The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-01-05

"The fight at Harrisburg Is over"
said Deputy Attorney General Fleitz
yesterday, just after his return from
the scene of the conflict. Mr.. Fleitz
was one of the four or five active
Quay lieutenants upon whom fell the
brunt of the recent struggle, and he
was naturally jubilant over the out
come. He added: Colonel Quay will
be elected on the first ballot by Re-
publican votes, and he can have as
many of them as he wants. The bot
tom has dropped completely out of the
nn-Martin insurrection and mem-
bers who have been deceived by false
claims into violation of party regular
ity are making frantic efforts to
square themselves and get back into
line. On this subject 1t may not be
amiss to say that every honest oppon-
ent Of Colonel Quay; every man who
conscientiously opposed him, believing
that he was not the proper man for
United States senator. and that the
public interests of the commonwealth
would be promoted by his defeat, will
receive from the Republican organiza-
ton In the politics of the future fair
and generous treatment.
"It is recognized that many of our
substantial citizens have on conscien-
tious grounds opposed what is known
as 'Quayism.' The existence Of this
sentiment is not overlooked, and
while those who have been close
to Colonel Quay and acquainted
with the falslty of most of the
accusations brought against him do
not share in this feeling, there is
no disposition on the part of any rec
ognized Republican leader in Pennsyl-
vania to engage in campaign of re-
taliation or prescription.
SHORT SHRIFT FOR TRAITORS.
"On the other hand, for the men who
have played traitor during this cam
paign: the men who have given SOL
emn pledges of party regularity, and
then violated those pledges in the most
perfidious manner, there is in store the
treatment which they have invited.
wish to be clearly understood in this
matter. The honest antagonist Is re-
spected. The men who from principle
opposed Quay-although we believe
that most of the men in this category
have been victims of insurgent mis-
representation and false witness
nevertheless are esteemed, and will be
at all times welcome in the Republi-
can column without question as to
their attitude in the recent contro-
versy. But men of the type of Sena-
tor Drury, of Luzerne. and Represen-
tative Reynolds, Of our own county
who have deliberately violated the
most solemn agreements, and betrayed
their stalwart constituents In the most
shameless and defiant manner and who
apparently glory in 1t, must lie on the
bed which they have made. Their in.
fluence at Harrisburg during the pres
ent session Of the legislature will be q
minus quantity.
Another thing. If the developments
already made public have left in the
mind of any citizen a doubt as to the
hypocritical character of the insur.
gents reform pretentions; II there Is
any Republican who still cherishes the
delusion that the recent conspiracy Z
disrupt the Republican organization II
this commonwealth had its origin II
an honest desire to improve the con
ditions of political life; in other words
| II there be those at distance from
| Harrisburg who have not yet gainet
the practical insight into insurgen
methods and purposes enjoyed b,
those who have been on the ground,
| advise that a close watch be kept OF
| revelations soon to come. The mer
cenaries who, by the aid OF immens
sums of money wrung by false repre-
| sentations from ambitious millionaire
seeking public position, or aiming t.
| crafty personal revenge, will be driver
absolutely out Of the Republican house
hold in every portion OF our state
They have not only played traitor T.
their party, and forfeited all respec
from those who believe in regula
party politics; but they have ais
played q gigantic confidence gam
upon the honest citizens of Pennsyl
vania.
| Mr.. CONNELL'S POSITION.
"The attempt of Drury and Reynold
to wriggle out of their dilemma b,
making unauthorized presentation o
the name of Congressman Connell TO
United States senator should not de
celve any friend of Mr.. Connell /,
| Northeastern Pennsylvania. / had
talk with Mr.. Connell over the long
distance telephone just before leavin
Harrisburg, and he branded that ac
tion in the most vigorous language a
an insult to be resented by ever
friend of his. Mr.. Connell has neve