Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1896-12-03
WANAMAKER AT HOME
His Candidacy as Viewed by the News
papers of His Own City.


His Candidacy AS Viewed by the News
papers of His Own City.
The campaign in the interest of the Hon.
John Wanamaker, AS the successor to Sens-
tor Cameron has assumed such proper
tions that IL must be viewed with real in
terest. so far he Is the only avowed cam
didate representing fixed and definite
principle. There may be many aspirants,
but in the strict sense of the word there Is
but one candidate.
1t Is instructive therefore, to know how
his candidacy Is viewed in his own home,
and an adequate idea Of this may be
gained from the following editorial corr
ments of the Philadelphia newspapers:
In the Front Rank.
There Is but one opinion amongst the
people Of this state concerning the success
sion to Senator Cameron. The vacancy In
the upper branch of congress, which will
occur on March next, should be filed by
the selection Of representative citizen of
the highest character and attachments !;
one who possesses in the largest possible
degree the respect and confidence OF the
whole commonwealth; who IL especially
fitted. through ability and knowledge Of
affairs, for efficient public service in an in
fiuent tial legislative body; who is free from
all obligations to factionalism Of any Sort
md who will have but one purpose
throughout his term-namely to perform
the task assigned him with zeal, fidelity
and accountability Every one
knows that as senator John Wanamaker
would be in the front rank at the outstart.
The wonderful energy which has char
actcrzed the successful career OF the mer-
chant prince would be concentrated In the
performance Of public duties, and the peo-
pie Of the whole country, as we'll ms those
Of his own state would reap the benefit
The Evening Telegraph.
An Ideal Candidate.
Mr.. Wanamakcr will prove a formid-
able candidate against the field. His su-
perior knowledge his splendid business
qualifications and undoubted high char
ncter mark him as a man admirably fitted
for tho important position. Philadelphia
has not had "A senator for more than sixty
years BY all means the man selected by
the legislature this winter should come
from this city, and with the vast business
interests conferred here Mr. Wanamaker
is offered AS an ideal candidate best repre-
sentative Of those interests. Tho Call.
Experience In Public Life.
The now candidate comes with many
advantages He Is n representative Phila-
delphian Here his life work has thus far
been done Hero he has as n merchant
won not alone national, but international
fame Hs has identified himself
largely with our city interests, and es-
pecially In the furtherance OF good works.
Mr.. Wnnamaker however. has
other claims. He emb bodies culture. en-
torprise, good citizenship. He is clear
headed speaker, u gentleman OF reading
and observation. with that raro experience
of public life which comes from his SER
Vice In the cabinvS-The Star.
Business Mons Candidate.
Mr.. Wnnamaker enters the canvass
with tho support OF both tho League OF
Business Men and OF the Manufacturers
Club, two distinctly business organiza-
tlons Thoy urge his candidacy before
tho Legislature upon tho grounds OF his
ability and intimate association with and
knowledge OF tho important CONNER
cial and industrial affairs OF the state and
city. Their contention that Philadelphia
should be rspresentated In the United
States senate by one Of hor own citizens,
because OF the magnitude OF her material
large part OF this community Tho Pub
llo Ledger.
Many Elements of Strength.
A candidacy Of such strength In itself
and 40 strongly backed becomes formid-
able from the outset. Mr.. Wannmnhcr =
great ability, his public experience. his
practical knowledge OF affairs, his brohd
prnsp Of public issues and wants, his
A.. Is
all mark him na consplcuousiy fitted for
representative position. In the recent
campaign ho went WILDLY over the state
and came into personal contact with largo
masses Of tho people. Evorywhcrc known
before nv the foremost merchant, he mado
"a deep direct impression by his earnest
and forooful speeches, and is now per-
sonnl and familiar figure In largo sections
Of tho commonwealth. Tho formal In
auguration Of his campaign by the League
Of Business Men will meet with WIDE
response and assure n vigorousand power
ful contest.--Tho Press.
No Doubt of His Fitness.
There aro some general observations M
to tho choice Of tho United States senator
from PopnHylvnnin 10 succeed senator
Cameron which may not bO deemed Inn
poftlHcnL upon tHo phTb u Jo"''"'
in sympathy with the political party IN
control Of tho Legislature. The announced
candidacy Of Mr. John Wanamakor, who Is
man Of affairs rather than man who
makes n business of politics, brings into
the question Of choice some considerations
No far out Of tho ordinary course Of politi-
cal management MS 10 Justify independent
criticism. Tho first and most essential
thing In picking out n United states SON
ntor is 10 got man Of established CHAR
meter aud capacity. fitted 10 serve the state
with honor Mr.. Wanamnkor has made
for himself place In tho esteem OF MS
fellow citizens 10y his industry, energy, In
tegrlty aud business foresight, which
rank him na one Of the foremost men oi
Philadelphia. His services In public
capacity M postmaster general during th'
Harrison administration have given new
proof Of capacity In the conduct OF large