Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-06-08

Wilson TO enjoy the fellowship OF the west
Virginia boys and to contribute to their
pleasure. Mr. Diamond, who, though
serving his first term, has won recognition
as one of the strong men in Congress, is a
concise and forcible speaker and held the
close attention of his audience.
TEMPORARY ORGANIZATION.
At II o'clock on Wednesday morning
Hon. C. W. Daley, of Mineral, the ID dis
,rict committee chairman, called the con-
vention to order and named for temporary
chairman Col. r. W. Monroe, of Preston,
whose patriarchal presence and sonOrous
voice, as well as his high standing in the
party, naturally suggested his fitness to pre-
side with fatherly interest over the delibera-
tons Of the faithful. Capt. E. L. Hoffman, OF
Berkeley, was chosen for temporary secre-
tsry. with Democratic editSrs present as
assistants. The usual committees were ap-
pointed and the convention took q recess
until one o'clock, aud during the recess lis
tened to an address from Judge Diamond
HoN. WA. l.. WILSON.
On the Resembling Of the convention,
the committee on permanent organization
and order of business reported, recommend
ing Hon. VIM. l.. Wilson for permanent
chairman. and Capt. Hoffman for permanent
secretary. with the editors as before for as
sistants, and suggesting the order of bust
ness for the convention. The report was
adopted. The nomination of Mr.. Wilson
for presiding officer was received with great
enthusiasm. He spoke eloquently on tax
inc the chair, prefacing his remarks with
the statement that no was not q candidate
before the convention for delegate to Chi
cago. he emphasized the supreme impor-
lance of the tariH issue and the harmony
which prevails throughout the party on that
question. At the conclusion Of his speech
three tremendous cheers were given for Mr..
Wilson. and three more for the retiring
chairman Col. Monroe. The skill and
courtesy with which Mr.. Wilson presided
suggested the grace with which lie would
have occupied the chair of the House Of
Representatives had he allowed his friends
to press him for the Speakership.
COMMITTEE REPORTS.
The committee on basis of representation
recommended the vote of IS as basis, al
lowing one vote in the convention for each
100 votes or fraction thereof over 50-mak
ing the total vote of the convention 200
Adopted. Committee on credentials report
eli that every delegate present was entitled
10 vote, and the report was adopted. Maj.
Angus W. Mcdonald, chairman of the res
olutious committee read the following ad-
mirable set of resolutions, which was adopt
ed without q dissenting yoice-the endorse
meuts of Cleveland, Wilson and Faulkner
eliciting wild applause;
RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED.
Rss9lred, We declare again the hearty
and unanimous devotion of the Democratic
party of this congressional district to the
great cause of tariff reform, now more than
ever patriotic duty since the enactment
| bin not only because it makes the great
masses of the people tributary by law to
protected classes, taking in tribute from
| those classes far more than the public treas
Ury receives, even on the present colossal
system of public expenditures, but because
il takes away from our farmers the markets
on which they are entirely dependent for
the sale Of their surplus harvests. We de-
clare that the question of Just and equal
system of taxation is the great issue of this
| present campaign, and We remit 20 the Ma
/ tional Convention at Chicago the declara-
| ton of our party's position on other issues
Res0lrcd That this convention approve,
indorse and point with pride 90 the admin
is.rati0n of Grover Cleveland and we rec
ommend him 90 the Chicago convention for
nomination, and that our delegates be in
structed to give q hearty support 70 Grover
Cleveland as long a. he may be deemed an
available candidate.
Res9ted That we heartily endorse the
course of our distinguished representative
/ in Congress VIM. L. Wilson, who has ex-
hibited by his action and by his votes that
he can be depended upon under all circum-
stances 90 stand for the rights of the people,
and as the persistent and relentless foe of
excessive taxation, Of legislation for the
beuei, of classes aud individuals Such q
man, with such a record, we heartily and
earnestly commend to the people of this
district as his own successor in the next
Congress.
Rcs0're3, That we endorse the course Of
Hon. Charles j. Faulkner, our representa-
tive in the T.. =. Senate. That he has prov
ed an able advocate and defender of the
peoples rights, and by his ability and en-
ergy has maintained them on every occa-
sion We feel proud of his record made by
his vigi auce and faithful services main
tanning as he does In the L. =. Senate the
material interests of our State. as also the
nation 40 large and recommend him 10 the
people for reelection.
R@0lrei, That We heartily endorse the
administration of Governor A. b. Fleming.
under which the material interests of the
commonwealth have been advanced and
our State has made rapid progress in all
matters Of in-eres. TO the people
ELECTION OF DELEGATES.
A majority Of votes cast was required to
elect delegates. 1t was ordered, upon mo
ton, that nominating speeches be limited |
70 FIVE minutes each. The secretary was
then directed to call the roll Of counties for
nominations, and the convention orators got
in their work T VIM GilkesoD of Hardy /