The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1892-08-30
NEXT GOVERNOR DAVIS
Is Warmly Greeted by Republicans
and Democrats Alike,
HIS FIRST VISIT TO WHEELING
siuco His Nomination for Governor.
How He is Regarded by Political
oppononts..LOts of Democratic Pol
itlcians Hero to Attend the Meeting
ofthe State Committee.

Senator Thomas E. Davis, the next
governor of West Virginia, arrived in
the city late yesterday afternoon. He
came over from Grafton on a flying
business trip, and will return this morn
ing. Though the visit to Wheeling was
purely OF a business nature, Senator
Davis was not in town long before a
number Of Republicans, who had learned
of his presence, called at the Mcclure
house to pay their respects. After sup
per he spent some time in the hotel
lobby receiving the cordial greetings Of
his callers, among whom were num-
Der OF Democratic business acquaint-
ances.
The senator is looking well, and de.
clared himself to be in the best Of
health. He expressed himself as we'll
pleased with tho political outlook.
Everywhere 60" he said, ~ receive
nothing but encouragement. l find the
party in good shape, and harmonious.
Victory seems to be in the mir, and /
see no reason to feel otherwise than
confident that If the Republican voters
do their full duty West Virginia will
give her electoral vote to Harrison and
elect the full Republican ticket. Good
feeling prevails between the parties,
and while the contest will be close and
warm, the campaign, so far as l am
concerned, will be void OF anything
like partisan bitterness or personal ami
mosities. Ihave been cordially and
Hospitality received by my Democratic
friends, and have been the recipient Of
many kindly expressions OF good will
from them.
Eyes, Republicans are united in West
Virginia, and there is going to be
strong pull all together to carry the
state. We have the best side Of all the
questions at issue, and the people are
with US. Republicans will lose nothing
by taking a firm stand on the protec-
ton issue"
While Senator Davis was thus con-
versing with an INTRLLIegNcRR reporter
on the sidewalk in front OF his hotel,
he was frequently interrupted by peo-
pie who, us they passed, stopped to
shake hands and tender their good
wishes. All further conversation was
stopped, however, by an episode which
confirmed what Mr.. Davis said regard
ing
TIE CORDIAL PERSONAL FEELING
he meets with from Democrats. Gov
ernor Fleming came up the street in
company with two or three gentlemen,
and catching sight of the man who is
to succeed him on the fourth OF next
March, left his companions and APP
preaching the Republican candidate,
held out his hand, saying:
Hello, governor; glad to see you"
Same here, governor" said Senator
Davis, and as the two men shook hands
heartily and engaged in friendly con-
versation, the surrounding crowd
looked on and remarked that it was
pleasant to see leaders of the two OPP
posing sides greet each other with such
cordially in the heat OF the campaign,
During the evening u number OF the
members OF the Democratic State Com
mittee, which was in session at the
Hotel Windsor, dropped into the Nc
Lure house and paid their respects to
the Republican standard bearer. Mr..
Davis shook hands with them heartily,
and many pleasantries passed in the
course OF the evening.
Among the leading Democratic COM
mitteelnen present was Hon. John T.
MCGraw, who was collector of Internal
revenue under Mr.. Cleveland. To the
1NTELMGENcER reporter Mr.. McGraw
said:
II think the prospects for Democratic
success this year are excellent. | have
never seen things in better shape in the
country generally. l am not uttering
any vain boasts about West Virginia,
but | firmly believe the Democrats will
win by a handsome majority. see no
cause for encouragement. Mr.. Davis,
the Republican candidate for governor,
ia fellow townsman OF mine. He is q
clear cut business man who has the
respect Of the entire community, and /
have not word to say against HIM.
He is worthy OF all the honor that has
been given him. My only objection to
hun is that he is a Republican. 1t is
not a personal campaign, but one OF
party issues"
Hon. ]. @. Holmes, of Jefferson coun-
", was another who greeted Mr.. Davis
heartily.
Il am Democrat, and will do all l
can, honorably, to defeat you" he said
to Mr.. Davis; "but 1 intend to see you
treated fairly, because l know you are
worthy. Ifyou come to Jefferson, the
hot.bed Of Democracy, make your home
with me. You will receive courteous
treatment. Weare pretty nearly solidly
Democratic down there, but we admire
q manly opponent, and while Julius
Cesar Holmes lives there you'll find a
lateh-string out for you"
These incidents serve to show the
high personal esteem in which popular
Tom Davis is held by his political
opponents. An honorable business
career, rare social qualities and clean,
manly political record have won him
the respect if not the love, Of his
political opponents.
THE DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE