Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-06-08
REPUBLICAN CAMPAIGN SCIENCE.

kEPUbLACAN OAHAE AAoN SOAH-NS
The Fairmons Index, in reply TO the
Grafton Esgles comment upon the COM
ing political campaign, among ether
things says: I'VE sgsin rerterste that We
have it from q source we deem entirely
credible that Gen. Corr, GEo. W. ArKIN-
SON and Mr.. MCCORMICK recently held 8
political eonclave or conference, if the
word viii CRATE less hArshly on our contem'
porary's sensitive ear, ct Grafton, at which
e plan for the organization Of the RsPubh-
can forces was discussed and agreed upon
and the "sinews Of wal" arranged for; and
that in conformity with this plan Mr.. Nc
CosMCK has very recently visited various
points in the State-smoDg them Wheel
ing, New Martinsville, Buckhannon and
Neutrality-suspicious. the purpose OF plsc-
ing the faithful on guard and at
work, promising as reward for
their srduous labors the emoluments of the
Office when they can be secured, and what
is mach more tangible and substantial,
share of the corruption fund which is in
sight. This is the scheme upon which Gen.
Corr depends for his election to the Uni
ted States Senate, and no amount of denial
on the part of Mr. MCCORMICK or Of Vitu-
pers'ion of Democratic leaders or Demo
cratic papers by the Eagle will blind Dem
ocrats 10 the fact that there is danger Of it's
success unless they are viQilant, united and
harmonious"
There are some good pointers IN the
above for the Democrats of our State. As
| both Republicans and Democrats know,
West Virginia, though not large State
occupies very important place in ma
tioual politics. 1t is one of the
pivotal States upon which may
hinge the complexion Of the majority OF
ore of the houses of Congress or of the
next Presidency. The Republicans recog
uized this fact in the last campaign and
All are familiar with the great efforts they
made in their attempt to carry the State
aud breSk what they called the solid South.
judging from what has trsnspired within
tbs past few moi tbs, O more determined
fight than ever viii be made By the Repub-
iicsns the coming campaign, and nothing
possible With scbeming politicians will be
isf; uudone 10 secure votes. General
GoYF's position as chairman OF the Rapub'
lean Congressional Committee, places him
/ in a position not oRly to work up his
chances for TIE United States Senate, but
also to DO big work for the success of his
party. The knowledge he and his heuten'
snts have of every approschable political
point in the State and the great amount Of
moaey to be placed at his disposal 10 use
where it will DO the most good, will make
him 8 power that the Democrats can moi
afford ,oigncre. 1t is true bitter factions
exist in the Republican ranks that Corr
will Esd very troublesome and which may
6ght bim TO the end. But the Democrats
OF our State csn not afford to trust tc
these factional quarrels in the enemy''
ranks and remain listless, inactive or be
engaged in local dissensions, which the
Republicans are trying to stir up. If the
Democrats do their duty, there is no chow
urdar heaven fer the Republicans 10 tn
Jpn next fall. II our party is defeated, il
~i,l not De by the Republicans, but by III
own inactivity or discussions. If Demo
Gratis act their part well they will triumph
in spite of every shrewd, unserupu.ou'
Vaccination Of Republican politicians auc
their henchmen. Will they do it? We be
heve they win beyond all psradventure.