The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1894-11-23

Mr. Elkins, for without the 50 called
eaYpetbagRers, West Virginia would still
be Democratic. AZ a native oil West
Virginia ] welcome all such aceessions
70 our population.
z, B1ckman-AF. Elkins 10 without
question head and shoulders above any
other man upon whom the honor could
DO conferred. He IL the choice OF the
Ohio county Republicans, and deserved
lyso. There ID not a man in the state
who can be Of more benefit than he TO
the business interests. Mr.. Elkins has
been the leader in opening mp terri
tory that enables the Iobbers Of Wheel
ing 10 sell more goods than are sold in
almost any other territory that Wheel
ing reaches. speak Of the nest Viz
GINA Central railroad and its branches.
He should have the unanimous support
Of the Republican caucus.
WI. W. Cogdon-I have nothing 10
say against any Of the persons who
aspire TO succeed Senator Camden, but
i hope Mr.. Eikius will be tho unani-
nous choice OF tho Republican mem
bera Of the legislature. Mr.. Elkina has
a national reputation, is splendidly
equipped BY, experience and interest.
and would give our state position and
influence 1t has mover held in the
senate.
state Senator John A. Hoge. Burton,
W. Val think it would be bad policy
at this time TO give the place 10 any
other person than Mr.. Elkins. Think
be deserves II, and will give him my
support
&. w. Atkinson-By the right OF
steadfast fidelity to principle, and on
the basis OF common fairness, coupled
with splendid qualifications for the po.
sition, / am for Dir. Elkins as Senator
Camden's successor do not desire to
be understood as disparaging in any
sense the merits, claims or fitness OF
other distinguished West Yirginians
who have been mentioned Tor that
highly honorable position. All / mean
10 convey lie that 1t seems to me Mr.
Eikins ought to have the position, be-
cause he Is eminent!y qualified for II,
and has certainly earned it at the hands
OF his party. So far Us | have been able
TO learn, West Virginia Republicans
overwhelmingly favor his election, and
/ take 1t the legislature will follow out
the desires of the people and elect him.
Under wise, strong, honest, fair leader.
ship. such as Mr.. Elkins will bring to
his party as q senator, the triumph OF
November will inspire our West Vir-
pinians to stand firmly by the victory
won, and thus make our state perma'
nently Republican. And as Constan.
tine saw in the flaming cross which
glittered in the heavens, the lustrous
sign OF victory, and emblazoned it on
the shields Of his legions, SO let the VIC
tors o.. West Virginia find their battle
cry and inspiration in devotion to the
great principles OF protection to all the
interests OF all the people of our Noun
tain state, whose motto 10 Noun.
taineers are always free"
General Van II. Bukey, general agent
New York Life Insurance Company
1t doesn't seem to be question OF
LOYALTY to any one Of several candidates.
all entering the contest on equal
grounds. Such conditions might have
prevailed in former years, aud under
different circumstances.
The existing condition is, that for
lorn hope was to be led. Stephen B.
Elkins was universally accepted by the
Republicans OF West Virginia as the
leader. His qualifications and fitness
for the position Of United States sen.
ator were not Questioned, aud tacit, II
not expressed understanding prevailed
that II the charge upon the enemy's
works should be successful, he ahould
wear the victor's crown.
Among Republicans, and especially
Republican Legislators. who have been
elected under the leadership OF Mr..
Eikins, 1t would seem the worst OF bad
faith to now ignore his claims upon the
party for the senatorship. therefore
hope and believe that the opposition to
his election will be confined to where 1t
now is, to-wit-the columns OF the
Democratic press.
George W. Clifton. commander Hoili-
day Post, G. A. r, and trustee trades as
sembly. ~ am for Elkins, and as far as
have talked with my fellow working.
men they are unanimously In favor OF
him. Mr.. Ekins has done more to en-
courage labor than any other man in
West Virginia"
George Wlse-Mr. Elkins has earned
the senatorship, is qualified as few men
are to Gil IL with great distinction and
with great usefulness to the state, and
the protectionists OF West Virginia
want him to have it. So far as can see
the sentiment in favor Of Mr.. Elkins is
overwhelming. / doubt whether any
body else will be named in the caucus.
Col. Hugh Sterling-Mr. Elkius Is
my man. II it.were mere question OF
personal feeling l would be for Gen.
Golf, but do not think he would con-
slider proposition to run just now. Mr..
Elkins is the logical choice. OF course.
Thomas O'Brien, jr.-1 am for Mr..
Elkins.
Stephen McCollough-1 am for
Elkins. Who else is there to be for,
Capt. S. l. Brice-There is only one
man In the tield-Stephen B. Elkins
himself.
Jerry Mead-stephen B. Elkins.
Charles II. sanders-I guess am for
Elkins, but it's mighty close shave
when Mr.. Whitaker runs, but taking
all the circumstances into consideration
Mr.. Elkins is entitled toit
MORE FINE IMPROVEMENTS
To be Made on Main strect-Wheoling
becoming Metropolitan.
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