The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1892-06-24

Wataon's vote for the plank as origin
ally reported, was not recorded.
West Virginians here, who do. not
belong to the delegation, do not hesi'
tate to express their displeasure at the
attitude Of their representatives on the
floor Of the convention.
HOW THEY VOTED.
Tho vote OF the West Virginia dele.
cation was as predicted it would be in
my dispatches. But seven votes were
cast for Cleveland, although his nomi-
nation was assured before West Vir-
ginia vas reached. Messrs. Camden,
Carpenter and Russell voted for Cor
man; Arnold voted for Pattison, Of
Pennsylvania, aud Colonel 81. Clair
wasted his vote on Hill. Watson and
Robinson, OF the Second district, were
said to be GormRn men, but were faith.
| fui TO their instructions and voted for
Cleveland. An exciting scene occurred
when West Virginia was called In the
Eoll OF states for nominating speeches.
Colonel st. Clair arose and in brief
speech seconded; ION behalf OF West
Virginia" the nomination OF David b.
Hill. The announcement was greeted
with tremendous applause IRON the
anti-Cleyeland men, and there was q
sensation among tho Clevclandite', for
| West Virginia was counted on as an
anti-Hill state.
MARTIN REBrKEs ST. CLA1l.
As soon as the cheers subsidized, Hon.
BE. Martin obtained recognition and
created another sensational by declaring
that Colonel st. Clair had misrepresent-
cd tho sentiment Of We4t Virginia,
which was for Grover Cleveland.
Colonel ST. Clair was about TO reply
when Hon. John J. Davis obtained the
floor and confirmed Mr. Martins state
ments. This was wildly cheered by the
CIevelanlites.
Colonel st. Clair, livid with rage,
turned upon the delegation and yigor-
ously denounced them. His words
were lost in the confusion, though the
sound OF his voice could be heard. and
he could be seen shaking his fist very
close TO Mr.. Davis's nose. st. Clair's re-
marks were to the effect that he was
| the best Democrat in tho crowd, and
that he had spent more money for the
Democratic cause than Mr. Davis had
ever earned.
Mr.. DAVIS responded with character
istic dignity, and Colonel st. Clair grew
moro angry than ever. What Mr.. Da-
Wis said could not be heard, but Colonel
st. Clair was heard to remark as he
struck tho air with his fist that so'ne-
body was liar. Throughout tho col
| IonuV \, a1onnda nf ,,otnna IN fhn nu1i-
cnce were shouting, "Sit down! and
induIging in other remarks OF a similar
character. Matters were finally quieted,
and the ballot afterward showed how
tho delegation really stood. Most OF the
West Virginians here are disappointed
ut the vote OF the delegation. They de-
clare, with some reason, that since
Cleveland's nomination was assured it
would have been good policy for the
state to cast Its solid vote for HIM.
MISTAKE OF TIE DELEGATION.
The feeling was expressed by the re.
mark of one disappointed man, who
mournfuIly said to me to-day: "What
can West Virginia expect from tho
administration il Cleveland 10 elected,
seeing that nearly half our delegates
were in the combine that so bitterly
opposed him, contrary to the wishes of
their constituents"
'Even Mr.. Camden, who during the
last Cleveland administration controlled
tho patronage, can no longer be looked
for to obtain anything for his friends.
How different the action of our repre-
sentatiyesirom that Of the West Virginia
Republicans at Minneapolis, who show,
ed so much appreciation for what Mr..
Harrison had done for the party in the
state. l toll you our delegation has
made grievous blunder in not stand
ing as unit. We can hope for nothing
now. Then there is their vote on that
tariff plank. 1t will not be endorsed
by tho progressive manufacturing and
mining state Of West Virginia"
After 6l6 votes were cast, more than
enough to nominate, Camden, Russell
and CARPENTER changed their votes
from German to Cleveland. thus getting
in out Of the "wet" but not soon
enough to affect the result.
The West Virginia delegation will
leave for home tonight and tomorrow.
Some may stay a fow days to view the
sights in the wonderful western metro
polls. G. A. D.