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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1895
Page
4
In Hastings county the Quayites unrest against Governor Hastings showed on paper as a sizable opposition to his candidacy, yet the primary vote did not reflect the same magnitude.
The piece argues for early paving of Mulberry Street as a graded main road to improve access to the boulevard and the Nay Aug park area. It notes property values rise with well paved streets and urges building operations toward the park, while challenging the Scranton Republican about past remarks regarding Representative Farr.
Commentary questions Senator Quay’s constancy in backing allies like Delamater and the cost to Republican support. It warns against a loyalty that harms party gains and notes Carbontale leaders announce county roles to be filled next fall, urging focus on local politics.
The vote shows a surprising Liberal lead with Joseph Chamberlain seeking to force cabinet seats by a slim margin. Lord Salisbury approves the tactic to keep Conservatives under pressure and prevent a strong Liberal-Unionist coalition from forming a large majority. An analysis in The Bun hints at the Liberals’ decisive setback and the underlying strategic confusion.
The article reviews a local veto bill and other measures seen as threats to individual liberties. It notes protests that Liberal party desertion is temporary to teach leaders not to chase popular whims. It contrasts American opinion with England and cites Wilkes-Barre Leader on Scranton and Kingston flats, arguing Scranton lacks Wilkes-Barre’s natural harmony.
Advices from Susquehanna show Independent Republicans revolt against Quay's bloc after Hastings victory hopes. Governor veto of Hardenbergh bill irks Quay followers while Susquehanna lawmakers defend duty, noting county's low net burden and high state support. Readers urged to honor principled stand against machine politics. Canada topic follows with Goldwin Smith appeal to avoid buffeting England.
In New York City a political ruckus surrounds Police Commissioner Roosevelt’s push to enforce the Sunday closing law. Meyer Sitong defends the new police board while urging the public to decide the issue at election time, insisting he will not urge Roosevelt to ignore the law.
The piece defends President Roosevelt enforcing the law including Sunday laws, arguing critics err in attacking him for doing his duty. It also discusses Senator Quay aiding Senator Cameron’s re election and warns against using party machinery against Cameron when sentiment is hostile.
The Wyoming county committee, under Quay influence, instructed Delegate Northrop to back Rice for Superior court judge Hastings for convention chairman and Quay for state committee chairman. The move, ordered by Senator Quay, targets Judge Willard and signals a broader Quay strategy to control the party and delegate choices ahead of the state convention.
Porter of Philadelphia denounces alleged ingratitude and insists he has always supported Quay and Penrose, clarifying his stance on home rule and nominations. He says Quay never aided him and that his past independence offended Quay supporters. Susquehanna County Republicans resent leaders who sell influence.
Frank Owen Jones, known as Brother Francis, was admitted to the Brotherhood of the Good Shepherd at St Luke's Church on July 2. The Guardian reports a plan to establish a home for convalescents with land for cultivation, an unsectarian common good for all churches.
The article argues older political bosses in Pennsylvania suppress rising Republicans like Governor Hastings and John Dalsell. It cites Cameron and Quay power, calls for party reform, and notes Quay’s influence in Wyoming county and opposition to Boss rule. Hastings battles for fair treatment amid anti-Quay sentiment.
Philadelphia Press tallies delegates since Quay opened war on the party. Hastings and Gilkeron lead with sixteen delegates, Quay and Cameron zero. six more added. Counties listed include Clearfield Lackawanna Butler, Centre, Northampton. Norristown Herald urges Quay to withdraw to salvage the party. Carbondale Herald reports Hastings victory as delegate elections continue.
Editorials and columns debate Matthew Quay's bid for state party control and Hastings administration support. Critics label Quay as weakened by delegate opposition while supporters cite the governor’s gains and party unity. The Scranton Tribune lauds the paper’s integrity and urges continued subscription.
The Republican standing committee of Lackawanna County in the Third District meets July 27 at 2 p.m. in the arbitration room of the courthouse Beranton. The list names district and ward representatives from Lackawanna and surrounding townships led by Chairman J. B. Watkins and Secretary H. J. Nonthup with a meeting date of July 17, 1895.
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