The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-04-17

ganlzauon, ana II Is believed tnat they
will be successful There is absolute
" no breach between the stalwart Re
publican leaders in this county and
those influential in the state The fact
that former lieutenants Of Finn are
now in frequent consultation with Sem
ator Quay and Governor Stone is but
one Of the many signs of the times. all
pointing TO a complete and absolute
obliteration Of the insurgent machine
in Allegheny county.
ELKIN'S SPLENDID WORK.
While Governor Stone has been re-
oe,ying words Of praise from every
quarter in the commonwealth. his at
torney general Hon. John r. Elkin, is
getting his share of credit for the good
work being done at Harrisburg by the
governor and his cabinet
During the last week Gen. Elkin has
been busy in the Dauphin county court
making a determined fight against the
representatives of corporations who are
seeking TO be relieved of paying the
amount Of taxes that has been charged
up against them by the state officials.
II has been the practice for years for
the wealthy corporations 10 engage
the most expert aud experienced coun-
sci to combat the state authorities who
levy taxes They will take their cases
into court and by every imaginable
means seek to defer the payment of
their Just share of taxes, or have them
reduced
A uumber Of delinquent corporations
in addition 10 those disputing the
charges Of the state authorities have
been fought in court by Attorney GEN
eral Elkin. and under his most ag-
sressive and radical policy he has man
agcd to save the state many hundreds
of thousands of dollars. During the
last two years there have been nearly
S9CO000 collected through this means,
and OF the 500 cases which Attorney
General Elkin now has on his list.
some of which are being tried almost
every day, it is expected that Gen.
Elkin will add at least 100000 more
to the revenues Of the state
TAX REFORM WINS.
Insurance Commissioner Durham. Of
this city. another member OF Governor
stones cabinet, has been congratulated
on all sides within the last few days
over the passage Of the bills providing
for reform in the matter Of the as
sessment Of taxes in Philadelphia.
For years there has been a system
in existence under which certain in
fiuences through appointments made
by the board or judges have had con-
troll Of the assessment Of real estate
for the purpose OF taxation. These in
huenceS have been exerted time and
time again in political campaigns to
block reforms and they have been such
as to call forth criticism from many
quarters.
The outcome was an agitation for
the election Of members Of the board Of
revision Of taxes by the people. in
stead of having them appointed by the
judges. Under this plan il is believed
that there will be an opportunity al
ways for the people to correct any
abuses that may develop in the system
OF assessments OF real estate.
After very hard fight helegislature
passed the bills. one 20 repeal the
present law, and the other to establish
a board which shall be elected by the
people.
While the political opponents OF
Commissioner Durham have been call
ing these bills ripper" bills. they have
failed TO deceive the people, who can
be safely trusted to elect competent and
reliable men to these very responsible
positions
BRADFORD STALWART AGAIN.
Bradford county is again in the ranks
of the stalwarts. and has set its seal
of approval upon the principles OF ma
jOrity rule. III his was decisively express
ed in the Republican county convention,
which was held in Towanda Thursday
afternoon of last week to ratify the
local primaries Of Saturday previous.
Last August Bradford went insurgent
and passed resolutions insIucting the
legislative candidates to use every
honorable means at Harrisburg to de-
feat Matthew Stanley Quay or any one
proposed by him for United States SEN
atOr. This score was reversed last
week, when. by a vote lacking but
five Of the 100 delegates, resolutions |
were passed indorsing the administra-
tion Of Governor Stone Senator's Quay
and Penrose the Republican state plat
form and the principle Of majority rule.
The resolutions declare:
STONE AND QUAY INDoRSED.
I'VE indorse the able and upright /
administration OF Governor Stone. I
brave soldier. an able executive and a .
loyal Republican. who has earned the
respect and confidence of the people
Of the state, and we predict that under
the splendid leadership Of himself and
the able statesmen whom he has united
with him in the administration al Har-
risburg factionalism will disappear and I.
the great state OF Pennsylvania will I.
not only prosper as it never has before, |
but that peace and harmony will pre-
vail in the party.
I'VE commend cur United States SEN
ators and the members of congress
from this district for their efficient
service 10 the party and the country,
and for the loyal support which they
have given to the policy Of the sdnin-
istration."
THE POOREST MAN IN THE WORLD.
He has millions on millions piled
And tens Of millions more