Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-11-09

number of lmpromptu gatherings, making
his total number of speeches since Sep
tember II, ITO. In addition to this he
was constantly on the wing from the
date of his nomination, June 8, and dur
ing that month and July, August and
the early part of September visited near
ly half the counties of the State, speak
ing from three to six times a week to
soldiers reunions, religious, labor, edu-
cational and musical organizations, agri
cultural gatherings, &C. delivering up
ward of fifty addresses, thus bringing the
grand total of his work for 122 days up
up to 100 formal speeches.
In New York local issues entered into
the fight of Tuesday, and the Republican
ticket had everything to gain by that
fact, and did gain by it. This was likewise
the case in New Jersy. But the tire
mendous Republican majorities in Ohio,
in Pennsylvania, in Iowa and Massa-
chusetts, and in other States were due
solely to desire on the part of the voters
to express their opinion of the condition
under which they have lived since the
Democrctic party came into power, eight
months ago. Hard times followed Dem
ocratic success, and industrial ruin
stared the country in the face as the
result of the threatened operation of
Democratic principles. The voters of
the country want no more such changes.
They have declared with most violent
emphasis that Republican ideas and pros
perity are good enough for them, and
that Democracy is failure.
Linn thought he was running for the
Legislature but the returns show that he
did not even trot. He was out of his
class. 1t was always thus with some
men. Success in small matters emboldens
them to reach for that beyond their grasp
and they sink into oblivion when they
might have ruled in minor province.
One of those circulars sent to every
Democrat last week in which the election
of the whole Democratic County and
State ticket was confidently promised,
affords valuable comparison between
what Democrats expected and what ac
tually happened.
The adjournment of Congress to De-
cember means that about $4,000 will be
paid out of the National Treasury for
mileage. A recess would have saved
that sum. But then the Democratic
party always was one of economy.
"The great feat" says Murat Halstead,
''of the extraordinary session of Congress
was the success of the Democratic party
in cutting itself in halves on the buzz
saw of the revolving silver dollar"
The Republican party is rapidly going
to pieces. McKinley's little vote, Tues
day, is one of the pieces. Other pieces
were found in New York and Pennsyl
vania.
The Guernsey county statesman's leg
islative duties will not interfere with the
discharge of his duties in the remunera
tive Office of councilman.
William Mckinley is the author of that
robber tariff bill, that horrible iniquitous
measure, that eliminating atroclty'' of
the XIXth century.
"In these days it is indeed glorious
thing to be Democrat" exclaims the
Bellaire Herald. The days" referred to
were prior to Tuesday.
Mr.. Dermott said at the convention
that he would run well. He doubtless
takes different view of the matter now
For an embassy $4,000; for a secretary
ship of legislation $4,000. What are the
figures on consulships and other plums
How about carpet bagger Weems?"
And how about carpet-bagger Laughlin
and carpet -bagger Linn?
The reason me Republicans did not
carry any inore States was because no
otnerS held elections.
The people of Belmont county know
faithful public servants, and believe in |
having them.
Captain Danford still holds the place of |
political prophet whose predictions are
verified.
Ohio has spoken in tones that will be |
heard with alarm and dismay at Wash
ington.
A cordial shake with the honest Dem
ocrat who voted in favor of the United
States.
The Democratic ticket did fairly well
in Kentucky. True, it had no opposi
tion.
Of course the Republican victory had
no National significance. Oh, of course
not.
That awful unconstitutional protec-
ton" played the mischief.
Richland township is becoming slowly
but surely Republican.
1t was sweeping verdict against an
empty dinner pail.
Now pass that free trade bill, if you
dare.
The people want another change.
Where are we ats /,