Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-11-27
WASHINGTON.
Congressman Gibson is Inter
viewed
AND GIVES HIS OPINIONS
On Some Topics That are Of Both
National and State In
terest.
EXCHANGE IN THE BUREAUS.


WASHINGTON, November 26.-Your cor
respondent found Congressman Gibson at
his cosy little home, No. 643 East Capitol
street, where he sought him for, the purpose
of obtaining an interview on various topics
concerning the welfare Of the State he rep
resents. All the questions propounded
were answered with a promptitude and
earnestness that proved how deeply at heart
he held the trust of the people by whom he
was chosen.
In reply to the question what will be
the chief beneficial results of Democratic
administration to West VirginiaY Mr.. Glib
son answered:
ats direct bearing Will be TO hslghten our
moral standing abroad, where we have been
misrepresented, through false statements, as
lawless and ignorant and place us in that
position to which we are entitled,
thus encouraging emigration to our midst,
and the consequent development of resour-
ces that are second to those of no other
State in the Union.
The federal officials are oppressive and Of
fensiye which at the Chicago Convention
the Republicans called West Virginia a shot
gun State, where elections were carried by
murder and intimidation. Only the other
day read in Republican paper the out
rageous assertion that ffty.two thousand
adults in the State could neither read nor
write, and that was the reason the Demo,
Gratis gained the election.
Another blessing accruing to US from
Democratic administration will be the ad
vance in mining and manufacturing devel-
| opments She only wants chance which
she has never had. 1t does West Virgin
ia no good that she can make
iron cheaper than Pennsylvania, il BY
system of tariff taxation and railroad frelghts
| she cannot get it into the market. We will
also get clear of very corrupt set OF post.
masters in the State, and rid ourselves OF
| Atkinson and his rascally gang.
What claim has West Virginia to Cab
\ met position. and whose name will be ad-
vanced?'
"Well," he answered, laughingly, cts
rather soon for that, and do not care to
| exptess any opinion at all as to Mr.. Cleye-
lands Cabinet, as it is all idle speculation
| at present, of this much | am assured
,hough, it will be able earnest and coura-
geous. Democrats will give Democratic
administration.
"What views do you entertain in regard
10 the civil service reforrn|
Civil Service Reform is good thing aud
is needed. but am not IN f.yor st teePins
rascals in whose corruption in office mae
such legislation necessary. The system OF
spoils pure and simple, is however, bad
one, and ruinous to the country.
What business will be considered during
the coming term Of Congress-
| "The short session will be mostly taken
up with legislation on naval affairs. The
school bill Of Blair and Willis, and the fin
ishing up of forfeited public lands"
Being asked in conclusionit he had any
thing to say regarding himself personally,
be laughed and said:
NO, nothing, except Notwithstanding the
| fight against me and the trading
of votes. | came out ahead OF
the Presidential ticket in all
but two counties in the district, Cleveland S
majority was q, while mine was l53.
| Several heads of divisions in the Treas
| ury department, who hold positions com
mandipg salaries of $4,000 and upwards,
are exchanging with clerks who receive
| 81 400 salaries, in the hopes Of escaping the
general displacement anticipated Oy them
after March the 4th.
Republican papers in the departments are
now sold at sad discount The other day
in room of the Interior Department eleven
Tribunes we're sold for ten cents. and then
only as q joke, each clerk in the room being
presented with one.
The weather, until the cold wave Of
Monday last has been so mild
hat roses bloomed in sheltered gardens
While honey suckle on walls with southern
exposure put forth blossoms for the second
lime. and Clemat is hung green veil upon
| arbors and trelisses.
The theatres all seem to be doing we'll
Notwithstanding managers complain that
this is an off year. Excelsior" is drawing
immense audiences at the Grand Opera
House, while "The Wages of Sin" and
Brother Max" are doing an excellent bust
ness at the National and "Fords' re-
spectively. DAVID.