New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-04
AMERICAS TIMELY ACTION,
PHILADELPHIA ADvICES AS TO THE
SITUATION IN SAN DOMINGO

"cHRIs" MAGEE AND PENNSYLVANIA POLITICS.
PROBABLE NOMINATION OF LIEUTENANT
COLONEL BARNETT FOR STATE
TREASURER.
Philadelphia Aug 8 (SpeciaD-Private aAs
vices received here by an exporter who has
large interests in San Domingo are to the
effect that the prompt presence of United States
war vessels before the San Domingo capital, In
anticipation of possible unrest among would-be
leaders hoping 10 profit by the assassination Of
President Heureaux. has had the effect OF dis
covering attempt overthrow the regular
Government. The effort 10 push Dr. Jimnez to
the front in revolutionary movement against
the constitutional succession to the Presidency
is not regarded serious
There is doubt that the attitude OF the
United States had much TO do with stfening
the courage Of the conservative element and dis
couraging the turbulent The little capital at
the mouth Of the Ozama, under the guns Of
United States vessels OF watching Ameri-
can interests and looking askance at the pres
ervation of order, may be considered step In
the direction Of responsibility 10 the world that
in these petty States revolution shall no longer
anticipate general elections follow in the
wake of the tragedies which seem to be part Of
the experience OF men VINO occupy the eAecu~
tive office.
The Vice President, General Figuero. having
been installed at the head Of the de facto Gov
eminent. 1t is believed that the crisis may be
considered safely passed. This Government.
having the prestige of law and regularity. will
have recognition, which fact coupled with the
naval demonstration so TO speak. cannot fail to
serve as a warning to keep hands of.
PENNSYLVANIA POLITICS
State Senator Christopher Magee, Of Pitts.
burg who has for years been a conspicuous fac
tor in Pennsylvania and National politics. said
to day:
II am here in the hands Of physicians and
prefer TO regain my health, II possible TO worry
ing about politics. have not kept up with the
procession on that account am confident that
there will be harmony in the convention, and
that ticket will be nominated which will win.
1t is the common law Of American politics that
the majority shall rule. I have no doubt that
those who will control the convention through
their friends will make the ticket. which is the
usual and only way Of doing such things"
State Senator Magee represented Pennsylvania
on the National Republican Committee when
Secretary Blaine was nominated for the Presi-
dency in 1884, and Mr.. Magee retired to make
room Tor u. r. Jones TO De maue cndHHdh'
which was soon discovered to have been mis-
take from the point Of view Of practical politics.
Secretary Blaine said afterward TO party OF
friends 1T is not good politics to permit per-
sonal friendships to govern in the selection OF
men to manage campaigns. Politics Is not
gratitude, but ambition"
In conversation respecting his health Senator
Magee still feels encouraged that he will i'm.
prove. He seems TO maintain his strength, but
he has that eaden pallor which Secretary
Blaine had in the last year or two Of his lifetime,
and which is always the evidence of a functional
disorder of the kidneys or liver. The friends or
the Senator hope that his physical vigor Will
carry him through The change is a surprise, as
he has been a man Of exceptionally regular
habits for one who began young, and has always
been active in the rough and tumble Of munich
pal and State politics.
Senator Quay has informed his friends that he
will be in Philadelphia possibly this week The
death Of Colonel Hawkins. Of the 10Th Pennsyi-
vania of course, eliminates him as FACTOR In
the selection of a nominee. II is now conceded
that Lieutenant Colonel Barnett will be the
nominee for state Treasurer There may be
complimentary votes. but Hawkinss followers.
who were strong will now go to Barnett In a
great measure The State Convention Will meet
in about three weeks.