The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1899-05-03
(snecial Corrcapondencel

Philadelphia, May 2.-Pennsylvania
may safely be counted upon to send a
solid delegation to the next Republic
can national convention in favor Of
the denomination of President Mckin-
ley. The unveiling of the Grant monu-
ment here last week was the occasion
of a popular demonstration, in which
the appearance of the president was
always the signal for tremendous ap-
plause The president has visited Phil
adelphia more frequently than he has
gone to any other city in the Union
during his term of Office. He recog-
nizes this as a center Of patriotism,
and he is always assured of cordial
American welcome whenever he comes
within the confines of this city. The
fact that the people of Pennsylvania
have manifested keen and sympa-
thetic interest in the success of his ad-
ministration has undoubtedly touched
the president deeply. He invariably
feels at home here, and the many per-
sonal acquaintances he has made on
his frequent visits add to the enjoy
ment of his sojourn in the Quaker
City. The parade of the First brigade
OF the National Guard of the state as
an honorary escort to the officers and
crew of the Raleigh was great sue
cess. Captain Coghlan, of the Raleigh,
was given great ovation all along
the line, and the cheers of the people
for these brave boys of Dewey's fleet
were earnest and spontaneous. Before
leaving the city the president called
upon Captain Coghlan, while his ves-
sci was at anchor in the Delaware,
and the words of commendation and
praise that fell from McKinley's lips,
as he spoke to the gallant men of Cap
tain Coghlan's command were calcu-
lated to leave a lasting impression
upon the minds of the heroes of Man
ila.
PRESIDENT AND DPARTYLEADERS
President McKinley's visit was pure
ly a social one, yet during his two days
stay in this city he came in contact
with number of leading members of
the Republican party, with whom he
privately discussed the political situa-
tion. The president could not but be
gratified at the sentiments expressed
by prominent members of the Union
by the Republican national convention
which will meet next year.
The matter of the seating of Colonel
Quay by the United States senate upon
his appointment by Governor Stone
was, of course, discussed. The opin-
ion seemed to prevail that there was
no doubt of the seating of Colonel
Quay when that matter shall come
before the United States senate at the
next session upon receipt of the letter
from Governor Stone naming him for
the temporary appointment. Presi-
dent Mckinley has not missed legiti-
mate opportunity to testify to the sue
cess of Colonel Quay in the interest of
the Republican party, and there can
be no question as to where his SYM
pathies are in the present issue.
HANNA FOR QUAY.
The announcement that Senator
Hanna, the closest personal and po-
litical friend of the president, favors
the seating of Colonel Quay is gen.
orally regarded as significant. Senator
Mcmillan. OF Michigan, was among the
first of the members Of that body to
declare his purpose to vote for the
seating of Colonel Quay, and since then
Senator Frye Of Maine Senator Platt
of New York, Senator Chandler of New
Hampshire, Senator Jones of Nevada
and others have been interviewed to
the same effect.
General w. w. Dudley, who was
treasurer of the Republican national,
committee when Senator Quay was
chairman and who was counsel before
the senate committee on judiciary for
Henry. w. Corbett, of Oregon, who
claimed a seat in the senate on ap-
pointment by the governor of that
state, has this to say on the present
issue, and the case of Mr. Corbett,
who though the recipient of a guber-
hdtol ldl oppol Iuhitgt N"S ltJttleu Ny
the senate:
"Mr. Quay will be seated by the
senate. All official Washington
was delighted at the termination of
the famous case. AS to the legal phase,
let me state that the case of Mr.. Cor
bett. of Oregon, was never determined
on It's merits. Had it gone to a vote
in the senate Mr.. Corbett would have
been seated. | was his attorney in the
matter and am familiar with all the
details
"The vote by which his claims were
ignored was on the question of con-
Eideration. The judiciary committee
Of the senate divided on the question.
making two reports, the majority rec
Ommending that Corbett be refused his
seat, and the minority, led by Senator
Hoar, of Massachusetts, chairman Of
the committee, declaring that heshould
have the seat.
"We had enough votes to seat Cor
bett, but some of the weak kneed fell
lows voted against us on the motion
to take up and consider the question.
Owing to the fact that the committee
in its majority report had negatived
the question a two-thirds vote was
necessary to open the matter for dis
cussion. We failed to get the neces-
sary CO. and the contest lost.
My belief is that Mr.. Quay will win,
owing to his general popularity and
the fact that the public likes to see
fair play"