Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-12-20
PRESIDENCY OF SENATE
CLARK MAY IL MICH TALKED OF
THAT PLACE.
Next session of state Legislature Will
he Most important One I'm History
ofthe state.
ofthe state.


Charleston, Dec. 16.-State Senator
Clark w. Nav, Of Lincoln county. has
been in Charleston for several days in
attendance at the meeting OF the Board
of Regents of the West Virginia Nor
NAL Schools, of which he is a mem
Der. Mr. May is a hold over senator
from the district which comprises the
counties of Lincoln. Wavne, Putnam
and Cabell. In the last session of the
senate he was chairman OF the COM
mittee on the Judiciary, and during the
session established a reputation for be-
ing one of the strongest men III that
body. His leadership was c%onserva-
tive and at all times consistent and
his close application to legislation and
remarkable grasp of affairs gained for
him a prominence that far-seeing men
predicted would stand for him in good
stead in the future
Sure enough, almost Immediately
following the result of the late cleo
ton the mention of the name of Sena-
tor Nav as a suitable and proper per
son to elevate to the presidency of the
senate. came from most every section
of the state and this feeling did not
seem to be confined to any particular
section. but was made general by the
press. The friends of Senator Nav
asd republicans generally have OBJ
tanned from him IN expression of his
desire, and by many he is now looked
upon as the logical choice for that inn
portant position. His assurance of
support come from every section of
the state, and the already fiattering
prospects of election makes an impor-
tant parsonage OF the senator and his
visits to the capital attract more than
the usual interest.
A representative of the Press saw
Senator May for a short time and. in
response to a request for his opinion
about the Importance of the matters to
be considered by the forthcoming leg
islature. and other matters, he said
II am of the opinion that the forth
coming session of the legislature. will
be the most important in the history
of the state. First of all. we will
have the report and recommendation
of the state tax commission. with the
ACCOMMODATING bills presented in con-
~ .-.:kL 4Iasu
This work has been performed by a
body of the states most able men, and
consequently, will come to us with the
stamp o~f'ability clear through. It's chief
recommendations contemplate an en-
tire change in the system OF taxation
and the collection of the same. l take
result of the best method from a
thorough investigation of the subject,
and must, therefore, carry with them
| the force of conclusiveness and eff
cheney. These subjects the legislature
must face with courage and care.
"Then, there is the legislation made
lCtGENdlN ~ AlC AhbophlbAA VI il0 NV
constitutional amendments. This in
wolves an adjustment of the salaries
of thej judges of the court of appeals.
TO the JUDGES of the circuit courts and
a readjustment of the circuits of the
state officials. Without entering into
this subject extensively. | think it is
pretty generally understood that the
whole people of the state have come
to the conclusion that the present sal
aries of the judges of our courts are
too low. 1t will he the duty Of the
legislature 70 readiust these salaries
on lines of progressiveness and equity,
without exciting criticism or being
subject to the charges Of being reck-
less with the expenditure Of the peo-
ple's money. For this important work
| think the present Legislature a be
trusted, and with the advice and as
sistance of the republican leaders the
session can be guided clear Of breakers
and result in great material benefit to
the whole people"
Upon the agitation of the senatorial
| matter during the forthcoming session
| have declared against this matter
| from the start. and have been satisfied
| thai it is the wish Of all prominent re-
publicans. and wen the candidates
themselves, that this matter shall be
entirely obliterated from the organiza-
ton. And l heleive it will be done.
For myself. / predict a successful
session. with results that will be OF
lasting value TO all the people.