The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1910-06-16
His Efforts 10 Disrupt the Re
publican Party in the
State
TO GET IN LINE
For the Reelection Of Sem
ator Scott by the
Legislature.
(ohanes Brooks Smith.


PARkERSBURG, June 18th,
June term OF the United States couri
now being held in this city is being
attended by number of leading ci,I,
gems from all parts Of the Northern
district. many of whom. besides being
prominent in legal and business lines
are consplcuously active in politics in
their respective localities. They hail
from both political parties. bit Re-
ptRblicans seem to be in the majority.
Noticeable among them is state SEN
ator Fred o. Blue. whose brilliant VIC
tory for denomination in the Thir-
tenth district. has caused him to be
congratulated on all sides. Unless a
great many folk of reputed perspIcac-
ity are fooled in their Judgment, SEN
ator Blue is one of your real coming
men in West Virginia. He seems TO
possess all the essentials to measure
up to the destiny that 1t is believed is
to overtake him. He Is young, clear
OF vision, clean OF character, gree OF
demagogism and suspicion Of political
trickery. He Is. in word, high class.
Senator Blue, from the outset was
for the retention of Senator Scott in
Congress. He so announced, but at
the same time stated that, while pre-
ferring to vote for Scott, he would
abide the verdict of the majority OF
his party In the district as expressed at
the popular primary. The verdict has
been rendered. 1t was favorable to
Scott by great majority. The result,
all around. of course, Is decidedly
agreeable to Blue.
Like great many other visitors
here OF Republican prominence and
activity, Senator Blue believes that II
has been unmistakably shown in the
nearly thirty county primaries that
have been held that Senator Scott Is
overwhelmingly the choice of the Re-
publicans of West Virginia for United
States Senate, and he believes no good
can come to the party or to any in
dividual by keeping up the contest
longer.
Hon. NJ. II. King, Of EFkins, was a
supporter OF Congressman Hubbard in
his unsuccessful attempt to carry RAN
dolph county against Senator Scott,
though, at the same time. staunchly
supported Blue. Mr.. King declares
that Mr.. Hubbard, so far as he him
self is concerned, is hopelessly defeat-
ed. and he thinks that Mr.. Hubbard
should accept the fact. formally with
draw. and Join In helping smooth out
the wrinkles in the party cloth that
may have been caused by the senator
ial contest up-to-date. "By continu-
ing as a candidate" said Mr.. King,
'tMr. Hubbard is doing himself. his
party and his friends and supporters
an injustice. He asked that the peo-
pie should say as between him and
Senator Scott, and they have most
emphatically and Overwhelmingly said
they wanted Senator Scott to remain
in the Senate. 4 had great admiration
for Mr.. Hubbard and had hoped that
favorable reception than 1t did. But,
his candidacy would receive a more
since the series of primaries has shown
that the Republicans of the state by a
smashing majority prefer Senator
Scott think Mr.. Hubbard should in
fairness to himself his party and his
friends gracefully accept the verdict
of the people so overwhelmingly and
Enthusiastically expressed. There ia no
good to come out of Mr. Hubbard con-
tlnuinS this uneven and one-sided con-
test. / am sure his best friends
those who really have his interests at
heart-will advise against. 1t. l he
lieve Mr.. Hubbard will see it this way.
You asked me as to Senator Eikirs
in Randolph county. have this to
say. Senator Elkins Is in control OF
his party in his home county, not only
Of his party organization. but he is
backed by the party sentiment in Ran
dolph. Elkins was never so strong
with the Republicans Of his home
county as he is now. ] believe. too,
that he was never so strong with the
Republicans of the state. Elkins is
big man. He is one of the greatest
senators in Washington He Is a
statesman of masterful abilities. His
career is replete with distinguished
achievements. His successful plotting
of the administrations railroad bill
through Congress is such an extraor-
binary accomplishment as to call forth
fine tribute from Senator Deliver,
Of Iowa. the ansurgent' leader Elkins
has made this state great in Washing
ton-great in the eyes OF the people OF
the nation. The average West vir.
gilman appreciates IT"
j. Mentor Caldwell. of this city, ag-
gressive young business man and Re-
publican. who was one Of Mr.. Hub.
bard's trusted and respected lieuten.
ants in Wood county, declared him.
self today on the futlnty of contin.
uing to put up any further opposition
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