Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-10-09


meet Mr.. Wilson aud his party.
There was a very large gathering at
Ferry when the train from the
east pulled a aud Mr.. Wilson was &C
corded a spontaneous aud ring ing well
come as be was recognized OY the null
titude which surrounded his car. win
some difficulty the transfer was made
and theu the return trip to Charles
Town was commenced, The scenes
upOn the train ca route can
be better imagined than described while
the demonstrations at the Charles Town
depOt aud thence through the streets
10 the Court House, was al once an IN
sDiratiOn 20 WORK To the Democratic
cause aud an assurance thas brilliant
victory would crown the effort. Ihe
streets along the route of march were
lined with a cheering multitude, while
about the Court House anv but the most
deliberate movement through the mass
was an utter i'm possibility.
The addresses were delivered In tne
large court room In the second story OF
the edifce. This had been arranged to
seat about 1880 people and had oeen
tsstefully decorated with flags and ounl'
ing. -rmmeGiftsy tShLut2s speakers
platform hung a remarkably ms, potIc-
trait OF President Cleveland lanKed
upon each side by large
PORTRAITS OF Mr.. WILSON.
Music was supplied by three brass
bands. The meeting was called TO or
der shortly after two o'clock by Col X.
p. Chew, who introduced Mr.. Wilson
IS the first speaker Of the afternoon.
As Mr. Wilson entered the court
house the band played Home, Sweet
Home" and as he appeared upon the
platform, Home Again, Home Again
from Foreign Shore while the audi
ence arose 10 It's feet and drowned the
band 10 enthusiastic cheers, and the
ladies waved hand Serchiefs and fans.
Cries Of "What the matter with VIII
sou?" and "MCGraw" were responded
to with a dealening unan.mity, and al
together 10 was al enthusiastic and
hearty greeting 20 the distinguished
statesman.
Among those conspicuous upon the
platform was q. W. Il. Block, hereto
fore a very prominent and active Re-
publican. He has publicly annoupced
bis support Of Mr.. Wilson in this cam
pairn, and will use his wide influence
10 this end OF the district in his behalf.
Col. r. L. Chew, of Jefferson county,
was introduced 20 the aSsemblage by
County Chairman Daniels, Mr.. McGraw,
who was originally intended Tor the
chair, declining in favor OF Colonel
Chew. In introducing Mr.. Wilson, Col
~ a IN
mediateiv presenting Nr. Wilson, WAo
spoke as follows;
MR. WILSON'S SPEECH.
FELLOW CITIZENS, LADIES AND GEN
TLEllEN.-I never realized as l nave to-
day the truth Of the saying that one OF
tue chief pleasures Of g0iug away from
boua is tae eujJYmsul Of coming aaIS;
the warm grasp of the hand, have
made me realize aud understand
far more than I thought pOssib bic,
the real significance of this saying.
viii not attempt aud shall not try to
make my persona. acknowledgment TO
the people of Jefferson county for this
welcome 20 my home. There are some
thoughts THAI refuse 20 rise higher than
the throat aud there are some feelings
tnat refuse 20 be art.culated. beg you
20 believe that sueh are the thoughts
and suca are the feelings with which I
stand before tuls magnificent assem-
blage OF neighbJrs to-day.
But, my fellow citizens, I know full
well that Jnis great demonstration does
not mean merely personal welcome 10
a cOuntryman and 20 ao old friend, or
even welcome TO a public officer. It
speaks with unmiSts6abls emphasis
your devotion % the great cause. It
means with unmistakabie emphasis
your sturdy support OF that cause, and
your determination 90 continue 10 sup
port iJ until we have achieved
A PERFECT AND FINAL VICTORY.
I shall not be- able. fellow citizens,
20 take up iu aaY orderly and Satsfac-
tory way this afternoon the discussion
OF the pu8Uc issues % wuicn your
thoughts are now so earnestly directed,
because I have been plunged, almost by
the SWiilless OK railroad transportation,
from aboard the ship which brought me
across the sea, 20 this gathering
ln Charles Town to-day. have
had no single hour, nor
suy possible opportunity OF Drepar.
ing such an address As ought 20 be
given by me 90 such "a audience IS
this aud on such au occasion. The is
sue 10 American politics is Joined be-
tween those VINO desire 10 hOd on 10
whatever tariff reform we have achieved
aud continue the struggle for les com
pisJe and perfect attainment, and
those who want % do away
with al we have gained and 90 return
90 the policies that have hitherto pre-
vailed in this country. do not believe
I could speak 90 any audience having
greater interest .u this question than
an audience OF Jhe farmers and working
people, aud to the citizens generally of
the county Of Jefferson. To rob man
OF the fruits Of his labor BY unjust tax
alton Is robbery indeed, but 70 de-
priye man OF the opportunity OF
touing, whereby be may secure the
fruits of his labor is still worse robbery
and 50 far as you, fellow citizens, are
concerned, this question OF tae tariff
has become not 50 much a question OF
taxation, because you could stand nc
under taxation, as question OF mar
ketS wherein you are 70 sell that which
you produce. whether upon your farms
or 10 your factories. We have reached I
that stage In the development OF our
country when we are compelled
To HAVE LARGER AND FEEEE MARKETS
for our surplus products and such mar
kets through foreign trade are only the !
safety valves for the health and the !
prosperity of the American lab0rer N
the field and 10 tue factory. Fellow /
citizens, I do not believe that there mas |