The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-06-04

able Means to Secure the Nomina-
tion of Their Favorite-Endorse
ment of Bar.
Despite the fact that the weather
was unnviting to large attendance
at a theatre, Il good sized crowd, not
less than eight hundred, assembled al
the Lyceum. last night, in mass meet
ing to endorse the candidacy Of For
mer Lieutenant Governor L. A. Watres
for governor.
Hon. Joseph A. Scranton was chair
man and the speakers were Former
Recorder James Moir, Hon. John r,
Farr, Hon. John T.. Barrett. A. ]. Col
born, and Major Everett Warren. Rev.
DR.. James Mcleod was also on the
platform.
Mr.. Scranton opened the meeting witt,
an interesting review of the achieve
ments of Lackawanna's successful sons
and the part the county has played in
state and national politics. He then
went on to say:
feel that you have come here tonight to
learn of Colonel Watres' chances. You
are all for him, everybody in Northeast
crn Pennsylvania is for him. But the
delegates in convention are to name the
candidate. / risk my reputation as
prophet in predicting that they will name
Watres
There are only three candidates. any
one knows of, to come before the conven-
tion for the office of governor, Mr.. Elkin,
Colonel Watres and Judge Pcnnypacker.
Mr.. Elkin will not be nominated, because
the. things he stands for will not meet
the approval of a majority of the conven-
ton. 1t must then be Pennypacker or
Waitress, The whole state knows what
Waitress candidacy stands for Judge Pen
nypacker has thus far failed to define his
position. He, evidently relies upon Sem
Will he do it? Can he do it?
Between Quay's domination and Elkin' 8
combination stands Watres, non-faction-
AL whose candidacy is not unacceptable
to both of these wings of the party and
whose success it may be even Elkn might
prefer to that of Pennypacker.
Should the Elkin people so declare after
fully realizing their own defeat. would
Quay invite a clash with the unknown
Pennypacker against the field? Would
he not rather withdraw Pennypacker and
give the stampede to Watres. who may
thus win the nomination without a dis
senting vote!
For the Elkin mon and the Pcnnypacker
men all say that Colonel Watres can be
elected. hands down! believe he is the
coming man! We will go to Harrisburg
with our banners flying. we will lower our
crest to no man. we will remember that
he is thrice armed whose cause is just.
And we will return after the convention
with our banners aloft and on them will
be inscribed the Republican nominee for
governor. Larry Arthur Watres, the next
governor of Pennsylvania.
THE RESOLUTIONS.
$ With few predatory remarks. Mr..
Moir presented the following resolu-
tons:
Whereas. The Republicans of Lacka-
wanna county, mindful of the vital issues
of this years political campaign in Penn
sylvania, and of the great Importance Of
nominating candidate for governor
whose integrity, ability, experience, party
fealty and freedom from factiOnal en-
tanglcments give assurance of success
at the polls. and being thoroughly con-
WINGED that the nominate of Colonel
Louis Arthur Watres would dlspcl doubt
inspire confidence. allay dissensions and
make success certain. and
Whereas. Colonel Watres possesses in
an eminent degree the qualities which the
standard bearers and governors. a record
beyond reproach, faith in high principles,
and an abiding belief in the rule of the
majority through pure primaries and hon.
est elections, and
Whereas, We are familiar with the
sterling worth of Colonel Watres from
boyhood and with his stainless record in
trusted positions, at home and at Harris
burg. Therefore. be 1t
Resolved. THAT in tho ra O6i1acv nr Col.
onel Watres for governor the Republicans
of Lackawanna county offer to the Re.
publican party of Pennsylvania at this
juncture the surcst guarantee of victory
IN the coming state, congressional, legis-
lative and county elections.
Resolved. That the Republicans of Lack
Rwanna county, in mass meeting assem-
bled, pledge themselves TO use all honor
able means for the nomination of Col.
Onel Watres as the Republican candidate
for governor of Pennsylvania. confident
that his nomination would unite the party
and lead it to an overwhelming victory a.
the polls.
Resolved. That in the nomination and
election of Colonel Watres the Republican
party would give the Keystone state a
governor whose administration would sub
serve Justice safeguard and keep invo-
late the state constitution. and uphold the
honor of the commonwealth.
Resolved, That we regard with special
satisfaction the unanimous declaration of
the delegates and alternates chosen to
represent Iackawanna county that they
will stand unfalteringly by Colonel Wa.
tres at the state convention and carry out
with zeal and fidelity the earnest purpose
of this community in the effort to secure
his nomination. We urge upon the men,
hers of the state commmittee similar
earnestness and devotion to his candidacy
to the end that the Republican sentiment
of this section may be fully exercised and
expressed in his behalf.
Resolved, That i'm accordance with the
declared purpose of Colonel l.. A. Watres.
In announcing his candidacy to the entire
party and not to any faction thereof, we
cordially invite the Republicans of Penn
sylvania to rally to his standard, as that
of the only non-factional candidate for
governor now in the field, fully confident
that his nomination would insure Repub-
lican unity and place Republican victory
beyond the possibility of doubt at the
POLLS.
PRAISE UNNECESSARY.
Mr. Moir said 1t was wholly unnec-
essary In this city to praise or COM
mend Colonel Watres for we all know
MIN and the sterling qualities that
have won, success for him in life. Col
onel Watres has laudable ambition
to be governor, the speaker said, and
we are here to endorse his aspirations
and to say to the people of the state
that we not only endorse his candidacy
but commend him to their considera-
ton.
"Colonel Watres believes In law and
order" continued the speaker. "His
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be Is commander of a regiment of
the state trOOD. which are orpa nized