Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1894-10-28


stirring, if not exciting. The keenest pub
lie interest has been aroused in the cleo
tons, not only because of the many issues
that have been introduced into the cam
paign, but because OF the prominent poll
ticians that are in active service as the
spokesman Of both parties.
On both sides the utmost confidence In
the ultimate result is expressed, out far
from allowing confidence to govern iudg-
ment the leaders at the respective head
quarters have left no stone unturned TO
better the interests OF their parties, and
have been untiring in their efforts to swing
all factions into line.
The event to create the most interest
and awaken the hVeliest rumor was the
presence in this city Of President Cleve-
land. His stay was brief and he MADE no
public utterance as TO tle part ne should
take in the campaign.
Ex-President Harrison arrived mere
early in the week and established hlmselI
at the Fifth Avenue Hotel, where the Re-
publican headquarters are IocaJeu.
He expressed himself as in the hands OF
speech in the interests or Levi Z. Morton
and others on the Republican ticket.
Senator Hill has done lively campaign
ing in New York City and vicinity during
the week. He had previously been dodg-
ing rapidly through the State and after
two days visit
WENT BACK INTO TIE INTERIOR.
Others closely identified with the cam
N n
ergy. Governor Mckinley, Of Ohio, is at
present on a tour through the State, while
Governor Flower will begin his circuit
Monday.
During the early part of the week
many Democratic conferences were
held, it was said, solely in the
interests of harmony. Senator Faulkner
came here from Washington with the
avowed intention Of uniting the contend
ing factions if possible, the oOiect OF the
controversy between the Grace and Tam
many Democrats. SO far as all indications
point, however, the question OF harmony
was left 10 right itself, as no concessions
were allowed on either side.
Senator Hill left here few nights ago,
however, having first expressed himself,
it was said at Democratic headquarters,
as perfectly satisfied with the course
events were taking.
Messrs. Saxton and Lockwood, the Re-
publican and Democratic nominees for
Lieutenant Governor, have spent the
week up the State, where meetings have
been overflowiug and the deep interest IN
the campaign unquestioned.
The estimation in State politics at present
is practically unchanged from that OF the
opening OF the fight, both forces working
with as grim vigor as ever
CHARACTERIZED STATE CAMPAIGN.
The fact that to-day was the last of the
week probably had some influence in caus-
ing the general quietude at tne various po-
litical headquarters. The most important
of the days incidents was Colonel
Strong's reception Of the District
leaders of the German-American
Reform Union at mis- headquarters IN the
Sturtevant House late this afternoon. Its
special significance lay in mis- speech 10 the
German reformers. Admitting their cen
tentiou that the existing Excise law IS
antiquated and illoerai, be promised
TO exert his influence ia favor
Of more liberal legislation II he
should be elected Mayor. Active
supporters Of Colonel Strong regard
these expressions as likely 10 have pow
erful effect In securing TO him the votes OF
the Germans Of all factions who arc not
regularly allied with Tammany Hall. On
tue other hand, IL is admitted that Colonel
Strong's outspoken utterances may cause
some criticism aud even detection on the
part of the people wose opposition TO all
liquor selling is rigid and pronounced.
A report that President Cleveland had
decided, either with legal advice or with
out, that nc had lost mis- residence IN New
York FOR voting purposes, was naturally
regarded with interest, but not as matter
of especial importance. There was some
speculation as 10 whether be could claim
the privilege OF voter al Buzzard's Bay.
WATRRTowS, n. Y, October 27.-Sen-
ator Hill held the attention Of monster
meeting OF his Democratic admirers IN
Watertown for two hours ia the City
Opera House tonight, after a magniti-
cent demonstration including q parade
around the public square which was aolaze
with pyrouechnics. An overflow meeting
was also held in the open air. AS was eX-
pected Senator Hill devoted much Of the
time 10 q a discussion OF the tariff question
in reply TO Governor Mckinley.