of
some new branch, and so it will continue
until the state from end To end will be
thoroughly organized.
Something of the Importance of these
organizations may lee learned from the
character of the men who are interested
in them and the very large membership,
and their intentions are clearly set forth
in the resolutions that are adopted The
Columbia branch. for example, has a
membership of over GOO, and when the or
ganization was completed the object was
defined in the following words: THAT in
-s-----I,4a laIi 81 misc man Of Cnlpmbia pro-
pose to take an interest in politics. both
local and national, and to have a say in the
selection of the men to fill the different
public offices in this vicinity. They feel
that President Mckinley knows that he
owes his election mainly to the aid and
support given him by the business men,
and that he viii consult them before he
will select the people to fill the Offices
wanamaker Heartily Endorsed.
The business men realize the necessity
of sending a business man to the United
States senate, and every organization that
has been formed has for this reason given
it's hearty Endorsement to the Hon. John
Wanamaker For instance, it was de-
clared by the business men of Phoenix
Vile that they esteemed 1t a cause for
nublic congratulation that Mr.. Wana-
maker consents to stand for the office, be-
lievinr rs we do that his national, state
and private history reveal in him the ele-
ments of capacity and character which
stamp him as man pre-eminently fitted
to direct national councils for the benefit
of the whole people.
The Columbia business mon, recogniz-
ing that important questions OF finance
and business will be considered by the
next senate adopted resolution Ito in
dorse and approve the candidacy and urge
the election of that honored Pennsylva-
nian. wise counsellor, executive general
and business teacher the Hon. John
Wanamaker, and we urgently request the
senators and representatives from this
county to use all honorable means to Sc
cure his election to a seat in the United
States senate.
In Doylestown similar resolutions were
adopted by rising vote, and at very en-
thusiastic meeting in West Chester 1t was
resolved THAT we hereby declare our
selves us favoring the candidacy of rep
resentative of the business interests in the
person of the Hon. John Wanamaker, and
pledge ourselves to work earnestly and
heartily for his election as senator. His
practical and comprehensive knowledge
of tie needs of the business interests of
the state and nation and his experience in
public affairs. as we'll as his unblemished
public and private record, commend him
to the united support OF this community
and make him particularly needed DOW In
the councils of the nation.
Business Men Must Lead.
On all sides can be heard the demand
for a busi ness man for a business admin
ist,ration This was made particularly
emphatic at the meeting held in chester,
where the Delaware county branch was
formed. This includes many members
from Media. Darby, Ridley Park. Nor
wood. Trainer and South Chester 1t was
n very enthusiastic meeting, attended by
nearly all OF the prominent business men
Of the towns mentioned, and these people,
after listening 10 stirring speeches, unani-
,nousIv resolved ''Ihat we earnestly and
uroently request our representatives in the
senate and assembly n to use all honorable
,,eans ia sacure the election of Mr. Wana-
maker to the United States senate, believ-
ing that in so doing they VIII represent a
yreat Drepondera uce Of the continent OF
our people, and will reflect credit upon
themselves and upon the county"
In Erie the formation of the league was
l., il
of the candidacy of the Hon. John Wana-
maker was just as hearty, and similar
words could be used to deecribe the meet
ing mt Jersey Shore. Not content with
indorsing Mr.. Wanamaker, and demand
ing of their representatives in the legisla-
lature that they aid the business men
cause by voting for him, they prepared the
following petition, to which all the prom
ineuu peopIe of the vicinity attached tnelr
signatures:
1--WE. the II udersigned, voters OF jersey
Shore and vicfnity, appreciating the vital
importance of selecting man OF IRE
proachable chara cteP and kp2wn business
ability to succeed the Hon. y Donald
Cameron as United States senator from
PENNSYLVANIA. a man who will especially
protect and defend the industrial interests
Of this great common wealth, do herep'
agree to give our best forts to the organ
ization of the Business Mems club 10 pro
mote the candidacy of the Hon, John
Wanamaker. of Philadelphia, who We
believe to be eminently fitted Tor tha'
nigh Office
These are but partial Indications oil th'
rapid spread of the movement IN the inter
est of = business administration oi th'
states affairs in the senate, ut the tllhe o.
all times such a man will be neeled ut
cause of the Hon. John Wananaker ma
becone the cuuse of the people and th'