The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-10-19

Rev. DIR. George Edward Reed pres-
dent Of Dickinson college and proml-
nent in American Methodism, is taking
an active part in state politics this
year. DR.. Reed is an orator of great
magnetism and power and he is to
take the stump I'm the course of few
days for the straight Republican ticket
of Pennsylvania. He has a wide in
fluence throughout large region of
country and particularly among the
young men, thousands of whom have
come under the sway OF his personality
and who love and honor him to an un-
eXampled degree.
Few men in the commonwealth will
be able to arouse more enthusiasm
than will DR.. Reed with his distin-
Suished appearance, his elegant die
tion and the forceful simplicity of his
oratorical abilities. In recent politi-
cal address at Carlisle which has been
widely quoted, he made a profound i'm
preston. his words carrying vast
weight because OF his position and rec
ognized understanding of men and af-
fairs.
Dr. Reed was frequently mentioned
as an available congressional cand-
date in his district and could no doubt
have been elected had he consented to
run. Instead, he prefers to help the
present Rpublican nominee in Cumber-
land county and to lend his influence
toward the success of the state ticket.
He will probably make an address in
Scranton in the near future, when he
Will urge the strong necessity for the
triumph of Republican principles this
year.
THE ATTACKS ON QUAY.
Yesterday, in conversation with a
Tribune representative, DR.. Reed did
not commit himself to either faction
connected with the Quay controversy.
In response to the question he, how
ever, stated 1t as his opinion that the
attack on the senior senator will be
likely to have good effect rather than
the contrary in the state election.
THE real issue" said he, between
Quay and his antagonistic must be de-
cided in the legislature and this is
neither the time nor place for its de-
termination" He then continued:
The people in this state have a
strong dstaste for anything bearing
the appearance of being sprung 1t
arouses their suspicious at once and
is reasonably sure to turn the tide in
the opposite direction.
II do not believe this plot will injure
the state ticket. There is a feeling of
unrest and uncertainty, to be sure, but
beneath all is a strong current of sem
timent that Stone is a safe man. The
people haven't any faith in Democratic
promises and as for Swallow, he has
fired all his ammunition and probably
has nothing in reserve.
while he has certain following,
the great majority of people cannot but
recognize the peril of leaving an ad-
mnistration to his control. Time
enough will elapSe before election for
| the voters to consider the fact that all
his charges have been met and refuted.
| That he continues to reiterate them
| does not add weight to their absurd
| ity.
ABOUT WANAMAKER
"As to Mr.. Wanamaker," continued
the doctor, "in my opinion the work to
be done for the Republican party must
| be from inside, outward, and not from
! the outside. have yet to learn that
he has announced himself in favor OF
the state ticket, although claiming tc
be a Republican. What is he for? II
|
All the political enemies of Colonel
Stone" he continued, have been un-
able to bring the slightest charge
against his public or private career
That they have not, is a significant
proof that the Republican candidate
for governor of Pennsylvania is a clear
man and one who will give a pure ad.
| ministratiOn. Hitherto the Republican
party has shown a capability for ac
complishing f-purification, and it car
safely be trusted to do so on this occa'
| sion.
II am working for the triumph of the
| Republican state ticket and for the ul
innate success of the national issues
which Republican principles only can
sustain l am not a follower Of fac
tion, but wish to place myself on tn,
side of the true interests of the coun
try, which demand continued Republi
can supremacy both i'm executive posi-
tinr aud in ballG Of