The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-10
PENROSE INTERVIEWED.
The Quaker City Statesman Present His
Claims for ReCogni,ion--Indorsed
by ST.: State Senator's.

Philadelphia, IA, Dec. 9.-State
Senator Penrose was interviewed this
evening in regard to the outlook uf the
senatorial :kht, and he said: AT a
conference of my friends among the
representatives from the county OF
Philadelphia in the state legislature,
the Hon. John NJ. Scott, representing
the Eighth ward. was requested to
hand me the following paper, signed by
majority of the representatives from
the county Of Philadelphia in the house
of representatives.:
Believing that Philadelphia at this time
is fairly entitled to the United States sea-
atorship, not alone by reason of her stead
fast loyalty to the principles of the Repub-
lican party-a loyalty that is witnessed by
the great mdjorltiss given to the Republi-
can ticket. but for the further reason that
she has not been honored by the choice OF
one of her citizens TO represent the great
state of Pennsylvania in the United States
senate since the organization OF the Rs-
publican party-as a matter OF fact for q
period of over sixty years. Therefore, the
undersigned members-elect OF the house Of
representatives. hereby pledge our support
OF Hon. Boies Penrose, as hit representa-
tiv to succeed Hon. j. ID. Cameron to the
senatorial office.
MIR. Penrose has faithfully represented
the Republican party and mis- constituents
in the house OF representatives ut Harris
burg and In the state senate for several
successive terms. He is fully equipped
by education and by ripe experience ds Il
legislator, to ably represent the common
wealth in the higher body OF lawmakers at
the national capital. Cnswerviny in his
loyalty to his party; al al! times brave in
advocating the rights of the people, he en-
joys to the fullest extent the esteem and
confidence of his ieiownlen-quaiitics
which pre-eminently tit him for u leader
ship.
For the reasons rccited, we have pledged
our support TO Mr.. Penrose and believing
that We represent overwhelmingly the
wishes of a majority of the people in this
in other districts of the state to Join with
us in giving him hearty support.
(signatures) c. f. Noblit, Charles W.
Berger. George Stoir. r., Samuel Croth-
Howard Conrade, John NJ. Scott. James
Mcconnell. Charles Deputy, II. Thomas
Dunlap, William T. Zehndtr. Henry X.
Boyer, Louis Bier, c. X. Bolles, Walton
John NJ. Gilmore, NJ. ". Kerkeslager.
Philadelphia Nov. q.
II have a majority of the represen-
tatives from the county of Philadelphia
and | therefore feel Justified in appear
Ing to the Republicans of Pennsylvania
for their support as candidate for the
United States senate. The claims Of
Philadelphia are generally recognized
and as the candidate supported by a
majority OF the representatives from
the county Of Philadelphia and as a
member OF the Legislature personally
known to the members thereof, fear
lessly leave my candidacy in their
hands.
Having served in the state senate
for ten wears, ! am much gratified to
have received the personal pledge Of
six Of the eight state senators from
Philadelphia to support me as candi-
date for United States senator I de-
sire to say at this time. that while I
have given these figures. | believe
will receive the support of other rep
resentatives and senators from Phila-
delphia."