Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-09-06
GEORGE H. HARTMAN THE man
FOR CONGRESS FROM THIS DISTRICT.

lof the writer to listen to. Mr. Holt arraigned Mr.
Wilson, the present representative of the district for
his former course in Congress in voting against the
tariff coal, in voting for free wool, &c. In speak
ing OF what the Democrats chose to term the force
BILL Mr. Holt said that the necessity for federal cleo
ton law that would insure every man free ballot
and fair count needed much in parts of
West Virginia as anywhere else, and that if Mr. Viii.
son undertook his campaign the line that it
was force BILL and took away the right every man,
white black rich poor, to cast his ballot in per
feet freedom, in his opinion Mr. Wilson would fluid it
an up hill business, the people of West Virginia
were intelligent and could read and think and act for
themselves Mr.. Hollis speech we'll received and
created unbounded enthusiasm.
The usual committees on permanent organization,
credentials, resolutions, &C., were selected, when the
convention adjourned until two O'Clock, to give them
an opportunity to report At the afternoon session
permanent organization effected by choosing Capt
G. w. q. Black of Jefferson county, as chairman, and
Il. A. BilIingslae, as secretary. Mr. Black made
short address in which he stated that there
than fighting chance in the district this fall, and if
the Republicans would only stand shoulder to shoulder
they reasonably sure of success The committee
credentials reported contesting delegates, and
all delegates present were entitled to representation in
the convention.
After adopting the resolutions nominations were
in order. Upon vote being taken Mr.. George Har.
man nominated on the first ballot and upon mo.
ton of the supporters of the other candidates Mr..
George Harman's nomination made unanimous.
In few moments the nominee was brought upon
the STAGE and after waiting several minutes for the
applause to subside that he could be heard, Mr..
George Hartman made short but very effective speech
of thanks, promising to fight the Republican battle in
every county and spare no energy to win. Dayton
appeared in short time, and he like wise received an
ovation. He made most excellently conceived and
we'll delivered address which completely every
body that heard it, referring to the fitness of his pres
ent position with regard to Mr. HaTman inasmuch as
they had entered public life together, Mr.. Hartman as
State Senator and himself as page. He content
to continue the subaltern and promised all the aid he
could give to his old superior. The convention then
adjourned after selecting the members of the Congress
sional committee.
| After the adjournment of the convention, the Con.
gressional Committee organized and elected COL G. w.
H. Black chairman and James ID. Butt secretary. Both
gentlemen are shrewd and energetic politicians aud
their acceptance of these positions insures active
and aggressive campaign.
| Mr.. Hartman resides near Petersburg, w. Va, where
he owns and operates of the finest farms in that
section of country. He has been staunch, unhinch
ing Republican for forty years, and was one of
the few southern Republicans who able to stand
firm and unfnchng to the party and principles he so
dearly cherished through all the dark days of the late
civil war. Mr.. Hartman has very ably and accepably
represented his people in the Senate and Legislature
of his State, and the people who nominated him on
Tuesday Justly proud of their standard bearer and
C.
tuates the Republicans Of the Second District during
the coming campaign their candidate will receive a
handsome majority After very stirring speeches
and some excellent music by the Gilbert Band of Pied
mont, the convention adjourned
PLATFORM
The Republicans the Second Congressional District in
delegate convention assembled pledge ourselves to the
principles enunciated and upon which we have
often achieved especially emphasizing adherence
to the of protection American industries
graduate ourselves that since last assembling this
tribute influence and the consignment Ceye
andsm and Free Trade to the somber shades of
deueude have that unpatrotc combination dsap
pear before the advancing hosts of Repubcanism We CON
graduate ourselves also that the benign influence of This
wonderful progress longer confined to single section
the great North and Wetbu that heretofore
Solid South it has made its impress resulting in the election
in this State of Governorthe gallant Gof-and three
members of the National House of Representatives
duced Democratic strength in the State legislature to
meager majority one.
WILL WIPE TRADE
We encouraged therefore, hope that in the contest
of $780, begun shall be able the interest our
many INDUSTRIES to vote out and vote down free trade in the
last remaining Congressional district where upheld by
cutcheon of magnificent little Commonwealth We cor
daily ndorse the administration of President Harrison whose
brilliant victory so completely fulfilled the expectations
the that made him the Republican standard
er in the memorable campaign of 1885, We also commend
the able fearless machess presiding officer of the National
House of Representatives the Hon Thomas B. Reed for the
admirable manner in which he has discharged the duties
the high and responsible office conferred upon him.
We desire continuance of the Republican tariff policy
and have every confidence that their wisdom the able
will reach such conclusion will only be acceptable to
Republicans everywhere but that will Justify the Democratic
party in endorsing entire notable occasion
attempted to do in part We the adoption of such
measures will insure every of every political opn
on the full and free privilege of carrying his sovereignty
under his hat and that he shall be permitted to vote as
he peases for whom he peses with the guaranty having
his ballot counted for the and his untram
meed choice We ndorse the adopted by the Re-
publican Congress in the interest the battle SCARED veer
of country and ask that there shall no relaxation
OF the policy that pensions the disabled hero of
and cares for his helpless dependents.
ADVANCEMENT OF LABOR
We ndorse all legislation that object the advance
to its enforcement We commend that wise financial egsa
ton that has enhanced the value of the silver dollar from II
cents its value under the preceding Democratic admnstra
ton, to point within slight margin of par, fair
prospect that will reach par with gold thus creating
ready market for the entire product the silver mines Of
the country We recognize agriculture foundation of
our commercial and industrial prosperity and therefore de-
mand such National legislation will insure the lust re-
wards of its abors Finally, appeal you behalf of
idate for Judge of the Supreme Court of Appeals of West
Virginia and ask pledge with your every
honorable effort for his election and the success of the
man whom you to-day select to lead you the Con-
gressiona campaign.
GOOD FOR THE SECOND DIsTRIcT.-Second Dis
trict Republicans have rendered their nomination for
Congress to Col. George H. Hartman, of Grant county
Col. Harmon had made no campaign for the nomina.
ton. Probably he had no thought of being nominated
His intelligence, high character and popularity explain
the conveutcns preference for him. Colonel Harmon