The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-06-20
rrnn a star correspondent.

From Stan Correspondent.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa, June 19-The
West Virginia delegation went to the
convention hall at neon in carriages
furnished by Colonel Morris Horkheim-
er and the appearance made consDicu-
Gus by handsome badges, was the
signal for applause. Senators Elkins
and Scott occupied seats on the plat
form, During the session of the con-
vention to-day nothing occurred in the
delegation of special interest. All Of
the Mountain State men were enthusi-
astic over the speech OF Senator VOL
cott which is the keynote Of the ma
tonal campaign and on all sides 1t is
conceded to have been the most elo-
ouent speech the brilliant Colorado SEN
ator ever delivered. The speach was
frequently interrupted by tremendous
applause, and the speaker was given
genuine ovation when he said; our
asg aoats over tn Is'e of Luzon and
on that soil no fS-ci7n nag shall wave"
Delegates Shout Themselves HOarse.
Delegates and spectators alike arose
in their seats and shouted themselves
hoarse, and fair hands waved 'kerchiefs
and strong arms tossed tiles in the MIR
that never knew anything but dignttied
decorum before. 1t was scene to be
remembered, but would be eciipsad were
New York's Teddy" in a mood to say
the word.
OF the West Virginia delegation all
we're present to-day, except Alternate
at-large S. F. Morris. of Eckman; AL
ternates S. C. Cross, of Martinsburg;
R. A. Riggs, Of Point Pleasant. and j,
W. Heavener. OF Buckhannon. sena-
tor Elklus settled his friends boom for
him this afternoon for good and all by
stating in words that could not be mis-
taken that he would not accept the vice
presidential nomination.
Would Not Take 1t on a Platter.
"I would not accept the nomination
for the vice presidency II it were ten
darad to me on platter" said the
senior West Virginia senator to General
Curtin, the chairman OF the delegation,
just after the afternoon adjournment.
This deelination is In line with the
statement Of the senator to the intett'-
gencer printed this morning, and does
not create great surprise among the
delegates. Continuing Senator Elklns
said to General Curtin that he had
baen importuned by friends to remain
In the race for reelection as United
States senator in West Virginia, and he
could not see his way clear to disre-
gard the wishes of his friends. Even II
he were not in the field for the senator
ship himself. he would desire above all
else to devote his entire time and ener-
gIcs toward securing the election Of a
Republican senator.
will Observe His Wishes.
The West Virginia delegates late to-
night are informed of Senator Elkins'
attitude and It is received seriously.
And SO far as can be learned they VIII
observe his wishes in the matter.
The delegation is divided on the vice
presidency.
Roosevelt, Dolliver and Scott all have
supporters. However. II the southern
boom for Scott amounts to anything
nearly, IL not quite all Of the twelve
Will OF course, go to the Junior West
Virginia senator. General Curtin, how
ever says publicly that he viii not, In
any event, support Scott for the Vice
presidency. An argument against the
Scott movement is the fact that his
candidacy would involve the election Of
two United States senators by the next
legislature and the possibility. though
not the probability OF the loss OF two
Republicans in the senate. Mr.. scotts
Eouihern friends insist that they VIII
present his name to the convention and
shout for him. II this is done his
friends in his own state will, OF course
rally to his support.
Crank Deming Calls on the "Boys'"
Late this afternoon "old Man" Dem
Ing OF California. the crank who crea-
ted a sensation recently In Washington
called at the delngation's parlors, and
addressed tho crowd In favor Of the
convention naming alternate candidates
for President and vice president to
guard against the possibility Of the
death Of the candidates by disease ne
cident or assassination before election
0ad too late for tho national committee
to place a new candidate in the field
For alternate candidate us vice presi-
dent, DcninS suggested Ex-Governor
Bradley of Kentucky whose nomlna-
ton, hn said. would strnGhten the
trrty IN tho Blue Graas state and In
sure It's continuance in the Republican
convention, Brming then proceeded 70
gvo "EosBcs" quay and P!ntt a hard
rub
Had No Minds of Their Own.
Said he, II have not visited the Penn.