The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1908-10-23
HARRISBURG LETTER.

OCT. 20th.-Thc course of the new
management of THE CITIZEN must com
mend the paper to all Republicans in
Wayne county, having the welfare of the
party at heart. There is nothing uncer-
tain or wavcring in its support of the
candidates and the party principles, and
Democratic candidates are given fair no
tice that there is not the slightest posi-
bility of compromise or quarter in polit-
ical campaigns. And no one need to re-
gard anything said in this connection as
rejecting in the least upon the retiring
editors, who have done splendid service
better results from Il more aggressive
and vigorous party organ, with some
new blood, more capital, Il better equip
ment and an earnest desire ON the part of
all connected with the enterprise To place
Wayne county permanently in the Re
publican column. 1t may take Il few
years, but it is worth working for.
As usual, the Democracy had us beaten
all summer and until some time early in
October, but since the bout between the
President and Mr.. Bryan, things look
different. With Lloyds offering odds OF
. to on Taft, the result seems beyond
any doubt. And yet the fight will not
| be won until the polls close ON Nov. Sd.
Up to that time, every Republican voter
and worker should use every effort t.
have the full vote of the party pollcd.
Take nothing for granted. sympathy
and sentiment are good, money is great
| help, but votes count. So Jar aS til,
National ticket is concerned. pcnnSyl.
vania will retain her proud position II.
the banner State for Republican ma.
lo'itics, hut TAFT is not expected to rraci
the half million majority given inr kuo>,'
welt. Then the Democracy knew il wa,
beaten when Parker was nominated. an,
the immense vote east Tor Teddy was (:
great tribute To his popularity.
No complex State ticket requires an,
attention this year, and that gives IT,,
Committee more time to devote to tn,
Congressional, Senatorial and Rcprcscu
tative fights. Our district presents ON,
of the best possible candidates this wear
and the Republicans should make
united effort To reverse the uniortunat,
result OF two years ago. Col. Pratt ha
every qualification for an ideal Congress
man. His enemies are making deSppr
ate efforts to find something with whicl
to stem the tide setting his way. but h,
is gaining in strength every day. The oil,
Wilnot and Grow district must need
have a Republican to represent it thi
term, and Pratt looks good To us. Mr.
kipp is said to devote a large portion q
his time and influence to securing pen
sions, and that is good so far as it goes
but We need Il Republican in Congress t,
look after other interests as well, to as
sst in revising the tariff, in passing cur
rency legislation, to control and regulat
corporations and in general to assis
President TAFT in making this countr
greater and more prosperous. 1t woul,
be big mistake not to send Col. Prat
to Washington.
1t is Il source of qualification to not
that the local Republican ticket is givin
such general satisfaction in Wayne; it i
not often we have Il better one. An,
this is true from the Legislative candi
date down to the County Auditor. Nh
Perham has strong platform. He be
licves in Home Rule, which is Il cardi
nal principle in America. He ought +
receive the vote of every farmer in tn
county, for there are very few that ar
doing more for that class OF people. Nh
Perham is an active farmer, Il man q
experience in business matters. VIII
served the county well and faithfully Il
Commissioner, and has made a clea
and honorable fight for the office 10
which he is asking support. He may nc
erect any monuments to dead people, bu
he will look carefully to the interests {
the living, and that is quite as importar
to us who are above the earth. 1t is
safe prophecy that his influence and vot
in the next Legislature will be wort
more to Wayne county than would thos
of any Democrat that might be chosen
He should receive every Republican vot
in the county.
n. f. HAUSE.
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