The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1896-12-03
WANAMAKER AS A CANDIDATE.
Warm Words of Indorsement from An
Parts Of the state.

Warm Words of Endorsement from Az
Parts Of the state.
That the candidacy Of ox-Postmasfcr
General John Wanamakor for the UritrI
states senate Is making rapid hoadway
and that 1t is meeting with great favor is
evidenced by the comments OF the in.
nuential papers throughout tho state,
some Of which are as follows:
Mr.. wnnamakcr'- Candidacy.
Hon. John Wanamaker has formally
announced his candidacy for the seat in
the United States senate and tho people
will watch the battle for this great honor
with consuming interest Mr.. Wana.
maker has n large public following, is the
choice Of n large number OF Pennsyl.
vanians, and his election would be highly
satisfactory to the Republican party of the
state. His pre-eminont fitness for the re-
sponsible place makes his candidacy Of i'm
portance, for with man OF his caliber In
the highest Legislative body in tho land
the Keystone state would be ably repre-
sentod.
Mr. Wanamaker is peculiarly fitted for
such post by reason OF his ability as a
public speaker his wide acquaintance
with men and measures and the business
knowledge he has acquired, both in his
capacity as "A merchant and in public life.
His unquestoned Americanism likewise
makes him . popular candidate, and II
tho peoples representatives at Harrisburg
should elect him, the action will bo in.
dorsed throughout the keystone state
Chester (Pa.) News.
Broad aud Liberal Views.
In the discussion of tho succession to
Senator Cameron, no name has yet boon
mentioned more satisfactory than that of
Hon. John Wanamaker. He is not only ono
of the foremost men Of the commo n wealth.
and one Of the most successful business
men OF our day. but he has proven himself
n statesman with broad and liberal yicws.
and has displayed remarkable ability I'm
handling state questions. lie Is man alb
solutely without reprDnch aud with him
In the senate Pennsylvania would regain
her lost prestige in national lafIairs.-New.
town Enterprise.
Lebanon County's Choice.
Lebanon county, as far as we arc able TO
ascertain, Ia decidedly In favor of th.
merchant prince" and 1t Is expected
that our representatives to the senate and
legislature will cast their ballots for MIR.
Wanamnkcr when thoy meet To elect Sen.
ator Cameron's successor. Measures of
vast Importance, such as relate to finance
and economies, will have to be passed by
the next senate, and men like Mr.. Wana.
maker will be especially needed in tho
next senate To aid in framing aud passing
such laws.-Lebanon Daily News.
A business Man Needed.
Wanamaker represents tho Legitimate
business interests OF the country. and his
strong mental grasp and remarkable OK.
ecutive ability are the qualities most
needed In public affairs The ora Of the
man who lives by politics is passing The
government OF the United States Is moth.
ing more than gigantic business concern,
and mon OF business capacity OF the high.
est order and OF sterling Integrity are COM
ing 10 the front.-Bradford Star.
The People Demand 1t.
Mr.. Wanamaker Is man of remarkable
business acumon and OF considerable OK.
porience In public affairs, and represents
the highest type OF American citizenship
and business enterprise. He Is known and
respected everywhere by reason of his vast
mercantile interests, and Is consulted ON
many matters by leaders Of the Republi-
can party because OF his broad gauge un-
derstanding Of wholesome laws aud per.
sonal experiences in their practical appll-
cation. That he would reflect credit upon
tho keystone state in the halls OF theson.
ate goes without saying, and his candidacy
is tho result moro of popular demand ON
the part of the people than OF any manip-
ulation OF his own.-Lansdale Reporter.
Typical American Citizen.
Every enterprlsng and patriotic citizen
of Montgomery county should favor the
candidacy OF ex-Postmaster General John
Wanamaker for United States senator
He is eminently fitted for the position, IS
he is typical American citizen. II there
is any rural prejudice existing against
his choice II will surely melt away before
the warm enthusiasm OF his apprecative
admirers. rs.-North Wales Record.
His Record Commended.
1t certainly appears as though Mr.. Wan.
amakor would bo most distinctly and en-
phatically the peoples candidate for sena-
tor from this time forward He assuredly
Is In closer touch already with the public
than any other man who has been sug-
gested for the senate. His records in office
and in business are satisfactory to every
body dy.-Doylestown Intelligencer.
The Logical Candidate.
John Wanamaker is inquest ionably the
logical candidate. His ability and integ-
rity are unquestioned. A successful busi-
ness man who has done more for the ad-
vancsment cf Philadelphia than almost
any other individual citizen, and who SO
ably discharged his duties as postmaster
general 40 10 obtain the applause Of all
oitisens, irrespective Of party, for the many
reforms inAu uSurated. Con Shohooksn Rs-
coEder.