The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-06-07
THE MORNING SESSION.
An Eloquent Speech by Chairman
Pliny A. shanor.

From Stan Correspondent.
WESTON, June s.-The hrst session
Of the convention was held at noon for
the purpose of eRecting the organtza-
tion and selecting the four committees
on credentials. basis of representation,
order OF business and resolutions. The
opera house speedily filed, the lower
floor being occupied by the delegates
TO the number of about three hundred
while the gallery was thrown open to
the interested Weston public.
The convention was called TO order
by Congressional Chairman S. G.
smith, who said the convention is call
ed to decide who is TO ride ahead: later
the Democrats will decide who is to
ride in the rear. The man named BY
this convention. said Mr.. Smith. viii
surely ride ahead. To-day the Demo-
Gratis Of West Virginia are naming a
ticket that viii figure in the rear. a
sentiment that pleased the convention.
Proceedings were opened with prayer
by Rev. Robinson. of the Weston n. E
church.
Chairman Smith announced Perry A.
shanor, Of Tyler, Ms temporary chair
man, and his selection was endorsed
without opposition. The announce
ment Of V. L. Highland, of Harrison,
as secretary, was well received.
Chairman shanor said 1t was an
honor to preside over this assemblage-
Not only will this convention name the
man who will "ride in 'front.'" but the
Philadelphia convention this month will
give him such a spur in the national
platform that he will far outride the
Democratic candidate. Proceeding. the
speaker paid a glowing tribute to the
Republican party and its national
leaders, and cheers greeted him. No
other party in any country has done 50
much to make the people prosperous
and happy as the Republican party Of
this country. Prosperity laws have
been written exclusively by the Repub-
Ncan party during the past forty years,
To-day our country is as It never has
been beforehand why? Because Of the
work OF the great leaders OF our party.
But for their cussedly stubborn dlspo-
sitlon there wouldn't be nearly 50 many
Democrats as there are. We are on
the eve Of great and important am
paiEn: Democrats say we're going to be
licked; they said that four years ago
and we all know what happened. Pro-
ceedIng, SIr. shanor told a good one on
a fictitious Democratic editor that con-
vulsed the convention. There can be
but one thought to-day; that of COM
plete and perfect victory this fall. The
smoky .chimneys. rumble Of the ma
chInery, busy toilers. these and many
other things foretell victory in the
glorious year of plenty, 1900. Every
where is peace and comfort and pros
perlty. -Four years ago there was an
other picture-no furnace fires or busy
machinery, no busy workmen. but in
stead dependency and idieness and
hard times. The good sense Of the mer-
chant, the workingman and the farmer
cannot but induce q continuance OF the
present era of prosperity.
This district six years ago was res
cued forever from Democratic control
and to-day we should so deliberate al
to insure Republican success in the
district.
-Four years ago one of the wisesi
statesmen and best Of men and Repub-
Iicans, William Mckinley, was placed
in the chair. (cheers) Hes been
there four years, Cvolce-"And he'll be
there four years more.") Thank you
knew l had forgotten part of my
speech" responded Mr.. shanor readily
amid laughter and cheers. Mckinley
has made no. mistake and We are to be
congratulated upon our cause, our
leaders and our prosperity. Old Glory
must stay wherever 1t has been placed
in the cause of humanity, and civiliza-
tlon. CCheres.) The Democrats car
talk Of nothing but the purchase OF
sale Of few stamps down In Cuba
and before the campaign ends the
thief will get thirty years in prison. We
have parallel case in West Virginia.
certain Democratic oGlce-holder
whose name is well known. Concluding
Mr.. shanor again thanked the conven.
ton.
on motion by Mr.. Carter. of bod
bridge, the temporary organization was
made permanent.
A motion TO name the congressional
committee at the opening, along with
the other committees. was passed, hui
later was reconsldercd. A delegate
from Harrison aroused enthusiasm by
stating that whether 1t be Brown" OF
Jones" every Republican in his county
would be loyal and enthusiastic for ths
candidate. other counties testified in
the same strain. The committees were
appointed. as follows:
Credentials.
Brooke-Hermun Guntncr.
Braxton--Amos Bright.
Doddridge-virgil Allen.
Gllmer-John s. Kane.
HarrIBon-V. l.. Highland.
Hancock-R. Il. Lindsey.
LewIs-J. S. Mcwhorter.
MarshaiI-C. w. Common.
ohlo-J c. Brady.
Tylar-w L. Armstrong.
WetzeI-A. Il. Mccaskey.
Resolutions.