Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-04-17
pemoeratie PubIIe MeetIng.

HTiuaYi ApTIi 4olu, 4oSf' AHC
m celing was called to order by John
NJ. Daniel, chairman of the County
Democratic Executive Committee.
j. YIN. Rider was made temporary
chairman, and aftcrward elected per-
manent chairman. Mr.. Rider made
brief address, explaining the oh
ject of the meeting. A motion was
carried that Democratic editors of
the county present he made sccreta-
ries. w. w. b. Gallaher, of the
Charles Town Free Press, Geo. w.
Haines, of the Charles Town Spirit,
and Fl. L. Snyder, of the Shepherds
town Register, took their places as
secretaries.
Robt. II. Lewis read an address
urging strict adherence to Demo
cratic principles.
On motion of Forrest w. Brown
the chair was authorized to appoint a
committee on resolutions composed
of ten persons. two from each dis
trict, The chair appointed the fol-
lowing:
Charles Town-Forrest w. Brown
and A. w. Mcdonald.
Kahletown-W. o. Norris and w.
II. Il. Lewis.
Hnrper's Fcrry-T. B. Moore and
Richard Henderson.
Shepherdstown-Geo. NJ, Beltz-
hoover and VIM. j. Knott.
Middleway-Eugeuc Baker and
Josiah Watson.
On motion of Hon. j. NJ. Mason
it was resolved that all resolutions in
regard to the object named in the
call be handed to said committee.
Willie the committee was out Hon.
A. S. cambridge was called for and
made few pleasant remarks, urging
the Importance of Democrats stand
ing squareIy by their party. Our
young countyman Mr.. BENZ. Trap
nell was also called for and made a
ringing speech condemnatorv of the
Senate's nou-action on the tariff bill,
for which he was given vote of
thanks,
The committee returned and Col.
Forrest w. Brown read the follow
ing resolutions, which were unani-
mously adopted.
I'VE, the Democratic citizens of jefferson
county, in maEs-mectng assembled. do
hereby rcitcratc our devotion to the cause OF
tariff reform.
"WLcreus. The national Democracy. in con
Vention assembled. las denounced protect
az robbery and fraud, las declared The funda-
mental principle that there is no power iu fed
Cral government to levy taxes. save for
reucnuc only. and has pledged itself to the
repeal of the Mckinley tariff aud the reform
OF our whole tariff system, especially i'll the
direction of raw materials, and
Whereas. Neither sugar. coal. iron ore.
lumber. cuffs and collars nor any OTHER inter
csts. whether located in West Virginia or else
where. is au exception to The doctrine of tariff
reform us announced by the Chicago platform,
and
''whereaz, The House of Representatives has
in an honest effort to pat this principle into
practice and 10 fulfill this pledge passed the
Wilson bill. &c it
'!ReSoiced That we demand of the Senate
Of Of the United States the speedy passage of the
Wilson bill.
'.ResOlrcd That we heartily disapprove and
condemn the conduct OF all Democratic Sens
tors who reiard the return of prosperity and
ProionS tile present period Of depression and
distress, whether 10y the actual obstruction OF
tariff cfOTm or UY failure TO usc all their eli
erg!es and legitimate meons to hasten its pas
sCgc aud TO redeem solemn pledges made by
their party.
''Nssoiced. That copy of these resolutions
be sent to each Representative and Senator
from West Virginia"
The committee further reported the
following:
"Resoiced. That we, the Democratic citizens, |
in m+ss-inceting assembled, hereby express |
our qualification ut the restoration to health |
OF our distinguished representative in Con-
grcsF, Hon. William l.. Wilson"
Mr. B. c. Washington, promi-
nent Democrat, then arose and
asked the privilege of offering an
other resolution, different from those
presented by the committee, but in
accordance with Democratic usage.
lie stated that the Democrats of
Minnesota, having passed strong
resolutions dcnouncing Senators who
opposed the Wilson bill, and having
named list of such Senators in their
resolutions, in which Hon. j. N.
Camden, of WA, was mentioned. he
( Mr.. Washington)had written to Mr..
Camden asking his position on theWil-
son tariff bill and what he had to
say about the Minnesota resolutions,
and in reply Mfr, Washington said
the following telegram had hoen sent
10y Mr.. Camden:
:" Washington, d O.. April 10. 1Sa4.--To Il.
{. Washington: The outrageous miSrcprr-
sentotioiis OF some of the newspapers through
anonyInoH communications aud otherwise |
OF my position upon the tariff are wholly
without Justliicaii"n and absurd. have been
from The beginning among the most earnest
for the speedy passage of Demo-
cratic tariff bill, and have stated without
reserve 0u nil occasions that tic Wilson bill or
auy Democratic measure would receive mv
support, and that what the
country needs most was prompt action
j. \. CAMDEN
Mr.. Washington then offered the
following resolution, which was
adopted amid great enthusiasm;
I'VE. the Democratic voters of Jefferson
county. West Virginia. in mass-Inectiu.r as
sem6ied. while heartily approving the seuti-
mems of the Democratic Association OF Min
ncsOtn and its action in dcnouuciHg as trait
urs tC the Democratic party Senators who aIe
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