Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-07-15

patriotic and wise course In raising tho
necessary funds by popular loan. thus
affording people of moderate means an
opportunity to invest in the securities
Of the government, as contrasted with
the Democratic way Of enriching syn
dicates at the expense Of the people.
We heartily endorse the course Of
Senator Elkins and Congressman B. B.
Dovener. apd congratulate them on
their successful efforts In securing
much needed appropriations for our
waterways. and we earnestly approve
Of their course in upholding the policy
Of the President.
We commend the action Of Congress
In requiring an educational test for the
admission Of immigrants to this coun-
try, and favor further legislation In
this direction, until all undesirable i'm
migration shall cease.
We condemn the extension Of the
civil service law by the last Demo-
cratic administration. as inimical to
the best interests Of the public service.
unjust to better qualified competitors
for place. fastening on the departments
unworthy men, and making the law so
far reaching that Its application is be-
yond it's original purpose and intent;
and we demand that Congress make
n hn 1Qw a q
will meet the crying demands Of the
people.
We extend our congratulations to the
patriotic young men of 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 united people accompany
them, and the powerful hand of gov
eminent In full accord, is extended to
them. We extend greeting to the Off
GERS, and the men under them, who
have written in deeds of daring, page
of history that will add to the name
and fame of the American sailor and
soldier, and increased lustre to our
starry banner all the world over.
A WOW, A WIOT, AND A WUMPUS.
Amotion was made to adopt the reso-
buttons.
Harry Hooking, of Ohio county, OBJ
jected and precipitated another row.
He moved to adopt the resolutions by
sections. The chairman persisted that
he did not hear a second, until dele
gate rose and stood until recognized.
Mr.. Hockings motion was defeated by
an overwhelming vote. He tried to get
the floor to speak upon 1t, but was I'M
what disposition had been made of
resolutions sent to the committee by
him, burt got no comfort in that respect
either.
He insisted upon being heard, and tn
chairman replied that he had heard hin
several times, and requested him to
take his seat. Hooking was persistent.
Likewise the chairman. Col. Curtin
tried to proceed with the order Of busi-
ness. Hawkins still clamored for the
right of free speech. 1t narrowed down
to a contest of lungs, in which Hooking
won at least a temporary victory.
He felt that he was right, and would not
bulge an inch.
Mr.. Hooking took issue with the
chairman, when the latter stated that
he had spoken on the amendment
which he offered. Mr.. Hooking was
notified with more force than polite
ness, that he was out Of order. He
retc-ted with some feeling that IL the
gag law was to be applied In Repub-
lican convention, the party would hear
from it at the polls.
Mr.. Hooking has probably not yet
discovered what became of his resolu.
tons, but he has undoubtedly learned
the obsolete folly Of attempting to re-
wise the cut and dried programme of the
party bosses. In other words. he has
been taught lesson In Republican poll
tics In the First district. This incident
created quite a stir. and a little later
Mr.. Hooking retired from the hall.
LOVENER NOMINATED.
The roll call of counties was called
for nominations of candidates. When
Harrison county was called, Mr.. Harvey
Harmar arose and placed Capt. b. b.
Dovener In nomination. He referred to
the fact that he placed Capt. Dovener
in nomination before, and said 1t was
fitting that he should name him as the
next Congressman from the First dis
trict. He eulogized Cap;. Dovener for
his military record and his record in
Congress as the soldiers friend. He
dwelt upon his work on the Rivers and
Harbors committee, and added that he
had claims upon the suffrage OF the
voters of the First district. He also
predicted that Judge Goff will be the
next United States Senator from Yves,
Virginia, a sentiment which was ap-
plauded more than any other portion
OF his speech. Mr. Harmar's address
failed TO stir up the enthusiasm which