The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-07-01
MR.. CONNELL ENTERS
RACE FOR CONGRESS
An Authoritative Announcement Made
That He Is q Candidate.
CALLS on FRIENDS FOR THEIR AID
The People, He Saws, Know Him and
His Record, and if They Shall
Honor Him with Nomination aud
an Election, He Will Serve Them to
the Best of His Ability.

An authoritative announcement was
yesterday made by William Connell
of his candidacy for congress. He said:
Il will be candidate for congress
subject to the decision of the Republi-
can convention" Mr.. Connell added:
II do no. think that it is necessary
for me at this time to make any decla-
ration of principles or any promises
as to my official conduct if elected. l
have lived in this district almost since
my boyhood. The people know me and
my record. and If they should honor me
with a nomination and an election
will be glad to serve them to the best
of my ability. l have been solicited by
many Republicans to allow the use Of
my name for this office. / have con-
cluded after mature deliberation to ac-
cept, and l trust that my friends will
stand by me in the convention, at the
campaign which follows it, and In the
election"
A DEMOCRATIC VIEW.
Last evenings Times, the Democratic
organ of the county, in discussing Mr.
Connelfs announcement, said: For
several months past he has been gen.
orally looked upon as the logical cam
didatc of the Republican party for con-
gress. The only reason for delaying
the decision until this time was the
indisposition of Mr.. Connell to accept
public Office. This having been over
come. Mr. Connell may be expected to
enter on the campaign with the vigor
which chara cterizes him In business as
we'll as in politics.
Mr.. Connells announcement practic-
ally settles the congressional question
so far as the Republican party is con-
cerned. The names Of several other
gentlemen have been mentioned in con-
notion with the office. but none Of them
has shown any disposition to be aggres-
sive and the probabilities are strong
that no other name than that Of Mr..
Connell will be mentioned In the Re-
publican congressional convention.
Mr. Connell is 60 years of age. He
is In perfect health and as active and
vigorous as lnost men of 40. He has
never been an office-seeker. Years ago
he took an active interest In educa-
tiOnal subjects and served two terms as
a member OF the board of school con-
troll. Except for this and a number of
honorary places, held by appointment,
he has remained In private life. But he
has always taken an active interest In
politics, never allowing an opportunity
to pass to aid u friend"
AN INDEPENDENT VIEW.
The Truth last evening said: "In be-
coming candidate for congress. sub
ject to the decision Of the Republican
nominating convention, Mr.. Connell
undoubtedly subordinates his personal
inclinations to the wishes OF his
friends who are anxious to see him
round out his busy career In the legis-
lative halls of the nation. Mr.. Connell
is man Of the people. He has toiled
from the ranks to his present pre-emin-
ence as an employer Of labor. His in
terest in this community is a direct and
personal one. and it can be said, with
out prejudice to any other candidate,
that this section would have in him a
sterling representative at the nations
capital"