New-York tribune., 1902-03-02
AFFAIRS IN PHILADELPHIA 4
LITTLE NEWS IN STATE POLITICAL
SITUATION - POSSIBLE MAYOR
Atty CANDIDATE-TRAC-
TION INTERESTS.

ALI taNblDA L-A h-hO
TION INTERESTS
Philadelphia March l (SpeciaD-For a week the
political leaders of this city have been on vaca-
tion ST. Lucie. Fla. within touch of Senator
Quay. and although some Whisperings of the future
have reached their home there has been remark
able dearth Of authentic news in regard to the
State situation. There has actually been nothing do
ing in town, but 1t is pretty certainly known that
the local and Congress candidates. have been pretty
thoroughly canvassed, and some things nave Deeh
settled.
1t is looked upon as certain that when CongI ess-
man Foerderer announced his withdrawal from any
further connection with responsibility for the
rapid transit franchise Iickering with the Union
Traction men he practically announcing his
separation from the political friends who made the
franchise traffic possible, and his retirement from
the line of political preferment. The duties de-
volving upon the Congressman who must continu-
ally be the lookout for the personal interests of
the ruling portion of his constituents have not
been all congenia to a man who wants 20 be
fair to every one. Mr. FoerderC. has also been
obliged neglect his business to certain extent
Not inconsiderable before the demands upon his
attention have been largely increased by his per
sonal interest in the Keystone Telephone Company,
which he is president
Congressman Eugene De V. Morrell while cutting
large figure In the world of fashionable society,
has not made himself useful as might be to
his political sponsors and his name has been rubbed
off the slate for denomination. In his case, as in
Mr. Foerderers. although for different reasons, the
activities of Congress life have not been compatible
with personal predictions.
Congressman BERTHE Adams. another member OF
the Philadelphia delegation, although not dissatis-
fed with the easy going Congress pace which he
has set encounterng opposition TO his return to
Washington in official capacity. All in all. 1t
looks very much If :he society element al
WAYS out of the running With the workers will
have no representative in the lower house at Wash
ington.
1t is also not beyond the bounds Of possibility
that a similar absence of society" representation
from Pennsylvania will be noticeable In the United
State Senate we'll Senator Botes Penrose, who
ranks even Mr. Adams and Mr.. Morrell in the social
world unlike them has been prime favorite with
the men who gather in the voters and count the
ballots. Ever since his defeat for the Mayoralty
nomination through the detection of David Martin,
which gave occasion for Senator Quay's famous
dollar mark speech the floor OF the United
States Senate. Mr.. Penrose has been persistently
held up by the workers the ideal candidate OF
the Republican organization for Mayor.
His surrender OF Senatorial aspra tions to become
the dictator of municipal affairs in Philadelphia is
more than possibility.
While the party bosses have been away from
| the city there has been suggestion of the newly
| appointed postmaster. Colonel Clayton McMichaeL
for the Republican nomina ton for Mayor, but his
| candidacy has not yet been taken seriously While
| ne has always been known "A "stalwart' and
has been meeting the expectations Of his political
| sponsors in the administration of his new office
| senators quay and Penrose for postmaster Then
too, Mayor Ashbridge has shown ths tremendous en- n,
| under the Bullitt bill. and there will be no mis-
| nation Of the next Republican candidate fol
Mayor.
During the week an agreement to terms fol
| Traction Company and the thirteen other com
owning the eT soGseq Td fbsr rspa 10 n6 II
| course OF preparation circular for the int9rma
to fo' reeeve % the o approval Of the Union tractor
| directors in the course OF the next week or ter
Under, the proposition Of the franchise holders
pointed on behalf Of the Union fraction Com
pany, the former are 70 receive oneiIourtn or th'
petition I'm urban and suburban transportation vii
be rendered Yves, AhouFR 7" PSnih
| thence by elevated railway TO the western limits
| over the same route. will be suggested In the
| prospectus OF the rev company, there is no pro
Of either in whole or In part The promoters o.
declaring that the subway or the elevated will b,
| built as soon as possible and when 1t can b'
Under the proposition now awaiting only tht
formal approval OF the the Union Traction on directors
| guaranteed interest of per cent for two years;
Sne or" fnmrth of the stock Of the new COMPANY viii
| be offered to Union Traction stockholders fo
| subscription.
Edwin, A. Abbey, the artist: who has rot haC
his residence IN this country Tor several years, i
expected TO return permanently to America in
| short time, by reason of the great work will
| which he expects to crown his successful career
His selection the artist for the mural painting
| and decoration of the 100000 State Capito
| Harrisburg meets general approval. Th'
| scheme involves the work Of years. The plans
| provide for the portrayal the walls of thu
| building of the events most significant in th'
history of the State. its social and political prog
| ress. well such of it's natural resources a.
| coal. iron and oil.
| Just before his departure for England few
! days ago Mr.. Abbey wrote to the architect. Mr.
/ Huston. follows: THE whole idea OF my TN
| dertaking the mural paintings and decoration o
| the Harrisburg Capitol has much impressed me
| AS a Pennsylvania. | am interested in and proud
| OF the history of the commonwealth. and IL viii
| please me greatly TO give to the decorative worl
! which is contemplated that which ! hope ma!
| be TO a certain eXtent a monument To myself."