The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-10-30

The mastery argument made by the
Hon. Joseph j. Gill, the Republican
candidate for Congress in the Sixteenth
Ohio ver-the-river) district, at the
great mass meeting held in Bridgeport
on Thursday evening of last week, has
been so well received by all who heard
Il that the Intelligencer, in response to
general demand from It's readers In
eastern Ohio, prints this morning Mr..
CHS speech in full. Said he:
Mr.. Chairman and Fellow Citizens:--I
am greatly pleased to see so many Of
the good people OF Bridgeport and vi
cinity at this meeting. It not only at
fords me the personal satisfaction Of
meeting you and making your better
acquaintance, but your presence and
the great interest manifested show that
the Republicans hereabouts do not pro-
pose to neglect their political duties
this year. This spirit displayed over
the state Is all that is necessary for US
to win and win largely.
It is not my intention at this time to
70 into any very minute or detailed dis
cussion Of the political situation. have
felt that no harm would be done by
leaving that work during the canvass
this fail largely to the able and more
experienced political speakers with
whom you have been and VIII be faVor-
ed. and moreover, the emergency pres
sure upon my time has caused me per-
- HI1F naaFf the aNnf@HAss
ed view Of many persons, that after all
talking in this campaign was not nearly
30 necessary as thorough organization.
/ appear before you to-day as the
Republican nominee for Congress In
the Sixteenth district to I'LL the va
cancy caused by the unsparing hand OF
death. and as we turn away in COM
mon sorrow from the grave Of Lorenzo
Danford to attend TO the further duties
OF the living, we realize that staunch
defender OF the people has fallen an
able and fearless champion OF the
right, and an ever-faIthful friend. AS
stand In your presence 1t is meet that
+ should say that II the action OF the
late convention at Martins Ferry is
ratified by the people, 1t shall be my
sincere purpose to emulate the example
OF my predecessor In being ever Jealous
and untiring in promoting the interests
Of the whole people in all parts OF the
district.
And IL I may add some further words
of personal reference / will take this
opportunity to say once for all, what
many Of you already know. that come
before the people Of this district as a
candidate for Congress exclusively from
the business mans standpoint.
A large majority Of the members OF
a lnU-
yers, and possibly they may
aiways continue to be more
numerous. Certainly full percentage
Of this useful and highly honorable
class is very desirable. and in what 1
wish here to say emphatlcally dis
claim any intention whatever to be In
the least critical towards them but the
impression with some persons. arising
probably from the fact that lawyers are
frequently the sole aspirants for con-
gressional honors, that there Is almost
a necessity that members of legislative
bodies should come from the ranks OF
the profession of trained takers. is be-
coming less prevalent, and the con-
trary idea is being more and more
urged that citizens from other classes
as well should be chosen.
It Is thought that more general
participation in the work OF legislation
By representatives who are in close
practical touch with business interests,
and with the great throbbing and pull
sating arteries of the modern CONNER
claI world will result in wiser general
laws, with less special legislation, and
a condition where the greater good to
the greater number is made more FREE
quently the rule Of action. And 80
suggestions are being put more fire.
A,,ut turn
aside from his active and eXacting work
and to lend a helping hand, IL possible,
In the law-making field. Approaching
my duties from this standpoint there
fore desire to be entirely frank with the
good people of this district and have no
hesitation in saying to them that do
not at any time expect to entertain
them as can the practised Ortaor, but
that / am In fact candidate for their
SURFACES In the firm belief that by far
the most important and useful work in
modern legislation Is done around the
council table in the committee rooms
where questions can be carefully and
deliberately studied. and that but little,
n any, influence is exerted by ambitious
set speeches In the house OF representa-
tlves. Were 1t otherwise, / perhaps
should not have aspIred to the position
OF your representative, but as 1t Is.
hope to be useful to the people Of this
district in another and less snowy way,
and to devote myself to the active
work OF securing practical benefits and
to promoting their material interests
by such work as falls within the scope
Of business mans training. and fur
Their than this. to give, at all times, in
plain and direct speech a full account OF
my doInEs. Moreover. II chosen by you
to undertake this work earnestly ask
the assistance of your suggestions from
time to time. BY its very terms this Is
representative position, and your
wishes and best interests. not mine
should control and how, then, can
fully represent you and carry them out
unless know them? But knowing then
shall hope not to disappoint you.
Important Interests,
This Sixteenth district is an extreme,
ly interesting and important one. Their,
Is none more So It's interests are
greatly diversified. We have agriculture
including wool growing, mining, manu-
featuring in great variety and besldei
these we have merchandising hnt
banking in very important proportions
SO impressive Is this condition that II
thinking over H. any qualification MAJ
have had IN the prospect Of the higl
honor OF representing such n district
has given way quickly 10 keen sonsl
Of responsibility. Fortunately Will,
the industries of the several countIei
are different In no sense do they clash
1t may Indeed, be said that while tn,
Industries Of Belmont and Jefferson
counties are more diversified than thos,
Of Harrison, Carroll and Monroe, Il
mint f1f thnfW "a ~