New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-03
FIGHTING SENATOR QUAY.
JOHN wANAMAKER ASKED TO RUN FOR
GOVERNOR OF PENNSYLVANIA.
ACTION TAKEN AT A LARGELY ATTENDED CON
FERENCE OF THE SENATOR'S o7Po-

FERENCE OF THE SENATOR'S OPPC-
NENTs IN PHILADELPHIA
Philadelphia, Feb 1.-The anti-ouay movement IN
the Republican party OF this State received an I'M
petus here to-day at a conference held In the
Bourse at which there were present about four
hundred representative business ard party men
from all sections OF the State. The conference was
held under the auspices and by the invitation OF
the Business Mems League. and almost every
county in the State responded 10 the call. II Was
called to order by Elias Deemer. OF Wiliamsport
who said that the meeting had been called in be-
half Of Republicans who desired the election OF
a Governor who will administer the affairs OF the
State without the dictation Of any one man.
General ". II. Kountz. of Somerset County. was
chosen permanent chairman. on taking the chair
he said there feeling OF unrest ana dlssaus-
faction among the Republicans Of the State be
cause the control Of the party had become centred
in the hands Of a few and that the time had
come when Republicans should try 10 force aside
the domination of these men.
The conference was In session about three hours
number Of speeches were made in denunciauon
OF the United States Senators from PENNSYLVANIA
and particularly censurng the political methods OF
Senator Quay. The dominant faction Of the state
Legislature also came in for its share of reproach
and Governor Hastings commended for having
protected the State Treasury from the attacks OF
the legislators
The sentiment Of nearly all the speakers was in
favor OF the nomination OF John Wanamaker as
the candidate for Governor at the coming ran
election, although the names OF congressman Dai-
zell and c. W Stone frequently mentioned
and applauded Most OF the speakers urged that
the nomination OF Mr.. Wanamaker should ne
formally placed before the peop.e by the confer
ence but others considered that such action would
be unwise. contending that it would in too great
degree resemble "bossism'' and "cut-and-drled
planning"
After long discussion. which az times became
animated a resolution adopted urging Mr..
Wanamaker 70 permit the use OF his name as a
candidate for Governor at the approaching pri-
mary elections and at the Republican State Con-
venton.
Great enthusiasm aroused in the early part
of the meeting by the reading Of a letter from
Mr. War2maker II was dated Ossadow Island,
ia. Mr.. Wanamaker expressed regret that
at the meeting. with the purpose Of which he was
fully in accord. He wanted 1t distinctly under;
Suggested Judge John, stewart Henry c. Mccor;;
mick. John Dalzel, Major E. A. Hancock ana
Colonel E. A. Irwin as names from which Gov
ernor not to be owned by any one could be So
lected. Mr. Wanamaker further said ne desired 90
election of any Governor or legislator known 70
the people that live in the State and pay the
taxes that form its revenues ,,o..os - ,,,orr,
Mr. Wanamaker of the action of the conference
and request permission to use MS name as a can
THE PLATFORM ADOPTED
The conference adopted long platform In the
form OF an address 70 the Republican voters OF
the State II declares the condition Of politics in
the State 10 be disgraceful, and that this condi-
ton has been brought about by the expenditure
of money 10 corrupt and debauch the voter; that
the free will OF the party IN conventions has been
defeated and men nomina ted and elected 10 office
who give fealty 70 and are submissive 70 an IN
dividual leader and the dispenser or pubic patron
age who now dominates the party and uses y
for the political and financial aggrandHement OF
himself and those he chooses to participate In the
spoils This domination. the platform decla
controlled all legislation in the last General AS
sembly. -, -, ..A,,. &,
made in which attention is called 10 the alleged
for support IN the election OF United states sen
ator the efforts 70 take from the Treasury thou-
sands Of dollars for pretended investigating com
mittees and junketing trips, and more man mill
ion dollars for purposes either unlawfu! or use
loss which failed by reason Of the interposltlon
Of Governor Hastings. Numerous bills. II IS De,
clared were introduced merely for the purpose OF
extorting money from the corporate and other IN
terests Of the State as the price OF preventing
THE voters are called upon to attend the pri-
and 70 The Genera! Assembly representatives VINO
cannot be corrupted by money or the promise o.
anportrnent 70 Office. The present senior Unlted
States Senator the platform says is understood
~ desire reelection and he. more than any otncr
man n saws Is responsible for the present cor
rupt condition ol State politics. His defeat TOT
70 Selection is urged upon the voters.