Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-02-15
WASTED ENERGY.


came educated md prosperous, Democracy
disappeared. He predicted that the next
two years would see greater advancement
in West Virginia than the last dozen, snd
reiterated that the development coming
was distssteful to the Democratic rulers
aud disastrous TO the Democratic
csuse He rung tie changes on
such familiar phrases IS the
flashing lights of your furnaces" the
glow OF your oven doors" "the smoke OF
your MILE" snd "the waving grain" snd
"golden-fi uited orchsrds." aud as usual,
attributed all the good things Of this life TO
the benefcient influences Of Republican
measures. He said any man "unctured
with the virus OF Republican progress"
was promptly knocked in the head by MS
Democratic colleagues, and gave number
of instances alleged 10 bear out his slate
ment Then changing his tune be plead with
those before him to lock after the Leglsla-
ture at the next election, aud was at pains
TO impress all with the importance Of this.
He Sid there would be no supremacy for
the Republican party in the State until
there had been d Republican Legislature
cho 60, and labOred to fill his hearers with
the idea THAT it could be done easily"
When General Golf concluded, 1t was
apparent there had BEEN developed dispo-
sition to waste the day in words, and there
were calls for Atkinson" but IN respond
ing that gentleman promised to STE them
later.
THE RESOLUTIONS.
Mr.. O. B. Hart then read the report of
the Committee on Resolutions. 1t vas as
folloWs:
Resoltsd, That as citizens Of West Viz
ginis we have seen with shame the max
ing OF that portion OF the recent history OF
West Virginia which has placed great
party il direct and violent opposition TO
the rule OF the majority
Resolred, The we regret that the declin-
ing days Of Democratic sscsndency in
West Virgins have been marked with
reackless disregard of the rights OF the
people, and cold contempt Of that whole
some public sentiment which well-mean-
ing political organization will always seek
to cOnciliate
"Resolred, We protect sgainst the action
of the narrow Democratic msj0rity IN the
Legislature, which first boldly trampled
on the constitution Of this commonwealth,
and later as dtfiantly nullifed it by seat
ing SO Governor Of West Virginia the de-
fested nominee of the Democratic party.
"ResolUed That we appreciate aud sd-
mire the splendid bearing of the Rallsnt
leader, under whom the Republicans Of
West Virginia wOu, in 1888, that signal
victory of which, although the fruit has
been misappi Opriated, all the honor and
all the glory remains.
'ResoIued, That we protest against the
unlawful attempt of Democratic officials
10 secure the Misrepresentation of the poo
pie of three Of the four Congressional ois-
tricts of this State, and we commend the
House of representatives. for the DISPOSE
ton it has shown TO do isidy justice to the
msiority of the people OF those districts.
"Resolued. That We pledge ourselves to
exert all no. oIable means within our reach
TO enable the people of West Virginia 10
pu. upon the Democratic organization in
West Virginia the lasting brand Of their
displessure; to resssert their belief in the
right of the majority, by lawful methods
to govern the STATE; and TO give assurance
To the capital and enterprise of the country
that the people of West Virginia believe in
the republican form Of government, and
ara determine ed to maintain it,"
The report was adopted. 1t did not
seem complete enough, however, ard Mr..
Butts offered the following:
"ResolUed, That it is the senss OF this
League that there ehould he an early and
thorough organization of the party
throughout the State, and that copy Of
these resolutions be forwarded TO the Chair
man of the State Committee, and request
that he make the came requests to the
charmen of the several county commit
tees"
Subsf quenily, another resolution was
adopted, recognizing the service OF the vet
eran soldiers, and calling for the pension
ing of all honorably discharged soldiers.
A SPEECH FROM SECRETARY HUMPHREYS.
Chairman Shinn then introduced Secre-
tary HumphIies, Of the National League,
and he spoke for about halt an hour, Civ.
ing a history of the organization of the
League, brief resume of its 0blsc's, snd
an exposition OF its methods Of working.
MR.. ATKINSON ABUSIVE
He wac followed by Mr.. Atkinson, who
worked over enc of his campaign speeches,
the burden Of which wss the bsauty and
benefcient influences OF the doctrine OF
protection. But when Mr.. Atkineon came
to speak Of the result Of the contest, be
lost bis temper. He qualified his facts
with such words ss bastard reports"
rape of the constitution" bob Carr's
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fore Bob came into it, but otter that, 1t
smelltd to heaven" etc. Mr.. Atkinson
was good enough 10 refer to the REGISTER
az "the great truth-teller," and character
lied Delegate Harr as man who wore q
No. 10 boot aud a No hat" Seldom
has q West Virginia politician shown the
vindictiyeutsI and the easy familiarity
with terms Of vitupeTa,ion which chatac'
terized the latter half OF Mr. Atkinson's
speech. His manner was demagcguery
personiied, and bis language that of a
fish .moneer.
8. s. Burdette, of Charleston, next aired
his eloquence. His vocabulary of villit'
cation was not as large hnd comprehensive
as that of Mr.. Atkinson, and he made q
much more temperate speech.
Capt B B. D1vener was next called up
on, but declined speaking, owing to his re-
cent illness.
G. H. Payne, OF Fayeite, was next
called for He is colored men Of fine
presence and decided orstoricsl ability,
and made the most sensible speech of the
day.
Col. Freere, of Richie, made few i'm
passioned remarks, pleading for harmony
and the closing up Of the ranks.
ANOTHER RESOLUTION.
The eloquence was here shut off with
difficulty, and the regular order was re-
sumed. It was noticed by good many
delegates that the Committee on Resolu
tions had lodged the Harrison sdministra-
ton and Ozar Reed, and there was a
clamor to reclify the omission. Phillip
Clifford offered the following:
"Resolued, That the State League Of
West Virginia, in Convention assembled.
heartily endorse the administration of
Benjamin Harrison, and commend the
rulings of Thomas B. Reed, IS Speaker of
the National House of representatives.,
and that a copy of these resolutions be
sent to the President and Speaker Reed"
This was adopted.
MKT PLACE OF MEETING.
This was referred to the Executive Com
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