The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-04-05
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PorrsvuLE, April 5.-The county scat,
has been the mecca for the politicians, and
several conferences have been held within
the past week or two by the leaders Of the
various factions of the Republican party
To imply that the party is split up into
factions is merely stating truth. Those Of
your readers who take an interest in the
movements Of the party leaders know this to
be true. They also know that it is In this
source lies the greatest danger for the future
success Of the party.
The politicians are just now interested in
the distribution Of the plums that are TO fall
from the Presidential tree While Mckinley
controls the orchard, ho must necessarily
select some good Republicans in this part Of
the government farm to distribute the pro
duce. And herein lies the bone Of conten-
ton. Congressman Brumm will exercise his
preroeatve and from him many Of the faith
fur will seek recognition. During his ser
vice in Congress, his friends argue, he was
never before in the position to reward his
supporters and place some of them in fat
berths
Information comes my way to the effect
that secret conference was held here on
Saturday, the result Of which will develop
the prominent officials on "the hill" am
informed by one Of those present that the
gathering was held at the Office of Congress
man Brumm, and that the principal topic Of
discussion was the state delegate fight in the
various districts. The different candidates
were considered and tacit understanding
arrived at as to who should receive tho honor
of representing this county in the state
convention
Besides the Congressman, there were
present at this secret conhab Senator Coyle,
w. J. Whitehouse, Esq, County Controller
Severn and others. 1t is said Mr.. Brumm
may become a candidate for state delegate in
the Fourth district. Senator Coyle has al
ready announced his candidacy for this ad-
ditional honor in the First district. His
running mate is Sergeant-at-Arms Wyatt.
In this respect the old adage politics makes
strange bed fellows, is again verified. A
little while ago these two gentlemen were at
daggers' points, all because the convention
that nominated Wyatt refused to endorse the
record of Mr.. COyle in the Senate
1t is quietly whispered that another candi-
date from this county is in the field for ap-
pointment as Naval Officer of the Port of
Philadelphia. John +, Finney, of the
Miners journal, fled his application several
weeks ago, and has received hearty endorse
ments from different parts of the county 1t
was generally understood that Senator Coyle
was an applicant to succeed United States
Marshal Reilly, but as the present incum-
bents term will not expire for two years, the
Senator, it is said, has decided to become a
candidate for the Naval Office in pppQsitiop
to Finney, between whom the best OF feeling
does not now exist.
There Is another rumOr to the effect that
jack Whitehouse, in the event of Coyle's
County Solicitor bill, carrying with it a
salary Of 50 900 year, becoming a law, is
to be appointed by the governor; that
Gustavus Schrinck, that erratic legislator
from tlis district will aspire to tho Post
mastership of Pottsville. These rumors we're
current upon the streets to-day, but as to
the truth thereof l have no substantial
evidence
There have been strange alliances formed
between the Republican leaders in this
county since the election of Nick inley-men
who were bitter political enemies last year
are now found in seQpet caucuses forming
new combinations.
This fact has caused many of the warm
supporters of Senator Quay to put on their
thinking caps. They scent danger ahead for
/ the Beaver statesman in this county, so fa1
MS the state delegates are concerned The
! Wanamaker people have decided to make q
strong effort to secure the delegates from
each district, and will select strong candi.
dates from their ranks. Herein lies the
danger to the success Of the Quay cause
Some Of those announced as candidates op.
posed to Wanamaker are holding high.
salaried positions and have been continually
before the people for several years seeking
some office. The Republican voters have be.
come disgusted with this state of affairs, and
although the districts are strong Quay To-
calities they will turn these men down as a
rebuke to their greed, and if necessary, vote
for the opposing candidates, whether they
are friendly TO the Wanamaker people or not
Those who are real friends of Senator Quay
if they have not already done so, should
advise him Of the true state of affairs. II
this is not done the Schuylkill delegation in
the next state convention may be divided
The next torn Of court is awaited with 9
great deal Of interest by the politicians. In
dictments against Poor Directors Deitricl
and Ahrenstield are expected to be presented
to the grand jury.
Tho sheriff fight is causing much interest
from the number Of candidates in the field
Hester $. Albright aud S. R. Beddall viii
divide the vote in this section.
Brumm for Judge sounds well, and Their
are many who would like to see him on tn,
bench. If Charlie should don the ermine
south Of the mountain will retain the Con
gresham. His name, when made public a
the proper time, will cause CONSERVATION to
certain individual who now has the be,
buzzing in his ear
Don't Get Excited.
Wa ora o1aotad h,y