Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-05-14
SENATOR FAULKNER.

HENAAOkA n a L LINEN.
The York, Pa, Gazette published an
article recently upon the character and
services of Senator FAULKNER since his
election to the Senate. The praise
which it bestows upon our junior Sena-
tor is we'll worded aud well deserved.
Asa frst-termer Mr.. FAULKNER has
had great opportunities to endear him
self to mis- people, opportunities which
he maniully accepted. His heroic work
and splendid record are simply history,
never to be effaced or forgotten.
Mr.. FAULKNEE' has given such sub
stantial proof OF his ability, vigilance
and courage, that so far as the State
Democracy is concerned he is sure to be
his own successor.
The article referred to is herewith
subioined:
The Republican newspapers are again
pointing % West Virginia as a State which
is likely 20 be shaken from its Democratic
position in the campaign of this year, This
is one of their old devices to distract the
Democracy and 70 encourage the mOnOpo-
list party One year. according TO their
tales, Mr.. ELKINS is going 70 run for Con-
Cress, and with the aid Of large associated
business interests, buy up district. An
other year he is going TO run for Governor,
and do the same with the whole State. And
again, the Democratic party is hopelessly
divided But fortunately for the Demo-
cratic party and the country, these fairy
stories usually turn out TO have been built
upon very airy foundations.
A few months ago we were made 10 be-
Heve that there was a serious contest
among the Democrats Of West Virginia for
the seat in the United States Senate now
occupied by the Hon. Charles James Faux
ner. It was said that Ex-senator Camden
would oppose Senator Faulkner, and
might, in certain contingencies. be able TO
defeat him. liz appears, however, that Mr..
Camden never entertained any such inten-
ton, and that there are practically no him
ORANGES 10 his return.
OF course, if there were any contest in
West Virginia no one outside the limits Of
the State could have any concern with il,
except 70 express the hope, as in the late
case of Senator SHERMAN IN Ohio, that IL
might not result in the loss of a Senator
whose reputation and usefulness are cock
tenSiye with the Union. In no instance
has it been more plainly recognized that
such would be the case than in that of Sen
atOr FAULKNER. Ia the history of the Sen
ate no first-termer has ever challenged
more decidedly and successfully the con-
fidence and respect of the American peo-
pie, or rendered more definite and sub
stautial services. Few or none OF the great
questions before the Senate in his time
10
ton and discussion on his part, and in every
instance his contribution to the debate has
been stri6ingly able and remarkable for the
fruits of indefatigable industry and accur-
ate learning which they invariably display
ed. His NOBLE and heroic conduct in the
Force bill contest, which must be grateful
Is remembered as long as free institutions
shall endure in America, need hardly be re-
called liz would, indeed, be a sad chapter
in the history of our country il a great cen
tral State like West Virginia. whose bust
ness and political interests are so intimately
interviewer with those Of both sections,
and whose first object must, therefore,
0e peace, order and tranquility, could for
get "a service so recent and so magnificent
as this, and permit the young Senator, who
performed il, TO retire from the seat which
he has hOnOred as no man ever had an OPP
pOrtunityto honor il before, and as no man
is ever likely TO have an opportunity TO
honor 10 again. The people of the United
States, with very slight distinctions of
party, are glad 10 know that West Virgin
ians are incapable of so unpatriOtic an
act as the relief from public duty of the
heroic Senator, who stood twelve dark
hours on his feet in desperate defense Of
the common liberties Of the land, while a
fral wife az home, since sunk TO her grave,
lowered over a child supposed to be dying.
If there is iu history any scene more touch
ing or more grand than this, we have
failed 10 find It.
As a mere party man, Senator Faulkner
has made himself an impregnable place in
the hearts of the Democracy. Wherever
In the Union there has been a call for help,
he has been among the first TO respond.
He has been heard in eloquent defense Of
the cardinal principles of the Democratic
party from New York TO the Pacific Coast,
and has everywhere won, not merely the
admiration aud applause, but the affection
ate regard OF the people. A typical Demo
crat, refined and able, pure and gallant,
safe and sound, never delinquent, always
IN the foremost line Of battle with a good
sword in a strong hand, the Democratic
party Of the United States cOngratulates
West Virginia upon having Senator
worthy, not only Of her great present, but
OF her greatest past.