Evening star., 1909-05-09
STATE IS FOR TARIFF
Stand-Pat Program Suits
West Virginians.
INDORSE SCOTT'S POSITION
Supreme Courts Action on Cover
nor's Vetoes Excites Comment.
CONSTITUTION TO BE AMENDED
Cities Of the State Give Bipartisan
Form Of Administration
Trial.
INDoRsE sCoTT's POSITION
CONSTITUTION TO BE AMENDED
Special Correspondence of The Star.

| Special Correspondence Of The Star
| WHEELING. w. Va. May 8. 1909.
| That West Virginia is protective tarin
state is exemplified by the fact That there
has been extreme satisfaction with the
| stand-pat attitude of the states repre-
| sentatives and little or no criticism there
| on from the democratic oracles or organs.
In particular. Senator Scott's speech on
| the subject has been received with ap-
proval, and it looks as If the senator knew
| his constituents when he took that stand.
| Down in the third district there is a
disposition to oppose Representative Jo-
seph H. Gaines because he has been a
| little irregular from the high-tarif stand
point Mr.. Gaines is accused of pursu-
| ing policy considered detrimental by
the many coal operators of his district,
and already there are threats of a rival
| candidate when he comes up for renom-
ination next year. The coal men journey
ed to Washington In great numbers and
| they say they had trouble in locating
Gaines or inducing him to lend an ear to
their side Of the case.
| Copies of Senator Scott's speech are
being circulated and read closely with
good effect. The Junior senator took a
stand-pat position for about everything
| on the calendar West Virginia produces
or manufactures. He is radically opposed
| to a change in the schedules on coal.
| lumber, iron and steel, wool, hides and
pottery. In to- respect he appeals to
fdustrial life.
Interest in Delivers Attitude.
The incident of Senator Delivers So
| called progressive ideas is interesting to
West Virginians because the senator from
Iowa is a native Of this state. having
first seen the light of day among the
hills Of Preston county. county known
for it's banner republican majorities and
on the state pay roll since the state passed
out of democratic control into the hands
of the republican party.
Continuing with the Scott feature, 1t is
certain the senator further intrenched
himself in the esteem of his constituents
and his expressed tariff views merely IL
lustrate what has all along been claimed
fox him-that West Virginia's industrial
interests had a friend at court in his
sturdy person. and that change in the
senatorial representation would be a
mighty risky proceeding and fraught with
danger.
This line of thought is apropos because
Of the recurring rumors that Scott would
be opposed for the Senate next year by
one or more able republican statesmen.
TWhenever there is any dope on this line
the list Includes all the way up to a
dozen eminent gentlemen. but to date
fnuunced ambition. and there is nothing
to indicate any serious trouble to Scott
in the final stage Of the game. His con-
tributions to the organization, his being
| on the job all the time for the party's
good, and his direct, truthful expression,
| as opposed to the customary traits OF the
traditional politician, are things which
commend him to the party at large In
contrast to the mere local sentiment for
those announced as likely opponents of
his. not to speak of his tariff stand,
which UP to date is his best card.
The Dawson Vetoes.
The state supreme court has declared
null and void certain vetoes by Gov.
Dawson just before he released the reins
of his Office. The courts decision has
made clear the point that the bills in
question should have first been sent back
to the house of delegates, where they
| originated. In discussing the unexpected
| development, Gov. Glasscock points out
| the practical impossibilHy of an executive
having the time to scrutinize bills in time
for this procedure when appropriation
hour Of adjournment. In such cases the
governor obviously would not have the
time required, in the courts opinion.
/ On this account Gov. Glasscock repeats
1 the observation Gdu0 III HIS Ildu6 uTdi
message that there should be constitu-
tional convention to revise the states con-
| stitution. This is not a new thought by
any means. It has been discussed for
years and something may come of 1T dur
ing the Glasscock regime The situation
also indicates more clearly that an extra
session Of the legislature Is due for the
next winter season.
| A constitutional convention will see a
| clash between the reform and corporate
| nfc ao-oal1od There IA nllmhpT
| Of progressive measures which could be
passed by the legislature under the terms
Of more modern constitution, which
would be opposed strenuously by the
chosen representatives of the large bus-
ness interests Of the state, which have
| opposed the same propositions In other
| form at succeeding sessions Of the state s
| law-making assembly.
has been spending few days in Wheel
| ing, like Senator Scott, is interested In
| the success of the republican organiza-
| ton in the approaching Wheeling city
election. because control OF the city Will
be the most important factor in the con-
| troll of the senatorial district. and. to
some extent. Of the upper part Of West
Virginia The Wheeling election will be
the first under new city charter, and 1t
provides for the Capitalization OF power,
which will be q thing worth while from
| a political standpoint.
Under Bi-Partisan Conditions.
The cities OF Charleston, Huntington
and Bluefleld are going to experiment
| with municipal governments under BIZ
partisan form Of administrator, an ex-
perment which will be watched. They got
their ideas In the rough from Galveston
and the promoters dream of ideal condi-
tions, although the general opinion is
| that the test will prove a failure.
James E. Doyle of Marshall county is
opposing Charles D. Elliott for reap
pointment as United States district mar
shal. and Roy Waugh of Upshur coun-
| ty would like to succeed Reese Blizzard
as district attorney for the northern dis
trict. which Blizzard. who recently
bought the republican organ at Parkers-
burg, would like to do himself.
To run for Congress Judge Willis will
have to establish residence In the first
district, which it is said he contemplates
| by removing to Wetzel. one Of the coun-
ties In his judicial circuit. His old home
county. Doddridge. was in Hubbard's dis
| trict until the census readjustment. He
| Is expected to locate in New Martinsville,
| the county seat of Wetzel.