The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1894-09-03

PIEDMONT, W. Va, Sept. 2.-Now that
the Martinsburg convention has enacted
its spectacular performance, and with
scenic otccts aud pyrotochnIc oratory
declared for further onslaught on the
tariff in tho denomination for Congress
Of that advanced tariG reformor and
herald Of FREQ trade, tho Hon. William
L Wilson, public interest ccntcrs on
tho Elkins convention that will meet
noxt Wednesday to nominate the man
who will do bottle for tho Republican
cause In the preservation Of stable
tariff system founded on protective
principles. Thoro is every indication
that tho gathering ut Elklus will be OF
mammoth proportions, making great
aud enthusiastic convention.
Aside from the nomination Of the
candidate, tho convention will bo
houorod with an especial attention in
the presence Of cx.Prosidout Harrison,
who will be thorc and mako an nd-
dress. This advice comes anthentically
and has Just beOn rnndG known, causing
quite q stir among Republicans, and
and adding interest aud enthusiasm to
the occasion. Tho distinguished states
man will be tho guest OF his lato secre-
tary of war, tho Hon. Stephen d.
EIkins. Othor mon OF noto arc OK.
pected to grace tho convention with
their presence, all OF the party leaders
in the district will attend and others
from different parts OF the state; and,
altogether, tho convention bids fair to
be memorable ono, aud lifting pre-
lude to the great contest that is pond
ing.
ENTHUSIASTIC AND UNITED.
Were Presidential election at hand
therC could scarcely DO moro oarnost on
thusiasm than that which Republicans
oil over tho district aro now showing,
and the Congressional nominee at FL
kIna will be sent forth by convention
representing a united and determined
party, eager for the battle, in which no
ouartcr will be asked or given. Who
will that man bo whom tho Republi-
cans firmly boliovo is destined to put an
cficctual quietus on Chairman Wilson's
penchant for FREQ trado legislation?
This ia the fruitful topic Of discussion
now, and tho conconsus OF opinion &C.
cepts tho trend OF events leading up to
tho Elklns convention as foroshadowing
the nomination OF tho Hon. A. &. Day
ton, OF Philip. In fact. oven those who
have been partial to other party leaders
are now freely acknowledging that 1t
looks very much like Dayton as toto-
gono conclsion.
Some few Of tho eastern panhandle
counties favor ox.Secrotary OF War
Elkins, and would like to force tho
nomination upon him. II this 10 at
tomptod, tho result will bc tho same as
that OF tho state convention OF 1892,
when the convention arose as q body
and with dramatic clamor called upon
Mr.. Elkins to accept the gubernaIorial
nomination, bnt without avail. And so
il will be in this case, as it is known
upon tho highest authority that under
no circumstances will Mr.. Elkins take
tho nomination for Congress, for good
and sufficient roasons OF his own.
OTHER CANDIDATES.
Mr.. Mason and Mr.. Sturgiss also have
O host OF friends and admirers, who
would like to SEQ their special favorito
named.
Mr.. Mason has not been q candidate
from the beginning, and in m interview
published in tho Wheeling IETELLIGES-
GER rocontly, he said his name would
not be presented at tho convention.
1t is understood that Mr.. Sturgiss
would accept the nomination II it wero
tendered to him, but the sentiment OF
tho majority OF tho delegates who have
been appointed by tho various counties
is considered so strong for Dayton that
1t looks like ho would 90 through on the
frat ballot, II not by acclanation, loav-
ing no opening for any othcr namo to be
sprung on tho convention.
Tho situation as it stands now is eS-
ceedingly complimentary to Mr. Day
ton, and tho strong hold no has gained
on the Districts n conclusive guarantee
Of his popularity md ability. Hc has
made friends everywhere, and being
profound student Of public questions, a
faithful and earnest Republican, Wig.
orous campaigncr and an orator Of con-
spicuoua talents, he is regarded rs
thoroughly competent 10 copo with Mr..
Wilson, and prove legislator in whose
hands tho interest OF tho district
could be safOly entrusted.
YOUNG MEN TO THE FRONT.
Anotbor strong upderCuTrOnt which
has operated in Mr.. Dayton'H favor ro-
coived its impetus in u general feeling
over tho district to bring into n more
active and prominent part in politics
tho younger mon Of tho party, and this
clement is anxious to SEQ Mr.. Dayton
nominated as q recognition OF the
"Young Mems Movement" Summing
IN tho situation, 1t therefore looks like
MIR. Wilson'S competitor will bo found
in the porson Of a. Ii. Dayton, who
yas, BIZ tho way. n student
.rnInr NJ William in tho MOFguntOWD