The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-02-15
WEST SIDE EVENTS.
Enthusiastic Meeting Held Under the
Direction OF the West side Repub!i'
can Ciub-ResolutiOns Adopted.

Major Everett Warren, president of
the State League OF Republican crubs.
was the principal speaker at last nights
political meeting which was held under
the direction OF the West Side Repub-
lican league In their rooms on South
Main avenue. The meeting served TO
show the feeling OF Republicans OF that
section on the local fight. At the men
tion of the names of Colonel Ripple,
Daniel Williams, Fred j. Widmayer
and the rest of the ticket. great enthu-
siasm was shown by those present.
The viaduct also received compli-
mentary reception. At the name of
Matthew Stanley Quay there was a
great outburst of applause. Preceding
the public meeting the league held a
short business session. the important
outcome of which Is the following
timely resolution:
Whereas. The Hon. Matthew Stanley
Quay, the junior senator from this state
is being prominently mentioned as u pos
sible candidate for president OF the United
states and the same IL meeting with the
endorsement OF the party leaders of the
state who realize that by his nomination
the Republican party will have as its
standard bearer one who has ever been
foremost in advancing the Interests of his
party. staunch Republican, and a thor
ough advocate of sound money, leader
who sn3tched Victory from the hands OF
the enemy and gave us one of the safest
and most conservative chief executives
In the history of the government. Hon.
Bnjamin Harrison. Therefor, be it
Resolved. By the members of the Re-
publican league OF the West Side of the
city or Scranton that We most heartily
approve OF the efforts being made by the
friends OF the senator and pledge our
earnest. support to cooperate with them
in any honorable means that will tend to
promote and advance his candidacy"
The resolution was advanced by IL. T..
Robathan and was unanimously adopt
ed. Attorney Charles T.. Oliver. presi-
dent of the local league. presided at the
public meeting. He made brief intro
ductOry address. and at the close called
upon William Dawson. Republican cam
didate for city assessor, who was pres
ent, for remarks. Mr. Dawson talked
on the campaign for few minutes.
The impression created was q favor
able one. Major Warren stirred much
enthusiasm by his eloquent speech.
Politics is a warfare, not chance, he
said. We must work to win. On this
principle the Republican league was
founded, and its influence was shown
soon after its organization by the elec-
tion of % out Of 30 Republican con-
gressmen. and" continued the speaker,
with Matt Quay in the lists for presi-
dent, we can carry the entire thirty"
This was received with applause Ma
jor Warren secuted the idea that the
Republican party was at the beck and
Will OF one-man power. He referred
to Tammany as an example of DEM
ocratic method. "The Republican party
represents the bone and sinew of
American manhood" The speaker
pointed to Abraham Lincoln as an ex-
ample Of Republican mettle. He came
from the ranks. as also did Thomas b.
Reed. Major Warren talked for awhile
on national politics. He advised the
voters not to be discouraged by the
'cut the ticket" talk. +. T.. Robathan
made brief address. followed by a
viaduct talk by Councilman Oliver.
pe0nic nj Reccnt Parties.