The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-02-24
VEST yIRGINIA FOR CLEyELAND.
a Hill Resolution Defeatod-Carlisle Nomi-
mated by Watterson.

HUNTINGTON. w. Va, Feb. 23.-A meeting
of Democrats Of the Fourth congressional
district was held here to-day. several hun
dred persons being present. the object being
the organization of o league Of clubs N the
district. Congressman Capehart, Governor
Fleming and other prominent Democrats
from all parts of the State were present and
made speeches. The league was organized
and the hardest campaign the State has ever
known was begun.
During the meeting resolution declaring
allegiance to Senator Hill was almost unanl-
mously defeated. while Cleyelands name was
greeted with rousing cheers.
CARLISLE NOMINATED BY wATrERsoN.
LOUISVILLE. KY.. Feb. 23.-The Courier
Journal this morning. after declaring that the
suspicion of Governor Hill in the campaign of
1883 Will weaken him this year. says: 10 the
nomination therefore. put forward by the
Democrats OF the Empire State we must re-
spectfuly. and for the reasons gwen. vote
no. and we offer as a substitute the non.
John Griffin Carlisle. OF Kentucky. next III
succession TO Grover Cleveland, as Leader
and embodiment Of the great issue OF rev
enue reform and in eminence OF aolilueS III
public services and IN personal integrity ato-
gether worthy TO wear his mantle and entirely
large enough T. fill II"
WISDOM OF USPLEDGED DELEGATIONS.
BosroN. Mass. Feb. 23.-The Hon Patrick
4. Collins. when seen IN regard 10 the Chicago
Tribune story that he had arranged tor
Democratic presidential ticket OF Palmer ana
Russell. said: All this is mere talk. am
not and do not pretend to be FAC
tor in President making. The convention
in June will settle il. The party and not INC
man or men, is what we are after. what IS
best 10 be done is not 10 be determined before
the convention meets nor perhaps before inc
last hours OF that convention. IL IS lole no"
for any man TO name ticket. and am not
an idle man.
an the present uncertainty OF the Demo-
cratic party. with the disturbances prevailing,
especially in New \ ork. wisdom dictates that
ali delegations should 90 unpedged. foot
loose and free SO that they shall DO the best
under the circumstances when the last hOur
comes. Then the wisdom OF the party
will prevail. No man IN our
best 10 be- done All will know. at least ap-
prox:rnately. then. and we all now believe
that two Democrats can be elected President
and Vice President of the United states II an
unmuzzIed convention with enough wisdom
names them. have no candidates. but II l
am "A delegate think can find them among
the .OOl. 900 Democrats OF the republic.
PREPARING FOR THE CONVENTION.
CHrc,eo. Feb. 23.--The subcommittee of
the Democratic National Committee, CONSIST
ing OF Messrs Canda OF New York and Doran
of Minnesota. Secretary Shearn and
Sergeant-at-arms Bright, met here yes
terday with Me-srs. Hopkins. Pal
mer and Winston representing the
local committee The meeting was secret
! one. but il Is known that a satisfactory agree
r,ant was reached regarding the matter Of
tickets of admission 10 the convention hall;
The national committee's subcommittee Will
meet with the full local committed to-day,
when further details will be discussed.