The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-08-10
SENATOR ELKINs.

Some OF the papers-1tst leW-
are asking the question: "Shall
Senator Elkins succeed himself p
These same papers profess to be head
over heels in favor of his reelection
and it seems strange under the CIR
c1lmstances that they or any other
paper should ask such a question, as
there appears now no shadow of
doubt about it. Indeed, there is scar
celv a probability that he will have
the slightest opposition, since it Is
a settled fact that Judge Golf VIII
not seek the place. After asking
questions the few papers referred
to as unwittingly casting some doubt
on the matter proceed to say that
there is not the slightest doubt about
his reelection. Following is what
they ask:
ssThe next Legislature will elect
the successor of Senator Elkins.
Shall he be his own successor? Does
he deserve reelection at the hands
of the party? Are the people will
ing to give him up and do without
his services to the State and the
country in the State
Why ask such questions? All
loval Republicans and even the many
Democrats who take pride IN the
state know he deserves reelection
and it is an insult to the rank and
file of the party to ask such ques-
ton. Why ask whether the people
are willing to give him up? Is it
not known and generally understood
that the only way he will get away
from serving the state in his present
efficient manner will be to positively
decline to serve longer? The ques-
lions asked by such apparently ar
dent supporters of him are really
foolish. They smack of idiocy. But
such enthusiasts redeem themselves
with the leaders and rank and file of
the Republican party, when they give
utterance to the following:
''These are the questions to be con-
sidered at the next fall election, and
are creating some discussion in the
press and amongst the leaders of the
Republican party in the state. The
rank and file of the Republican par
tv are loyal to Senator Elkins, sat
isfied with his course in the Senate
and want him returned. The
Democrats oppose him, and arc
bringing out Republicans every day
to beat him, but they will attempt to
carry the Legislature and elect Al
Democrat. The people of the state
are immensely interested in the
question of keeping Senator Elkins
in the Senate.
"There is no formal opposition
vet to his reelection, and no good
reason put forth why he should not
be reelected. Only hints of dissat-
isfaction are heard on the part of
some of the leaders. Any reason
able opposition to Senator Elkins is
entitled to respectful and careful
consideration by the Republicans of
the State.
E"The reasons why Senator Elkins
should succeed himself are many and
strong. 1t is matter of serious
concern to the State when there Is
the possibility of taking from its
service in the most powerful branch
of a government man of ability and
experience in public affairs Senator
Elkins has, and after two terms in
the Senate. where he has made a
splendid record and helped place
West Virginia in the foremost rank
of States having powerful influence
in matters of legislation.
.In 1894 Senator Elkins led the
Republicans in the fight to rescue the
state from Democracy, and has led
i, every campaign since. He has al
wavs stood in the front of the hight {