Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1908-09-17
Harrisburg. Sept. "a.

Harrisburg, Sept. "a.
A significant feature Of the gather.
ing of Republican clubmen in this city
this week is the presence of so 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 Republi-
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 enthuiastic recruits.
The popularity of the nominee for
state treasurer, the fact that he is,
State League of Clubs, and that his
candidacy typifies the desires Of the
men who seek to advance the cause
of Republicanism highest ideals. may,
in measure, account for the crafty
ing interest taken in the present state
campaign by the young men, both of
the cities and the counties OF Penn
sylvania.
Mr.. Sheatz's career in public life
this commonwealth
The story of his labors as a lad in
the great Baldwin Locomotive works
IL Philadelphia and his subsequent
success as business man, his nomi.
nat6n for the state legislature In an
independent district in the Quaker
city his splendid record as lawmaker
at Harrisburg. which led TO his nomi-
nation by the Republican state con-
vention by 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 off
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 68 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, it 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,
1t is recognized by the young men VINO
have rallied to the party colors in the
present campaign that the vote at the
coming election must show a pro-
nounced Republican majority.
1t is true that the opposition is de-
moralized and Is without an issue.
The danger to the Republican forces
lies in over confidence and the apathy
that frequently follows the absence Of
an aggressive opposition.
The 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 Of
che state.
While in this city, Mr. Sheath had
several conferences with Governor
Stuart They talked over the state
capitol graft cases. It is recognfz<i
that the Democrats lost their only Is
sue when Attorney General Todd pro-
ceeded against the men who we're
named in the report OF the legislative
probers as responsible for the iooting
of the state treasury through irregu-
larities attending the construction of
the capitol.
With the knowledge that the pledges
of the Republican party are being full
filled, and that after the thorough
probing of the capitol job, the Re-
publican state administration is pro-
'ceeding to prosecute all who had
hand in the affair. the Democrats ara
absolutely deprived of an opportunity
to play the capitol scandal to advance
their political interests.
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