The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-11-05
Local Opinions
On The Result

Scranton Times: eve regret the de-
feat Of Mr.. Edward Merrifield, the DEM
ocratic candidate for congress in this
district He has rendered the puolic
many valuable services. lie is able, hon
| est and trustworthy, and he represented
true Democratic principles. But the re-
/ turns which we print on other pages or
the Times today indicate that he was
not the choice of the majority of the Vot-
ers of Lackawanna county, and We must
abide the result. To Hon. William Con-
nell, Mr.. Merrineld's successful opponent,
the Times extends its congratulations. II
| was not In his favor in the campaign
| which has just closed. II gave square
ana manly support to Mr.. Merriteld. But
| it did not, The Tribune to the contrary
notwithstanding, at any time during the
campaign, resort 10 personal abuse. 1t
never questioned the ability OF AIR. Con-
nell TO intelligently represent this dis
trict in congress. Ii opposed him on prin-
c!ple, rs it may have occasion to Eo again
should this honor bestowed upon him ho
but the beginning of long congressional
career, or should he aspire TO higher Of
, fees. We are free to say. now that
! tnc election is over, that MT. tonhfli
viii make a most creditable representa-
| tive Of Lackawanna county at WashinS-
ton. His great success in his private
business was not the result of chance or
fortuitous circumstances. 1t was brought
about BY a keen mind which saw the pos
sibilities which escaped others, and an
active. energetic body which acted
promptly when others Jagged. man so
successful in his private business may
well be trusted with public affairs. With
Mr.. Connell in congress, there is no dan
ger that any local interests will suffer.
No man in the county has greater in
l.terest in its welfare. The returns inii-
cate that there will be a large Republi-
can majority in the next congress. Mr..
Connelrs prominence 9n state politics
will give him greater prestige than Will
be enjoyed by most new congressman,
and there is little doubt that he Will be
an active ana useful member. The Times
hopes that Mr.. Conncll will enjoy n
pleasant time during his sojourn at the
national capital for the next two years,
and when he does Il crcdtablG act is Will
not omit to give him full credit"
Scranton Truth: "The election of our
esteemed townsman, Mr.. William Con-
nell. to congress by the ma9niCcnt ma
jority of nearly eight thousand votes, is Il
splendid tribute to his personal worth,
and attests more eloqucntly than words
the great esteem in which he is held by
his fellow-citizens. The Truth takes
much pleasure in congra tulating Mr.. Con-
nell and the industrial district of LaCka-
wanna county on such a handsome re-
suit. 1t shows that real merit cannot be
obscured by the fogs of falsehood, even
in an exciting political campaign, and
that the intelligent people of this COM
munity are able to do their own thinking
and their own voting. Mr.. Connelis de-
cisive majority also indicates the posi-
ton of Lackawanna county on the vital
to, . tin1n mi I
is proof that the people of the district
cannot be deludcd by the lgnis fatuus of
free trade or the misleading glitter of
the hfty-cont dollar. The district has
done itself great credit in yesterdays
election"