The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-06-23
EDWARDS NOMINATED,

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ny the Thir,i District Republicans. by Ac.
lclamntion--An fnthasisstic and lIar.
noNinas Conveniiun- strong Ie,ola.
q, ,tious Passed. l4t l,.s
Special Dispatch to the Intclligcncor
CHARLESTON W. Va, June a.
The Republicans OF the Third congress
slonal district stated the political ball
rolling here to-day for the coming cam
palgn with a splendid convention, whose
proceedings auSured most ausplclously
for a great Republican victory at the
polls. Hon. William Seymour Edwards,
OF Knnawha, is the man upon whom the
congressional mantle was plnced, and
by acclamation. And Il wus done with
a spirit, and In n way that not only
nominated. a candidate, but give GER
tain assurance that the candidate would
be the next congressman from the
Third district.
No other candidate but Mr.. Edwards
appeared on the eve OF the convention,
except Hon. NJ. ]. Cook, OF Summers
county, and he gracefully, removed the
last semblance OF n contest by with
drawing In the convention in q happy
speech, seconding Mr.. Edwards noml-
nation.
Hon. Joseph II. Gaines presided tenn
porarily and L. Z. Hood was chosen
secretary. Mr.. Gaines made q brilliant
speech on taking the chair. His dis
ctisslon Of the Issues OF the campalgl,
was notable feature Of the conven-
tlon in It's able, timely and brilliant
presentation Of the great questions that
now occupy the public minds.
Governor Atkinson who was on the
stage. was then introduced and given
such q heartily spontaneous reception.
that Showed the great popularity OF
West Virginia's first Republican chief
magistrate for many years. His nd
dress was short, but In q most happy
vein. eloquent and forcible as Governor
Atkinson always is. Then the conven-
ton settled down to business and with
out Jar or friction dispatched Its rou-
tine work. The usual committees were
named, and as there were no contests
anywhere, the last committee, that on
resolutions. was soon given the opportu-
nifty to submit Its report. Hon. T. E.
Houston, OF Mcdowell, was made per-
manent chairman; E. e. Hood, secre-
tary. The resolutions were lengthy. but
timely and ELECTED pronounced ap-
| plause.
The committee re-afflrmed and ratI-
| fed the Republican platform adopted at
L., t. ato1f 4
Allegiance to the great financial prln-
clpes OF sound money and the great eco
nomic principles Of protection to Amer
lean industries"
It was not unmindful Of the prosper
ity OF the past year and declared its
Approval OF the wise and patriotic ad-
minIstration OF President Mckinley, and
his course with reference to the Span
ish-Amerlcan war"
The navy and army were not forgot.
ten and a promise was made that all
the debts incurred in war would be paid
in Honest dollars OF honest value" an
increase In the navy Is favored. and the
annexation OF Hawaii approved. The
recent Fond Issue for popular war
loan was commended, and Senator Ell
kins was lauded for his fidelity to the
President and his conduct in Congress.
The construction OF the Nicaraguau ca
nal Is looked upon with favor, and the
capable and efficient administration of
Governor Atkinson was cordially en-
dorsed. Mr.. Edwards name was placed
before the convention py Hon. John B.
Floyd In IN effective speech, which ad-
rlirably touched on the many strong
points in the make-up OF the conven-
toms candidate.
The following members OF the con-
gresslonal committee were selected by
the various county delegations: Boone.
]. S. Phlpps; Clay, Joe s. Bayles; Fay
cite. Joseph E. Robbins: Greenbrler,
John Drlscoll: Kanawha, o. A. Petty;
Logan, Everett White: Mcdowell, r. E.
Houston; Mercer. John Cuoper; Mlngo,
]. D. Bartram; Monroe. L. l.. Dunn;
Nicholas, A. r. Hall: Pocalontas: p. b.
McNeal; Raleigh. W. r. Campbell:
Summers, James L. Graham: Upshur,
]. W. Heavener; Webster, w. .. Ham,
rick; Wyoming. A. L. Chambers.
The committee met and selected T. Z.
Houston chairman and A. r. Hill sec-
retary for the coming year.