Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-15
ALL HARMONY NOW
WEST VIRGINIA REPUBLICANS
LAY ASIDE THEIR DIFFERENCES.
Realize the Value of Concord in the
State-Tax Reform Provisions-Ef-
feet of Davis Nomination.
From STAFF Correspondent Of The Evening Star.

From a STAFF Correspondent Of The Evening Star
WHEELING, w. Va, July IA, 1904.
The degree of harmony which was shown
at the close of the republican convention
was very pronounced. This is explained by
the statement of numerous participants to
the effect that, realizing that the eyes or
the whole people are focused upon the
state, the republicans have determined to
show how big majority they can give for
a ticket nominated under such exciting ana
not altogether harmonious conditions. The
members of the party say that no tame
convention could have aroused the people
to the extent that the recent one has DONE
There was deal of Cancellation from the
controlling faction In addition, 1t Is said,
after the first shock of defeat over the
gubernatorial nomination had passed away
the minority went in for all 1t could get,
and that several of the subsequent nomina-
| tons were not on the original program
The Tax Reform Platform.
There was. also, a much miIder platform
on the tax reform proposition than was at
| first proposed. This is attributed largely
to the earnest words of counsel spoken by
Senator Elkins The resolutions adopted
provide for a reform in the tax methods.
but does not specify in terms what items
shall be listed at given rates. The original
plan, it is stated, was to itemize the IN
dustries upon which a specific tax should
be levied. Those familiar with the indus
tries of the state and who realize how
| sensitive the conditions are will readily
understand how important concessions IN
the matter of platform declarations are.
No one outside the committee on resolu-
tons and it's few advisers really know what
took place in the committee room, but the
terms of the first draft, which, 1t is stated,
was framed for submission, were much
those report
adopted, SO that the So-called radical wing
of the party, having nominated the gov
ernor, was not inspired by its victory to
push it's advantage and adopt platform
which the conservatives condemned.
Harmony Predicted.
The leaders Of both factions said last
night privately, and not for the effect that
might be accomplished If uttered publicly,
that the party would quickly harmonize
and that there would be no sulking. The
ticket speaking of its personnel, is popu-
lar and the nominations were made with
out friction, that of the governor alone ex-
ceR Pte ..uo, oxnoo.o,,o. -. r,,o,,, soon.s
in the convention, which was In every sense
realized, drew some of the most prominent
democrats of the state to Wheeling. They
were naturally taking lively interest In
the proceedings from start to finish. hop
ing to make capital for themselves out OF
, republican infrarmony. 1t is certain an eff
fort will be made at the coming conven-
ton of the democracy to take advantage
of the alleged mistakes of their opponents
and to cater to the disaffected and dis
gruntled elements
Effect of Davis Nomination.
1t was their purpose to nominate ex-Sen-
ator Davis for governor, but the national
convention of the party nipped that scheme
in the bud by naming him for Vice Presi-
dent. 1t is doubtful if he would have ac-
cepted the tender of the gubernatoral
nomination, but he will remain on the ma
tional ticket. Republicans say his nominal
ton for Vice President will have some eff
feet in favor of the democratic ticket. but
scott at the suggestion that through him
the state is liable to go democratic. They
are willing to concede that state pride will
prompt a considerable number to vote the
ticket for the sake of complimenting Mr..
Davis, but they define the term consider
able number" to be less than one thousand
Others place the figure higher. but not high
enough to endanger republican success.