Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-07-20

IOhio, Mr.. Blackmarr announced
THAT the seven Dovener men did
not want to vote. This announce
ment was cheered.
| Captain c. J. Rawliug, of Ohio,
chairman, presented the report OF
! the committee on resolutions,
which was adopted as whole. The
resolutions were as follows:
First-We, the representatives OF
the republican party Of the First
congressional district, in conven-
ton assembled at Wheeling, this
I4th day of July, 1898, endorse the
principles as declared at St. Louis
June II, 1896, which were sub
mitted to the will of the people, en-
dorsed by them at the polls
and enacted into law by the repub-
lean party, and, prosperity having
followed, the republicas party just
| ly claims to have redeemed its
pledge to the country.
Second--We favor the policy of
protection and reciprocity; the lu-
crease of Our merchantile marine;
the extension of our commerce and
the strengthening of our defense
on land and sea, to the end that
our country may occupy position
among the nations of the world
commensurate with its resources,
population and power.
Third--We endose the action of
Congress in the annexation of the
Hawaiian Islands, which IS the
consummation of the policy of
gaining avantage point in the mid
die of the Pacific that has been ad-
vocated by American statesmen for
many years.
Fourth We endorse the republi
can state administration, and in
the highest manner commend the
administration of President Nc
Kinley, his patriotism and human
lity in a grave crisis prominent, and
wise leadership ever present, and
acknowledged by all parties, as was
evidenced by putting in his hands
the unprecedented sum of $50, ooo,'
900 at one time.
Fifth-We cordially approve the
course of the administration in its
dealings with the Spanish govern
ment, through which we have
learned that the Spanish of four
centuries ago, is the Spanish of to-
day; that the treatment of Our peo-
pie and government by that nation
and government for the past hun
dred years; the cruelty and oppres-
sion of its colonists could lead to
but one result-war-with people
possessed of justice and humanity;
and we rejoice with the President
that the whole American people
are united tn sustaining and sup
porting him, and we congratulate
him that he presides over united
people without sectional feeling.
Slxth-We fully endorse the &C
ton of Congress in providing for
vigorous prosecution of the war,
and commend its patriotic and wise
course in raising the necessary
funds by popular loan, thus afford
ing people of moderate means an
opportunity to invest in the secu-
rites of the government, as con-
trasted with the democratic way of
enriching syndicates at the expense
of the people.
Seventh-We extend our con-
gratulations to the patriotic young
men of our state who so promptly
responded to the call of the Presi-
dent for service in the army and
navy, assuring them that the
blessings of a united people accom-
pany them, and the powerful hand
of government in full accord IS
extended to them.
Eighth-We extend greeting to
the officers and the men under their
command, both on land and sea,
who have written in deeds of dar-
ing page of history that will add
to the name and fame Of the Amer.
lean sailors and soldiers, and in
creased luster to oar starry banner
all the world over.
Ninth-We heartily endorse the
course OF Senator Elkins and
Congressman B. B. Dovener, and
congratulate them On their sue
cessful efforts in securing much
needed appropriations for our water
ways, and we earnestly approve Of
their course in upholding the policy
of the President.
Tenth-We commend the action
of Congress in requiring an educa-
-