Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-08-11
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vention that he proposed to do little
else, during the months Intervening De-
fore the election, but stump the State
for the Republican ticket. His speech
was a mass OF contradictions and mis-
statements, and was great surprise TO
his hearers, who expected something
better from man occupying his high
position.
After announcing where the differ
ent committees were 10 meet, the con-
vention adjourned until 1870 o'clock.
At 1:4O O'Clock Chairman Flick raped
the convention to order. The commit
tee on rules and order Of bushes report
ed first. The committee on permanent
reported Edward S. Elliott
for permanent chairman, and ). '.
Yantis, Of jefferson county, permanent
secretary, with all editors OF Republt-
can newspapers as assistants. Mr..
Elliott, upon taking the chair, was
loudly applauded. He made a neat
speech OF thanks. In speaking OF the
products Of Preston county, he said:
.sBut her chieiest production is Repub-
licanism. And / want to, say that we
are still engaged in that work" This
sentiment was greeted with laughter
and applause. He made the usual tariff
speech, and il was well received.
MR.. ELLIoT's VIEWS.
Unlike Mr.. Elkins, Mr.. Elliot did not
condemn the force bill lie said he had
too much confidence in the voters OF
West Virginia to believe that they
would object TO a measure which guar
apteed a free ballot and fair count.
He thought President Harrison's advo-
cscy of that measure would net hurt
him in this State or any other State.
This apparent clash of opinion between
the Secretary Of War aud the "boy
orator" fell like wet blanket In the
convention.
The Committee on Credentials re-
ported no contests. The Committee on
Bases of Representation reporteu 80
loo ono vota far .--e-y 700 votes or frac-
tion OF 100 votes cast for Gen. COT, Jr.,
In 1SSS.
The Committee OF Resolutions re-
ported as follows:
RESOLVED. That we heartily endorse and
readOpt the platform euunclated by the
Republicans in National Convention held
at Minneapolis, and the platform adopted
by the State Convention held at Hunting
ton.
RESOLVED, That we heartily endorse and
pledge our support TO the nominees Of the
National, State and this Convention.
The clerk then began the call Of the
roll Of counties for nomination for
Congress. Pending a settlement Of the
representation for each county, the roll
was called for members of the Con-
greSSional Executive COnmittee, with
the following result: Barbour, j. II.
FELTON,: Berkeley, Geo. NJ. Bowers;
Grant, L. J.. Foreman; Hampshire, Il.
j, Pownall; Hardy, j. w. Sine; Jeffer-
son, J, c. Taylor; Marion, L. c. Howell;
Mineral. Jas. A. Moody; Morgan,
Lewis Largint; Monongalia, DIR. Jas.
B. Fitch: Pendleton, Jasper Day;
Preston, Ed. ). Elliott; Randolph, DR.,
A. NJ. Fredlock; Taylor John 5. 5.
Herr; Tucker, JEFF LibScomb.
The roll OF counties for nominations
was then called. A motion to limit
the speeches to five minutes each was
lost. Barbour, Berkeley, Grant, Hamp-
shire, Hardy, jefferson, Marion, Min
eral and Morgan were passed.
wGsNER NOMINATED.
When Monongaiia was called Mr..
Fast arose and placed in nomination
John Nelson WiSner, of Monongalia.
He briefly reviewed his career as
man and lawyer. He re-
ferred to the dISsensiOnS in his county,
and stated that he came this time with
the unanimous endorsement OF his own
people. He was "a man who could
meet that great apostle and dOctrinaire
OF free trade, VIM. L. Wilson, ard defeat
him." When he mentioned his candl-
dates name it was received with loud
applause. j. 2. Clifford, cOlored dele
gate from Berkeley county, endorsed
the nomination In ole OF the best
speeches OF the convention. 1t was en-
received. A delegate
from Grant moved that the rules be
suspended and Mr.. Wisner be declared
nominated by aCclsmation. This was
received with s prolonged outourst OF
applause mingled with cries for Wlsner.
The chairman declared the motion car
q
pointed to notify Mr.. Wisner OF his
nomination and TO escort him to the
ball.
The committee returned In a few
accompanied by Mr.. WiSner.
He proceeded up the aisle, amid
loud cheers, and took position
upon the stage. He thanked the dele
gates heartily for the honor bestowed.
He regarded it as compliment 70 be
made the standard bearer Of the Repub-
icaniSm in West Virginia. He consid-
cred il an honor to be the nominee OF
such a representative body. he thanked
the convention for the privilege Of snat-
.ering the fetterS by which the district |
las been held irOD-bound by VIM. l..
Wilson for ten years. He proposed TO |
beard this English lion in his den. He |
declared his willingness TO meet Mr.. !
Wilson anywhere, and before any audi |
snce during the campaign. The burden !,
If his speech was an answer to the Ques-
lion propouuded by Senator Faulkner:
who is Mr.. Davis. the Republican
,aRdidate Tor GOVERNOR" and the !
ipeeches made by him and Hon. VIM.
!. Wilson az MartinSburg. The speech |
vas long ani aroused but little enthu-
Iiasm.
RUNE ReTR FOR ELEcToB.
In order Cite matters, Mr.. q.
J. Grant Pi 4 Jefferson county, |
moved to So the rules and nOni-