The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-01-06
V'HlRTON1S HOT SHOT.
Says Wanamaker Is Not the Man
for the Senate.
SoME VERY TERSE REASONS


Might Inauence the appointment OF the
Collectors Of the Ports Of Philadelphia
and New york-Reasons Why an I'm
porter should Net be Elected
,Joserh Wharton. one OF the representa-
tive business men Of Pennsylvania and the
founder Of the Wharton school of Finance
at the University OF Pennsylvania, was
the permanent chairman Of the recent
PcnroSe nonStra5ion in Philadelphia
He presented some Of the strongest OBJ
jections 70 the candidacy Of John Wana-
maker for United States senator in the
following speech;
Fellow citizsns I beg 10 thank yoo for
this appointment Though it brings me
into a prominence not in accord with my
habit in political affairs. 1 sccept the re-
sponsibility. together with the honor. Of
presiding over this meeting because ap-
prove its object.
One Of the most important duties 20 be
performed BY the legislature OF Penn
sylvania at its session which is 20 begin
two weeks from to-day i the election Of
a man 10 succsed Mr Cameron as a re
preventative Of this great state in the
United States senate.
Il J. conceded that this new senator
shall be a Philadelphian, and though we
as citizens cannot vote directly for any
one, having transmitted our rights in this
respect TO the senator's and Representatives
whom we sent 10 the legislature, we rctain
the right to express cur opinions concern
ing the candidates in any orderly manner
that pieases u We have chosen to come
together this evening, 50 70 express our
selves
We all know that the wise ana diligent
performance n duty as a United states
senator requires great natural ability.
supplemented by adequate training and
willingness TO labor. The fun powers Of
manyOf the greatest men that our conn
Try has produced have bean taxed 70 their
utmost in the forum OF the United States
senate The fuil powers of our wisest and
best are now demanded. and are not more
than sufficient for properly repressnting
our state in that great arena Yet we al
believe that ourciry possesses not one man
only. but several men To whom We co1ld
safely commit the interests OF our state in
the debates and struggles that are 70 OccGr
there.
We have men whose intellect can grasp
the problems that must come before the
senate, men whose training in the legal
profession OF IN business affairs has pre-
pared them 10 judge those problems cor
rectly, whose experience perhaps in leg
islation has educated them to the routine
O. legislative bodies and 10 ready perform
anoe Of the functions devolving upon the
member Of snch a body; men also whose
high character. good Judgment and all
ruund common sense command the re-
spect and confidence OF their fellow eiti-
zens They are not numerous, but they
exist
Two Candidates
At this rnomont. however. only two can
didates from Philadelphia are in the Geld.
and as no Others are likely TO appear no
others need now he discussed TRese two
sre. as You well know. John Wananaker
and Boies PenroSc We have the right 70
consider them dispassionately. weighing
the merits of each, and declaring our
preference, without fear or favor, for the
one who seems 10 Is best fitted for the
place
Let Us consider first him who has been
most assiduously pat forward: namely,
John Wanamaker.
Mr.. Wanamaker Is man Of remarkable
ability, who has by his own Sagacity and
unusual organizing power in his own ex-
tended business. and who has creditably
filed the important executive Office of
postmaster general he has overcome
many obstacles, has found means 10 &c
c0mplish many difficult things, has ac-
CURED the arr Of causing numerous sub
orl.inates to 10 punctually their several
parts IN complicated affairs 70 e.fec- de-
sired purpose
On the other hand il may be said that
the nasterful temperament that is fitted
TO rule subordinates might fail 10 bring
about the cordial cooperation Of EQUALS
that is needed in legislation Ii seems
certain that his extensive business would
demand most Of his time 50 that the
state could have the advantage of but
remnant Of his energies You viii re-
member that in the Girard viii case the
great Daniel Webster. devotinc but a
fraction OF his time TO this famous cause,
was defeated by the unremitting care Of
Horace Binney. then comparatively un-
known young lawyer
More important than these is, to my
mind. the objection that Mr. Wanamaker
is the largest importer Of foreign goods in
this state, one OF the largest importers in
the nation: that in the course Of his
fiicts in the courts with the collectors Of
customs. and that as senator ne must par
ticiuate in tariff legislation. thas he would.
peroaps, virtually nominate the collector
at Philadelphia, and might even influence
the appointment at New York. L seems
10 me unsuitable that a man so situated
should be United States senator
Finally. u meet the assertion that Mr..
Wanainakgr is the choice OF the business
men OF the state, 1 must be allowed TO re-
mark that this meeting mag well cause
doubt OF the unanilnity Of this choice.
Mr.. Penrose, it may be AZ once conceded,
lacks some Of the salient qualities OF Mr.
Wanamaker. he has not been victorious
overa host Of fesbler competitors in the
strife Of trade. nor reached the commercial
eminence Of his rival He has not organ
lied great successful establishments for
buying and selling, nor attained such
wealth a. Mr.. Wanamakers He Is no
merchant prince. he mas held no great ex-
ecutive Office What then are the merits
that qualify him for this high office of
United States senator.
First, it is. think, distinct advantage
that ne is not only engr0ssed by CONNER
cial business. aud also that he j. not en-
numbered by great wealth II sufiices that
he has known how 70 manage his affairs
and those Of his clients and that his
means are adequate 10 free him from
small cares
Penrose's Qualifications.
When we regard his trimming we find
bin 4 graduate virh i...-srs Of Harvard
university. a wei ,,5a,i.c "A lawyer, who
has been Tor twelve wears a state senator
de no; only mas sru-iiel and practiced
law. but has serve. .-i,l.en Jioeship in the
art OF leriaiati0a; be would enter the new
career prepared 10 s.iSe pr, at once. with
out preliminary biunderin-. but with the
skin Of an adept in whl,oger task the in
teres; Of his state or of the nation might
impose upon him.
Obviously ne could serve his state better
OF Washington. because ne has served her
well at Harrisburg Upon the vital cues
ton Of honest money Mr. Penrose is thor
o1ghly soaud- In the defense Of our do
nestie Industries by suitable prOtscssse
import duties upon foreign goods. ,Idr
state would find hira an able and efficient
champion.
Because consider Bo.es Penrose beeter
dttod than John Wanamaker by training
and experience. ana 10y h.s pas ton in life.
fer this particular task ~ representing
Pennsylvania in the United States senate,
! advocate his election TO tl.at ofsioe.
M'kiNLEY FOR CvsY.
The President-Eiect Has An Understand
ing with the senator.
A Special diSpatrh rnhlishe3 :, ~