Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1910-12-09

Of a successor TO Senator ) colt.
Fairmont, w. Va, Nov. 2.--Hon.
0. s. Mckinney tonight gave out the
following statement concerning CLAIR
ence w. Watson, aud his qualilica-
tions for the office of United States
senator:
"Now that Mr.. G. w. Wats on's can
didscy for the senatorship is assum-
Ing such proportions as to invite the
Inquiry of the people as TO the manner
o mau he is, little specific informa-
ton of a personal nature may not be
improper.
Theirs are those doubtless who as
| sociate with his name only his re-
nIarkable success as coal operator,
AID who see ia his candidacy only the
a. piration eta wealthy man to get a
seat in the senate without special quar-
ifications for the place. Those who
! Know Mr.. Watson even casually know
how ridiculous this conception Is. MIR.
v aIson is not only successful in his,
business, but he has culture, education
and ability which fit him Ill the high
| Est degree to make a capable represen-
tative Of the people of the state in the
| senate. On the questions that come be-
| fore that body relating to transporta-
| tioa, shipping, the great problems of
| interstate commerce, involving the dis
tribution Of manufactures, food and
other products, he has probably clear
er and greater information and more
intelligent conception than aOy man
in the state
He is an adept in business and at
fairs, is a thinker along all lines, and
would not be novice when il came 10
the discussion OF The most potential
forms Of industrial aud business enter
prises and developments that axe at
| tected by interstate aud congressional
| legislation. lie possesses an exception
ally clear and logical mini, trained to
enalyze business and political propo-
sitIous, and has all his lie been n close
student of public altairs. While he has
| not achieved Il reputation as public
speaAer, his activities having been
along ether lines, az is clear and con-
! Vlucing Ia argument and exceptionally
strong III eXpfeSaIou and Judgment.
he Is fluent III conversation, earnest
and frank III expressio,, and leaves nc
doubt upon all WITH whom he comes
III contact as to the breadth Of his IN
tsilect and the depth of his Inteili-
genee. He is modest aud unassuming
III manner. dis eals of public aud
private duly are high; he Is just aud
fair TO all, and In business aud other
affairs, he Is one man, at least, OF
whom II may be truthfuflly said That
his word is just as good as his bond.
HE is a native OF West Virginia,
having been born in Marion coonty
forty-slx years ago, and Is in touch
with the people and interests of the
state He thinks as II native West Viz
giuian concerning the advancement
and the problems Of this state, and his
: best efforts have always been given t.
her upbuilding and the development
of the resources which have given EN-
pIoyment, at fair aud just wages, te
thousands Of working men and
) brought prosperity TO a large section u
the state. His Democracy has been u
that sort that has stood The Storm ano
stress of adversely and its principle:
represent to him the best aud most
satisfactory theories of government
looking to the safeguarding of th'
rights and interests Of all Glasses uf IN,
people.
Among all the Democrats IN Yves
Virginia who have been supposed Il
be receptive or prospective candidate,
for the United States senate in case 0
Democratic success, the field seems al
ready reduced 10 three or four, som,
one OF whom will Likely be selected
when the legislature meets. The Re
: publican press is helping the Demo
= Gratis arrive at choice. 1t cannot bu
be apparent that The men whom tn
Republicans begin to fight before tn
campaign fairly opens care the mei
whom they fear. 1t is equally appar
cut 10 Democrats that the. men whom
Republicans fear are feared becaus
they know they possess resources O
strength aud ability which meal
that in their selection. elements of or