The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-06-02
REPUBLICAN DISSATISFACTION.

The result Of the reorganization of the
School Board last night, by which the Demo-
Gratis, with the aid Of two Republican mem
bers, organized that body is received with
little surprise by the public. Rumors of
deals and countcr-deals have been freely dis
cussed for the past week or two and those
who have doubted the truth of these rumors
can now bring themselves to a realization of
the fact that two Republican members Of the
Board, elected by Republican votes aided
yIu.the Democrats in regaining control Of the
The elimination of the deal has
ured st the principal topic of conversation
e among the leaders of both political parties as
- well as by those who take little interest in
politics other than to exercise the right Of
franchise and who are avcrse to having the
sentiments expressed by their ballot disre-
garded by their representatives whether the
latter be members Of the School Board or
Borough Council.
Whatever personal differences or animosi-
ties that may exist between certain members
of the Board, we have nothing to say. That
is a personal matter, and should be settled
between themselves To offer that as iustif-
cation for the course pcrsued by Messrs
places these gentlemen in an unfavorabe
light before their party colleagues and the
Republican voters. The result of their act
has disorganized the party, given the minority
members control of the Board and following
close upon the heels of the dissatisfaction in
the Borough Council, makes the Democrats
masters Of the situation. Shenandoah is a
Democratic town, but the Republicans have
managed to secure control Of the two legsla-
tive branches Of borough government, only
te lose the fruits Of victory because certain
representatives Of the party have personal
grievance to satisfy, and in doing SO disrupt
the party Organization
We have no personal interest in the matter,
other than the good of the party and the
success Of Republican principles. We have
had no occasion to change our views as
expressed previous to the organization and
are more firmly Of the opinion than ever that
the party demands of their representatives a
faithful conservation Of the party S interests
and that they were in no mood for a repeti-
tion Of the course pursued for the past two
years in the Borough Council Instead of
allaying the feeling of dissatisfaction among
the party voters which was confidently
looked for, it has been greatly intensified by
the result Of last nights meeting Of the
Board, and the party viii enter the next
campaign disorgauized and divided. Why?
Simply because one or two members of the
organization have sacrificed party interests
and principle to satisfy personal animosity.
Last nights meeting and its results only
developed small portion of the deal and
other developments will come later on. Tn,
meeting of the Board in July may furnisl
food for thought and its result is awaited
with much interest by the Republicans
1t is very apparent that the Democrat
are the better politicians, and can give thei
! Republican brethren many points in tn,
= game Of politics. When their party interest
are at stake, they sacrifice personal feeling
and stand together for Democracy. For thi
they are TO be commended and not only re
ceive the approval of their own party voter
but also the respect and plaudits of Republi
cans. How different with tho representa-
tyes Of the latter who are elected to tn
position they occupy to perform public duty
and not to repay personal grievance.