The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1888-04-28
MARSHALL REPUBLICANS
Meet in Convention and Form
an Auxiliary to the
STATE REPUBLICAN LEAGUE.
some Ringing Resolationsare Adopt
cd-Hon. a. W, Campbell Ad-
dresses the Convention on the
TarlG-An Enjoyable Amir.

The convention OF the Republican
clubs Of Marshall county for the pur-
pose Of organizing county auxiliary to
the State Republican League, met at the
Court House at Noundsville yesterday.
The meeting was called to order by
Mayor W. j. Purdy, who named Hon.
W. S. Simonton for temporary chairman.
The convention then proceeded to per
manent organization, and elected I. J.
Parsons permanent Chairman, Josiah
Sinclair, First yice-President, O. W.
Kimmins, Second vice-President, and
William Mason Third yice-President.
William Enix was elected Secretary.
Theiollowingresolutio nswereadopted:
Fint-That the Republicans OF Marhall coun-
IS, In convention assembled, depreCnte the ei-
forts Of the Democratic party TO innngur0ten free
trade policy; and that we pledge our continued
support TO the American system eStablishcd by
the protective system Of the Republican party,
which has made our people the most prosperous
on the incc Of the globe.
SOeond-ThRt tho placing of wool on the free
list, us recommended by urovers Cleveland, and
endorsed BY the Democratic party, would par
Giyzc one Of the leading Industries Of Marshall
county,
mlnlstratIon In West Vlrglnil for their mlsman-
Agement OF the public institutions OF the State
and total disregard Of the Interests OF the people
IN the disbursement Of the funds OF said instI-
tutiOns.
sFourth-That we favor the abolition Of all in
ternal revenue laws, us means OF preventing
the accumulation Of surplus.
Fiith-ThHt We favor the nomination OF James
VNN..H Ntna.Wa lN.n1
publican national STANDARD bearers In the com.
ing campaign, but that We will heartily support
whoever .EnGy be nominated by the Chicago
convention. s
McConkey's Cornet band and the
Limestone band furnished the music for
the occasion, and throughout the meet
ing much enthusiasm and intelligent
interest was manifested.
Hon. A. w. Campbell, OF Wheeling,
arrived on the noon train and addressed
the convention at its afternoon session.
He was introduced by Capt. Hanson
Criswell in aneat speech. Mr.. Criswell's
reference to Mr.. Campbell's connection
with the INTELLIGENCER was received
by the convention with u hearty APP
plause.
Mr.. Campbell's address was full of
that strong logic and convincing reason
ing for which he is noted. From the
beginning to the end his remarks were
listened to with wrapt attention. A
number OF Democratic farmers were
present, and his allusion 10 the wool
question was particularly interesting to
them. He explained how wool is pro-
duced in Australia and the Cape of Good
Hope, and whyit is we cannot compete
with the product OF those and other for
eign countries; that in those countries
the laborer tending the flocks took n
weeks provision in bag and went out
into the fields and stayed there, prepar-
ing his own food, so long us his pro-
visions held out. 'Tis true, he said, that
we can compete with those countries in
producing wool il we reduce labor here
to the condition it is there. This point
was remarked by the farmers present
and fully appreciated. One old farmer
OF Democratic proclivities took his po-
sition near the speakers stand in order
that he might especially hear the wool
question discussed. Mr.. Campbell has
always been champion Of Marshall
county Republicans, and his address
yesterday strengthened their allegiance
to their party and to him.
Mr.. Campbell was followed by Cap
tain B. B. Dovener, also OF Wheeling,
who delivered one OF his enthusiastic
and argumentative speeches. He
thoroughly discussed al the leading
questions OF the day, his illustrations
of the protective system being simple
and forcible. The effect OF high tariff
on the lumber and coal interests, on the
wool, salt and other commercial inter
ests Of this State.was very pointedly ex-
pressed. His remarks about James G.
Blaine were received with great up
plause, and throughout the whole meet
ing it was evident that he is the choice
of Marshall county, as expressed in the
resolutions. Mr.. Dovener is a favorite
in this county and was frequently APP
plauded during his address. After his
remarks, the convention adjourned.