Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-09-10

place on TUESDAY, was ITeulehuouo HI
gathering of enthusiastic Republicans.
When Chairman Mitchell raped for or
der at IL O'Clock the delegates and spec
tators filled the large hall. The advance
guard of the Convention reached this
place on Monday evening, and each train
up until noon of Tuesday, swelled the
crowd of those eager to express the con-
fidence in, and loyalty to the principles
of Republicanism.
The hall had been tastefully decorated
for the occasion with flags and bunting.
A large portrait of Major Mckinley
framed in American tin and ornamented
with red, white and blue stars graced the
center of the platform. Suspended from
the frame of the picture was large
lump of sugar, around which a string of
smaller humps dangIed in profusion.
Upon the Convention being called to
order, Rev. W. NJ Simpson invoked the
divine blessing on the proceedings of the
day. Chairman Mitchell, before naming
the temporary organization, in few
well-chosen words expressed his thanks
to the Republicans of the county for
their united support during his incum-
bency of the County Craftsmanship, al
luding to the entire success of the entire
Republican ticket in this county last fall.
Mr.. Mitchell then presented Hon. A T..
McKeivey as temporary chairman, amid
applause.
Mr.. McKelvey spoke of the fact OF
electing the whole ticket last year, and
stated that the Republicans intended to
repeat the act this year. We are here,
said the speaker, to ratify the nomina-
tion of the grandest standard bearer in the
history of the party. To-day we com
plete the ticket, tomorrow we begin the
campaign. The issues in the present
contest are clearly defined. There will
be no lodging the tariff in manufactur
ing centers. There will be no hedging on
money questions in financial circles. The
Democratic policy, if carried into prac-
tice, would work disaster to our land.
The Democratic party has never been in
sympathy with the laboring man. 1t has
always been against progress and en-
lightenment. The Republican party is in
favor of giving to all men the right to
cast one ballot, and have that ballot
counted as cast. 1t ever has and does
advocate the maintenance of credit and
confidence by issuing a dollar that is
dollar anywhere. We want honest mon
ey. The Republican party favors pro-
lection to American industries, protect
to American workingmen, protection to
American citizens at home and abroad
Protection has caused our valleys to
laugh with gladness. and coupled with
reciprocity, the creation of that great
statesman, James G. Blaine, it will widen
the doors of our commerce and broaden
the field of our production. Reciprocity
will restore the stars and stripes to the
seas and place our sails in every wind
Mr.. McKelvey made a reference to the
appropriations of the last Congress, and
stated that two thirds of the money was
spent in pensions for soldiers who in the
hour of peril barred their bosoms and
counted not their lives dear unto them
With brief reference to State issues
and a glowing tribute to Major McKin
sey, Senator Sherman, Secretary Foster
and Judge Foraker, he closed his re
marks. His speech was frequently in
terrupted by applause, and at the
mention of the names of Harrison
Blaine, and Ohio's big four, the applause
was long and loud.
On motion, the Republican editors o.
the county were made temporary secre
taries. On motion the chair appointed
the usual committees as follows:
Credentials-Hen Crawford, Pease
G. U. Patterson, Goshen; j. w. Bright
Washington; Magee Lynn, Union; j
Ferguson, Wheeling.
Resolutions-C. L. Weems, Richland
Major Z. T. Petty, Warren; 8. S. McGow
an, Pultney; James Cope, Colerain; z
Moore, Washington.
Permanent 0rganization-J. W Fowl
er, Pease; W. S. Hobbs, Warren; J.D. PEI
kins, Washington; c. j. DUNCAN, Cole
rain; Robert Brown, Flushing.
Rules-F. c. Robson, Pease; A. A
Wise, Pultney; Miles Hart, Smith; Capt
Thomas Wilson, Somerset; w. F. Greer
York; Captain Thomas. Somerset.
The roll of the townships was the
scalled, and all responded to the call. /
recess was then taken for dinner.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
On re assembling after dinner, after tn
band bad rendered stirring selection
music, glee club composed of Messr
w. B. Gilmore, j. b. Longey, E. G. Amo
Asbury Fields, and F. B. Archer, sang
song entitled "Uncle Sam is doing bus
ness at the same old stand" The sent
ment of the song heartily appealed to I'll
audience. The committees on Credel
tials and Rules made the usual report
The committee on Permanent Organic
ton reported, recommending that Il
to nporary organization be made perm
nent, and in addition named Capt. Tho
Wilson, Col Poorman and Samuel Hill
as Vice Presidents. All these repor
were adopted. The committee on Res
lutions reported.
The resolutions, as usual, spoke
warm terms of the record of the part
and renewed the vows of allegiance to
principles. They endorsed in high wor
the State ticket, as well as the local tic
ret, and complimented the administrati
of President Harrison as wise and pat
Otic.