Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-06-16

The Republican County Convention at
by old timers to be the largest in the
history of the party in this county. The
large number of aspirants for the honor
of gracing the county ticket, the great
interest felt in the action of the conven-
tion. and the perfect day combined to
bring out numerous representative Re-
publicans from all parts of the county.
1t was convention of young and middle
aged men, but the gray haired fathers of
the party were not entirely absent. They
were present with counsel and the ad
mirable ticket nominated indicates the
motive of the convention-to nominate
men as good as the best. Good men were
defeated, but all could not secure the
prize. Each candidate had, at least, the
comfort of making creditable showing.
OF course some were disappointed, but
with Republicans disappointments are
only for moment, and the election of
the ticket is now the motto.
The delegates came in early, and there
was much hustling on the part of the
candidates and their friends. Combina-
tions were ruled out and the nominations
were the spontaneous work of the con-
vention. Each man nominatediis sober,
industrious, and well qualified for the
office, and each will receive the full vote
of the party. This ticket means fare
well to Democracy in our county offices.
Heatherington's band came up on the
morning train and furnished the music
for the convention. The patriotic airs
admirably rendered by the band enthused
the delegates and enlivened the occasion.
The music was good and there was plenty
of it, and at the same time it was fully
appreciated.
At O:4O Chairman Weems of the coun-
ty committee raped for order and an
nounced that Rev. DIR. Balph would in
woke the divine blessing. The entire
convention rose while prayer was being
offered With a few remarks by Mr..
Weems complimentary to Capt. l.. Dan
ford, ex- Member of congress and also TO
our next Member of congress, Col. Poor
man, the temporary chairman was intro
duced.
Col. Poorman in an address of an hour
in length reviewed the issues of the pres
ent contest of parties. He said the con-
test was not to be decided on past rec
ord. The younger generation demand
new issues. We will make the fight on
the platform of free ballot and a fair
count. In the South, 1200O votes elect
congressman; in the North It takes 3d.
600 votes. The Republican party de-
mands that every man white or black
shall have the right to cast one vote and
have that vote counted. He spoke at
length on the tariff explaining the diff
ference between protective and reve-
nue. tariff, and why protective duty is
benefit to the people and revenue duty
burden. On the subject of tin plate he
presented figures to show the phenomenal
growth of that industry since the enact
ment of the Mckinley bill. In the first
three months after the tin clause went
into effect 8a6,922 pounds of tin were
made In the three months ending March
81 last 1904 ,0S7 pounds of tin plate were
manufactured, complete refutation of
the cry that tin can not he made in this
country. As to trusts being fostered by
the tariff he pointed out that free trade
England has more trusts than protec
tion America, and explained the cause.
The money question was given only
brief attention, owing to want of time,
but coupled with promise to explain
it more fully during the campaign.
Col. Poorman's reference to President
Harrison brought forth hearty applause,
and at the close of his speech, vigorous
manifestations of approval were freely
given.
The usual committees were then ap
pointed as follows:
Resolutions IF. e Robinion, G. j.
Howard, John Runyion, Martin Cowen,
Ezra Mcconnell.
Credentials C. Burgundthal, DIR.
e. Cope. George Colpitts, E. b. Arm
strong, A. q. Hawthorne.
Rules and Order of Business. o.
Porterfield, j. q. Kintner, Captain A. G
Thomas, John 1. Lewis, A. G. King.
Permanent Organization-T.M. NJ. Keyser
J. A. Fish, o. A. Dowdell, VIM. Merritt
VIM. Majors.
On motion w. w. Hanlon, of Barnes
vile Republican, was elected Secretary
with the Republican editors of the coun-
ty as assistants. Adjournment followed
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Upon re assembling in the afternoon
the reports of the committees were first
heard.
The Committee on Permanent Organ
ization recommended that the tempora-
ry organization be continued. Agreed to.
The Committee on Rules and Order
of Business gave the usual report, which
was adopted.
The following resolutions were report
ed and adopted:
Resfqucd, That the platforms of the Minneapolis
and Cleveland conventions meet the cordial ap
proyal Of the Republicans OF Belmont county
and that the nominees of the convention commend
themselves to the hearty support of all Republi
cans.
Resolved, That the nomination of that able AM
convincing exponent of Republican principles b,
the Republicans of the 10th Congressional distric
meet the hearty approval and will receive the full
support of all Republicans of the county, and W
promise him larger majority than he received Il
1880.
Al.
The Committee on Credentials was th'
Last to report owing to a contest from