The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-01-23

iNdh OiithNSs
Special Correspondence)
Philadelphia, Jan. 22.-The election
OF Col Matthew Stanley Quay to the
United States senate by the legislature |
Of Pennsylvania without the necessi-
ty OF a ballot in the joint senatorial |
convention was great triumph for
stalwart Republicanism.
This victory was predicted by those |
familiar with the inside facts OF the
situation, despite the desperate cam
paign waged by the insurgent news
papers and their Misrepresentation
which continued up until the balloting
in each branch of the general assembly.
With 26 votes in the state senate and
104 In the house Of representatives
Col. Quay got a majority in each cham
Der when the first vote was taken on
Tuesday last, and there was no occa-
sion to have a ballot in the joint con-
vention.
A COMPLETE INSURGENT R0UT.
This complete rout of the insurgent-
Democratic combination was made
without Col. Quay requiring a single
Democratic vote. II is true that one
Democrat-Galvin, OF Schuylkill coun-
ty-did vote for Col. Quay for senator,
but this he did despite the protest of
Col Quay himself, who knew that he
had enough votes without him. Gal
win had however, been the victim OF
such vindictive assaults lv the insur-
gent newspapers that his manhood re-
belled against aiding that cause in any
manner, and he insisted upon casting
his vote for the Beaver statesman.
Col Quay had n majority of ~ votes
over and above the combined strength
Of the insurgents, Democrats and Pro-
hibitionists, and had his friends con-
sented to make certain deals suggested
by some Of the insurgents he could
have had even a larger vote.
Governor Stone promptly signed the
commission Of Col. Quay as United
State senator, and he was sworn in as
member Of the senate at noon Thurs
day last, In the presence OF one Of the
largest and most enthusiastic crowds
that ever assembled in the senate gal
leries The floor Of the senate was
thronged with members Of both houses
OF congress. who wished TO witness
the return Of the stalwart leader to the
senate and the display OF floral Of
ferings from friends Of the distinguish
ed Pennsylvania vas the largest in
the history of the senate as having
been made in testimonial of any indi-
vidual
There was not room on the floor Of
the senate to properly place many Of
these floral tributes, so they were dis
played in the adjoining lobbies.
The swearing in Of Col. Quay was an
event in national politics. The Asso-
ciated Press reports sent TO newspa-
pers throughout the country were
lengthy and very complimentary to
Col. Quay, and we're printed generally
with great display head lines. This
feature of the event was very annoying
to the insurgents, as it demonstrated
the interest in Col. Quay taken by the
people of the entire country and OF
their great appreciation Of his service,
20 his party and to the country through
his influence in the councils of the Re
publican party.
MILLIONS COMBINED IN POLITICS
The story Of Col. Quays great battl,
against combination of ambitious
million aires. city contractors and tn,
leaders Of the political rings Of Phila
delphia and Pittsburg. viii make aI
important chapter in the political his
tory Of this country. The campaign
just closed for the election Of a United
States senator from Pennsylvania wa!
undoubtedly the most exciting, bitter
ly fought and remarkable In many re-
spects that has ever been waged In any
state in the Union.
Col Quay was az the outset confront
ed with several ambitious citizens will
great wealth back of them and eacl
bent upon being elected to the senate
utHf lutu liOltu lutiI lH0utos an
with the assistance Of coterie Of un
scrupulous politicians determined q
drive Col Quay from the leadership o
the Republican organization, captur
that organization or wreck II. II tina
should be found necessary. and the
work out rs best they could the selec
tion Of the candidate TO succeed hin
in the senate Each OF these million
aires took n chance Of getting the priz
and each OF them contributed 20 tn
immense corruption fund which was Z
be the basis OF their operations agains
Col Quay and his friends.
More than a million dollars wer
spent in the several campaigns leadin
up 10 the vote on the United State
senatorship taken last week. The figh
actually began In 1895. when Col. Qua
defeated the opposition at that time
which had their plans laid out TO cap
ture the chairmanship Of the Repuhli
can state commlttC1.
The election Of Col william A. Stor
20 the governorship was fought by IN
Insurgents as well a. the Democrats
and Col Barnett was made the subjec
OF the insurgent attacks such as NJ
soldier who had fought gallantly 70
his country had possibly ever been