The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1888-08-09

ployment OF young children III iacto-
tories and mines; guarantee to work
linEmen the most favorable conditions
ior their services, especially proper safe
guards for life and comfort in mines
and factories, on railways and in all
hazardous occupations; to secure which
the duties and powers OF the State Mine
Inspector should be enlarged and pro.
visions made whereby only skilled and
competent men can be placed in posi-.
tions where they may be in control OF
the lives and safety OF others; enforce
the certain and frequent payment OF
wages abridge the hours OF labor wher-
ever practicable; and provide for the
submission to Just and impartial arbi-
tration, under regulations that will make
the arbitration elective, all controVer-
sizes between workingmen and their en-
ployes. The right OF wage workers to
organize for the legitimate promotion Of
their mutual good cannotbs questioned
The gratitude OF patriotic people to
the defenders OF the Union cannot be
measured by money. We will not con-
sent to any Union soldier or his widow
or orphans being impoverished or EN-
barrassed because OF the refusal OF lib
eral provisions by the Government or
technical requirements OF law or admin
istration in securing recognition OF their
lust claims. Proof OF an honorable dis
charge and OF existing disability ought
and must be deemed sufficient showing
to warrant the award OF a pension.
nv, ala tHa DnnnIn nj tho
State upon the indications OF prosper
ity that is being maintained despite all
IadverseinhuenCes The rapid utilization
OF natural gas has greatly stimulated the
industrial interests OF oithe,commonweaith
and rendered more essential the Contin-
uance OF that economic system under
which our marvellous advancement Inns
been made. State legislation should be
directed toward the reclamation oi un-
tillablc lands and the development OF
our resources OF every kind.
NATIONAL LEGISLATION.
Democratic iilIibustering in the Ma
tional House OF Representatives pre-
vented the return TO the Treasury Of the
State OF Indiana the sum OF 1904, So 3S,
the Justice Of which claim against the
General Government has been officially
acknowledged and its repayment pro-
vided for. Like hostile Democratic ac-
ton has also prevented the return to
our State Treasury OF S606,079 IL, dis
count and interest on war loans, bonds
rendered necessary to equip and main
tain the volunteer soldier who went out
under the first call for troops in 1861.
More than million and half OF dollars
Justly due the State thus withhold in
the presence OF an increasing Federal
surplus and OF practically bankrupt
State Treasury caused by. the incompe-
tence OF the Democratic State admins
tratiOn.
The services OF our Republican mem
bers OF the National House OF Represent
atives meet our unqualified approval.
They have been alert to protect the in
terests OF the State and OF theirrespectlve
constituencies.
The location OF branch OF the Ma
tional Sellers Home, and the prospective
establishment Of naval hospital within
the borders OF the State, are sources OF
special congratulations.
Under this declaration OF facts and
principles, the Republicans Of Indiana
invite the cooperation OF all citizens ir-
respective OF past political faith or action.
An additional resolution extended u
greeting to Blaine, and welcome home,
which was adopted first, and then the
platform rs whole, with cheers anu
cries OF cts good One."
HARRISON ARRIVES.
At this point the committee returned
with General Harrison. When the great
audience caught sight OF their favorite
son, every man and woman rose to their
feet, and for five minutes there was a
dcaieninC roar. General Harrison
stepped TO the table and stood with
hands clasped with the Chairman. Big
tears stood in his eyes. He looked five
wears older than he did month ago, and
haggard and fatigued. Time and again
he Icssayed to speak, but the applause
was renewed with cries OF whats the
matter with Harrison"
Quiet was finally secured. General
Harrison spoke briefly, but with consid-
cradle force, energy and dramatic effect.
He said this reception crowned a long
series OF friendly acts on the part OF his
neiChbors. To have their confidence
was very grateful to him, TO be worthy OF
il was the highest ambition he could set
before himself. Whatever might befall
him he feIt that his fellow citizens had
crowned him in Il way that made him
forever their debtor. He alluded to two
widely different events occurring while
they wercin session, one the arrival at
seaport OF the great citizen whose pow
eriul voice will be heard III Indiana be-
fore the campaign is overi the Journey
from his cottage to Washington OF the re-
mains OF the gallant soldier, Gen. Shcri'
nan. From Chicago they sent him greet
iprs and well wishes, to-day they
mourned their hero dead. He paid q
brief but eloquent tribute to Sheridan
and closed abruptly without any refer
ence to National or State issues. Thert
was renewed applause us he retired iron
the hall.
TRIBUTE TO blaine AND SHERIDAN.
In the course OF his remarks Genera
Harrison said;
We have to-day transpiring in thii
country two others that are attracting
wide interest. At the CHIEF seaport o
, our country, that great Republican, ant
! great American, James &. Blaine, re
turns to his home. Applause.l W.
shall not be disappointed, ! hope, il
\ hearing his powerful voice in lndiani
t before the campaign is old. Applause.
Another scene attracts our solemn anC
u even fearful interest; for while you ar
: transacting your business here to-day,
/, draped train is bearing from the place G
l. his sojourn by the sea, TO the place G
d his interment ut Washington, the MOI
d tai part Of Philip II. Sheridan. Fror
). the convention at Chicago We sent hir
i our greetings and earnest prayers for hi
1. restoration; to-day we mourn our her
v dead. You called him then q favorit
d child OF victory, and such he was. H