The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-09-18
TURNING THE LIGHT
ON PENNYPACKER
Why Quay Wants Him Elected
to the GOyernorship.
HIS SERVICES TO THE BOSS
Starting Out as an independent, He
Deserts Cause Of Reform to Fol-
low and Uphold the Machine.
HOW HE WAS MADE JUDGE
While on the Bench He Edits Quay's
Book. Defends the Ring Chief
and Condones His Abuse OF
Honest Citizens.
HOW HE WAS MADE JUDGE
STORY ALL VOTERS SHOULD READ
Special Correspondence.

DpeCldl correspondence.
Philadelphia, Sept. 10. - II 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 a 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, a battle for individual and con-
scientious freedom of thought and ac-
tion against machine despotism; for
clean politics against degrading and
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.
Against the Machine in 1892.
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 ma
chine-selected candidate for the United
States senate, and in 1882 in the cleo
q IL
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 unselfish pa
triotism. In Philadelphia, Samuel W.
Pennypacker was one of a group of
professional men who heartily sustain
ed the new declaration of independence
adopted by the Independent Republi-
can State Coilyention, which arraigned
the CameronQuay machine for its
high crimes and misdemeanors against
the people. The action taken was an
inspiration to those who believed in
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. c.
Hollingsworth, Esq, was likewise
earnest in the cause of political purity.
Mr.. Pennypacker was made a 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
sympathy with everything that was said
and done in aid of the cause of political
freedom and righteousness. He was
one of the vice presidents at the great
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.
I'VE are opposed TO the so-called
regularity of the work of the Harris
burg convention, the nomination of
Gen. Beaver and his associates be-
gA1lSo III owes itg pYigtpDpp ppt IN npuu-
lar choice, but ~ the individual pref
erence of one autocratic senator. His
by creation, ii 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-
ton. The convention might have been
dispensed with on the ground of econ
omy. The ticket was shaped and fash
Toned by Mr.. Cameron. II was selected
To suit his purpose, to strengthen his
rule and its election would be his vim
dieation.. Are you prepared for that?
(Crles of "No!" NonD
Twice before, Gen. Beaver sought
this nomination and failed because he
did not look to the boss He then turn
ed to the latter, but it was a fatal day.
AT the Republican National Convention
at Chicago, in 1880, he betrayed his
constituents, attempting to enforce the
unit rule against the will of the people
or pennsylvania. His active zeal in a
political conspiracy deserved and re-
ceived the condemnation of the Ameri-
can people. He gained the favor or the
prince. but he lost the title to himself.
lie 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.
Ihe empty promises of reform which
nave 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 a meeting at
oxford Hail. 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
10 the conditions of the hour, some of
ihese burning sentences. Governor
Hoyt said
When standing room Is no longer
allowed to the members of a political
party, with margin for self-respect,
reVolution is an appropriate remedy.
Ihere Is an undeniable justification for
your uprising. Its grounds are open
and plain to the people. In. the name
or decency, and In behalf of my sue
0ssor, | wish to emphasize the curse
OF this whole business and sound a note
OF warning to the whole people. Peace
ana reform will never come until the
moral forces in politics you have or
ganized prevail. II their courage be
added to 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"
His Case Worse Than Beavers.
No intallinant nitiunn non don,r that