The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-24


Wanamaker and Boics Penrose. We have
the right to consider them dispaSSonate
ly. weighing the merits of each, ana ue-
claring our preference, without le!, ..
favor for the one who seems to US best
fitted for the place.
Let us consider first him who has been
most assiduously put forward; namely,
John Wanamaker.
Mr. Wanamaker is a man of remark
able ability, who has by his own sasnc-
ity and diligence attained wealth, who
has shown unusual organizing power IN
his own extended business. and who mas
creditably filed the important executive
office of postmaster general. lie mas
overcome many obstacles, has tOdnu
means to accomplish many difficult
things, has acquired the art of causing
numerous subordinates 10 do punctudliy
their several parts in complicated al
fairs to effect a desired purpose.
ON the other hand it may be said trat
the masterful temperament that is ut
ted to rule subordinates might fail TO
bring about the cordial cooperation OF
equals that is needed In legislation. III
seems certain that his extensive busi-
ness would demand most of his rime. SO
that the state could have the advantage
of but ii remnant of his energies. You
will remember that in the Girard viii
case the great Daniel Webster, dcvotias
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cause, was defeated by the unremittinS
care of Horace Binney, then compard-
lively unknown young lawyer.
More important than these. Is to my
mind the objection that Mr.. Wanamakcr
is the largest importer of foreign goods
in this state, one of the largest importers
in the nation; that in the course of his
enormous business he has frequent cen
flicts in the courts with the collectors OF
customs, and that as senator he must
.,,,f IL lon NJ
would. perhaps, virtually nominate th"
collector of Philadelphia, and might eve II
influence the appointment at New YORK.
1t seems to me unsuitable that Il man so
situated should he United States scIil m.
FINALLY to meet the assertion that Mr..
Wanamaker is the choice of the bust
ness men of his state, | must he allowed
TO remark that this meeting may wen
cause doubt of the unanimity of this
choice.
ceded. lacks some of the salient quail
ties of Mr.. Wanamaker. lie has not
been victorious over host of feebler
competitors in the strife of trade, nor
reached the commercial eminence OF ms
rival He has not organized great sue
cessful establishments for buying AMI
selling, nor attained such wealth ns Nr.
Wanamaker's. He Is no merchant prince.
He has held no great executive Office.
What then are the merits that qualify
senator"
First. 1t is, think. a distinct advantage
that he Is not engrossed by commercial
business, and also that he is not encum-
bered by great wealth. 1t suiiices that
he has known how TO manage his affair :
and those of his clients, and that his
means are adequate to free him from
small cares.
PEN ROSES QUALIFICATIONS.
When we regard his training, We find
him a graduate with honors of Harvard
university, well equipped lawyer, who
has been for twelve years state sena-
tor. He not only has studied and prac-
ticed law. but has served apprenticeship
in the art of legislaton: he would enter
the new career prepared to take part at
once. without preliminary laundering,
but with the skin of an adept in whatever
task the interest of his state or Of tn"
nation might impose upon him. Obvious
~ he could serve his state better at Wash
ington, because he has served her well at
Harrisburg. Upon the vital question of
honest money. Mr.. Pcnrose Is thorough
ly sound. In the defense of our domes lie
industries by suitable protective impor;
duties upon foreign goods, our state
would find him an able and efficient
champion.
Because / consider Boies Penrose bet
ter fitted than John Wanamaker by
training and experience, and by his posi-
ton in life. for this particular task of rep
resenting Pennsylvania in the United
States senate, l advocate his election to
that office.
PENROSE SPEAKS.
After two other speeches Senator
Penrose himself appeared on the stage
and received an uncXampled ovation
This is what he said:
I would indeed be insensible If did not
Ia hn cordial
erous Endorsement of my candidacy for
the United States senate by TINS splen-
did meeting. When ] see the represei-
tative business men and prominent ctti-
zens here tonight who have expressed
their approval of my candidacy by acting
as officers and viCe-presdents of this
meeting, | realize the grave responsible
ity ] shall owe TO the vast business In
tereSts of our great manufacturing state
in the event OF my election to this i'm
portant office.
| cannot but be touched by the Cv-
dences of friendship and support of the
old soldiers of our state as shown by
their numerous and brilliant representa-
ton here tonight. over thirty years
ago the American soldier comprised the
youth and patriotism and chivalry of
our land. The memories of those who
perished in the civil war are enshrned
in the memory of Il grateful people. and
the survivors OF the conflict with venera-
tion and respect ! have always been
glad in my public career to serve the
soldier when called upon, and | want
to assure you Old soldiers here tonight,
that to the full extent of my strength
and ability | shall always uphold invio-
late those principles of American liberty
and free government preserved to us by
your heroism
A TRIBUTE TO WOMAN.
To those citizens and organizations who
have come from other counties to attend
this meeting ] must particularly express
my thanks. That they should come SO
far and in such numbers is indeed "A
compliment that ] prize. Not least do I
value I'm the composition of this great
assembly the presence of the ladies here
tonight. Every year the women of Ame, =
lea are taking an increased and intelli-
gent interest in public affairs. Their in
huence Is wisely and usefully exerted and
can nave no other than an improving ~.
rect In the upward and onward develop-
ment of American institutions and urji
clples. 10 this great audience at large,
composed of the active and stalwart Pc
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