The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-03-02

pondent that ne Will not be Candidate
for the position OF delegate ito the st
Louis convention. In an interview up
on that question and other incidental
topics, Mr.. Dayton said. in response TO
query rs to the selection Of delegates;
81 am glad you have asked me that
question. In the first place should say
that ] have received a number OF letters
asking me to be candidate for o dell
egateshtp and pledging me support in
case Shall be. desire to say posi-
lively that will not be candidate
for the place.
eressional delegation should or VIII be
candidates for those positions. Tor the
reason that Il is not good policy, nor
for the best Interests OF the party IN
the state, that they should be. In fact.
| think this year Is one In which the
recognized political leaders should AL
exhibit spirit OF generosity and self
sacrifice, and determine that the del
egates shall be selected from that large
element OF substantial, conserva i've
men who heartily and disinterestediy
support the Republican party year az
&er year without seeking political hon
ors, They do this because their posi-
lions in life place them beyond such
temptations, and yet by reason OF
their Intelligence and patriotic devo-
tion TO the principles OF our party.
would represent the state creditably
and accepsGbly.
"These would doubtless be gratIfied
at the confidence displayed in them by
their selection to SO honorable ana re-
sponsioie o position.
Future ofthe Party.
eve ought TO remember that the Re-
publican party in West virginaa will
undoubtedly this year assume full con-
troll OF the state government and at
the same time be chargeable with all
the responsibility that that control
carries with II.
awe ought to remember, too, that
that responsibility Is far more wetshty
than Il would be under other circum-
stances, because OF the fact that our 1T
lie Mountain State stands Ut the head
OF the movement in behalf OF the New
South" being the first to Danish me
nightmare OF Its Democratic SolIdity.
and the one universally looked to TO
keep Il broken.
"She. too, must lead In that great,
material development IN the New
Sou.h," which. nm persuaded, will be
the wonder OF the first quarter OF the
new century In the nations history.
''I believe, as I believe that see yon
sunlight, that the next twenty-five
years will change the whole face and
condition Of the fair southland, and
that her development and progress will
surpass the most enthusiastic dream OF
the present.
ndentIy believe, West Virginia VIII
stand always at the front, and that, II
we arc wise, conservative and self
sacrificing, the Republican party VIII
for the next quarter OF n century, at
least. control her destssiy and lead her
on to fortune"
"How shall we organize to that end?"
he was asked.
"That we may do this successfully,
confidently believe we ought TO organ
ize on the broadest lines possible, rec
ognizing all elements, free from boss
ism, Without dIscord or selhshness. and
always on the alert, be quick to run
and swift TO do the thing that will be
for the best interests Of West Virginia,
that win bring Aer to the front, give
her influence, power, development and
honor.
eve old leaders" Mr.. Dayton re-
marked, jocosely, ought not, in imita-
tion OF the Democratic bosses OF the
past, seek TO secure for ourselves O mo-
nopoly OF the honors and the honorary
places, as a neaas OF getting others
carrying pecuniRry benefits, Let the
rank and file be recognized. Let the
conservative men be recognized Let
the strong native element in the party
-. ~ au1g
without hoping for Office, but for the
sake OF principle alone, be recognized.
let the new. live. energetic mep OF
business, who have come to us from ad-
Joining states. and WHO ore doing SO
much to uphold our state, and get out
It's timber, coal and other products, be
recognized. Lastly. but by no means
the least in Importance, let that ele.
nent which has como 10 us from the
Democracy because weary OF the bane-
ful. bliEhtIng effects OF n false and
cruel policy, be recognized"
The State Mt 81. Louis.
'"ro whom should West Virginia's s
vote be given for the presidential nom
lnatlon. Mr. Dayton?"
upon that question have decided
views. too. West Virginia's delegation
should 60 to the ST. Louis convention
unlnstrlc:ed. Tho delegates should be
so selected, careful. prudent, earnest
and patriotic men, as that they VIII
have always uppermost In their minds
the doing at the right tAme the right
thing for the best Interests of the state,
the south and the nation.
How the hearts OF West Virginia
Republicans viii swell with graceful
enthusiasm II at Shat convention there
should n successful opportunity come 10
nominate one of their own worthy cltl-
gems to either OF the two highest OIL
ces In the Eift OF the seventy millions OF
people. Tint opportunity may come.
Far stronger things have happened.
Her great battle for Republican
principles Is well known: her leader
ship OF the now south Is generally con-
ceacd, and her recognition IN conse-
quence by the national convention
would be both Logical and natural. Let
her delegates be ready 10 meet any
such opportunity. and take the tide ut
Its flood,
"l'ut IL this opportunity does not
come. others may, and nothing IL 10 be
EaincI for the statn by honoring her
position Understood In advance, in hnv-
Ing her delegates labelled. no 10 speak.
Tor shls or that candidate. when n
man has fired his gun there Is not the
same interest in his markAmnnshlp as
before.
Let West Nlrglnlans refrain from
committing themselves. All the candl.
dates are good men; ghcy ore oil re.
publlcHns, our friends, and II In to hc
regretted that they cannot oil be Presl-
dent this year.
when the time comes TO make u
choice. let us have men az the cOnven-
tlOn who VIII sweep the whole ilcld,
over earnestly and carefully, and then
vote for the man who will do most Tor
the welfare OF West Virginia and the
south. Heretofore the southern vote