Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-02-23
LAPORTE, PENNA., THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, B99
FOR
STALWARTS
Republicans Give Boilers an Object
Lesson by Electing Ashbridge
Mayor Of Philadelphia.
DAVID MARTIN rs REBUKED.

Senator's Quay and p enrose Compli-
mented Upon Their Success In Secur-
Hing Big Appropriations For the Del
aware Channel and For League ISL
ana Navy Yard.
Especial Correspondence.)
Philadelphia, Feb. 21.-The early re-
turns from the voting today indicate
that the Republican candidate for
mayor, Samuel H. Ashbridge. will be
elected by a splendid majority. His
elevation to the mayoralty will be
triumph Of stalwart Republicanism
and proper recognition Of an active,
aggressive and successful party work
er. The party wrecker or party bolter
will get no consolation from man like
Samuel H. Ashbridge, who is a firm
believer in party organization and
party discipline. He has not hesitated
10 express the opinion that Senator
Quay, having gotten the regular Re-
publican caucus nomination, should re-
ceive the vote of every Republican in
the state legislature. In this connec-
ton 1t is interesting to recall that at
meeting during the present mayoralty
campaign in the Nineteenth ward,
where David Martin votes, Mr.. Ash
bridge, with Mr.. Martin present, made
a spirited speech, in which he declared
that he had the greatest admiration
and respect for the man who stood by
his party and labored for the success
of its candidates and maintenance of
its principles Those present could not
fail to see that these remarks were
placing Mr.. Martin in a rather un-
enviable position. in view of the fact
that after having grown immensely
wealthy through his association with
the Republican organization he now
assumes the role of a bolter, helping
to disrupt the party which has made
1t possible for him to build "a mag
nificent country seat" and to mingle
with millionaires. A few years ago
he was a policeman, patroling the
streets Of Philadelphia.
The business men of this city con-
tinue to enter vigorous protests against
the action of the Republican boilers at
Harrisburg and their Democratic al
lies in preventing the breaking Of the
senatorial deadlock and completely OBJ
structing legislation. They appreciate
the need Of revenue legislation and the
danger to the interests of the state
that must follow continuance of the
present tactics in the general assembly.
QUAY AND PENROSE PRAISED.
There are heard on every hand the
warmest expressions of praise and
commendation of the labors Of Sena-
tors Quay and Penrose, who have sue
oIal t., t~1:,~ I,a
ate committee agree to an appropria-
tion to carry out the project for a 30
foot channel in the Delaware river
and bay from this city to the sea. The
river and harbor bill as it passed the
house appropriated 100000 for deepening
the Delaware river channel to 26 feet.
but did not specifically recognize the 80
foot project. Representatives of the
commercial and maritime interests Of
the city subsequently appeared before
the senate committee on commerce and
asked that some recognition of the pro-
ject to provide channel &c, feet deep
and 600 feet wide in the Delaware river
from Philadelphia to the sea be incor-
porated in the bill. They asked that
the appropriation for the next fiscal
year be increased from $500, 900 to $780,
600. and that the secretary Of war be
authorized to make contracts under the
continuous system for completing the
work, up to $5,9S5.O00. They added that
they would not insist on the increase
from 100000 to 100000 provided the
secretary of war was authorized to
enter into continuous contracts.
The committee took the Philadel-
phians at their word. The amount for
the next fiscal year remains at $500, 900,
but this sum is applied to the 30 foot
channel project, except so much as may
be necessary to expend on the channel
between Philadelphia and Trenton. In
addition, the committee authorizes the
secretary of war to enter into contracts
up to 100000 for continuing the work
on the channel. This, 1t is believed by
Senators Quay and Penrose, will amply
provide for carrying on the harbor i'm
provements until the Fifty-sixth con-
gress meets next December. There will
undoubtedly be another river and har-
Dor bill in that congress, and addi-
tional appropriations can then be Sc
cured.
Another cause for felicitation here is
the fact that the Pennsylvania sena-
tors, with the assistance of some OF
their colleagues in the house, are now
in position to promise an appropria-
tion of $755,O00 for sea walls, walks
lanes, buildings. machinery, etc, for
League Island navy yard. Senator
Quay has written a friend here that
he has hopes of the navy department
designating League Island as one of the
most important naval stations. All
recognize the advantages of its fresh
water and of the protection afforded
by it's natural surroundings.
The regular Republican members OF
the legislature who have been down
here over Sunday are all confident OF
Senator Quav's reelection.