The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-10-24
THE PUBLIC REVOLT
rhe Issues Of the Campaign As Clearly
Stated Ry the Fusion candI.
date for state Treasurer.

In his letter of acceptance of the
Union party nomination for state treas
urer Hon. r. A. Coray writes to the
chairman Of the notification committee.
as follows:
Replying to your letter notifying me
OF my selection by the recent conven-
tion of the Union party as it's candidate
for state treasurer, | desire to say the
nomination is accepted and the high
honor conferred fully appreciated.
1T was natural to expect that revolt
would follow the unspeakable acts of
the late legislature. II is the revolt of
patriotic citizens jealous of the honor
of the commonwealth. 1t is the revolt
of long-suffering taxpayers, goaded to
desperation by their plunderers. 1t is
revolt against the machine that writes
reform in its platform, proclaims it
from the stump and then repudiates
1t in every political act. 1t is revolt
against the further exercise Of power
of attorney for a great political party
by men who are without pride in its
traditions or loyalty to it's principles
and who constantly humilate it by
their practices. 1t is revolt against
conspiracies to loot the assets of the
commonwealth, from the coin of the
treasury to the coal in the bowels of
the earth. 1t is a revolt against legis-
lation to pinch the capitalist and rob
the laborer of the fruits of his toll.
1t is revolt against the purchase and
sale of legislation. 1t is q revolt
against politics on the bench.
THE machine fears this revolt. 1t
strives to befog the issues. yellow"
it cries at the faithful press that turns
light upon its blackness. Anarchy"
shout the promoters of stuffed ballot
boxes and treasury looters at those
who strive to curb their lawlessness.
Still the revolt spreads. Thousands of
reputable citizens, aforetime sturdy
sticklers for party regularity, are join
ing the forces of good government
not that they love party regularity less,
but decency, the honor of the state,
and their own interests as taxpayers
more. The revolt is born of the hope
Of better government in Pennsylvania.
1t is rooted in righteousness. 1t must
win.
Regarding the office Of state treas
urer, I would suggest that it should
cease to be regarded as plum tree"
1t should cease to be a receptacle for
padded pay rolls, or bonds Of indem-
nifty. 1t should not honor vouchers
for contingent expenses, unless specifi-
cally itemized 1t should pay no Off
GERS except those elected or appointed
in pursuance of law. 1t should not
withhold payment of appropriations
for public schools or charitable insti-
tutions in the interest of favorite
banks. Its transactions, its assets and
its accounts should be so open that any
citizen of the commonwealth, desiring
to do so, may be able to make himself
familiar with them.
In brief, in connection with the
state treasury and its management
there should be the strictest compli-
ance with the requirements of the law
and the constitution-no secrets, no
mysteries, no bonuses or rake OFFS"
no funds for spectators; no fear of
attack; no occasion for seeking refuge
behind statutes of limitation, or fee
ing from the Jurisdiction of the state.
And If elected state treasurer I pledge
myself to conduct the office in har-
mony with the above suggestions"