Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-09-09
HUNTINGTON.
Progress Of the Political Battle in the
Land Of CabeIl-MaxwelPs Speech.

Land Of CabeIl-maxwelPs Speech.
HUNTINGTON, W. Va, September s.
Exclusive The Democrats of this place
have organized Cleveland and Hendricks
club. They have large membership, and
are doing effective work. The Fusionists
have also well organized club, and are
laboring hard to overcome the hitherto
small, but hereafter large Democratic ma
Jointly of this county.
On the night of the fifth large con-
course Of our citizens Of poth parties, repre-
senting the wealth, intelligence and beauty
Of our city, assembled to hear the two prin-
cipal leaders Of the Fusionists discuss, or
rather misrepresent, the questions submitted
to the consideration of the voters during
this canvass, and after big demonstration
in the shape of a torchlight procession,
music by three brass bands and the wheops
and hurrahs Of all the black and tan that
could be got together, Judge Maxwell as
sumed the role Of political entertainer, and
cast a damper over the whole proceedings.
Your correspondent believes he expresses
the opinion of every impartial listener who
heard him when he says that more miser-
able attempt at political discussion, argu-
ment or stump speaking was never exhibit
ed in this part Of the State. Judge Max
well did not gain, if he did not lose, any
supporters in his race for Governor by his
speech here. He would make much bet
ter canvass BY staying at home. The Re
publicans must recognize the fact that they
have made sorry fusion this time.
Mr.. Hutchinson, candidate for Attorney
General, and
Pet Orator
of the FusionistS. followed in a long ha-
rangue, which, taken BY itself, was weak
attempt to explain why he should command
the suffrage of the people and must stamp
him as nothing more than a political rodo-
montade; yet, in contrast with that of his
colleague, was an excellent stump speech,
Notwithstanding he told the truth, as the
Hon. Eustace Gibson observed but once
during the course OF his remarks.
By the way, Mr.. Hutchinson in private
conversation, said TO your correspondent
that he thought Ben Butler would get the
Greenback vote in this State, amounting to
about ten thousand. If that be so, on
whom do the Republicans expect to use
their soap" to carry the State for Blaine
If he correctly expresses the opinion Of
the party of which he is the exponent. then
their boasts as to carrying West Virginia in
the November election, according to their
own showing, are mere idle vaporings.
Would Not Divide.
Mr.. Gibson was more than anxious to
get after the Fusion boys, but they refused
to divide time with him. He said that il
he could not meet them here he made every
effort TO meet them elsewhere; that with
them he was like the counryman with the
showman's snake, which he attempted to
kill, "he made up his mind to tackle them
fellows whenever he seed EN-"
Last night ut the meeting Of the Cleve
la nd and Hendricks club Mr.. Gibson made
with the exception of his last ancedote
which it is to be hoped he will not repeaD
one OF the finest and most telling speeches
ever delivered before a Huntington au-
dience
He has received letters from numerous
Republicans assuring him that they cannot
vote for his Greenback opponent, Barbee,
but will support him for Congress, and pre-
dieting sweeping Democratic majority.
Thus the good work goes on