The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-11-07
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Virginia 1t has been through one Of
ne most bitter factional fights ever
erienced. but II comes out of the
fnai struggle with colors flying and
With It's reputation for steadfastness
Y to Republican principles unsullied.
4 Since 1894. West Virginia has been
steadily and securely Republican at ev-
L cry election. Since that time it has
lost but one member OF Congress and
That for brief period OF only two
years. It has elected four Republican
governors in succession by nice plu-
j faIities and selected an electoral vote
4 FOR the Republican candidate in four
presidential contests. Its record is in
deed an envla5le one and its latest
victory has attracted attention all ov-
~ the United States. Other States
counted as safely and surely Repubi-
cln have not done so we'll as West
Virginia. Ohio gave a large plurality
fer Nd. Taft, but elected Democratic
governor. Indiana likewise gave it's
electoral vote to the Republican candl-
date for President but elected DEM
ocrafc governor and also elected II
Democrats to Congress out OF, dele
cation Of 10. The Legislature is Dem
Z ncratfc on joint ballot and will elect a
Democratic United States Senator at
the coming session. Other States
SceuM be mentioned, but these are suf-
Gent to make our people appreciate
hat has been accomplished in West
Virginia. Our State is as ably repre-.
scented in Congress as any State in the
i Union. This fact is generally recog-
liized at the national capital. No State
has two Senators the superiors of Sen
tors s. b. Elkins and N. p. Scott.
hey are men Of wide experience and
owledged power and ability. They
bold among the most important COM
mittee assignments in the national
making body. No loyal West Vir-
iniaT can fail to feel proud of the
prestige of the two men who so ably
represent the State in the United
States Senate. 1t Is matter OF COM
mon knowledge also that Tie State
ranks equally high in the House OF
Representatives. West Virginia's SOL
~ delegation of able and experienced
gressmen has earned for the State
laserved recognition The three rep,
Iesentatives who have served longest
have all succeeded in establishing
themselves as strong men. Hon. ]. H.
saines stands second in rank to very
& few men in Congress. He has been
sin the House many years and he is
ognized as a man or very strong
parts He ls now member of the
Ways and Means committee. regarded
as the most important committee in
Congress. This committee will have
the responsibility Of revising the tariff
chedules at the extraordinary session
fpfy Congress which will be called next
spring by President Taft. non. J. A.
Hughes will return to Congress with
The largest majority ofany representa-
tive from The State and that is sufi.
Eeisnt endorsement OF his worth to his
FeoIle He is recognized as worthy
and capable congressman. He is
Known by everybody in Washington.
Having ruddy, youthful looking face
and a head Of hair us white as snow.
never feils to attract attention and
ne never fails to make good in what
4 he undertakes to do for his people.
X That is the secret Of his success. Con-
gresham WOolyardls also recognized
"a, man Who can do things. He has
gone through some very trying expert
seilces during the PAST few months as
\ member OF the State committee. hut
he has come out Of the struggle with
IN creased prestige and strength. He
nlaint tanned the respect and esteem Of
both factions in the party and is now
Stronger than ever, But strong and
able as are the older members. Gaines.
Hughes and Moodyard, it is generally
eeognized that the two new members
from the First and Second districts
are their equals in all that go to make
Ssip great congressman. Hon. VIM. p.
15tlbbard and Hon Geo. C. stNrgiss are
regarded as two Of the best equipped
men in Congress, Their membership
would add influence and prestige to
any delegation from any State in the
Union They are both good lawyers,
both men OF affairs, and the longer
hey stay in Congress the more useful
they can be to the State. Mr.. Hubbard
Is q member Of the Interstate and For
\ sign Commerce committee and he is
recognized as one of the strongest
men on the committee. He has the
coincidence Of both presldent-elect Taft
and Speaker Cannon in a marked de.
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