Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1902-02-06


Harrisburg. Feb. 4.-From different
parts of the state comes information OF
a getting together of former factional
opponents within the Republican party
and evidences of a movement looking
toward complete harmony in the Re-
publican organization Of Pennsylvania.
1t il confidently predicted that by the
time the state convention shall be held
there will be most gratifying condi-
ton of affairs existing in the party
and the leaders will be enabled to open
the fall campaign with assurance OF
the hearty cooperation of large ma
jority of the formerly active spirits
in the insurgent movement.
The fact that congressman are to be
elected as we'll as members OF the
legislature, who will vote on the elec-
ton of a United States senator to sue
ceed Senator Boies Penrose. will make
the coming canvass one of great i'm
portance, and these signs Of harmony
that are found in many heretofore
turbulent districts give promise OF
very satisfactory returns from the next
November election in the Keystone
State.
INSURGENTS GETTING INTO LINE.
One of the most significant signs
of the times" is the movement for the
nomination for congress of former
Congressman George F. HUFF, Of West
moreland county. Mr. Huff was one
Of the Independent candidates for
United States senator during the dead
lock over the reelection of Senator
Quay, and was quite active in the In
surgent movement. Mr.. HUFF now
stands with the regular Republicans on
all questions. He says he has had
enough of insurgent tactics and wants
to be counted with the stalwart Repub-
Leans hereafter. He has given prac.
teal evidence of his sincerity and the
stalwarts say they are ready to forget
the past since he has demonstrated his
willingness to cooperate with the reg
ular Republican organization for the
nomination and election of stalwart
members of the legislature and candi-
dates for county Offices. who will work
for the success of the party organiza
tion in county and state.
There are several other cases OF this
character, where former insurgents.
men of prominence and means, men
who we're heavy contributors to the in
surgent fund, have made known their
purpose to stand by the regular organi-
zation and to give as much and more.
if occasion shall require. to aid the
cause Of straight Republicanism.
The fact of the matter is that there
is nothing left but Wanamakerism pure
and simple in the insurgent movement,
and that to the Republicans of Penn
sylvania means very little.
Party organization men have been
very busy during the last week ar
ranging for the primaries for the elec-
tion of delegates to the Republican
state convention.
ELKIN'S FRIENDS ARE ACTIVE.
In Chester county, Senator William
p. Snyder was indorsed by the Republi-
can county committee for the nomina-
was given the privilege of naming his
own delegates to the state convention
Senator Snyder has, however, Just an
nounced his withdrawal from the can
vass for the lieutenant governorship
and has asked that there be free for
all contest for delegates to the state
convention. Since this announcement
the friends Of Attorney General Elkin
have made it known to the voters of
the county that they propose to advo-
cate the election Of delegates favorable
to his candidacy for governor and up
to date Mr.. Elkin's name is the only
one before the voters of Chester county.
In Union county, on Saturday last.
Mr. Elkin was registered as candidate
for governor to be voted for by the
Republicans Of the county at the pri-
mary election which is to take place
on Washington's birthday. Although
it is rule Of this county that all can
didates must be ballotted for by popu-
lar vote no other candidate for gov
ernor was registered and Mr.. Elkin
will, accordingly, get the delegation to
the state convention without a struggle.
Professor A. M. Wonder. of Berlin Col
lege, a stalwart Republican. lis the
delegate running in Mr.. Elkin's inter-
est
A PENROSE VOTE ASSURED.
The Snyder county primaries will be
held on the 18th inst. In this county
there will be no contest over the nomi-
nation Of the candidate for the as
sembly. Professor f. C. Bowersox,
present county superintendent. will be
nominated for the legislature. He is
regular Republican and can be counted
upon to support Senator Boies Pen.
rose for reelection.
There was a spirited contest at the
meeting of the Bucks county commit
tee on Saturday last when an effort