Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-09-05
THE DEMOCRATIC SIGNAL GUN.

THE DEMOCRATIC SIGNAL GUN.
1t has been the extraordinary privi.
lege OF Robert E. Pattison five times
to Lead the Leople in a crusade for the
overthrow Of corrupt forces in Penn
sylvania politics. This is record un-
paralleied in the history of the state.
At the outset of his public career he
was entrusted with grave responsible
tiles. AS Controller of Philadelphia
he instituted reforms whereby mil
lions Of dollars have been saved to the
taxpayers. His two terms in that office
were followed by the election of a
Democratic reform mayor and other
officials and the adoption of a new city
charter, the outcome of the great pop
ular uprising for honest politics and
good government. AS executive of the
state twice, he gave eight years of
model administration, and through
wholesome Influence exerted upon the
law-making body many things were ac-
complished in the interest of the peo-
pie.
During the past four years there has
been revival of ring misrule the
most odious In the annals of the COM
monwsalth. The time is at hand when
there must be another mighty union
of the forces of patriotism, and in
obedience to the manifest popular will,
Ex-Governor Pattison is again the
standard bearer, supported by asso-
ciates of superior fitness and ability,
enthusiastically sustained by every ell
ement of his own party and great
host of Independent voters, determined
once more 10 clean house at Harris
burg.
This successful reform leader never
wastes words nor leaves any doubt as
to what he means in his public utter
ances. His speech of acceptance at
Reading given in our news columns,
is mastery presentation of the is
sues of the hour in Pennsylvania that
will be read with satisfaction and in
spiration by every good citizen, ire
spective Of partisan views. 1t is, in
deed, In no sense party cry, but an
earnest and convincing appeal to the
patriotic heart of the commonwealth
1t clearly shows the supreme question,
the restoration and maintenance of
honest and economical legislative and
administrative methods. 1t is pointed
out, alec. how the record gives every
assurance that should inspire renewed
publis tHlst. For 80 years Governor
Pattison has consistently fought for
these high ideals, and he never was so
strong with adj classes of the people
as todsy, His burning words will find
an echo In the hearts and minds of pa
triotic e4dszsns everywhere. Read this
speech carefully and hand to your Re-
publican neighbor. The address of
Mr.. Guthrie is also a clear-cut and
vigorous presentation of fact and ar
gument that will carry great weight
with thoughtful and fair-minded men.
This pubic-spirited citizen has done
much for the cause of reform, and in
the present campaign he will press
home the truths which all the people
should hear Mr.. Nolan, like the
straightforward man of affairs he is,
evidences the worthy purpose to meet
every requirement of official station.
The campaign for the rescue of the
state fsom the hands of public pirates
has most hopefully begun. The Read.
ing signal gun will be heard from the
Delaware to the Ohio, and at every
point there will be a rallying Of the
friends Of clean politics and good gov
ernment.
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