The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1892-08-11
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called the Second district Republican
convention to order, and after prayer
by the Rev. l. D. starky, pastor OF tho
Baptist church here, he announced W.
II. H. Flick for temporary chairman.
Judge Flick, upon taking the chair, was
greeted with great enthusiasm. The
Second district Republicans remember
cd their gallant leader in 1ss6andagain
in 1888. It was a grand ovation to a
grand Republican. Judge Flick thank
ed the convention and made some hap.
by hits in his usual humorous style.
He came here to-day to help nominate
a man for Congress, he said, who would
be elected, and he expected to see our
candidate for governor elected, as well
as the whole state ticket. He also ex-
pected to see President Harrison again
iuaugurated. He referred to his own
canvass q few years ago and spoke OF the
difference between the two parties.
w. P. Moody, OF Grant, was chosen as
temporary secretary.
The chair then appointed Mr.. Arnold
Scherr and Messrs. Moore, koontz and
White to escort the next governor and
Secretary Elkins to the platform. E. S.
Elliott then moved the eelection of the
usual committees.
At this point storm OF applause
started at the door and rolled clear
across the convention, on the appear
auce OF Honest Tom Davis and Secretary
Eikins. It was several minutes before
Chairman Flick could introduce the
standard bearer.
KNOWS WHAT TO SAY.
Finally, with half OF tho delegates on
their feet cheering and waving hats and
fans, the next governor began a speech
and Democrats present were amazed.
They had thought that Davis was no
speech maker. They wore soon led to
think differently, and very prominent
Democrat remarked to mo that Davis
knew what to say and how to say it,
and that was more than Mace Corkle
could do.
Senator Davis said he was no political
speaker, and had been giving his time
to business; that he was glad and proud
to meet the Republicans Of the Second
district here on top Of the Alleghenies
and in the old Republican county Of
Preston; that he was greatly encour-
aged since the big convention at Hunt
ington and he had no doubts about the
verdict of the people in November aud
wanted all present to come down to
Charleston on the fourth Of next March
and see him inaugurated governor. His
administration would Be a cican,
economical, business one. He referred
to having been born in this state and
always lived in the state and all he had
was here. II Is a good state to live in.
We have immense resources and we
have great fight before us. He could
aud would lead US to victory with the
help Of all Republicans. At the close
Of his remarks he was cheered to the
echo.
Secretary Elkins was introduced with,
Everybody knows him; even the Dom
ocrats know him. Mr.. Eikins said he
felt at homo here in this convention.
Tho Democrats could stir up something
about his eligibility, but they couldn't
shut his mouth. He compliinented the
good speeches made by the young men
at Huntington. The Democrats mis-
represent us; the state belongs to the
Republicans. A year or two ago, he
said, Professor Wilson was not q freq
trader, but he, himself, acknowledges
he Is now.
Mr.. Elkins spoke for a half hour in
his usual pleasant, convincing, humor-
ous way. He showed by the usual ratio
since 1850 that the state would go Re-
publican this fall by 5000 majority.
Three cheers each were given for Davis
and Elkins at the close Of his speech.
The convention then took recess until
1880 in order to give the committees
time To meet.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
At the afternoon session the commit
tees came in with their reports. Eds.
Elliott wss the permanent chairman
and s. v. Yantls, IT,, permanent secre-
tary. Mr.. Flick introduced Mr.. Elliott
as "the rising young statesman OF West
Virginia, and don't you forget IT," Mr..
Elliott made one OF the best speeches OF
the dav, and held the convention for
over thirty minutes with his facts,
figures, eloquence and brilliant hits.
His speech was punctuated with ap-
plause. The convention waa proud Of
the selection and cheered for his Re-
publicism, his patriotism and his
ability.
The committee on resolutions report.
cd as follows:
'Resolved, That we heartily endorse
and readopt the platform enunciated BY
the Republicans in national convention
held at Minneapolis, and the platform
adopted by the state convention at
Huntington,
"Resolved, That we heartily endorse
and pledge our support to the nominees
Of the national, state and this conyen.
tion."
Thecongressional committee was then
chosen as follows:
Barbour, ]. II. FELTON,; Berkeley, Geo.
NJ. Bowers; Grant, L. j. Foreman /;
Hampshire, 7. g. Pownall; Hardy, ].
w. Sions; Jefferson, j. G. Tabler;
Marion, L. @. Powell; Mineral, James
A, Moody; Morgan, L. Sargent; Monon.
gala, ]. 2, Fitch; Pendleton, Jasper
Day; Preston, g. s. Elliott; Randolph,
A. NJ. Fredloek Taylor, John s. S. Herr;
Tucker, JEFF Lipscomb. They elected
G. NJ. Bowers chairman at the meeting
after the convention.
NOMINATION. OF wIsSER.
The roll OF counties was now called
for nominations R. E. Fast, Of Mo.
mongolia, came to the platform and
nominated John Nelson wisnen Mr.