The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1908-07-30

IS GR()(|NED
For Governor by Leaders OPP
posed 10 the Lewis Coun-
ty Mans Nomination.
Chiffon MAKES SPEECH
After Being Called 10 the Chair
40 Tnvo,,ororu NI,1;,
Chiffon MAKES SPEECH
After Being Called 10 the Chair
cas- Temporary Chair
manly Mc6raw.

SaS ieiiipoid Siidi
man'by McGraw.
CHARLESTON, July 29-It is re-
ported thatea majority OF the Demo-
cratic leaders opposed to Louis Ben
nett, OF Weston, viii settle upon John
j. Cornwell as "a candidate to defeat
Bennett. If they can keep. the latter
from getting the nomination on the
first ballot
The convention was called to order
at 1 o'clock this afternoon by Chair
man John T. McGraw who called w.
b. Chiffon, of kanawha. county, to
the chair as temporary chairman. and
announced r. Il. Hornor. of Parkers-
burg, as temporary secretary.
DIR, Lewis. of Ifayette. offered the
prayer The arrival of Henry G.
Davis was marked BY hearty cheering.
Col. McGraw announced, there were
no contests except in the fifth sena-
torial district and that Senator
Campbell had Withdrawn.
McGraw made short speech, con-
sratulatingEhe convention and white
taxpayers and serving notice on the
Republican party TO quit the White
House at Washington and the execu-
tive mansion at Charleston. TSib-
utes were paid by him to deceased
members of the party.
Chiffon then delivered an address.
Chiffon Speaks.
Mr.. Chiffon at considerable length
delivered bitter trade against the
national policies of the Republican
party. against Taft as Roosevelt's
choice for the presidency, and against
Republicans in general, after which
he lengthily lauded William j Bryan
aud then turned his attention to state
affairs and politics. Mr.. Chiffon, ad-
monishing his party said:
A great responsibility rests upon
it, do not donbt for u moment
that 1t will discharge that RESPONSE
billy In way that will reflect honor
upon every rncmaer OF 1t, will salts
~ tie constituency from which each
delegation halls, and will please our
national candidates and managers
whose eyes are directed TO this state.
But you must know that all of US
cSnnot succeed, that is every time.
There must 80 away from this CON
Nention more defeated candidates
than successful ones, and as am
just now an expert on the subject of
"dcfeated candidates, permit me TO
offer the suggestion that defeat does
not mean disappointment, except 10
those who are weak in the faith, and
who. lack the courage WHICH comes
IRON conviction and devotion to prin-
ciple.
Panss of Defeat.
If may be pardoned, some OF the
greatest men on earth have been de-
feated and disappointed. Dcmonthe-
mes. Cicero Napoleon, Washington,
Jackson. Clay, Lincoln, Webster. Cal
houn, Mckinley. Cleveland and Bry-
an have all suffered the pangs of de-
Feat and have experienced bitter dis
appointment Those defeats and dis
appointments only caused them to
renew their courage ana 30 exert
their cnergies for final achievement
Those who have predicted that
TINS convention would duplicate the
double-back action twin performance
OF our Republican brethren in this
city, will be doomed to disappoint-
ment. Those who think that any
thing which has already occurred
within the Democratic party, has left
any sores to weaken its efforts, I
Know VIII be disappointed There is
no Democrat in West Virginia in
control of its party machinery or
committees whom | cannot grasp by
the hand and with courage, fidelity
and enthusiasm. help with all the
confidence that | have III the past.
and ! have yet to see any Democrat
who has met with disappointment.
who does not rally under Bryan with
the same cheerfulness. II there be
any tardiness, or any concealed feel
ing Of. disapp9 tment or censnre
among the DGMn0rnfc of "ast In.
ginia, am here oSthank God that
It is not with me. or with my
friends. And, after ALL leaders are
born, not made. Bryan could lead
the American hosts without ever hav-
ing seen an executive committee. and
he could lead popular thought In
America today, as he has done 1t for
twelve years, without having any
Democratic nomination
Many Called. Few Chosen
Those who enter the convention
today. therefore. must understand
that many may be called but few
viii be chosen and that during ali
the proceedings OF this convention.
the national Democracy will be
watching this state. and our national
leaders are begging US to proceed
here with elaboration and care, and
with Justice to every single Democrat
eN''h eettltli III tuiS anu
in this state.
With such admonltions to deal
Justly and fairly. with such inspira-
tons to make no mistakes, would be
willing 10 trust the highest Interests
of the people. and the most sacred
relations Of the party, into the care
and keeping of this convention. and
when recall that Republican power
Is seeking to disrupt this convention
to cause our deliberations to become
abortive, and when ! remember that
1t Is the wish and desire of the ma
chine now attempting to perpetuate
Itself. that we should nominate weak
candidates and that the percentase of
this convention should go baclS to the
people disappointed or sore. tho
Iavoidance % such Il contingency is a
cause that appeals so strongly to true
Democrats and true patriots, that l
can hot doubt that the outcome of
this convention will rebound to the
glory OF the Democratic pnrty, and