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June 14, 1898
Wheeling Register
Wheeling, Ohio County, West Virginia
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On June 13, 1898, Republicans in Martin's Ferry, Ohio, met to protest delegate selection methods and adopted resolutions against renominating Congressman Lorenzo Danford, citing his poor representation and misalignment with President McKinley's administration, while affirming support for McKinley and the Spanish-American War.
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AGAINST DANFORD
And the Methods Employed by His Friends Over in Belmont County-Strong Resolutions Adopted.
The Republicans of Martin's Ferry who are so strongly opposed to the manner in which delegates to the Congressional convention were elected, and who held a meeting last Saturday evening for the purpose of expressing their disapproval, adopted resolutions at a meeting held last evening that expresses their sentiments in a formidable manner. They are not calculated to cause Danford, the man whom they oppose, to think that his coming campaign is to be a walk-over. Far from it. They will undoubtedly cause him to feel a little shaky and fear the results.
The resolutions adopted are as follows:
Your committee, appointed Saturday evening to prepare resolutions, begs leave to submit the following report:
We declare that we are Republicans and, as such, have an abiding faith in a "Government of the people, by the people and for the people."
We believe that the right to select representatives to Republican conventions was not among the rights delegated by the Constitution of the State of Ohio. Section 20 of article one whereof says that "all powers not herein delegated remain with the people."
We believe in the doctrine taught by the Declaration of Independence, viz: that "Governments derive their just powers from the consent of the governed."
We believe in our constitutional rights "to meet peaceably and instruct our representatives."
We believe in submitting the selection of delegates to a vote at primaries, thereby keeping our delegates and representatives in touch with the people, and we believe in giving them proper and wholesome instructions.
Therefore, Be It Resolved:
1st. That we repose full confidence in William McKinley, President of the United States of America, and in his administration in peace and in war; that we fully approve of his methods to secure an abiding and honorable peace.
2d. That we have full and respectful sympathy for the valiant defenders of our flag in the struggle for Emancipation and Union during the sixties.
3d. That our heartiest wishes go out for the safety and early success of those who are now defending our country's flag and honor against Spanish tyranny and inhumanity, and that, while we would welcome the refreshing atmosphere fanned by the gentle wings of Peace, we would admonish our government to remember the Maine.
4th. That the Republican voters of Martin's Ferry, Ohio, earnestly protest against the usurpation of powers rightfully belonging to the voters at any and all times, and especially do we protest against the appointment of delegates by committees to any Republican convention until the right to select such delegates has been first submitted to the Republican voters at primaries and said voters neglect or refuse to act.
5th. That we hereby instruct our delegates from Martin's Ferry to use their influence in the Congressional Convention, to be holden at Steubenville, O., on the 16th inst., to prevent the renomination of Hon. Lorenzo Danford for Congress for the following reasons, to-wit:
1st. From his criticism of President McKinley's message to Congress on the Cuban affairs, we believe Mr. Danford is not in sympathy and accord with the administration.
2d. We believe Mr. Danford does not fairly represent his constituents.
3d. After having served in Congress ten years, Mr. Danford has not proven active, energetic, industrious, efficient or influential.
4th. He is not satisfactory to a large body of his constituents.
5th. He has not faithfully endeavored to keep his promises nor perform his pledges made to the old soldiers.
6th. That, being anxious for Republican success, we entertain grave fears that a Republican Congressman will not be elected in the Sixteenth district, should Mr. Danford be nominated to succeed himself, as there appears to be open, notorious, well-founded and deep-rooted opposition to him among loyal and life-long Republicans in various parts of this Congressional district.
S. F. DEAN.
J. T. HANES
S. H. HEATON.
E. J. A. DRENNEN.
Committee on Resolutions.
Martin's Ferry, O., June 13, 1898.
And the Methods Employed by His Friends Over in Belmont County-Strong Resolutions Adopted.
The Republicans of Martin's Ferry who are so strongly opposed to the manner in which delegates to the Congressional convention were elected, and who held a meeting last Saturday evening for the purpose of expressing their disapproval, adopted resolutions at a meeting held last evening that expresses their sentiments in a formidable manner. They are not calculated to cause Danford, the man whom they oppose, to think that his coming campaign is to be a walk-over. Far from it. They will undoubtedly cause him to feel a little shaky and fear the results.
The resolutions adopted are as follows:
Your committee, appointed Saturday evening to prepare resolutions, begs leave to submit the following report:
We declare that we are Republicans and, as such, have an abiding faith in a "Government of the people, by the people and for the people."
We believe that the right to select representatives to Republican conventions was not among the rights delegated by the Constitution of the State of Ohio. Section 20 of article one whereof says that "all powers not herein delegated remain with the people."
We believe in the doctrine taught by the Declaration of Independence, viz: that "Governments derive their just powers from the consent of the governed."
We believe in our constitutional rights "to meet peaceably and instruct our representatives."
We believe in submitting the selection of delegates to a vote at primaries, thereby keeping our delegates and representatives in touch with the people, and we believe in giving them proper and wholesome instructions.
Therefore, Be It Resolved:
1st. That we repose full confidence in William McKinley, President of the United States of America, and in his administration in peace and in war; that we fully approve of his methods to secure an abiding and honorable peace.
2d. That we have full and respectful sympathy for the valiant defenders of our flag in the struggle for Emancipation and Union during the sixties.
3d. That our heartiest wishes go out for the safety and early success of those who are now defending our country's flag and honor against Spanish tyranny and inhumanity, and that, while we would welcome the refreshing atmosphere fanned by the gentle wings of Peace, we would admonish our government to remember the Maine.
4th. That the Republican voters of Martin's Ferry, Ohio, earnestly protest against the usurpation of powers rightfully belonging to the voters at any and all times, and especially do we protest against the appointment of delegates by committees to any Republican convention until the right to select such delegates has been first submitted to the Republican voters at primaries and said voters neglect or refuse to act.
5th. That we hereby instruct our delegates from Martin's Ferry to use their influence in the Congressional Convention, to be holden at Steubenville, O., on the 16th inst., to prevent the renomination of Hon. Lorenzo Danford for Congress for the following reasons, to-wit:
1st. From his criticism of President McKinley's message to Congress on the Cuban affairs, we believe Mr. Danford is not in sympathy and accord with the administration.
2d. We believe Mr. Danford does not fairly represent his constituents.
3d. After having served in Congress ten years, Mr. Danford has not proven active, energetic, industrious, efficient or influential.
4th. He is not satisfactory to a large body of his constituents.
5th. He has not faithfully endeavored to keep his promises nor perform his pledges made to the old soldiers.
6th. That, being anxious for Republican success, we entertain grave fears that a Republican Congressman will not be elected in the Sixteenth district, should Mr. Danford be nominated to succeed himself, as there appears to be open, notorious, well-founded and deep-rooted opposition to him among loyal and life-long Republicans in various parts of this Congressional district.
S. F. DEAN.
J. T. HANES
S. H. HEATON.
E. J. A. DRENNEN.
Committee on Resolutions.
Martin's Ferry, O., June 13, 1898.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Justice
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Republican Opposition
Danford Renomination
Congressional Convention
Mckinley Support
Delegate Selection
Martins Ferry Politics
What entities or persons were involved?
William Mckinley
Lorenzo Danford
S. F. Dean
J. T. Hanes
S. H. Heaton
E. J. A. Drennen
Where did it happen?
Martin's Ferry, Ohio
Story Details
Key Persons
William Mckinley
Lorenzo Danford
S. F. Dean
J. T. Hanes
S. H. Heaton
E. J. A. Drennen
Location
Martin's Ferry, Ohio
Event Date
June 13, 1898
Story Details
Republicans in Martin's Ferry hold a meeting to protest the election of delegates to the congressional convention and adopt strong resolutions opposing the renomination of Lorenzo Danford for Congress, criticizing his record and alignment with the administration, while expressing support for President McKinley and the war effort.