Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-06-29
exceptions, where proxies were admit
ted 1t was adopted

exceptions, where proxies were admit
| ted 1t was adopted.
Basis of Representation
Z, Madison s, Clay 8, Union s, Centre Z,
Webster s, Richie 10, Triadelphia 6,
Liberty 2, and Richland 2. A. S. Bell
moved to amend by giving each city
district seven votes and each country
district six votes Mr.. Hahne said the
substitute was unfair while the COM
mittee's report was fair. A motion to
lay on the table was lost. Mr.. Bell
then defended his amendment earnest
ly, citing the action Of the State and
Congressional conventions in his favor,
and was replied to by Mr.. Dawson. Mr..
Bells amendment was lost, ayes II,
noes 38. The report of the committee
was then adopted.
RESOLUTIONS.
This committee reported as follows:
The Republican convention of Ohio
county hereby renews its allegiance to the
party which in the last forty years has
done so much for our country and the
people, and won for the nation the adml-
ration of the world.
Resolved, First, That we re-affirm the
principles expressed in the national plat
form of 1886, and congratulate the country
on the endorsement of those principles by
the voters, triumph which averted the
calamities Of debased currency, the en-
either of which would undermine the
foundations of the republic
Resolved, Second, That we fully endorse
the patriotic wise, courageous and Chris
tian craftsmanship of President McKin-
ley. who while exhausting the resources
of diplomacy to secure liberty for Cuba
and avert war, was energetically prepar-
ing for that last terrible resort.
Resolved, Third, That Senator Elkins
ana congressman 3: 3. Dovener' by sus,
Spain and by their untiring devotion to
the interests of our State and the country
at large, have won the admiration of con-
fidence of the nation, and we fully en-
dorse the course they have so wisely pur-
sued.
Resolved, Fourth, That all sectional
feeling having disappeared in the outburst
of patriotism caused by our national af-
fairs, we congratulate the country on this
result, and call upon al the people to
administration in every measure neces-
sary TO bring the war to a speedy and
successful end.
Resolved Fifth, That we have witnessed
with pride the course of many of our
young men in enlisting in the service of
the country, and we pledge them our as
sistance and special protection and care
for their families at home.
Resolved, Sixth, That we endorse the
administrator of Governor G. w. Atkn-
y,
everything In his power to advance the
interests of the State and to raise and
equip soldiers for the country.
Resolved Seventh, That while our war
with Spain was not begun for conquest,
but in the interests of humanity and
civilization. we believe We have a. right to
retain sovereignty over all lands which
Resolved, Eighth, we demand the un-
conditional repeal of the civil service law,
believing that it is contrary to the prin-
ciples upon which our government is
founded, and contrary to good business
principles.
When the resolution endorsing the
administration of Gov Atkinson was
read, a laugh started which ran around
the chamber pretty generally. The
resolution denouncing the civil service
law was loudly applauded, but there
was dense silence as to the proposition
to abolish the fee system.
The report was adopted
NOMINATIONS
The chair then called for nominations
for House Of Delegates, and the roll of
the districts was called. Mr. Snyder,
of Washington, nominated Benz W.
Connelley, and it was seconded by
Madison. Mr.. Smith, Of Washington,
named Chas. A. Noble. Clay named
H. W. Mcclure through Harry Tenn
pleton, and T. M. Garvin through DR..
Dickey. Mr.. Britt, Of Union, named G.
r. E. Gilchrist Dr. D. H. Taylor, of
Centre nominated H. F. Behrens, and
Mr.. Britt, of Union, seconded the same,
followed by Madison, Webster, Tria-
delphia, Washington and Richie in the
order named. The rules were then
suspended and Mr.. Behrens was nom
mated by reclamation amid applause
Mr. McNash, of Webster, seconded
the nomination of Mr.. Noble, and j. W.
Kiles seconded the nomination of Nc
Lure. Mr.. Dawson nominated W. H.
Blon. Richland seconded Garvin's
nomination. and Mr.. Bell, of Liberty,
seconded the nomination of Noble
Triadelphia named Ralph Mccoy.
Triadelphia also nominated Abram Nc
Culloch
The vote for the second city Delegate
was then taken, aLt resulted as fol-
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