The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-04-27
THE RIGHT MAN,

With the adjournment of the state conven-
ton, the Republican leaders are turning their
attention to the preliminaries of the cam
paign work. The issues in the struggle to be
fought out by the two political parties in this
state, as well as the nation, are such that re-
quire the ablest leaders and wisest counsellors
in command.
Whether chairman Quay decides to con-
tinue at the head of the state committee
which is not at all probable-Or someone else
is called to that position, it is imperative that
the members Of the state committee shall be
chosen from that section of the state where
missionary work is most needed and the
members selected because Of their fitness for
the position. A state chairman is placed at
great disadvantage when surrounded by
advisors who are deficient in executive
ability and who are wanting in the minor
qualities necessary for thorough organiza-
tion.
This county is entitled to and should have
representative on the state executive COM
mittee, and among all the Republicans in
Schuylkill we know Of no one who is better
fitted by training and experience than Hon.
ID. ID. Phillips, of Gordon. He is especially
fitted for the position because of his acknowl-
edged ability as an organizer; he is an adept
in the details of political warfare; is a tireess
and active worker, and those who know him
best know that his aggressive character and
political shrewdness has won many battles
for his party in this section.
Having the organization of the party in
the state In their own hands-by choice of
the Republican voters of the commonwealth
the friends of Senator Quay will naturally
select as members of the state executive com
mttee those who have shown their prefer
ence for the Junior Senator and have attested
their loyalty in his battle against the Com
bine by the results of their labors.
In the memorable campaign of last year
when the Philadelphia and Pittsburg com
bine, aided by the state administration with
the party machinery in their own hands,
formed an unholy alliance to destroy the
political career of NJ. S. Quay, it was under
the leadership of Mr.. Phillips that the Re-
publicans Of the county expressed their con-
tempt for such base means, and delegates
were sent to Harrisburg pledged to support
the Junior Senator for state chairman. Far
be it from us to say that victory was alone
due to the work of Mr.. Phillips. There were
many leading Republicans, together with the
party press of the county, with one or two
exceptions, who greatly contributed to th'
magnificent victory, but we do not think it i
saying too much to state that Mr.. Phillips
more than any one man, was instrumental il
having true expression of the opinion 0
Republican voters ON the issue involved.
The recent county convention, called 70
the selection Of national and state delegates
and the hearty endorsement of that body
Senator Quay for the presidential nomination
is still another strong reason why M
Phillips should be placed upon the stat
executive committee. He was in the thicSe
of the fight, and led the Quay forces on u
floor of the convention.
We do not know that Mr.. Phillips woul
accept the appointment if rendered him, bl
we believe that he should be prevailed upo
70 do so. His past achievements entities hi
20 recognition, far above the position name,
while there is a strong sentiment as to h
fitness among Republicans which is CROWN
daily, that he can hardly ignore. Beir
especially fitted for the position, the choice
the Republicans Of the county, having Il
distinction Of being numbered among Il
state leaders there can be no mistake mac
in selecting Hon. d. d. Phillips as a memb,
Of the state exrcutiye committee.