The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1892-08-04
VOLUME xL--NUMBER 298.

the industries, invite population, bring
wealth, increased prosperity and happl-
ness to tho whole people. The duty
before US is grateful and the task hon
orable. Republicans have the unalter-
able conviction that they are not only
morally right in this contest, as they
have always been in tho past, but what
they propose is best, from q business
standpoint, for the whole country, and
especially for West Virginia.
THE BEST INSPIRATION.
In fighting for our principles We feel
nothing loftier can fro our ambition,
nothing more inspiring kindle our en-.
thusiasm, nothing more promising for
the business interests OF the state slim.
ulate our zeal. Being in the right and
on tho side Of all the people and the
prosperity OF the state We believe is
half the battle and victory, that has so
long waited upon us, and OF late
hovered near us, will crown our efforts
on election day. Tho Republicans do
not rest their case and their appeal to
the people in tho present contest on tho
past record Of the party, glorious and
splendid as 1t is. Though proud OF its
achievements and its merits, triumphs
of human liberty, the preservation ot
the union, keeping up one flag aud one
people, the story OF which will be told
with pride as the time goes on to gener.
ations unborn, We recognize tho fact
that the Republican party cannot live
on this alone.
IT MEETS THE ISSUE.
The great record it has made may be
ground for confidence and that it
should be trusted, but q controlling
reason for support in the future Is that
the Republican party meets the issue
of free trade made by Its traditional
enemy, and is willing to have it de-
cided, believing fully what it proposes
is bestfo the people of West Virginia
now and in the future. The Republic
cans claim as they believe that the
principles laid down in the Republican
platform, il adhered to, will make our
state, for its size, the richest in the
union because according to its area II
has more undeveloped wealth than any
other state. Among the results that
have followed the Republican tariff law,
commonly known as the Mckinley bill,
the following may be cited:
RESULTS OF PROTECTION.
Wages increased, cost OF living do
creased. Tho price of manufactured
products in the United States have de-
creased. The list OF articles admitted
free of duty or tax has been increased
until we now admit moro goods free of
duty than we do OF goods on which q
tariff is levied. In other words, IS per
cont OF all goods imported into the
United States come in free Of duty.
Exports have increased 100000. 900.
Imports have decreased, and the bal
auce OF trade is in our favor by more
than $200,0O0OO0. Exports Of farm
products have increased, and imports
Of the same from other countries de.
creased. Trade with South American
countries is rapidly growing. Gold is
increasing in the treasury. Farm prod
ucts are in better demand and bringing
higher price. Moro of the necessaries
Of life can be purchased for.less money
than ever before in the history OF the
country.
MUST CARRY THE HOUSE.
We cannot hope to carry the senate,
but we hope to make the House Re
publican by a small majority. This
should be done in the interest of the
state by protecting the state against the
wild and mischievous legislation pro-
posed by the Democratic party at the
last session OF the legislature. If the
Democrats can formulate their princi-
pies into law and carry them out they
would be at war with tho best interests
OF the state, and everything that makes
the state prosperous and gives capital
confidence aud encourage the opening
OF mines. After discussing the tariff
question Mr.. Elkins said: "The force
bill issue of the Democratic party is
not an issue. They say they are in
favor OF an honest ballot So are we.
There is no difference there. Public
opinion aroused and educated by free
discussion, will correct this matter, be-
fore legislation can reach IL.
Judge Edwin Maxwell then submit
ted the report Of the committee on reso-
lutions. It was read by E. s. Elliott,
OF Preston, secretary::of the committee.
The reading was frequently interrupted
by hearty applause, and ut its close tho
resolutions were unanimously adopted.
The chairman announced the next
business to be the nomination Of candi-
dates for governor. A colored delegate
moved tho nomination of s. B. Elkins
by acclamation, but Mr.. Elkins said,
NO" without hesitation.
B. F. Meighens Of Marshall, moved
that the counties be called for nomina-
tions. The motion was adopted. When
Berkeley was called, U. s. 6. Pltzer, in
q most eloquent short speech, named
G. w. Atkinson. of Ohio, characterizing
him as awinner in every respect. There
was loud cheering, and Boone county
seconded the nomination. Mr.. Atkin-
son, who was seated on the speakers
platform, and Immediately after Boone
county had spoken, came to the front
Of the stage.
ATKINSON NAMES DAVIS.
"sit downs" aimed at Atkinson came
from all parts of the house. but he in.
sisted on speaking. He said it was hot
here to-day, "but we will make it a
hundred times hotter for Democrats in
November" He had not sought the
nomination for governor. He asked
delegates not to vote for him now. The