The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-08-20
OUR SENATOR TOR!
Tribute to the Sterling Character of
Senator Stephen B. Elkins-Has
Been Fair, and Just and is a Credit
TO the New Dominion. ~ 81

Been Fair, and Just and is a Credit
to the New Dominion.
nter-Mountain: The political cam
pulgn in West Virginia may be said to
be fairly open on both sides. The peo-
pie Of Randolph county and this Sec
ton Of the state have more than an or
binary interest in the result. Apart
from the great national politics ofhthc
Republican party, which have brought
prosperity to the state in every ;direc-
ton, the people Of Randolph county are
especially interested because it Is the
home OF United States senator, and to
some extent this naturally arouses the
pride and interest OF the people Of this
county. The fact that Randolph coun-
ty gives to the state United States
senator attracts attention to the coun-
ty. 1t is matter Of Just pride to the
people, as 1t is to the town Of ElkIns,
where our senior senator now resides.
The record Of Senator Elkins is
known to the people of his town and
county. as well us the state he has
served the state faithfully, ably and
well. He has not been as United States
senator bitter partisan in any sense
of the word. Any requests made by a
Democrat which he could consistently
consider and comply with has had
prompt and Immediate attention. From
his standpoint, he has fought for the
best interests Of the state. He has tried
to bring the state into prominence and
make known Its vast wealth and give Il
power and influence In the federal gov
eminent; and to-day the state eXerts a
strong influence with the executive and
In both houses OF Congress. 1t is not too
much to say that Senator Eikins'
course as senator has not only been
worthy and deserving, but creditable TO
the state and helpful to 1t from any.
standpoint which may be, considered.
He has advocated protection to coal.
lumber and wool; he has stood for
sound money. has given special atten-
ton to the deepening OF our harbors
and Waterways so as to increase our
commerce.: he has fearlessly stood for
encouragement, progress and develop
experience, having served In Congress
twenty-five years ago: had place in
the cabinet; has been the close friend
OF the leading men Of the country for d
quarter OF q century and enjoyed their
confidence. This experience and kpowl.
edge of public affairs stands for some
thing. II Is helpful and should be weigh
ed In the balance when the people are
reaching decision as to who shall be
the United States senator. The states
with the greatest influence in the gov
crnmcnt have been those who have
kept their members of Congress md
senators longest In service. Senator
Elkins can PROFESSIONALLY do more
good for the state than man who la
entirely without experience or Influence
ut the national capital. The neighbours
and friends of Senator Eikins. without
distinction of party. In Randolph coun-
ty wish him well, and II is believed he
will receive the cordial support, not
only OF the Republicans, but many
Democrats. '
Why should Randolph county give
up United States senator to Taylor
county? Why should John T. McGrnw
20 70 the senate instead OF Senator Ell
kns? This is the question for the peo-
pie TO decide; because 1t is known that
Colonel McGraw ia the undisputed Lead
or OF his party. The Democratic party
obGys the VIII and wish OF McGraw as
II II were law. He was the caucus
nominee of the Democratic party at the
last election OF United States senator: n
large minority Of the Democratic can
dIdntes for the legislature are pledged
to his support for United States sena-
tor, and majority OF the hold-overs
are his friends and want him elected
McGraw and his friends try to make It
appear, for mere political gain, that
there might be some chance for the
election OF another Democrat, In case
the Democrats carry the legislature.
This Is done for effect. While McGrnw
Is the dictator OF his party, there are n
great number OF Democrats throughout
the state who do not believe he is the
best man In his party for United States
senator, Diminishing from the consider
alton of tho case any purity feeling or
prejudice whatever, 1t will be agreed on,
all sides that Senator Elkins can do
more for the state OF West Virginia
and thr town OF Elhns than McGraw,
and Randolph county should have a
special interest In his return, to the
senate.