Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-05-25
EX.GOY. WILSON At PHILIPpE

mass meeting. A bigger one never as
sembled. No man ever had a crowd
more with him, and no one is stronger
to-day In Barbour than he is. This is
true OF the very best men in IL, aud as
between him and any other Democrat
the Governor is strictly in it," There
is no Disgusting this, though "a may not
be news comforting 70 other Senatorial
ssDirantS He is very strong here and
is much beloved for his fearless and I'M
fiinching courage. His rock is the plat
form, and there he builds his ediice.
This pleaseS the people, and justly so,
for they are getting suspicious OF the
long delays and disappointments OF
Senatorial courtesy.
RESOLUTIONS were passed as follows,
after being reported by committee. OF
which Mr. j. Hop Wood was chairman.
They went through with a hurrah.
c. N. Murphy was chairman and A.
S. Polling aad John I. Roger secre-
taries.
On a motion, J. Hop Woods, T. p
Douglass, A. c. Bowman, b. Ii. Wood
ford, j. W Gawthrop, ). II. McLane,
J. A. Williamson aud L. Is. Teter were
appointed a committee to draft resoIu-
tions.
After Governor Wilson's speech the
chairman OF the committee on reSolu-
tions, Mr. Woods, reported the follow
ing, which were adopted;
WHEREAS, The Democratic party
carried the last Presidential election by
an overwhelming majority 10 States in
all parts OF the Union, electing a Demo
cratic President, a Democratic Senate
and a Democratic House OF Representa-
tives with maioritiss sufficient 20 carry
into effect every material pledge and
principle enUuciated by the last Ma
tional Democratic platform; and
WHEREAS, Among those pledges and
principles were a declaration against
the Republican policy OF protection;
promise 20 reform the tariff; TO free cleo
tions from Federal interference; to re-
peal the National tax on State banks;
70 insure a stable currency; 10 reform
the civil service, and generally 10 give
relief by legislation FROM the vicious
and special laws favOring monopoly,
passed and perpetuated by the Republi-
can party within the last quarter OF
century; aud
WHEREAS, Glasses aud not the masses;
protected interests. and not the people;
dsbauched politics, and not statesman
ship; favored manufacturing and not
agricultural interests, and money and
not mind, have controlled, and still con-
Irtvs to control the government against
the will and wishes Of the common peo-
pie; aad
WHEREAS, These interests are eSpec-
tally intrenChed in the L nited States
Senate, and prevent the fulhllment of
the pledges Of the party, therefore,
be 10
RCsolUcd, By the Democracy OF Bar
bour county in general mass meeting
specially assembled,
LIST. That il was the duty Of the pres
emit Congress 10 have promptly passed
the act regarding the federal election
law and the act providing for the repeal
OF the purchasing clause Of the "Sher-
man acts" TO repeal now the tax on State
banks; provide for the summary re-
moval from office Of officials not in &C
cord with the principles OF the party;
inaugurate and carry into effect reye-
nue. tariff in the interests Of the people;
adjourn and go homo and appeal TO them
for approval.
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and pretexts in Congress, or out Of 10,
not in accord with these sentiments
and the National platform as hostile TO
the people and false to their interests
srd. That we call upon our Senators
and representatives 10 adopt such mea-
sures, aud pursue such policies, as snail
persuade US that irresolution is not the
prelude TO inaction, aud that a great
opportunity is not 70 be lost to stand
for interests and commission Of the Deo-
pie in she present Congress.
cath. That 10 their behalf we commend
the course aud approve the conduct Of
our faithful servant, the Honorable
Wm. L. Wilson.
5th. That ia Ex-Governor r. Willis
Wilson, who has addressed US to-day,
we recognize 8 fearless and faithful
champion OF the people, a man worthy
70 be trusted with the highest interests,
and who never betrayed astruSt nor fall
tered IN the discharge OF a public duty.
After the adoption of the ABOVE reso-
lutions, Hon. ID. w. Shaw, presented
the following resolutions written on
parchment) with the seal of the court
and bow Of ribbon endorsing Hon. u.
w. Gall, which was adopted by the
large meeting.
WHEREAS, The Democracy OF Bar
bour county, assembled in mass meet
ing, May %. 1894, is not unmindful OF
the services Of those WHO ia its darkest
hours have championed its cause and
upheld its principles, be
ReSolUCd, That for his answering
integrity 10 our principles, and for his
faithful devotion TO the public interests
as citizen, editor and statesman Hon.
David w. Gall is entitled to our highest
esteem aud lasting gratitude.
2 That IN remembrance OF his past
service in redeeming tho Tenth Senate
rial district from the control OF the Re-
publican party, thereby turning the i'm
pending gloom of defeat into the bright
sunshine of victory, we tender him our
sincere thanks and grateful aUprecia-
tiOn
3. That we heartily endorse his course
as State Senator, and esteem him as an
earnest, efficient representative, ua-
biased and patriotic, ever alert aud
faithful TO the best Interests OF his con-
stituentS and party.
4. That we tender him our best
wishes aud sincere SOlicitude for mis-
success and happiness in whatever
sphere OF life he NAV be placed, or in
whatever capacity his services may be
required.
5. That these resolutions be enrolled
among the records OF Barbour county,
that COPY be furnished Senator Gall
As testimony Of our enduring regard
for services ably performed, and that
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