The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-08-01

Mr.. Hughes uses strong words. his
record shows that they are always
backed by strong deeds and. there
FORE. in the enormous majority or
cases. the use of strong words renders
lit Unnecessary ever TO have recourse
TO strong deeds"
Senator Harding's Speech.
Senator Harding. who was chair
man of the Republican national con-
ton. notified the candidate formally
of his nomination, speaking as fol-
lows:
MIR. Hughes: The committee here
assembled. representing all of the
United States and territories. chosen
by The Republican national convention
which met in Chicago on last June Z,
is directed by that convention formally
| TO. notify you of its action in select
/; ing YOU as its nominee for the preSl-
idency of the republic.
Speaking for the committee, it is
imy pleasure 10 say directly what was
conveyed to YOU by telegraph while
the convention WAS yet in session,
that you are the unanimous choice Of
the Republican national convention
for the party standard bearer.
! That convention uttered the prln:
ciples Of confident. determined. re-
united and enthusiastic Republican
party which turns to you. in highest
respect and trust. as nominee pest
IMPLYING the partys' purposes and the
; peoples desires.
! In asmuch as the unusual crcum-
stances inspired an informal notice at
the time Of the conventions action
and YOU then made an informal accept
. ance Of the call 10 patriotic duty.
which won the pauditS Of our people,
/ | shall not refer in detail to the action
of the convention or the declared prln'
ciples TO which the Republican party
! is committed But it is fitting that !
Should speak the congratulations of
| this committee on your most extra
| ordinary nomination. II has no par
! allel in the history Of The Republican
party AS the whole people have an-
provinely witnessed. you have been
chosen for leadership by convention
which comprised the best thought. the
highest intention and the deepest
conservation Of great and historic
party. when you were not only not an
;aspirant. but discouraged all endeav-
nrs in your behalf.
Universal Demand.
Notwithstanding your holding aloof
from all conference and participation.
that unfailing understanding which
directs popular sentiment 10 highest
victory called yOu 10 the service or
the party and the natiOn. Your rec
. ord Of public service. your well known
and courageous views on public Ques'
lions when in executive position. Your
abiding devotion 10 Republicanism,
your possession Of a confidence which
has united all believers in Republican
policies under our party banner. your
unaltcrable and abiding Americanism
, your high personal character ana well
known capaCity-all these have f1Xed
YOU in the American mind as the best
exponent of Republican principles and
1.-The wiscSt leader TO restore Amerl-
can prestige and efficient government.
Eve bring you now the commission
TO that leadership. We bring 1t IN
! full confidence that the people will
gladly acclaim the Republican reStora-
| lion under your trusted leadership We
! bring il in the highest appreciation Of
| that peace OF right and justice which
! your unwavcring AmeriCanism Will
| hold secure rather than endanger. We
! bring it in:rhc strong belief that Am
erican material good fortune, unt/'s
Republican industrial preparedness
will be the glad reflex OF our own
: peace and the worlds peace and he
! held permanent under Republican, pro-
! tecIion. We bring il in firm convic-
ton that you, sir. will hold that plat
! forli promises constitute sacred
/ party covenant, and the expressed Will
| of the people at the polls must find
response in capable and efficient ad-
ministration.
AYE. sir. We bring i, believing you
will add ia our sclf-respcct. confluence
and good fortune at home and 10 'ha!
respect and good Opinion ahorad
which meets our higher American as
! niraii0nS