The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1907-09-25
YOUNG MEN ENLIST
Enthusiastic Recruits Among
Hosts of Republicanism.
NATIONAL FIGHT COMING
Contest at the Pennsylvania Election
This Fall Regarded as Skirnnlsh Of
the Great Presidential Battle Of
Next Year.
Especial Correspondence.l

Special Correspondence
Harrisburg, Sept. a.
A significant feature OF the gather
ing of Republican clubmen in this city
this week is the presence OF 30 many
young Republicans. many OF them to
be first voters at the coming election.
The activity OF young men In the
ranks OF the State League OF Republf
can clubs in this campaign has been
the subject OF general comment, and
the party leaders who have been fight
ing the battles Of Republicanism for
years are elated over the accession
of so many enthulastic recruits.
The popularity OF the nominee for
state treasurer, the fact that he is,
himself a staunch member OF the
State League OF Clubs, and that his
candidacy typlfcs the desires OF the
men who seek to advance the cause
of Republicanlsm highest ideals. may,
In a measure account for the gratify'
ing interest taken in the present state
campaign by the young men. both OF
the cities and tho counties OF Penn
sylvania.
Mr.. Sheatz's career In public life
Is calculated to inspire the youth Of
this commonwealth.
The story OF his labors as lad In
the great Baldwin Locomotive works
in Philadelphia and his subsequent
success as a business man, his nomi'
nation for the state legislature In an
independent district in the Quaker
city his splendid record as a lawmakef
at Harrisburg. which led to his nomi-
nation by the Republican state con
vention by a unanimous vote for the
Office OF state treasurer, has been
studied BY the young Republicans OF
Pennsylvania. who have enlisted in the
campaign to bring about his election BY
an unprecedented majority for an of
year in November next
Presidential Battle Coming.
The fact that next year will be presi'
Dental year may also account for the
interest taken in the Republican party
organization this fall by the younger
element.
Colonel Wesley r. Andrews, chair.
man OF the Republican state commit
tee, reports that the chairmen OF the
several county committees find that
/ great interest is being taken In ma
tional politics this year, and that every
one is looking forward to the coming
Republican convention.
Pennsylvania will have 6s votes In
that national gathering. the largest
delegation, save one, that will sit In
the convention. and the voice OF Penn
sylvania, as in the past, 1t is predicted
will again be potential in the national
councils OF the party.
In order that Pennsylvania shall
maintain her proud place as the key
stone Of the Republican national arch
It is recognized by the young men who
have rallied to the party colors In the
present campaign that the vote ut thu
coming election must show q pro
nounced Republican majority.
It is true that the opposition is do
moralized. and is without an issue
The danger to the Republican forcei
lies In over confidence and the apath!
that frequently follows the absence o
an aggressive opposition.
Tho Capitol Grating Issue.
Nominee for treasurer. Mr.. Sheath
has reason to be proud of the ovation
given him here this week by the club
men gathered from every section o
the state.
While In this city. Mr.. Sheath ha
several conferences with Governo
Stuart. They talked over the stat
capitol graft cases. 1t Is recognize
that the Democrats lost their only II
sue when Attorney General Todd pre-
ceeded against the men who wer
named In the report Of the legislativ
probers as responsible for the lootin
Of the state treasury through irreg'
larities attending the construction
the capitol.
With the knowledge that the pledge
Of the Republican party are being fu
filled and that after the thoroug
probing Of the capitol Job, the r.
publican state administration Is pr
ceeding to prosecute all who had
hand in the affair, the Democrats al
absolutely deprived o. an opporturit
to play the capitol scandal to adVahC
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