Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-10-26
REPUBLICAN STATE
TICKET CHANGE.
Former United States Senator
Mitchell Named For Justice
of the Superior Court.
TO SUCCEED Mr.. ADAMS.
The Latter's Withdrawal a Volun-
tary Act in the Interest
Of His Party.
STATE COMMITTEE MEETING

STATE COMMITTEE MEETING
A Remarkable Gathering, in Which Great
Enthusiasm Prevailed, and Its Choice
Has Been Generally Approved by Repub-
licaus of all Factions and Elements.
Especial Correspondence)
Philadelphia, Oct. 24.-The wlthdraw-
al of Josiah r. Adams. from the Repup-
lican state ticket and the nomination
of former United States Senator James
/. Mitchell to succeed him as the candl-
date for justice of the superior court
was, of course, the political sensatloI
of the past week. The retirement OF
Mr. Adams was against the judgment
and advice of many who have taken an
active part in the present canvass, put
Mr. Adams determined to adhere TO ms
conclusion to get off the ticket. his
action was the outcome of criticism OF
his business and professional relations
with the American Investors COM
pany. an enterprise which proved
failure, and in which Mr.. Adams was
loser with many others. Alleged oues-
certain agents of the company, for
which Mr.. Adams was in no wise re-
sponsible, led to partisan attacks upon
him. Mr. Adams, who was not ac-
cused of any personal wrong doing, i'll
manly, straightforward statement,
fully explained his connection with the
company, his own losses and his ulti-
mate retirement from the concern.
IL
Mr.. Adams. who is man of fine SEN
sibilities and who has felt keenly the
attack made upon him, wrote letter
to Chairman Reeder, of the Republican
state committee, in which he said:
"The honor of the nomination for su-
perior court judge came TO me, as you
know, unsought and unexpected
AZ accepted that nomination with the
greatest pride. The emoluments OF the
office were no inducement to me, but
the opportunity of single devotion 10
beloved profession and the honor OF
high office were extremely alluring. |
have been attacked by political oppo-
nents and have answered the attack in
the only way that the best friendly,
professional and political advisers
deemed adequate. / can, before cleo
the effect of that attack, which must,
therefore. influence voters adversely to
the party ticket if | remain thereon.
Il have no right to let my own ambi-
ton impede my party's success, and
while / have no doubt of election if l
stand, l should not enjoy victory by
lessened party vote, nor could endure
a judicial seat in any court whose
humblest suitor at the bar doubted my
integrity.
Il, therefore, decline the nomination
for Judge of the superior court"
Recognizing the importance of filling
the vacancy on the ticket without de-
lay, as yesterday was the last day
upon which certificate of nomination
for filling vacancy could be filed at
Harrisburg, Chairman Reeder called
the Republican state committee to-
gether by telegraph. There was re-
markably large attendance at the meet
ing, which was held on Saturday last.
A big field of aspirants for the superior
court sprung up from different coun-
ties, but when the committeeman got to-
gether it soon developed that former
Senator Mitchell, at present a judge of
the common pleas court of Tioga coun-
ty, was looked upon as the strongest
and most available man that could be
chosen, and his nomination followed.
STATE COMMITTEE MEETS.
"The call for this meeting is an un
usual one. and you meet under unusual
circumstances, said General Reeder,
in opening the meeting of the state
committee. LESS than two months ago
a convention of our party, composed
of delegates regularly elected by the
people in the various districts of the
state. met and nominated for the suf-
frages of the people of the state candi-
dates for the offices to be filled at the
coming election. For the office of Judge
of the superior court they nominated
a member of the Philadelphia bar of
extensive practice and large profess
sional attainments. Since his nomi-
nation he has been made the subject
of criticism in partisan newspapers,
and out of regard for his associates
upon the ticket, in Difference to what
he believed to be the best interests of
the party, and with an unselfish and
self-sacrificing consideration for the
interests of others, he has withdrawn
from the ticket, thereby causing a va
cancy.
II hope / may be pardoned," he con-
tinued, 'if / suggest single thought
before proceeding to the business of
the committee. The election is now
but two weeks distant; we have only
two weeks in which to complete our
campaign. In the filling of this vacan-
cy therefore, it becomes importantthat
the gentleman nominated shall be one
whose qualifications and claims are in
stantly obvious as soon as his name is
mentioned. His reputation, if possi-
BILE, should be statewide he should be
known either for his judicial attain
ments or his professional qualifications.
1t is to be hoped the members Of this
committee will rise above all personal
considerations, all local claims, and
will regard only the paramount duty
they owe to their party organization.
in the selection of the name which is
to fill the vacancy upon our ticket. I
trust that all other thoughts will be
lost sight of in the regard which the
members of this committee will give
to the selection of candidate who will
lend strength tO the ticket and COM