The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-08-22
CELTS In THE REVOLUTION
Some Famous Patriots Who Were OF
SCOtch.lrish ExtractiOn--.A Few Re.
Elections Upon the Campaign.
Editor Of The Tribune:


Sir:--In The Tribune of the 9Th inst,
honorable mention was made of the
Scotch-lrish, and list of illustrious
have been added. In writing this
have become added. In writing this
brief article, it IS not particularly our
purpose to show that there seems to be
misunderstanding. with regard to the
-appellation, "Scotch-Irish," and it's
application exclusive from Irish-Scotch.
Writers give prominence TO the former.
without any due consideration to the
latter. 1t would require long article
to give conclusive evidence and indis-
putable generic facts. showing that
there Is a difference: and that both
clan appellations. Scotch-Irish and
lrish-Scotch, might be used. And while
we might point out some distinctive
characteristics peculiar to each, we can.
at the same time, see the traits of char
acter common to both, which mark the
identity of their Celtic origin.
But we need not dwell upon that point
now, for in American politics it should
make no difference. which is which;
whether or not the national name,
Scotia" once belonged to ireland, and
was Subsequently transferred to Scot
land, it matters not: for, "a man is
man for all that" And whether, a mans
ancestors had emigrated from Ireland
to Scotland. or from Scotland to Ire
land. it should not make any difference,
so long as the generations of such an
cestors have given both the old and the
new world great men; and especially to
the United States, where the air of free
dom is adapted and congenial to their
natural energetic and capacities for
great achievements.
POLITICAL REFLECTIONS.
While we are thus eulocizing the
Scotch-Irish or the Irish-Scotch the
Ancient Hibernian. the Ancient Briton,
the Teuton, the Hebrew and others,
now constituting the united people of
this great republic, might with equal
pride point to the history of their an
Cestors. There is one great source of
pride concerning all, and that consists
in knowing that on this side Of the
Atlantic they have great nation, the
government, laws, institutions and
great wealth of which are at the dis
posal of all her citizens. With such
conditions before us, the wisdom of the
people should move them in the most
consistent direction. conducive to the
welfare Of all, and having in view the
perpetuation of American institutions,
and protection of home industries. In
the coming national issue there are
now before the people of the United
States two great "Scotch-Irish" or
sh-Scotch" Americans seeking the
honors of the presidency, and each de-
sirous to assume the responsibility of
the executive duties of the national ad-
mnistration. Mckinley, the head Of
the Republican party, and Bryan,
the choice of the Democratic
National convention. Their an
cestery, respectively. is not the
question. They are both of good fami-
lies and men of sterling worth in their
own capacities. But the choice of ad-
mnistration, the governmental affairs
of the nation. the money basis and pro-
lection of American industries are the
chief points for consideration and re-
quire Republican success. These points
nre the direct concern of the mechanic
and every workman, and the issue
should be fully considered by every
citizen, and the monetary question,
which might not be clearly understood
by some. should be clearly and ably
discussed during the campaign by
campaign orators. We will leave the
discussion of the monetary affairs to
such as clearly understand it; but
every citizen should inform himself on
this important question. There are no
complex ideas or intricacies in connec-
ton with the truth of the fact that the
money standard of the United States
must be the recognized and accepted
standard of the commercial world.
FOR CONGRESSMAN.
Next, but not least in importance,
comes the congress of the United
States. Representation at Washington
is not an affair of secondary consdera-
ton. William Connell is now before the
voters of this congressional district as
the nominee of the Republican party.
And whether he is Scotch-Irish or Irish
Scotch, 1t matters not in this district,
where 1t Is known that he is "A man
for all that" Where all know that he
Is an enterprising American citizen, who,
by his assiduou labors. has elevated and
enriched himself. and thus has helped
others along too. We believe that as a
benefactor, of the people. Mr.. Connell
should be honored. But this is not the
main reason that should induce the yo-
ters of this Congressional district to
vote for him. Mr.. Connelrs eligibility.
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