Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-07-08

MARTINsBURG, w. VA, July >, 1891.
Hon. Vim. C.. HoRdlQa, Chairman
"FauRner Testimonial" Wheeling,
". Va:
MY DEAR SIR:-I have learned that
an organization has been Effected in this
State, the object Of which is TO give ex-
preston to the appreciation Of her citi-
zens for what is kindly termed my val
liable services In the defeat of the in
iuuitOus Force bill" during the last
session of the Fifty-firSt Congress.
No one could more deeply and sim
cerely appreciate such an evidence Of
popular approval of his public and Of
fetal action than / do, but after giving
% the subject careful and deliberate
consideration, feel it just 10 those who
have charge OF this movement as well
as 90 myself, 20 request that no further
action be taken in furtherance Of the
object for which the organization has
been created.
That memorable contest made in the
interest OF good administration, the OBJ
feet of which was 10 preserve TO the
people the right to govern themselves
and TO maintain the purity Of the elect
i've franchise, will be remembered by all
lovers Of their country as the most re-
markable parliamentary struggle
which has occurred in our his
tory. Among the Democratic minor
ity, who for days and weeks, with
wonderful patience, superb control, and
effort Of the caRFagao vrteStSI9J. ,sYSsEY
rogant and partisan majority 70 enact
into law so un-Americau a measure,
know of no one among that minority
who faltered i'm the performance OF any
duty to which he was assigned, or who
failed 20 measure up the full reSponSl-
bility which confronted him-all with
out exception, did their duty animated
by their highest patriotism.
Under these circumstances, where all
were so true and loyal TO their convic-
tions OF right and 90 the best Interests
of q common country, / question the
prOpriety or the justice, In singing out
any one for special commentator, save.
the great leader I'm that unparalleled
contest, the Hon. A. T. German, Cha!r-
man of the Democratic Senatorial eau
ems. To him, more than Co any other,
all will admit the country owes debt
Of gratitude 10 will be difficult 20 repay.
Sleepless I'm his activity; watching Ia
telligenUy every movement OF his opp2-
nents; never suffering surprise; ever
ready 10 conform his lines of defense 10
those OF attack, cool, collected and
brave under the varying phases OF the
contest, and above all, natural leader
OF men, his persona influence IN accom-
plishirg the defeat Ot that measure,
presents him as the only exception,
which in fairness TO that faithful and
jealous Democratic minority, should be
selected by the people TO receive AT
their hands, special honor for the part
taken ia that struggle to preserve the
integrity Of our institutions.
To the frmneSs of the Democrats IN
der his magnificent leadership, and TO
the courage and patriotism OF eight Re
pubicaus, who loved their country aud
its institutions more than they feared
the frowuS of party caucus, 90 we owe
the defeat of that bill.
IL is exceedingly gratifying to one oc-
cupying an official position, TO know
that his public acts are approved by an
intelligent constituency. ! am not an
exception 10 this rule, and again beg TO
assure you. Of my high appreciation
OF this evidence of your endorsement
and that Of your associates.
The consciousness Of having been
true 10 the interests OF the State which
has honored me with her cOnfderce,
and TO the welfare of the people OF our
common country, as testified 10 by the
hundreds of letters received from all
sections, endorsing my official conduct,
iustifes me. I'm addition to the reasons
above suggested, in requesting that no
further action be taken by your COM
mittee.
With sentiments Of the highest es-
TEEN for you, each member Of the COM
mittee, and all others whose kindIesS
and partiality has placed me under this
profound obligation, remain,
Very truly yours,
CHAS. J. FAULKNER.