The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-07-22

lng, those nlrcady In their seats greeted
zach well known and prominent wheel
morse with applause, when he appeared,
The appearance OF Hon, George Wesley
Atkinson IN the platform was a signal
Tor hn enthusiastic 0utburst OF np-
nlauSe. llcn, A. q. Dayton, Hon War.
ron Miller. and other familiar leaders
were warmly welcomed. When Senator
stephen d. Elklns appeared upon the
scene the greatest outburSt OF applause
YET manifested greeted him. by this
iime the wlSwnm was crowded TO al
most its fullest capacity, At 2 o'clock
tne convention was raped to order by
y u. Giohens. OF Wood, chairman OF
inc executive COMMITTEES, whose speech
gave the boys a good chance tu give vent
TO their feelings. lle named Captain
George j. Walker. OF Jackson, nS tenn
porary, chhlrman and Editor George
Pofcnbargcr, OF Mason, M temporary
secretary, with all Republican editors
present as assistants, Chairman Wal
ker's short speech upon taking the
chair was mn admirable one. ana created
great applause. Rev. w. i. Powell pro-
nounced an invocation and then the con-
Ventlon got down to business.
On motion OF Edward Cordcr Of
Ronne. the temporary organization was
made permanent Z
On motion OF Mr.. WhItten, ut Mason,
each county reported members OF the
usual Committees. FG
Senator Eikin.' Speech. ..
While the different committees were
out arranging their reports, Senator FL
klnG was introduced and he was given
tremendous ovation, which lnRted for
over n minute. He thanked the con-
SentIon for the cordial welcome given
him. In regard to the issues he said
that free silver Il tried would he even
more disappointing than free trade.
This was greeted with overwhelming
applause.
He said that the Chicago platform and
its anarchistic declarations made this
campaign the greatest crisis since the
day OF GO, But" said he. I'VE will
stand by our families, nag; homes, and
churches, In the midst Of the peril which
Democracy ls trying to put upon us"
This statement sent the convention
Wild. Senator Elkins' address was very
brief but exceedingly trIte In expression,
the audience cheering and applaudIng
each and every sentence. Senator FL
kIns' reception was n verltnble triumph.
After stirring music BY the band Hon.
Aston Gordon Dayton was introduced
md given a cordial welcome. He spoke
briefly but what he said completely
caught the enthusiastic crowd, and he
sat down amidst cries ot "Go on"
Dixie" and Yankee Doodle" by the
band, set the convention wild.
The Resolutions.
The reports OF the committees were then
heard. a. B. White read the following
resolutions. which were unanimously
adopted and frequently applauded dur
Ing their reading:
The Republicans OF the Fourth con-
gressionol district In convention assem-
blcd endorse without equ!vocnt!on or
mental reservation the magnificent plat
form OF the national Republican, con-
vcntIon as adopted In ST. Louis.
We are In favor OF the Improvement OF
the water ways OF this state, and the
great Ohio river, which are the great
arteries OF trade and travel The i'm
provement OF the Great Kanuwha, being
80 nearly completed We look forward 10
the time when the United States shall
make the Little kannwhn free TO COM
merce and trade,
We believe In just md liberal pensions
: iforsthe soldiers and widows of Union
soldiers, and do not approve OF the
methods OF the national Democratic ad-
mlnistration In their brutal and unjusti-
fled suspension OF pensions without
hearing or cause.
We congratulate the Republicans of
the district on the strong and vigorous
Republican press which hns been our
support In recent campaigns, and return
our thanks TO the editors Of the district
for their unselcsh work In behalf of the
party. 'Ga
We point with pride to the record
made by our representative Hon. War
rem Miller. In Congress. He has we'll
justified his nomination by patient work
In behalf Of the interests OF the people OF
his district and th. state. His efforts In
behalf OF the soldiers OF the union. and
the great Improvements OF the Ohio
river have born fruit and marked him
as man Of Influence In national legis-
latlon. He has well earned the unnni-
nous endorsement and denomination by
the Republicans OF this district. He
Will deserve his triumphant reelection
which we confidently anticipate.
Nominated by AccIamutIon.
The committee on credentials reported
no contests, and the committee on order
or business recommended that the con-
venton Immediately proceed to noml-
nate a candidate. Nominations being In
order the roll uf counties was called
Hon. James a. Hughes. in n fine sceech
bristlInE with good doctrine and Repub-
llcan gospel, nominated Warren Miller
His nomination was seconded by all the
counties, and was made by acclamatIon
Mlllcr's nomination was greeted with
continuous cheering and the Little
Giant stepped forward and made n
short speech thanking the convention
for the honor
J. W. Fandcvort was then nominated
for clector without opposition. Mr.. Van
devort ls local attorney OF high stand
ing. After this the convention adjourn
ed not. however, before three lusty
cheers were given for Mckinley, Elklns
and Miller.
1t was one OF the largest and most en-
thuslnst!c conventions ever held In the
opinion OF all who attended It.
Walter Pendleton, Millers opponent
sat upon the stage and closely observed
the interesting proceedings.
Every reference made Ia free silver
was hissed and received with groans.
REPUBLICAN LOVE FEAST
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