The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1900-04-11


merciaI Interests of the Quaker
City and the Commonwealth at
Large.
Especial Corrsspondence.)
Philadelphia, April 10.-There is q
strong movement among the business
men and manufacturers of this city in
favor of the nomination OF Philadel-
phian for one of the places Of con-
gressman-at-large by the coming Re-
publican state convention. The need
of full representation Of this city's in
terests in the lower house at this time
is due to the desire to push several
projects which are under way to ad-
vance the commercial and industrial
interests not only Of Philadelphia, but
of the entire state of Pennsylvania.
There are several matters which will
require the most persistent and ag-
gressive support il there shall be any
hope of ultimate success. The i'm
provements of the harbor of Philadel-
phia, the development of League ISL
and, the advancement of the ship
building interests and the construc-
tion Of an immense government dry
dock, such as will make this port the
mecca for all first class ships in these
waters in need of repairs, are but a
few of the things which Philadelphians
are advocating and which have prompt
ed the suggestion that Philadelphian
be placed upon the Republican ticket
for one of the nominations for con-
gressman-at-large at the state conven-
tion which will meet at Harrisburg on
the 25th inst.
This is not as has been represented,
q political movement, designed to
bring about the retirement of Mr.. Grow
or any one else. 1t is not based upon
the candidacy of any individual; for
no one has been agreed upon to re-
ceive the support Of the delegation to
the state convention from this city for
the honor. 1t is the outcome of an
agitation which has been going on for
some time with view to strengthen
ing the delegation from Pennsylvania
in the house of representatives and for
the purpose of promoting the several
schemes which the leaders of the Com
mercial and Maritime Exchanges, the
Board Of Trade, the Trade League
and other organizations have proposed
for the benefit Of the interests Of the
city and the state. .- l.'
TRADES LEAGUE ACTIVE.
Thomas Martindale, president of the
Trades League of Philadelphia, In com
menting on this subject a few days
ago, said a....r. ..r...
IF there's one attribute above all
others that this great city possesses
to a greater degree than many cities
it is in her innate modesty and in be-
ing content to passively submit tC
existing conditions rather than to press
forward, and by urging her claims In
season and out Of season, thus to gair
such rights, conveniences and repre-
sentatiou that her Importance and dig
nifty entitle her to.
Until the election of the Hon. Boie!
Penrose to the United States senate,
believe that no man from Philadelphia
had represented this state in the uppeI
house of congress for over two gener
ations, and my memory runs back Il
the time when our city had congress
man-at-large. The present occupan
OF that position is very able and tai
ented man. He has been in congress
for half century and therefore 1t neet
not be said that he must necessaril.
he very old, and also it would not seen
to be great hardship If, like the Hon
John Sherman, who entered congress
about the same time, he should TAX
a rest and allow some man, possibl,
more in touch with the changing con
ditions Of the times, to represent tn
interests of our great state and thi
great city.
But more than this, the need Of tn
hour is for the election of some aggres
sive, fearless and Industrious busines
man to fill this important position, an
he should by all means be selected fror
Philadelphia. One who is thorough
cognizant of the needs for an almos
sleepless activity in looking out 10
the city's interests and rights, as we
as the state; a man wealthy enough t
give his whole time to legitimate legis
lative work, and who would be so In
dependent as not to be compelled [
spend half his time in looking after hi
political fences, he should, above al
T6QulTt
ments that may be necessary to exten
both our exports and imports; not cor
tent to know that we hold our own, bl
to see to it that such national encoul
agement as might be needed to enab
us to forge to the front would |
granted, if energy. pluck and perseve
ance on his part could accomplish 1t.
''It is truism that standing still
retrogression,' and as a city we shou
not be content to stand STILL therefor
| Join hands with you in asking thi
the next ongressman-at-large shou
be from Philadelphia and that
should be an aggressive and energet
man."
POLITICIANS WATCHING.
II is a somewhat remarkable cond
tion that the politicians who are usua
ly alert in stating favorites for almo
every Office have not as yet taken l
anybody for ongressman-at-large fro
this city. It is true that several We
known Philadelphians have been me
toned for the honor, and some of the
it is believed, would consent to the u
of their names in that connection, b
there has not been even a suggestion
getting the state convention delegate
together to unite upon a candidat
This may be done later on II the NOV
ment among business men results
their uniting upon any one. Form
Minister to Italy William Potter, a lea
ing member of the Union League;
exander Balfour, a prominent man
facturer, and a half dozen others a
being discussed as available to repl
ID 10 Ill IL.