The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-11-02
The Latter's Withdrawal q Volun-
tary Act in the Interest
Of His Party. --:..,.
STATE COMMITTEE MEETING
A Remarkable Gathering, In Which Great
Enthusiasm Prevailed, and Its Choice
Ehs Been Generally Approved by Repub
licans of all Factions and Elements.
Especial Correspondencs)

Phlladelpnla, OCt. Z3.-l ne WllHuiuw
al OF Josiah X. Adams. from the RepuD-
lican state ticket and the nomination
of former United States Senator James
!. Mitchell to succeed him as the candi-
date for Justice of the superior court
was, of course, the political sensation
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, but
Mr.. Adams etermined to adhere to his
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 ques-
tionable transactions on the part OF
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. in
a manly, straightforward statement,
fully explained his connection with the
company. his own losses and his ulu-
mate retirement from the concern.
MR.. ADAMS WITHDRAWAL.
Mr.. Adams. who is man of fine SEN
sibilities and who has felt keenly the
attack made upon him, wrcte 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
81 accepted that nomination with the
greatest pride. The emoluments ofthc
office were no inducement to me, but
the opportunity of single devotion to
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. I can, before elec-
tion day, in no further way diminish
the effect OF that attack. which must.
therefore, influence voters adversely to
the party ticket II remain thereon.
II have no right to let my own ambi-
ton impede my party's success, and
while l have no doubt Of election II I
stand, I should not enjoy victory by a
lessened party vote. nor could endure
a judicial seat In any court whose
humblsst suitor at the bar doubted my
integrity.
"I, therefore, decline the nomination
Tor Judge Of the superior court"
Recognising 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 a 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 Judge Of
the common pleas court Of TiOga coun-
ty, was loo'-ed 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 unusua!
circumstances" said General Reeder.
in opening the meeting Of the state
committee. LESS than two months ago
q 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 offlces to be filled at the
coming election. For the ONCE Of Judge
of the superior court they nominated
q 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 unselnsh and
self-sacrificing consideration for the
interests of others, he has withdrawn
from the ticket, thereby causing a va
cancy.
"I hope I may be pardoned." ne con,
tinued, III l suggest single thought
before proceeding to the business Of
the committee. The election 10 now
but two weeks distant: We have only
two weeks In which to complete our
campaign. In the filling Of this vacan-
cy, therefore. Il becomes important that
the gentleman nominated shall be one
whose qualifications and claims are In.
stantly obvious ~ soon - his name II
mentioned. His reputation. II posi-
BILE. should bs statewide; he should be
known either for his judicial attain
ments or hi professional qualifications.
II IL 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 q their party organisation,
in the selection Of the name which IL
to hll 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
send strength to the ticket and com.
nand the confidence Of all the people"
BIN0HAN'S ABLE SPEECE.
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