The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1889-08-05
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When this Republican Legislature Is
elected, II the Republicans In it think
| would be a good representative man,
that in their good judgment 1t would be
a good thing to elect me a Senator Of the
United States, ] should regard II as a
great honor, and attempt 10 perform the
duties Of the Office to the best Of my
ability. But the object to be aimed at,
however, and which cannot be too clear.
ly aud strongly stated, Is not an indiyid-
tial triumph, but to make sure that Ohio
shall be hereafter represented In the
Senate OF the United States by two Re.
publicaps,
That Is an object worthy Of any Re.
publican's ambition. No petsopgl am.
billion should be permitted TO interfere
with that object. II ID my hope to help
to win q clean Republican victory in a
straight Republican light, and TO make
The eight ON the ground OF sustaining the
administration Of President Harrison
and the Stale administration OF Cover
nor Foraker, ~
The more I haye travelled abroad, and
the more ! have become acquainted
with the people and affairs Of other
nations, the higher has been my appre.
citation OF the life in which, however,
diverse may be the fortunes Of the peo'
pie, their opportunities are far greater
than in any foreign country.
AN AMERICAN ALWAYS.
Speaking for myself, while under:
standing that we have no occasion to be
sorry for the Germans, the French, Of
the English who occupy some OF the
most favored portions Of the globe and
have attained a splendid civilization, !
must say that l have an unfeigned
preference both for the climate and diet
Of the United States OF America.
Mr.. Halstead's address was listened Ia
with interest, and quite frequently up.
plauded. It was after 10 o'clock when
Governor Foraker arose TO make his ad'
dFesu. The Governor said bis duty wa
an unnecessary one, He was 10 welcome
Mr.. Halstead on behalf OF the RepuBll'
cans Of Ohio, but Mr.. Halstead knew be
was welcome long before this time. HC
went on 10 speak OF the extent and ear.
neStness OF this demonstration, such aI
was seldom accorded 70 any one not I
great statesman or soldier. Yet on bill
return he asked, "What have ! done Il
merit . receptlonp
The Governor said Mr. Halatead wa
| The only Republican Id Ohio who woult
sak tlie question. He went on 10 tel
| WHY Mr.. Halstead was welcome, CitinI
as reasons tie high regard The peopll
had for biz courage and honesty, loE thI
purity aud simplicity oi bis llle, for hi
intelligent patriotism, and for hia com
plole and entire RepubliCanignl.
In conclusion he touched upon thI
recent Manifestations Of lawlessnebs Of
The part Of certain people, and repeateI
| hil aagerllon made In hlB recent letter 4
Mayor Mosby, that obedience 10 law !
! the first duty Of cltlRenBhIp,
Referring 10 the warning that N TAX
ipp this around he would offend Ill
Getman voter, he said he had no fear Q
! thaL He knew the German voter an!
, Tie German character, He was himsel
Of German blood, and be served thtoug
lhey war with German soldiers. He knel
ihO German iitisento be true and pattit
} tiu and Q loyefoi Justice. Thtonghou
/ hia address the assembly gave llbeFt
I applause, Which vas especially mhtke
|, IA Me eniogy 0t Nj, Halstead and in h
, declaration In favor Of the support I
h llaW.