The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-10-29

The campaign was formally opened
In Martins Ferry last night with a
rousing meeting at the opera house,
witch was well filled with citizens Of
that place and vicinity who had assem-
hled to hear Col. Roberr 1E Nevln. Of
Dayton, and General D. A. Holdings
worth, of cadiz, speak from 4 Repubh'
can standpoint.
Col Nevln is an orator Of no ordi-
nary merit, who has a commanding In
auence over his audience, and who IS
thoroughly acquainted with the priuci-
pies Of his party. and Is gifted with the
knRclr Of expounding them in a pleas
ing, forcib,e and convincing manner
The audience was highly appreciative
one, which was evidenced by the atten-
ton paid the speaker.
Mr.. Westwood introduced as chair
man Of the meeting Mayor Shipman,
who presided in q graceful manner,
and introduced the Hon. DID. A. Hol-
ingsworth, who spoke briefly OF the Re
publican administration IN war and
peace. He said that he had no particu-
lar arguments to make, but that the
mills and factories throughout the
width and breadth Of the land were
witnesses OF prosperity under Repuhll-
can government, and that the results OF
the Dingley bill, as well as the results
Of every message and order OF President
Mckinley were sufficient proof Of their
wisdom. General HolHugsworth closed
his address by stating that the crowd
had assembled to hear Col. NeVin, who
was one OF the greatest men in eio-
quence, as well as In Republlcanlsm and
avoirdupois In the state. The generals
speech was well received. and he took
his seat amidst round Of applause and
demonstrations OF approval.
Col. Nevin, upon being introduced by
the chairman. stepped to the foot-Aghts
and asked II anyone present could sug-
gesb single argument used by the
Democrats why the present administra-
ton should not be endorsed by the vo-
tiers at the polls on the eighth day Of
November.
He said that Spain would be gTatihed
to have the Democratic ticket elected,
as It would show that the people Of this
great country did not endorse the acts
Of the present administration, and that
he would venture the -blooded as
LLIdI 9phAAlh1AG hEAG uASNGA
to vote here this fab they would vote
unanimously for the Democratic candi-
dates.
The colonel spoke in favor Of the
United States retaining all the territory
over which the stars and stripes now
flcat, in opposition to any foreign gov
eminent on the Western hemisphere,
except republics, and in favor OF the
Nicaragua caHak
The speaker said when war was de-
clared against Spain the United States
army had not more than 5000 soldiers.
while Spain had 100000 wel3 armed and
we'll equipped regular soldiers in Cuba,
with entertainments and Notifications,
besides the volunteer Spaninrds In Gu
ba; when President Mckinley called
Tor 100000 volunteers million stalwart
citizens from every vocation offered
their services: That General Shafter,
with $1,000 volunteers and regulars,
fought the battle Of FL Caney, and
forced the Spanish general behind his
fortiflcatIOns to sue for peace and sur
render $1,000 soldiers, together with
Eastern Cuba and the gateways OF the
island. He said that the war began
with a telegram from President Nc
Kinley to Commodore Dewey to so and
take tho Philippines, and hold them,
which he promptly dad. The President
ordered all these things done at the In
stance OF the people OF the United
States: now Will the people refuse TO
support the administration by voting
the Democratic ticket?
MeIster'5 concert band furnished the
music on the streets before the meeting,
and in the opera house between the adj
dresses.
Considering the fact that nearly all
the men in Martins Ferry are at work.
the meeting was well attended, and a
decided success. A number OF ladies
were in the audience.