The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-07-15


This vote sustained the committees
recommendation. There was still some
agitation in the Marshall corner, and a
delegate said they would take another
vote. "Well, you keep on voting" said
Chairman Curtin, "and wen go on with
the regular business"
Captain G. ]. Rawling, Of Ohio, chair
man, presented the report OF the COM
mlttee on resolutions, which was adopt
ed as a whole. The resolutions were as
follows:
FNirst-We, the representatives OF the
Republican party OF the First congress
sIonRl district, In convention assembled
at Wheeling, this 18th day Of July, 1885, en-
dorse the principles as declared at st.
Louis June II, 1886, which were submitted
to the will OF the people, endorsed by them
at tho polls and enacted into law by the
the Republican party, and, prosperity hay
ing followed, the Republican party justly
claims to have redeemed It's pledge to the
second--we favor the policy OF protec-
ton and reciprocity the increase OF our
mercantile Uarlne; the extension OF our
commerce and the strengthening of our
defense on land and sea, to the end that
our country may occupy a position among
! the nations Of the world commensurate
with It's resources, population and power.
Thlrd-We endorse the action OF Con-
kTGHa III IN6 uIluGNhtlOu lub ElhWhllhll
Islands. which IS the contamination OF
tho policy OF gaining q vantage point in
the middle Of the Pacific that has been
advocated by American statesmen for
many years.
state administration, and In the highest
manner commend the administration of
President Mckinley, his patriotism and
humanity in a grave crisis being promi-
nent, and q wise leadership ever present,
and acknowledged by all parties, as was
evidenced by putting In his hands the un-
precedented sum Of So, 900 at one time.
Flfth-We cordially approve the course
OF the administration in Its dealings with
we have learned that the Spanish of four
centuries ago Is the Spanish OF to-day
that the treatment OF our people and gov
eminent by that nation for the past huns
dred years: the cruelty and oppression to
its colonistS could lead to but one result.
WARMTH people possessed OF justice and
humanity; and we rejoice with the FreSt-
dent that the whole American people are
united In sustaining and supporting him.
and We congratulate him that he presldes
over united people without sectional
feeling.
sixth-we fully endorse the action Of
Congress in providing for q vigorous prose-
cution Of the war, and commend its pntrl-
oti6 and wise course In raising tho neces-
sary funds by popular loan, thus affordlng
people OF moderate means an opportunity
10 invest IN inc securities Oh LlS EONeTll"
ment, as contrasted with the Democratic
way OF enriching syndicates at the eX-
pense Of the people.
SeVenth-We extend our congratulations
to the patriotic young men or our state
who so promptly responded to the call Of
the President for service in the army and
navy, assuring them that the blessings
Of q united people accompany them, and
the powerful hand of government in
full accord Is extended to them.
Eighth--We extend greeting to the off,
GERS and tho men under their command,
both on land and sea, who have written
IN deeds OF daring a page Of history that
will add to the name and fame Of tho
American sailor and soldier, and increased
lustre to our starry banner all the world
over.
Ninth-we heartily endorse tho course
OF Senator ElklnR and Congressman Il. 3.
DovGner, and congratulate them on their
successful efforts in securing much needed
appropriations for our water ways, and We
earnestly approve of their course in up
holding the policy of the President.
Tenth-We commend the action OF Con-
gress in requiring an, educational test for
the admission Of immigrants to this cottn-
try, and favor further legislation In this
direction until all undesirable immigration
shall cease.
cratic administration as inimlcAl TO the
best interests OF the public service, unjust
to better qualified competitors for place,
fostering on the departments unworthy
men, and making the law so far reaching
that its application is beyond Its original
purpose and Intent; and we demand that
Congress make such changes In the pres
ent law us will meet the crying demands
" '"' 'S''(C G. ]. RAwLING, Chairman.