Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-09-02
WEST VIRGINIA POLITICS.

She could not be anything else, because
all Of her interests and industries are in
terwoven with the principles Of the Re-
publican party. With development has
come Republican immigration, whilst the
discerning laborer trusts the Republican
party, because it protects him and his
wages, and by encouraging home manu-
factories, and home industries, he finds
employment and provides comfort for his
loved ones. He can and does realize the
difference between the soup houses and
hard times Of Grover Cleveland, and the
steady work, increased wages and gener-
al prosperity Of Mckinley:
Therefore he will vote the Republican
ticket.
With united ranks and earnest work,
there can be no doubt Of West Virginia
loyalty to the Republican party. The
Republicans have every advantage. The
State is prosperous. The public officials
have records of efficient service, of econ
omy and honesty The public institu-
tons are in excellent condition. There
is nothing to conceal or deplore, but much
to commend and approve.
The danger which confronts the party
is personal antagonism and facnonal
wranglings. Men aspire to Office, are de-
feated, feel that they have been unfairly
treated, return home andswear vengeance
Conventions nominate Objectionable men,
who have no special political culture, but
only want the office for ambitious, person.
al advancement. These things worry and
exasperate the voter, and in moment OF
revenge and excitement, the pencil marks
off the party nominee, and the enemies
win.
This is all wrong. Nothing is gained.
Dsorganization occurs, and continues.
There is elimination. and re-crimination.
Bad blood is engendered, and when the
"scratcher" does get on top, and is nomi-
mated, or his friend, the other fellows
knife cuts too. Thus nothing but defeat
results, and the party stands shivering in
the cold
West Virginia Republicans must seri-
ously consider all controversies. They
should now begin in harmony, and with
only desire to win, form the forces for
1900. Organization must be had. The
very best men must be nominated. The
conventions should speak with firmness on
all matters OF political importance. Bad
feelings should not be tolerated. Every
man should feel that he is at home, and
welcome. Old feuds must be forgotten,
and every man be allowed to feel that ne
is not to be ostracised or mistreated.
Welcome all into the fold.
Republicans cannot afford to fight each
other. The country is in peril, because
all the dissatisfied and ''ismfed' will
stand by the Democratic party, believing
that with its return to power, business
will be unsettled again, and then they can
swim on the surface, while good, honest
men sink.
Republicans must sink all differences
We must rally to the support OF good
government. We must give up preferen-
ces. yea, favorites, everything, but honor
and right, for the success of the party.
If we have favorites, let us fight for them
in the convention. But when defeated
honorably, let us elect the nominee.
Turn the laugh on the enemy.
Organize and work.
Let not West Virginia return to the
Democratic column. She does not de-
serve such humiliation.
Altogether, then, for 1900.
CAN'T BE RELIED ON.
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