Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1910-02-12
STU|CK[|NG OUT
FOR HUBBARD
u
4s Endorses Him For the Senate
In Strong Letter.
TAFT WILL TAKE NO PART

says RE viii Remain Neutral In the
Senatorial Contest Between the Two
West virginans-Many Politicians
Gather In Washington For Various
7easons--Amone Them Is Noted
7sstmaster clohan, This City.
Washington, d. c., Feb. S.--A letter
fruEa James II. Strickling, speaker OF
tho last House of Delegates OF Yves.
Virginia. who by leaving Tyler coun-
@w 20 reside in Huntington has for
Eefted his membership in that body,
his been made public here. in which
Var. Strickling pledges his support to
Representative Hubbard for senator
And commends the plan proposed by
sFr. Hubbard Of choosing the senator
@Et candidate by a primary election.
Ehe Strickling letter follows:
EElsa syV. p Hubbard,
Washington, D. C.
Ny Dear Mr.. Hubbard
g have read with interest your an.
Il0Nncement as a candidate for cleo
1icn to the u. S. Senate by the Legis-
liarare OF 1911. BY your announce
1sent you express your desire to sub
Enlt your candidacy to primary cleo
fzsn- In doing this. In my opinion,
.san do justice to yourself and express
ssgxfidence in the people who ought to
a7xYe. No man can be true servant
vi the people unless he is the choice
~ that people, and this expression of
choice can only be obtained by CIV
sRg them an opportunity to express it
10y vote.
1T is true that the Constitution of
Ehe United States provides that the
senators from the various states shall
9ss elected by their respective legisla-
as9es. BY usage and practice, how
ssnar elections under this provision
5SKue become matters of form and not
N substance.
Esy long usage and practice, candi-
ssafes for election to the United States
SENATE have made their canvass be-
fore the members of the legislature
e;l%Rirh were TO elect them), were
5 sssfa mated. and have secured the
sxauasa Stjsn of those who were friend
nv 10 them, and even have furnished
Eshe means to secure such nomina
iirh1s. That campaign is now being
sans8 viii be made in the coming nom
Suation and election of the members
,Bs nhe legislature In view of this fact,
1faerefore, the republican voters have
tafe right to demand and they will de-
ssgianii, that the candidates for the
i als.sssae fllre OF 1911 shall submit their
tSyannnatlon to primary election
Esrs manner of nomination was es-
gYer4slly promised the people in our
Easa state platform. 1t is therefore a
;ewr1y pledge that ought not to be vio-
eas,sId. especially by the leaders of our
Marty. Ii is contended that such a
gasfhod is not binding, because the
Eainees, If elected, are not bound to
wross FOR the candidate for whom the
NaeoTae have expressed themselves.
Tse same may be said OF Presiden-
TIA electors, yet no Presidential cleo
9snF mas ever violated his trust.
The answer to all this is: That
'aesszs a man comes directly from the
osgsrayle with instructions to do GER
vain act expressed by their vote, rare
1y does any such man fail to carry
sat that instruction. No man can
strand against public sentiment when
asaee directed to him.
There never was a time in the his
'csrw OF our great country when there
sa&H xueh necessity to send to our
.syesEesas. both state and national. men
ea1' ahs very highest type; men of abil-
iry o3I honesty, of industry, OF train
4sns ant experience, of positive convic.
EsaeTr 'a,l6 ,0f courage. l believe you
eBKlSine HEl these qualities in very
Ekl,n degree. !, therefore, assure you
zIp IA rneFt support in your candidacy
Very truly.
]. II. STRICKLING.
Persons who have discussed the
Fnalfer with the president assert that
81 rumors that he is to take any part
rsR me campaign in West Virginia are
Ssrstaout foundation. The president
y said 10 have authorized the asser
sznn mat he had assured both Sena
ngr Scott and Mr.. Hubbard that ne
csmild take no part in their contro
osGrz,y and would remain absolutely
g8arEral.
n Number OF republicans conten
ysAasinu Becoming candidate for mem
fs=slfp in one of the other house o.
Inv West Virginia legislature, have
ggEs@l mere in the last few days con
gSsE-iug vita the senators and repre-
szsz4aatiges. Gilbert Miller, one Of tht
EarYest orchardists in the state, Il
contemplating being candidate TO
rns state senate in the Eastern Pan
rznfle district
b. Slaughter. of Greenbrier coun
~. who aspires to the state senate
asAK Sir Houchns, Of the same coun
Eg, who has desire to go to tn