The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1892-02-24
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PAnkERsEuRe, W. Va, Feb. 23.-Tho
first move in tho campaign OF 1892 in
West Virginia has been made by tho
Republicans, and notwithstanding the
fact that it is SO far ahead of tho open.
ing OF hostilities the result may bo said
to be highly satisfactory to the movers.
Little moro could be expected from an
energetic party in tho very heat OF
fight than was witnessed hero to-day.
The state convention OF the West Vir-
ginia League OF Republican clubs was.
moro than nero success, it was pro-
nounced by old campaignors to be
decidedly one OF the best, if indeed, it
was not the best in point OF numbers,
enthusiasm and the representative
character OF the participants OF all
the political gatherings in the
state. 1t was 5as fine body
OF mon as ever met together for any
purpose, was particularly harmonious
and will result not only in lasting
benefit to the party in social way, but
DO great good SO fur rs organization
Tor actual work goes. Unlike the aver
age nominating convention there was
an absence OF anything like tho clash
ing OF sections or personal rivalries and
jealousies. The spirit with which the
whole league organization is imbued,
that Of good fellowship and tho highest
good Of the party and the welfare OF its
principles, was ever present and iu-
splred individuals as well as the con-
rention as a body.fs5s There was no
booming OF candidates, no pulling
and hauling, no wire working
every person was hero for
common purpose and that purpose was
the good OF the Republican cause in
West Virginia. 1t didn't need anybody
to tell an onlooker that West Virginia
Republicans are not split into factions
this year. The fact was apparent; it
was written on every countenance; it
was manifest in the firmness and cor
diality OF every hand.shake; it seemed.
made for the occasion and the occasion
seemed made for the day. The. sun
never shone brighter, the air was never
more balmy and the spirit that prevail
cd among those who enjoyed tho day
WAS never better. Victory was in the
air and everybody was happy. 1t was,
in short, n good Republican day.
According to the report OF the Gre
dentlals committee one hundred and
twenty-one clubs were Represented by
from two to twenty delegates each.
Therc were as high as seventy-iive from
single county, and so far as am able
to learn not more than two counties in
the state wcrc unrcprosented. The nc
tual working membership of the clubs
represented is 545. Those do not in
clude the membership Of tho central
clubs that frequently number all the
Republican voters OF county or dis
trict. The earnestness that inspires
Republicans this year is evidenced by
the TACT that there were delegates here
to-day who travelled over seven hundred
miles to reach Parkersburg ut heavy
expense. That speaks volumes and
ought to encourage tho party through
out the state. The total number OF
actual delegates was about 500, and
thoy filled tho down stairs seats OF the
Academy OF Music, tho family circle
being reserved for spectators. Tho
work OF the convention was done with
dispatch and harmony. Differences OF
opinion occasionally arose, but they
were not serious and were always ami
cably adjusted. The good spirit with
which everyone entered tho convention
hall prevailed throughout.
Great disappointment was felt at the
absence OF Secretary E!kins, Mr.. Mason
and other distinguished men who were
unavoidably kept away, but their tele-
grams OF hearty good will served to
help bridge over tho void caused bv
this regret. Tho officers chosen to do
tho League work this year are. active
men and there is general.iecling that
the convention made u ten strike in
this direction.
The speaking tonight was the most
enjoyable feature. The Academy oi
Music was packed to OVERLOOKING and
the enthusiasm was unbounded.
One idea tina. was urged by all tho
speakers in to.day's convention, and
which had evidently been carried out
by the Republicans at home in tho Sc
lection OF delegates, was that the young
men should be pushed to the front in
tho party work. The convention was
remarkable for the large number OF
young men in it. Young blood is in
vigorating tho veins OF the Republican
party OF West Virginia this year; and
to-days league meeting fullydemon-
stratcd it. ltwas an impressive sight
to witness President Thompson, an ex.
confederate soldier, introduce Il colorel
orator to q Republican convention, and
in doing so refer to him as & gifted
speaker whom ho was proud to present
to his fellow citizens. Surclythe world
moves, and the grand Republican doc.
trinc OF equal American citizenshipis q
fact. q. AID.
THE CONVENTION.
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