Evening journal., 1902-06-12

FOR GOVERNOR
Machine Has Things All Its
Own Way
huUNVD mnC nIIm ANA NDVHD
AFFATR WAS CUT And DRIED
EIkiR Nav bO Doomed for Unittd
States Senator to Succeed BOieS
PeDrOSe

Harrisburg, June 12.-One Ol the
mCst remarkable fights in the political
history of Pennsylvania was settled in
lHsrisburg yesterday when Judge
Samuel w. PennypaclSer was nomi-
mated for governor.
II ends a bitter contest which has
beer raging for some months. 1t is a
simple story, a revolt against the Quay
machine by an element which that ma
chine had made and controlled. II was
headed by John p. Ellkin, who had
been the most faithful follower and
lieutenant of Quay, and who had been
most faithful in carrying out his COM
mands.
In return he had been lifted from OBJ
Security and placed in one of the most
responsible offices of the common
wealth.. Then he conceived the ambi-
tion to go higher. and announced his
candidacy for governor All the ma
chine forces appeared friendly; he had
numerous conferences with Quay,
Stone. Penrose and Durham. Every
thing pointed to nomination practi-
cally without a contest
Then Quay, without warning came
ont in newspaper interview oppOs-
ling Elkin's nomination. He was OK
lpected to withdraw, but instead he
started an active canvass. On the eve
{ of the convention he claimed a major
! ity of the delegates, and afterwards
declared that fOrty-one of these were
stolen from him.
In this contest the Philadelphia In
quirer supported him, deserting its old
idol. Quay. This organ turned on its
former benefactor and charged him
with all the rascally methods known
to our politics. 1t will support Penny
packer, however.
Following the defeat of EllIin there
was a move started to make him a
candidate for the United States Senate
Ito succeed Boies Penrose His strength
would probably count for more in thai
fight. as it would be easier to secure
nominations for the Legislature in hil
Interests It is thought by many that
this is only the beginning of a gigantic
struggle for control Of the party ma.
lchinery.
The platform endorses the admins
tration of President Roosevelt; reaf-
firms loyalty to the principles of pro
tective tariff; declares for pure and
honest ballot reform; condemns
trusts; approves the action of the
attorney general in proceeding against
the beef trust, and makes no mention
of the state administration.
Pennypacker's nomination is a per.
sonal victory for Senator Quay. Elkin
was formerly one of Quay's chief lieu
tenants, and when he became a candi-
date it was thought he was the sena-
tors choice. After delegates friendly
to Elkin were elected in several coun-
ties, Quay advised against the attorney
generals candidacy in the interest OF
party harmony.
Mr.. Elkin was placed in nomination
for governor by Robert S. Murphy. Of
Cambria, and was seconded by Clarence
Burleigh, of Allegheny. Major Everett
Warren, of Lackawanna, announced
that he had been requested by Colonel
Watres not to present his name as a
candidate. Hampton l.. Carson, oi
Philadelphia, presented Judge Penny
packers name, which was seconded by
! j. Hampton Moore. also Of Philadel-
phia.
After the nominating speeches. Con
gresham Joseph c. Sibley, of Venan-
go, was elected permanent chairman
The platform was reported from the
committee and read by Mr.. Yardley
Then followed the taking of the ballot
for governor. Pennypacker was nomi-
mated on the first ballot. The vote by
counties follows;