Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-05-23

MADE Dflef speeches. which were
greatly cheered Mr.. Mason said
the nomination of Mckinley would
make the Republicans of West Vir-
ginia supremely- happy. Mr.. Rey-
n olds congratulated the party on the
grand start it had made in taking It's
exalted place in the national coun-
lcils. His mention of Mr.. Elkins'
name was enthusiastically cheered.
The committee on permanent or
ganization reported John W. Holt as
chairman
Chairman Holt was cheered as he
assumed the gavel and made one of
his best speeches. Like all the other
speakers he declared the nomination
of the great champion of protection
was already assured. He compared
the industrial condition of the cour-
try with that under the Mckinley
tariff and created great enthusiasm.
Nominations were declared in or
der U. S. G. Pitzer, on behalf of
Berkeley county, in an eloquent
speech, placed in nomination Capt.
w. Newt I.inch. of Martinsburg.
During the speech Mr.. Pitzer referred
to the fact that Mckinley had cast
his first vote, while soldier, within
a half mile of Martinsburg.
Mr. Cornwell, of Randolph, nomi-
mated Hon Thomas B. Gould, of
Tucker county. Mr.. Yantis, of JEFF
ferson, seconded Mr. Inch nomina-
ton. E. NJ. Showalter, of Marion,
named Capt. f. A. Billingslea, Of
Fairmont
All the nominations were loudly
cheered and each had a number of
seconds. Sheriff Shaw, of Preston,
who had been a candidate, decided
not to have his name presented ow-
ing to the fact that Preston had al
ready been granted an honor by the
state convention.
w. G. Wilson, of Randolph county,
who had been leading candidate, al
so withdrew just previous to the
meeting of the convention. This left
the convention with only three candi-
dates before it and one ballot decided
it. Linch and Gould were elected,
and Captain Billingslea was elected
alternate by reclamation. For the
other alternate Mess1s. w. +.
Crooks, of Mineral, and W. H. Wentz,
of Barbour, were nominated. There
was a sharp wrangle between the
counties of east and west of the noun
tains about recognition. 1t resulted
in the withdrawal of Mr. Crooks, and
Mr.. Wentz was nominated by accla-
nation.
Chairman Dawson read the report
of the resolutions committee. The
NdllOuS uSCldIdtlOIlo WSlC lOuuly
cheered, especially the endorsement
of Mckinley, protection and sound
money.
After heartily congratulating the
Republicans of the District upon the
magnificent victory of two years ago
and reafirming allegiance to IL e
principles of the party, the resolutions
denounce the Democratic party and
is un.American policies; call atten-
ton to the evil results Of the inaugur-
alton of Democratic tariff policy; de-
mand liberal pension laws; insist up.
on revision Of immigration laws; ia
vor a system of coast defenses as the
best way to secure peace; commend
the work of Senator Elkins and Con-
gressmen Dovener, Dayton, Huling
and Miller; indorse Senator Elkins'
bill for the rehabilitation of the mer-
chant marine, known as the Elkins
shipping bill. and conclude as follows:
1--WE condemn the Hypocrisy of
the present administration in putting
under civil service rules so near the
close of the term so large a number
of positions as has been done by Pres
ident Cleveland, thereby attempting
to saddle upon his Republican sue
cessor so, 900 Democratic officials APP
pointed in the place of competent Re-
publicans removed without cause to
make room for them.
I'VE want and intend to have
sound money-a dollar worth one
hundred cents-and relying upon the
wisdom and craftsmanship of the Re
publican party believe that in the flu
ture as in the past we can depend
upon our representatives in Congress
to afford the desired relief from bond
sales in times of peace and starvation
in the midst of plenty.
1--WE quote with pride and hearty
approval the words of Hon. William
Mckinley: Whatever dollars we
have in this country must be good
dollars; good not by the fat of law
alone, but good because the whole
commercial world recognizes their
inherent and inextinguishable value.
Gas Second district Republicans we
feel special pride in the high posi-
ton taken by our Republican Sena-
tor, Hon. S. B. Elkins, who, having
led in the breaking of the Solid
l South, has stepped at once to the
front in the United States Senate.
and, by virtue of his clear head and
experienced craftsmanship, is recog-
nized as among the safest counsellors
and most sagacious leaders ofthat FORE
most deliberative body of the world.
Resolved. That we are, on princi-
pie, opposed to instructions, but we
declare that William Mckinley, of
Ohio, is our choice for President of
. the United States.
Tho racr,1,,tio,,c ,r-a~o ....1..:..-..-1