Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-09-12


traction to host of admiriug friends. who
seized the OPP rortunity to shower their con-
gratulations on him in persOn. The dis
tinguished West Virginisn WAS evidently
at peace with the world. His hearty shake
Of the hand and genial smile indicated a
mind at rest and anticipating no anxiety
for good many years to come. He was
naturally inclined - tske rosy view of
things terrestrial. and expressed his opin-
ion with all the readiness of a man who
has clear conscience and a good digeg-
tion.
BROTHEB BEN's BACON.
"What do you think of President Harri-
sons administration, and it's standing with
the psople?" was the question asked by
REGISTER reporter.
President HarrisOn's administration,
the Senator replied, will be accepted and
Judged By that OF Grover Cleveland. By
that standard Of comparison the Demo
cratic party has every reason to feel proud.
It eau stand by it with every promise Of
success in the campaign Of 1872 against any
man whom the Republicans may nomi-
nste. In regard to the organization of
the House" ," the Senator continued, ~ be-
lieve the Republicans will accomplish that
with little difficulty. II is not the
custom for the minority party, even
though very slightly in the minority,
to oppose or impede the organization,
and the Republican leaders ought to
have no trouble, unless it is in agreeing
among themselves. Reed or McKinley
will probably be made SPEAKER. although
Cannon, Of Illinois, will have a strong fol-
lowing. Cannon is an especially good
man. He is fair, able and conscientious,
and believe the Democrats would prefer
him personally to any Of the other candi-
dates"
DEMOCRATIC SEATS SAFE.
Chow will the Democratic members
whose seats are contested be treated?n
sob we'll, you can depend on one thing,
aud that is: no Democrat will be unseated
[ in the House, unless there is the most con-
elusive proof against him. ! mean such
proof az would prevent his Democratic col
I leagues from tsking up his case. 1t Is
useless and silly for Republicans TO talk
about firing ont the West Virginia
| Democratic members Each one OF
them has a clear title to his seat,
and with the narrow Republican
majority in the House, no partisan SC
/ tion will be able to deprive them Of their
rights. Ia fact it is very doubtful If the
/ Republicans will ever have quorum OF
members present during the whole session,
and the minority could block action at
any time by simply refusing to vote. There
need be 20 fear Of any arbitrary measures.
/ There are enough conservative and cool
/ headed members among the Republican
/ Congressmen to prevent anything of that
/ kind. They know that they would be
making a weapon 70 ha turned against
themselves at some future time. Two
can play at that game as well as one.
TIE POLITICAL OUTLOOK.
'What is the political outlook in the
/ Territories and Virginis and Ohio, was
asked.
under normal conditions, the Demo
Gratis ought to carry Montana and Wash
inqton. DO not know how far the Re
publican managers have decided TO apply
| the Indiana and West Virginia plan OF
campaign in the new States, bat the
/ Democrats will certainly make strong
| fight, and have very bright prospects of
| success. lam not oonversant with the situs-
| ton in Ohio. Ia Virginia Mahcne will be
beaten. 1t is a contest between him and
/ the rest Of the State. He will draw cut
/ the full Democratic vote and that always
/ carries Virginia at a State election"
/ 'Wnl YOU do any work on the stump in
either Of these StatssY'
"Well, have been invited to speak in
both Virginia and Ohio, and will do so if
/ I can make proper business arrau ugements.' "
/ The Senator then turned to West Virginia
matters, and in reply to q question, stated
/ that be was engaged in several important
/ enterprises aiming to develop the southern
section of the State, but was not in posi-
/ ton to discuss them at any length.
THE FRAUD IN WEST VIRGINIA.
"How about West Virginia politice?"
81 am proud OF one fact shown IN our
election; West Virginia in spite Of iutlu-
ences, which have rarely failed to dominate
any State to which they are applied, has
| breasted the storm, and stands TO-DAY in
in my Judgment faithful, Tue
and tried, IN the column
/ Of Democracy. The heroism with which
the party has met recent assaults is worthy
of all emulation by people who love hon
esty and liberty everywhere. We had long
sgo demonstrated that the Democracy could
not be bought If the whole election
State and NatiOnal-were TO be done over
again, il would illustrate Democratic vic
tory overwhelmingly. The charge of the
colored brigade in Mercer and Mcdowell
counties in the light of recent experiences
is not likely to he repeated, and better
precautions will hereafter prevail in every
locality to protect the ballot from inves-
ion by fraud aud importation"
TRUE TO THE MOUNTAIN STATE.
81 understand you are building house
in Washington, SENATOR"
/ eyes; simply because it is cheaper -
build q mousse at six per cent. interest for
the period that I shall nesd It, with its
value constantly increasing, than to pay Is
per cent. in rents and be hawked about the
city at every recurring session Of Congress.
I am anchored in W. Ys. for life, and it
will take more than a pile Of bTick in
Washington 70 break the chain"
In concluding Senator Kenna expressed
deem regret st the death Of Hon. S. S. Cox,
which occurred in New York on Tuesday
night. and paid high tIibute to his men,
ory. He said be was man whom every
acquaintance admired and loved, and his
death would be universally felt among
friends and acquaintance Of quarter Of
century standing.
The Senator finished his business in
Court yesterday, and left on the evening
train for CbarlestoTn.
Pensions for West vlrginians.
Sseeial Tslegram to ne Register
WASHINGTON, D. c., September g.
Pensions we're granted to West Virginia
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