Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-09-15
the RECORD OF
PENNYPACKER
Why Quay Wants Him to
Be Chosen Governor.


of Reform and Becomes a
Suppliant Tool of the Ring.
Philadelphia, Sept. 10. - 1t is the
privilege and duty of American citi-
zens to be accurately informed concern
ing the history, character and evident
purpose OF those who come before them
as candidates for public Office. There
never has been presented as an aspir-
ant for the gOvernOrship of this state
man so little known beyond his home
limit as Samuel w. Pennypacker. 1t
is proposed herein to make faithful
transcript of the record, that every vot-
er may read for himself. For more
than forty years Pennsylvania has been
the scene of contest unknown else
where, battle for individual and con-
ScientiOuS freedom of thought and ac-
ton against machine despotism; for
clean politics against degrading ard
corrupt methods; for honest, economi-
cal and efficient administrative and
legislative methods, against the de-
bauchery OF political organizations and
the prostitution OF official power to the
promotion of selfish personal ends.
In 1877, in Philadelphia and Pitts
burg, there were successful movements
against corrupt bossism. A little later
this extended throughout the state, re-
sulting in 1881 in the defeat of a ma
chine-selected candidate for The United
States senate, and in 1882 in the cleo
tion of a reform Democratic governor.
The revolt against Cameronism and
Quayism that year was participated in
by a large number of the best men in
the Republican party. 1t appealed to
the highest instincts of unseltish pa
triotism. In Philadelphia, Samuel w.
Pennypacker was one of a group of
oil MI tai ~
ed the new declaration of independence
adopted by the Independent Republi
can State Convention, which arraigned
the Cameron-Quay machine for It's
high crimes and misdemeanors against
the people. The action taken was an
true American principles. Mr.. Penny
packer had been so Jealous in this
work that he had been made secretary
of the Civil Service Reform Associa-
ton. His law partner, the late S. G.
Hollingsworth, Esq, was likewise
earnest in the cause OF political purity.
Mr.. Pennypacker was made member
of the Independent Republican State
Committee, and became an Independent
candidate for the legislature, against
a notorious tool of the machine, being
endorsed by the Democrats and the Re-
form Committee of One Hundred. He
made an active canvass and was in full
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and done in aid of the cause of political
freedom and righteousness. He was
one of the vice presidents at the great
Independent Republican Ratification
meeting, at which its candidate for gov
ernor, Hon. John Stewart, made the
most brilliant speech of his life, his
ringing words bearing a striking par
allel to the situation today. He said:
History of Former Crime.
1--WE are opposed to the so-called
regularity of the work of the Harris
burg convention, the nomination of
Gen. Beaver and his associates be-
cause it owes it's existence not to popu-
lar choice, but to the individual pref
erence of one autocratic senator. His
by creation, it represents his power,
and its success would be his personal
and political vindication, and would re-
suit in the deeper debasement and
servitude of the Republican organiza-
tion. The convention might have been
dispensed with on the ground of econ
omy. The ticket was shaped and fash
ioned by Mr.. Cameron 1t was selected
to suit his purpose, to strengthen his
rule and its election would be his vim
dication. Are you prepared for that?
(Cries of "No!" No!7)
"Twice before, Gen. Beaver sought
this nomination and failed because he
did not look to the boss. He then turn
At the Republican National Convention
at Chicago, in $780, he betrayed his
constituents, attempting to enforce the
unit rule against the will of the people
of Pennsylvania. His active zeal in
political conspiracy deserved and re-
ceived the condemnation of the Ameri
can people. He gained the favor of the
prince, but he lost the title to himself.
He gained the alliance he sought at
fearful cost-his independence as a
man and the forfeited confidence of the
people. The nomination he has at last
secured will fall to ashes in his hands.
The empty promises of reform which
have so often been made we denounce
as mockery. The people of this COM
monwealth know by sad experience the
enormous power developed through the
abuse of political and official privileges.
They Indignantly demand that this
shall cease"
He Echoes Hoyt's Ringing Words.
On November Sd, Mr. Pennypacker,
with Mr.. Stewart, Colonel McMichael
and others, addressed meeting at
oxford Hall, in his own district. Mr.
Wharton Barker read the memorable
letter of Governor HOyt, which appear
ed that day, denouncing Cameronism
and Quayism in tones which were
heard throughout the nation. Every
word of this historic Indictment was
heartily applauded by Mr. Pennypack-
er. Let us recall, as vividly applying
to the conditions of the hour, some of
these burning sentences. Governor
Hoyt said:
when standing room is no longer
allowed to the members of a political
party, with a margin for self-respect,
revolution is an appropriate remedy.
There is an un0eniable justification for
your uprising. Its grounds are open
and plain TO the people. In. the name
Of decency, and in behalf of my sue
cessor, | wish to emphasize the curse
of this whole business ard sound note
of warning to the whole people. Peace
and reform will never come until the
moral forces in politics you have or
ganized prevail. If their courage be
added 20 their conviction, the masses OF
voters will promptly rally to your
standards, and aid you to an overflow
ing success. and such is the duty Of
the voters Of Pennsylvania
No intel isent citizen can deny that
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