The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-10-14
POLITICAL JOTTINGS.

IOLl lSAL JOl lNUSs
The issues of the campaign We're
ably, fully and eloquently presented
by Attorneys II. c. Reynolds and 4. A.
Zimmerman at rally held last night
in Moeiler's hall. Central Park, under
the auspices of the William Connel Re
publican cluL. of the Eleventh ward.
The disagreeable weather did not pre-
vent the hall from being filled, but 1t
deferred many from coming, no doubt.
Every seat in the place was taken, and
many had to stand up. and it is not
a small hall, by any means. Another
matter To consider is that the Eleventh
ward is Il strong Democratic strong
hold. In the audience was noticed
many men who heretofore have ranked
as Democrats.
Charles w. Stone. president of the
club, called the meeting to order and
introduced Frank Moeller as chairman.
Mr. Moellcr was pleased to see so many
present to hear the issues of the COM
paign discussed. Che meeting was
called by the William Connell club, and
the response proves that there is II very
strong sentiment In favor of William
Connell for congress. Mr.. COnnells 5
name was received with great applause.
Mr.. Moeller then introduced Attorney
Reynolds.
Mr.. Reynolds said that the times We
have had since 1892 are such as the
Srayest head in the town never wit
messed before. He then went on with
facts and figures on the financial ques-
tion to prove that the arguments set
forth by adherents of free silver will
not restore the prosperity that has fled
from the land. II Il man tells you, he
said, that free silver is going to bene-
l,. IL Ia; l,nt rlNn
expect to get money honestly are go
ing to get it easier than now. If they
work and earn it, the best dollar that
can be made is not 100 good for them.
He cited the experience of the nation
with grccnbacks in lS62-G3 to prove the
evil of inflated currency.
Mr.. Zimmerman's address was an
eloquent one. Standing now, he said,
in the shadows of October, 1896, who
wculd not gladly turn back to the
prosperity OF 1892. Never in the his
tory of the country had we better
times than then, and never was there
such depression than since. 1t Is no
mistake that the Democratic party Is
responsible for the change. Today we
are confronted again with the Dem
Ocrat request, seeking to be returned
to power. If you look back over the
past you will find, he said. that the
Democratic party has never brought
anything like prosperity.
The Republican party, he said, has
always kept in mind the pole star of
American success and that is pros
perity to American industry. In speak
ing of the local candidates, and Mr..
Cornell particularly, Mr.. Zimmerman
said that he is man who came here
poor. but by his own efforts at
tained to a position of wealth.
Has Mr.. Connell, he said. boarded
away his money in vaults; does he in
vest it in bonds and clip the coupons
every three months; isn't he a man
that has interested himself in nearly
every industry in the city, and by his
money does he not give employment
to thousands of wOrkmen and place in
their way "a chance to earn living?
Another thing about Mr. Connell, he
said; he has never been sued for wages.
Whenever a mans money was due it
| was ready for him, and not only that,
but there never was a charity that he
was not among the first to subscribe to,
and to subscribe to literally. Mr.. Zm-
norman closed with y complimentary
reference to S. w. Roberts and Giles
Roberts, candidates for commissioner,
and Fred Ward and A. T.. Kiefer, can
| didates for auditor.
A largely attended meeting of the
Lackawanna Republican club was held
last night in the rooms of the Central
Republican club. Senator ]. c. Waugh
an president of the club, presided, and
James McGuinness acted as secretary.
After a short Introductory address
Senator Vaughan introduced Hon. John
r. Farr. candidate for legislature in the
| First district, as one Of the speakers
| of the evening. Mr.. Farr delivered an
| able and convincing argument on the
duty every good citizen owes himself
| to do what in his power lies to secure
| the election of Mckinley and Hobart.
| He also urged on his hearers the neccs-
| sity of sending men to the national and
state legislatures who by their work
| VIII assist in sustaining the great prin =
ciples for which Republicanism stands.
He closed by referring to the merits
Of the Republican candidates for coun-
ty offices. Attorney NJ. w. Lowry was
the next speaker. He advised the
members of the club to work unceaS-
| inSly for Republican success until the
| polls close on election day. The elec-
| tion of Mex kinley and Hobart he was
| convinced would mean four years OI
national prosperity and national hap
| piness. But our duty does not end
with electing Mckinley and Hobart" D."
continued the speaker. we have Il
| duty that comes home closer to us in
| the election of Il congressman who will
properly represent this district and he
of service to the people of Luckawanna.
Such a man is William Conneli and
| predict his election lIy ma jurity of
5000 Mr.. Lowry said the presence OF
two of the legislative candidates pre-
vented him from speaking of them in
| the glowing terms in which they de-
serve to have their praises sung but he
| recommended them earnestly To the
| cOnsid, ration of the voters who. he said.
would be remiss in their duty to them
selves if they failed To return both of
these gentlemen to the Legislature. The
necessity of re-electing $. w. and Giles
| Roberts as commissioners was dwelt
| upon and their economical and wise ad
ministratiOn of county affairs called Ia
| the attention of the voters. Messrs.
Keifer and Ward candidates for audit
ors, we're commended for their ability
to fill the Offices for which they have
been nominated. A. II. Connell, candi-
date for Legislature i'm the Second dis
trict, was next introduced but on ac-
count of Il very sore throat was unable
| to make any extended remarks. After
| the Speechmaking an imprOmptu re-
ception was held and the members OF
the club were introduced to Candidates
Farr and Connell by President Waugh
an. The Lackawanna club has large
membership and will meet every Tues
day night until the close Of the cam
paign.
A Republican, rally was held al
Montdale. Scott township. last night
| and goodly number was present
Some came three or four miles through
I'the rain. and a pleasing feature was
the conversion to the side of sounG
money and protection of a free silver
ite. Attorneys a. A. Nosburg and b
F. Tinkham were the speakers. p. ]
Lee was chosen chairman. Mr.. NOs
| hlrn snnka first and treated the finan.