Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-08-16
THE SITUATION IN DETAIL.
All the Delegates on the Ground Last
Night Are Talked To.
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from those who are here upon which to
base an opinion ~ to what will happen to-
morrow. II was first thought that Judge
Fleming would he nominated for Governor
without serious opposition, but rs the
delegations come in, it grows evident that
there - strong undercurrent against
him. 1t is now thought Mr.. Morrow will
he again forced TO the front, not so much
for the purpose Of securing his nomination
~ to open the way for the nomination
of a dark horse. Howard, OF Mason, will he
presented to the convention, hut mp to this
hour ne has not developed much strength
outside the delegations OF his own and ad-
Joining counties W. Z. Thompson, OF
Cabell, appears to be leading at present
among the candidates for Treasurer, as
also Duffy, among tho4e for Auditor
Holly G. Annstrong's boom appears to be
weakening, and will probably not amount
to IL gread deal by the time the convention
is called to order. 4 strong fight is being
wuged for the Supreme Judgeship.
English, Woods and Brannon arriv-
ed here early and have been
working like beavers. johnson has not ar
rived and will not be here, but his inter
ests are in the hands OF friends who will do
their best tor him
The morning train which left Wheeling
yesterday had six coaches by the time it
reached Parkersburg, and each was well
filled There was more
ENTHUSIASTIC DEMOCRACY
to the square inch than was ever seen be-
fore on suCh an occasion. Comparison OF
notes indicated the most gratifying out
look amOrg the river counties, and Cleve-
land and Thurmon AMI taTiA reform was
the watchward with big w. Such earn
estne-s and enthusiasm at this early stage
at the campaign IL most wonderful, and Is
the certain harbinger Of success in NOyem-
ber
Ex-senator Camden IL mentioned to-
night as a possible dark horse tor Governor.
The convention will be called to order at
ten O'Clock tomorrow.
Governor Wilson delivered strong tariff
address to large audience from the bal
couy Of the Fiorentine Hotel tonight. He
was loudly apDlauded throughout
Governor Wilson address wasa ringing
defense Of the Democratic doctrine OF tariff
reform and a denunCiatlOn Of the high-taN,
monopoly Republican party. Con
gresham Gibson addressed the audience
briefly. and Hon. Ii ). Walker appeared.
Mr. Walkers presence produced a burst OF
applause, and he at once launched into an
eloquent discussion ofthe doctrines Of the
Presidents message and tariff reform.
For over an hour he held the audience
spell-buuud lie dealt sledge-hammer
blows at Republican sophistry and mis-
representation, closing with a magnificent
peroration that produced storms OF ap'
piause.
County Sentiments.
THE PANHANDLE.
The situation in the Northern Panhandle
hrs been pretty well ventilated. Ohio,
Hancock and Marshall counties, each have
| their candid at-s and Will stick by them
as long as there Is a fighting chance
|GuheruatOrial preferences are swallowed
up IN the rNigences of the local canvass
| Brooke county, without a candidate OF heI
own. boasts some ardent admrersOt Judge
| James Morrow. Jr., and # his name goes
/ before the convention, he will receive d
stroug support from this section.
| rIENSNNIS COUNTY.
| Peasants county comes prepared to boom
| + II knight tor Auditor. The delegation
| ~ not large, but II is enthusiastic and will
/ do pa9d work for the tavorte son of theil
courty. They are solid for Brooks Fiem'
| ing tor Governor, and claim that Howard
/ will not have as much strength ~ claimed
\ in the upper eud ot the Fourth district
/ They are divided IN their choice for the
other positions
NErEEL COUNTY.
! TpedrIftofs1utimeat for the head of tine
| ticket IL tor the most available man, and
since Judge Morrow withdrawal, IT tend'
toward Fleming For the Authorship
| WrizeI has two candidates, Me2srs. McEl
downey and Mcdonald, neither oi whom
seem to have made much of a canvass, anC
therefore are not likely to make muct
/ headway tor nomination, but whei
| these gentlemen are out of the race, Wet
| lsl will indicate iis preference with
ur.atsr certainty. Ii is divided betweeI
| Caldwell and SOmmerville, and scattering
on other nominations 1t il for Henry
Rrarrou for one of the two Supreme
Tudgeships, and for any strong mau io
the other. Wetzsl sends from 10 to y
delegates
NONONGAIRN.
Old Mcnougalia Sends a delegation TO
Iudye Fleming. Judge Morrow has mani
warm friends hut they are inclined To con
-,der his letter OF dCclmauon hnaL q
course the county is solid for the renomi
nation OF it, most brilliant son, State Su
narintendent Morgan. II will give hin
aothusia3tic support. For Attorney Gen
eraI. Hon. !. 4. SommeryIlle will receive
81 stroD, support. He has a large persona
following IN the county and will probably
receive at least halt of it' votes, although
there is an inclination to east complin'en
tary ballot for Crogan, of Preston puiil
aud Thompson have the call ON the dele
cation tor denomination.
MARION JNTf.
Altbourb the declinatiou OF Judge Nor
row leaves only Cue candidate from hi"rlos
county in the field, the Saiitns IL not al
together clear tor that delegation. Mr.
Morrow has many ardent and enthusiastic
friends IN the delegation, who say tina
thew will insist upon putting his name be
C,re the convention. Several Marlol
c,1nty gentlemen arrived hege yesterday
bcnt on securing Judge MOrrow's nomina
tom What the outcome will be ls har'
=, nredict. although it is understood tina
the large maiority OF the delegates are IN
cIred to take the Judge at his word, an'
are now favorable to Fleming. Marl0i
connty. however, will not present TN
name of either gentleman to the conNeh
non. prererring to leave that honor 10 SOM
c,ber delegation. Aside from the Cover
nor the sentiment il strong for the return
or the old State ticket. State Superih
teude.t Morgan ia particularly strops
sbile Messrs. Caldwell, Duiy and Ihomp
sop will receive a warm support.
rENDI ~ruS
l. represented by a solid Caldwell dele
cation. No preference for the other posi-
tious is simiued.
LEWIS COUNTY
IL, ,,-,L,bIv give Fleming majority