Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-06-07

was unable to agree. The full committee
then went into session, and at twelve
o'clock il was announced that the knotti-
est point had been passed over. By a vote
of twenty. five to twenty-one the Commit
tee decided TO rs-sffirm the tariff plank Of
the platform of 1884. West Virginia,
Ohio and Virginia voted with the majority.
The committee continued in session, and
at 10 p. m. completed its labors.
Following is the tariff plank in sub
stance:
I'VE renew our fidelity to Democratic
principles, reafirm platform Of 1884,
and endorse the last annual message Of the
President, and declare it q correct inter-
probation of that platform; and approve
and applaud the eforts Of our representa-
in Congress to secure reduced taxation"
At the close of the platform resolution
is added approving of the Mills bill in
general terms.
Speaking the tariff plank, Henry
watterson said this evening
"It was not my idea at first to re-affirm
the platform 1884, for the reason that it
has been subjected to misinterpretation,
but when its Interpretation is made plain
by the Presidents message and the party g
endorsement thereof, of course it could
not be objected to. The platform is en-
tirely satisfactory me-"
Senator German said: "The work of any
Democratic convention or Democratic COM
mittee IL satisfactory to me-"
The platform is compromise measure,
while none of the extremists got ss much
as they deserved. The plank is generally
considered q strong one and will be highly
satisfactory to the masses Of the party
watterson will present the report Of the
committee. And it will be rushed through
! with hurrah.
LATEST ON THE VICE PRESIDENCY.
Late this afternoon, Gray stock took an
upward squirt, on the strength Of the re,
port that the New York delegation was
| divided.
Tonight they went into caucus on the
Vice Presidential question. Senator Cor
man, of Maryland, and ex-senator Davis
of West Virginia, both strong Thurman
men, were invited to participate. There
is not a shadow of doubt but what the
solid 92 votes of the State will be cast fol
the 'Oid Roman" A tally made for the
New York World tonight shows him t.
have now more than two-thirds of the dele
gates. His name will probably be pre-
ssnted to the convention by the eloquent
John Il Fellows.
voorhees, will nominate Gray and boil
are expected to make great efforts.
Leon Abbott, Of New Jersey, will pre-
sent the Home Rule resolution. There i
every prospect at this writing that tn
work of the Convention will be completed
by noon tomorrow and the ticket will b
Cleveland and Thurman.
WEST VIRGINIA FLYING HIGH.
The West Virginia delegation have beei
treated with distinguished consideration
here. Oar young end brilliant Senator
John f Kenna, has been an iDtiuentia
factor in the party councils, although not
delegate. Ex Senator Davis has also takel
an active part and has been freely consult
ID by the members of the Committee o.
Resolutions. The gratifying result attain
ed was in gaeat measure owing to hi
labors. Among the party leaders he ha
been frequently mentioned as Vice Pres
Dental possibility.
Messrs j. c. Campbell, John Beall an
Greathouse Leszure, Of Wellshurg, wh
cave been attending the convention hav
left for home this evening.
WEST YIRGINIANs BURNED OUT.
Fire did considerable damage in tn
rooms occupied by C. Burdette Hart, 9
Wheeling, and Col. Hutton aud Hon. /
Butcher, of Randolph county. The thre
gentlemen were losers to the extent q
their personal wardrobe.