Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-02-12

longer than is absolutely necessary for
the purpose. The people are justified
In resenting any action on the part of
the party leaders whereby their voices
snail be suppressed or perverted.
hesotced, That the history OF contests
upon National issues IN the State of
New York since 1856, shows that too
much prudence cannot be exercised nor
are too much enthusiasm and labor DOS
Slole in the effort TO carry the State Of
New York for the Democratic party.
Inc record OF success is confined to
three out Of nine most recent canvasses.
We have met ana every time must meet
an arrogant and INSCRIPTIONS adver-
Sary. The field Of contest is our whole
imperial domain. In such a strife
success does not go to num-
6erS only. 1t rests upon
unity and fidelity In every county, to
the interests and principles Of the
voters as declared in party platforms
which have been the basis of successful
contests, and it is absolutely necessary
in every campaign that no just griev-
anceS Of the people from the conduct OF
the party managers should produce
lukewarmneSs, or hesitation anywhere
in the great army of Democratic voters.
They are body of volunteers and not
OF hired soldiers, and must be taken
into the confidence OF their leaders In
the early stages Of the fight. Leader
ship need not aud should not involve
duresS.
ReSOlred, That the State Committee
holds its functions and political powers
in trust for the welfare Of the party.
Its action in calling the State Conven-
tlon FOR the twenty-second Of February,
and thereby forcing the holding Of pri-
maries on brief notice is contrary TO
party usage and regulations. 1t denies
TO the Democratic electors Of the State
full, fair and effective exercise Of their
right 70 be represented in csucuses, pri-
marieS aud district and State conven-
tions. This action is grave violation
of the political duties Of the Commit
tee, which cannot but expose the party
TO needless danger in the election next
November.
ReSOlUcd, That a copy of these reso-
lutions over the hand Of the President
of this meeting be sent TO the several
members of the State Committee, and
that a committee of fifty, with power to
add 70 It's number be appointed by the
chairman OF this meeting to commnni-
cate with the members Of the Demo-
cratic State Committee, and re-
spectfully protest against their
action in the date already fxed
for the State Convention, and
that they be urged TO reconsider such
action and revoke their call; and il that
is not done, the committee hereby crea-
ted exercise such further powers aud
take such other action as may secure
proper representation of the people OF
the State in the National Convention OF
the party, and as may seem proper and
In accordance with the spirit OF these
resolutions.
The next speaker was John c. Mil
burn, Of Erie county. He declared for
sending delegation to Chicago to come
right from the heart Of the people.
(''And for Grover Cleveland" shouted
a voice amid cheerS), strong for tariff
reform, for a sound currency, an ad-
ministration conducted on business
principles and for the nomination OF a
high minded Democrat who is such In
deeds and not in words alone.
Hats we're waved wildly. "Grover
Cleveland" went up the cry, whats
the matter with Grover| Hes ali
right" came the response.
Mr.. VIM. A. Beach, Of Syracuse, next
spoke, and as to the calling Of winter
convention denounced 1t as "a gross and
damnable outrage"
Ex-Secretary Of the Treasury Charles
FairchildS said: 1--WE who have been
active in this movement and who will
continue to be active until the end
thereof, have only done our duty
towards a party and cause we love.
we believe our party and our principles
are In peril. We believe that great
numbers of Democrats, both in this
State and throughout the nation, feel
this peril, and therefore we would be
crayens and towards did we not do our
utmost to give an outlet to the deep
feeling which we know TO exist and
which has been repressed by every de-
vice known to official power and party
machinery. IN
,,Iust so firm as has been and will be
nv devotion 10 Democracy, just so firm
will I stand by this movement to check
the usurUers who, while wearing the
labels OF Democracy, seek TO bind all
trpe Democrats In chains and thus pre-
vent them from defending the princi-
pies OF Democracy"
The meeting closed with rattllng