The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1892-05-06

tion, which Augurs well for tho Re-
suit In the State In November
Special Dt,patth 10 the inteiiigtnccr. g..
MAnrlSsnvRG, WA, May 5.-The
Republicans OF West Virginia have
every reason to be sratilicd with the, re-
suit OF the state convention to-day. 1t
was not only one OF tho largest and
most representative political bodies
that ever assembled in tho state, but at
the same time one OF the most enthusi-
astic and thoroughly businesslik gath
crings.
However men differed rs to the choice
Of representatives or leaders, spirit OF
unity pcrvaded the atmosphere, and
on ono thing all were OF one mind, that
being that whatever was best for the
party was the thing to do and the ma.
jOrlty was to decide. So il was that at
adjournment tonight there were no
sores 10 heal, no kickers to pacifv. 81
A better humorcd crowd no one ever
saw In but two cases were there con.
tests for Minneapolis honors, and in
neither OF these was it necessary 10 take
ballot. In both instances before the
nominating speeches were concluded
there was 4 motion to nominate by nc.
clamatlon made by the defeated cNndi-
date, whose graceful submission and
generous conduct won hiMthc applause
OF the convention, and will be rcmcm-
bercd in days to come.
TIE PLATFORM ADOPTED
speaks for itself. tits Republican from
beginning to end. There Is no evasion
oi any question. 1t is remarkable ior
It's courage and thorough Amerlcanism.
The paragraph endorsing the admins
tration leaves no room to doubt where
the Republicans OF West Virginia stand
on the presidential question. passed
without dissenting voice. 1t means
that the Republican party OF West MIR
g1na is for Harrison, as it has hereto
tore been, and is yet for Blaine. BY
being Tor Harrison, it pays the highest
compliment it can now pay to the great
statesman TO whom it has been so true.
Tho day seemed made for tho occa-
sion and the occasion for the day. i
was typical May day and everybody
enjoyed it. The great convention hall,
arlnk transformed into m opera house,
was crowded throughout the proceed
iIss, and the best OF order prevailed.
A platform was erected in the centre
and tho seats were crcled about it. The
counties were conveniently arranged,
and 1t was notable fact that the seats
were all filed
The hall was handsomely decorated
WIN ilags and bunting, and what evory-
pouy voted to be one OF tho best bands
OF music IN the state inspired tho as
se'nbled hundreds with patriotic music
and contributed to tho enthusiasm. 1t
WIS the Marlinsburg city band. About
all tho delegates lett tho city tonight,
INC First district delegates going to
elarksburg to attend the district con-
VcN'!0n there tomorrow.
THE RECORD HRoIl:S.
Tho convention broke the record OF
political conventions in this country,
anu IN doing so manifested the deep
carnestness and intense enthusiasm
among the Republicans Of West Vir.
gina. Though one OF tho largest con
yeh'lons thateverassemblol inth state,
every delegate was in his seat Before the
Iihc called for the meeting, and at ten
minutes TO twelve, the hour fixed, Chair
man Mclghen, OF the state committee,
"as able to call the convention to order.
more than six hundred delegates were
IN The hall, and the lobbies and gellaries
Mefe crowded with spectators. Chnir-
man alelghen introduced to the conyen-
1noN' WITH few words Of, c,comum,
non. Z. llooten, OF Marshall county, rs
temporary chairman, and 9. W. Hall, of
.EH"'a"Who county, us secretary. Both rs
sney came TO the front OF the stage were
greeted with loud cheers. l.i31 i
Mr.. ltooTES SPEARS.
AIR. llootcnwas in happy mood, md
spoke as follows: G5l55 5s5 57ii
uESTlEMEH orTlIE CoNvESrloS: This
j. - aA honor that any citizen might well
w. w. PROUD OF, to be called to preside over
nv 1ho intelligent representatives OF the
ENepu6sIcan party Of West Virginia.
lou belong to tho party Tint repre.
cents rs understand 1t, all that is good
~ llle politics OF this country. TAp-
pIanse. You belong to ii party Of
Progress, TO u party that darcs to be
aggressive, that always acts from con-
SI',. SSiISIlon, that has nothing in its past 10
ii %'Nsii Tor. In all its history the Repub.
.cah acah party challenges tho criticism OF
'I 'he world. [Applause. III. tho coming
S;'eel'on We have duty to perform. 1t
y S 10 20 to the polls ut the coming elcc..
,T ions and by depositing our ballots in
''' F'Eht direction, rcbuke the
4 GRAND LARCENY
VI The Democratic party in stealing the
sUSeFh orshlp OF this state (great ap-
Ntaase !ms in putting in Office a man who
VIII, @;T never elected; and another duty
w. "W' DO TO elect Il governor Who will not
my,T MY % make two with tho 0 II little
mnnulllated, spell twelve. daughter and
4 "Htp.."nSe, The next dutTwill DO to
tayss toi a legislature which will make it n
4 ,,tL'on!, punishable by confinement in
,H penitent'ary, to steal into 4 court
4 ,;o"e %ouse at night and mutialo the cleo.
co"I, "UT returns SO that Windy Wilson