Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-03-14

the rec'pgr wed political leaders should
all exhibit Il spirit of generosity and
self-sacrifice. and determine that the
delegates shall be selected from that
large element of substantial conser-
vative men who heartily and disin-
terestedly support the Republican
party year after year without seeking
political honors They do this be-
cause their positions in life place them
beyond such temptations, and yet by
reason of their intelligence and pa
triotic devotion to the principles O.
our party. would represent the State
creditably and acceptably
These would doubtless be gratified
at the confidence displayed in them
by their selection to SO honorable and
responsible a position.
1--WE ought to remember that the
Republican party in West Virginia
will undoubtedly this year assume
full control of the State government
and at the same time be chargeable
with all the responsibility that that
control carries with it.
eve ought to remember, too, that
that responsibility is far more weighty
than it would he under other circum.
stances, because of the fact that oui
little Mountain State stands at the
head of the movement in behalf of the
New South, being the first to Danish
the nightmare of its Democratic solid.
ity, and the one universally looked to
to keep it broken.
"She, too, must lead in that great,
material development in the New
South, which am persuaded, will be
the wonder of the first quarter of the
new century in the nations history.
Il believe, as l 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 pro-
gress will surpass the most enthusiasts
tic dream of the present.
In this coming development, con-
idently believe, West Virginia will
stand always at the front, aud that, il
we are wise, conservative and self
sacrificing, the Republican party will
for the next quarter of century, at
least control her destiny and lead her
on to fortune.
That we may do this successfully,
l confidently believe we ought to or
ganize on the broadcast lines possible.
recognizing all elements, free from
bossism. without discord or selfish
ness. aud always on the alert, be
quick to run and swift to do the thing
that will be for the best interests oil
West Virginia. that will bring her to
the front, give her influence, power,
development ana honor.
1--WE old leaders," Mr. Dayton re-
marked, loosely, ought not, in i'm
itation of the Democratic bosses of the
past, seek to secure for ourselves a
monopoly of the honors and the
honorary places, as means OF
getting others carrying pecuniary
benefits. Let the rank and file be rec
ognized Let the conservative men
be recognized. Let the strong native
element in the party that has waged
its battles dauntlessly, without hop
ing for office, but for the sake of prin-
ciple alone. be recognized.
Let the new, live, energetic men
of business, who have come to us from
adjoining states, and who are doing
so much to uphold our State, and get
out its timber, coal and other products,
be recognized. Lastly, but by no
means the least in importance. let that
element which has come to us from
the Democracy because weary of the
baneful, biighting effects ola false aud
cruel policy, be recognized.
West Virginia's delegation should
go to the ST. Louis convention unin-
structed. The delegates should be
so selected, careful, prudent. earnest
and patriotic men, as that they will
have always uppermost in their minds
the doing at the right time the right
thing for the best interests OF the
State, the South and the Nation.
How the hearts of West Virginia
Republicans will swell with grateful
enthusiasm if at that convention there
should successful opportunity come
to nominate one of their own worthy
citizens to either o. the two highest
offices in the gift of the seventy mill
ions of people That opportunity may
come Far stranger things have hap
pened.
Her great battle for Republican
principles is well known; her leader
ship of the New South is generally
conceded. and her recognition in con
sequence by the National Convention
would be both logical and natural
Let her delegates be ready to mee1
any such opportunity, and take ths
ride at IL flox,d.