The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1907-09-25
"Giye Wheeler a Chance"


Under the above caption the Sharon
Daily Telegraph, of the 10Th inst, in
double-leaded article, strongly endorses
the idea of according to Congressman
Wheeler that courtesy due worthy OFF,
cial, and makes it plain that the people of
Mercer county are disposed TO concede
the new member second nomination
on the square deal' policy. The Tele-
graph is the leading daily paper in Mer-
Ger county, is staunchly Republican, and
carries great weight with the party in
this section of the state, so that its pres
ent attitude may he taken as reflection
of the trend of thought in the minds of
the people at this time. The article
follows:
"From somewhere in and near Sharon
an effort is being made to create boom
for the Hon. Joseph c. Sibley, represen-
tative in Congress from the 2Sth Pennsyl-
vsnia district. The serious thinking Re-
publicans are crediting this attempted
boom to Major Alex. Mcdowell of this
city, and 1t has served to stir up consid-
erable feeling throughout Mercer county,
as the statement is purported 10 be a
clamor on the part of Mercer county peo.
pie to have him again take up the duties
of the office.
''The said hon. Sibley, in Janury, 1906,
is credited with writing letter to some
of his friends, the closing paragraph Of
which was to this effect:
Il never anticipated again being
candidate for any political position,
and shall join with you in the desire
that my successor will he Que who
will try as unselfishly and loyalty as
/ have done TO serve your interests,
and be clothed with greater measure
of ability in doing So
"As result of this action, after fair,
straightforward canvass, Hon. Nelson p.
Wheeler, of Endeavor, Forest county,
was nominated and elected and now rep
resents the district. Though he has not
taken his seat, no session of Congress
having been held since that election,
judging from his success as a business
man and his record while a member Of
the Pennsylvania General Assembly,
there is every reason to believe he will
perform his duties as a Congressman in
a manner creditable to himself and thor
oughly satisfactory to the people of the
district, without regard to political belief.
However, almost before the result of
the election was known, rumors were
heard that Mr.. Sibley had reconsidered
his determination and would again be a
candidate next year. In addition, the
statement has been made repeatedly that
he was being urged to take this course by
many influential Republicans in Mercer
county.
"Recent developments show that its
author was Major Alex. Mcdowell, Clerk
of the National House of Representa-
tives. In a letter to Major Mcdowell,
written at Valcour, n. Y, on August 81,
and apparently in answer to communi-
cation urging him to again be a csndi-
date, Mr.. Sibley made the statement that
he had no intention OF re-entering poll
ties, adding that he would sail next Feb.
ruary for Egypt and Palestine.
"The Republicans of Mercer county,
with very few exceptions can see nc
reason why Mr.. Sibley should be urged
to reconsider or change his action. He
retired of his own will, and a man his
equal in intelligence and executive and
business ability, and his superior in party
regularity, has succeeded him. Mercer
county, simply because it is strongly Re
publican, gave Mr.. Sibley handsome
majority each time he was the party's
candidate, but he was never her frs
choice for the office, aud certainly nevel
would be in opposition to a Mercer
county man. Mercer county Republi
cans, we believe, though Mr.. Wheele
was not their first choice, are entirely
satisfied with his selection to succeed Mr.
Sibley.
"There is no Sibley boom in Merce
county and without exception, the Re
publicans whom we have heard expires
themselves on the matter, think it is yer.
bad taste to attempt to create one befor
Mr.. Wheeler has taken the oath of office.
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