The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-04-20
HARRISBURG LETTER.
April Is. 1910.

April IS, 1910.
Northeastern Pennsylvania scored
last week in the appointment of Hon.
G. Fred Wright to the position of
State Treasurer, in the vacancy caus-
ed by the death of Hon. J. A. Stober,
Treasurer-elect. Governor Stuart's
announcement came in the nature
of surprise to almost every one,
for very few suspected that the Gov
ernor would go to one of the smaller
counties for this important office.
His choice has been approved by the
state newspapers, and II is agreed
that the ex-Congressman will meas
ure up to the requirements in every
way. He was given a reception by
his townsmen of all political beliefs
last week, and he will assume his
new duties with the best wishes of
a host of friends.
Incidentally the appointment of
Mr.. Wright may make some changes
on the political map in the north
/ eastern section. Whatever may have
! been the prospect for taking can
! didate for Governor from that To-
/ cality, there is no longer any hope.
| Two big state offices would not be
/ located so close together this year.
Another question to be considered
! is getting possession of the office.
/ The Attorney General has filed pa
pers in the Supreme Court looking
toward a decision in the case, but
that august body may not take Off
cial notice until May I'd, as there
can be no vacancy until that time.
1t is believed, however, that in view
of the important interests involved,
that the court will decide very
promptly, for condition might
arise during which the business of
the state, so far as finances are con-
cerned, would be at standstill.
State Treasurer Sheath is represent
ed by Hon. w. U. Hensel, of Lam
caster, former Attorney General,
and very able lawyer, while Mr..
Wright's end of the suit will be look
ed after by Attorney General Todd.
Lieutenant Governor Robert S.
Murphy has announced his candidacy
for the Republican nomination for
Governor, the first in the field. AS
the nomination is conceded to the
western part of the state, Governor
Murphy is alright geographically,
as he is in many other ways. He
is popular wherever known, has
great executive ability and would
make a strong candidate. We shall
probably have to wait until after
the middle of June before we know
who are candidate is to be, and by
that time we shall know who we are
to lick this fall. June 18th has been
selected for naming day by the un-
terrified, and Allentown is the place.
AS that is Senator Dewalt's home,
some suppose that means the nomi-
nation for him, bu tnot this year.
Just now it looks as though La
Rue Munson of Williamsport would
be selected by the Democrats. He
should be satisfied with what he got
last year, and let our friend Mr..
Berry have a chance, but the leaders
are not for Berry. Guffey, who
would be a boss, only that he is
Democrat and they have no bosses,
does not favor Mr.. Berry, and that
settles it. A whole lot of us would
/ like to see the ex-State Treasurer
nominated: for various reasons, but
that pleasure is to be denied us this
year. Barring the fact that Berry
was a Democrat, and that cuts no ice,
personally, he was not a bad man to
have around, and was not the most
unpopular official about the Hill by
any means.
Judge Wilson spent several days
in Harrisburg last week, profession
ally. He bears his years very we'll
and takes a keen interest in things
politically and otherwise.
Judge Searle finished his court
cases on Thursday and left for New
York to see Judge Archibald, of the
U. S. District Court, start on his
European trip. He will probably be
called to Harrisburg again in May.
Judge Searle created a very favor
able impression among the mem
bers of the local bar, some OF whom
have a wide reputation for ability
as lawyers.
n. E. HAUSE.