Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1899-08-10
HASTINGS, VICTORY.


most disgracefub campaigns on record,
was defeated IN his plans. 1t was the
worst thrashing that has been admin
istered to any crowd Of politicians in
the history Of Centre county. Cover
nor Hastings practically swept every
thing before him. There were 90 del
egates to be elected to the county con
vention, and OF this number General
Hastings got GS and the Quay crowd "a.
At the county convention on last
Tuesday two old soldiers, Governor
Hastings candidates. Captains Will
Jams and Gowland, were elected as
anti-Quay delegates to the state con-
vention at Harrisburg. Ey-Deputy
Attorney General Wilbur F. Reeder.
General Hastings law partner, was
elected county chairman, the anti
Quay people thereby capturing the
organization. The following resolu
tions were adopted:
THE RESOLUTIONS.
I'VE, the Republicans of Centre
county, in convention assembled, here
by reaGirm our adherence to the prin-
ciples and traditions Of our party.
I'VE heartily endorse the brilliant
administration Of President Mckinley
and commend his patriotic, wise and
successful conduct of affairs during the
crucial period through which the coun-
try has recently passed in its war with
and The eXUenBT0n' o. our Trdtde ana
commerce mark an era in our history
and in our party. We regard it as the
duty OF the people TO uphold the policy
and strengthen the hands and purpose
OF President Mckinley at all times
and we pledge our individual support
TO that end AS a fitting recognition
Of his mastery achievements we heart
lily endorse his reelection for sec
ond term.
we view with qualification the ad-
ministration Of our distinguished fell
low citizen, Governor Daniel II. Hast
ings We approve his fearless and un-
ceasing efforts to protect the state
treasury against political raiders and
machine jobbers. We applaud his ex-
pogure Of the padded pay rolls and in
demnity bond, and his wise use OF the
veto power at all times in the interest
of the people. We commend his OBJ
servance OF and strict regard for con-
stitutional mandate and statute law,
regardless Of partisan demand, Is we'll
as his concern for the varied institu-
tions Of the commonwealth, education
al, charitable and penal His devotion
20 the interests Of the volunteer sol
iie.p Of our state, whose every move
iaeht vas under his watchful eye. was
fully exemplified In NJ organization Of
the state hospital trains for the re-
lief Of the fever stricken in the camps
Of the south, and we are deeply CRATE
full with our fellow citizens OF the state
at large, who shared with US these hu-
name and unselfish ministrations.
I'VE congratulate the people Of Penn
sylvania upon the splendid patriotism
exhibited by their Bong az defenders OF
the flag and soldiers In the cause Of
humanitX. on the record that they have
made, which viii ever stand among the
highest for valor and devotion, a proud
heritage Of our commonwealth for all
the years 10 come.
we deprccate the reduction of the
public school appropriation as unnec-
e8sary and un4u5tiGable. Our public
schools are the Eafcguard OF the nation.
The cutting down Of the fund for their
support means reduced salaries for
teachers. a shorter school term, which
f. an injustice te the children. or in
creased taxation for the citizens
"In concluion, We pleaGc our earn
est support 10 the ticket nominated by
the convention today"
GOVERNOR HASTINGS SPEECH
General Hastings presided over the
convention, and AT the close Of its de
libcrations be waa loudly called upon
for Il speech. lie responded. and In
the course OF his remarks said.
9TH RFEuIIigru t.grtv IA DauuassI-
vania win continue 10 merit and TO re-
celye support and confidence Of the
people only so long as It's representa-
tiyes shall deal fairly and honestly by
them. Official station In our common
wealth has taken on new Significance.
The public conscience has become 80
quickened that no man called 10 official
life VIII hereafter dare TO be aught
than the faithful representative OF
those who have honored him. HIS Of
fetal life must stand for the best inter
estg Of the whole people lie can no
longer dare 10 use place and patronage
for selfish personal advancement lie
must safeguard every interest OF his
constituency
"Thc public moneys IN his carc and
keeping must be held as n sacred trust
to bo faithfully administered and ac-
counted for. The public institutions Of
the state must no longer be made the
football OF a designing politician, and
our charitable and educational ingtl-
tutionB be handled as tools for selfish
purposes. The time has come when
public patronage viii no longer be
bartered for selfish and personal ad.
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