Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1911-07-06
Our Washington Letter.

ocratic caucus OF Congress mas outilneu
and in which the Democratic Congress
men from West Virginia have concurred.
The reciprocity bill meets with the APP
proval of the West Virginia Democrats,
as expressed by their county chalrmen,
and the course of the Democratic Con-
gressmen from the country at large and
those from West Virginia in particular
has been approved by the West Virginia
county chairmen.
Senator Chiffon sent out letters to all
the county chairmen in West Virginia,
asking them to say whether they favor
Canadian reciprocity as proposed in the
bill now pending in the Senate and wheth-
er they approve the measures adopted by
the Democratic caucus OF the House.
Answers have been received from almost
every Democratic county chairman in
the State, and without exception they
approve the course of the Democrats in
the House in voting for the reciprocity
agreement and endorse the entire pro-
gramme as adopted by the Democrats in
the House for consideration at this ses-
sion of Congress.
Not only did the Democratic county
chairmen approve the course the Demo-
Gratis in Congress, which is fully con-
Cured in by the Democratic Senators
from West Virginia and elsewhere, but
they added words of the highest COM
mendation in speaking OF the course OF
the Democratic Congressman. The Sen
ators and Congressman, who are united
as to the policy OF the present Congress-
feel much gratified that the county chair
men approve their course.
The county chairmen are presumed to
be in close touch with the sentiments OF
the Democracy oftheir counties, and their
approval of the course of the Democratic
representation in the Senate and House
is supposed to be the sentiment OF the
Democracy of the State, since it comes
with such unanimity and from every sec
ton without exception.
The evidence continues that the CAM
paign for the denomination OF President
Taft is to be an office holders campaign.
This is especially apparent in West Viz
ginia, where postmasters and other Fed
eral office-holderS are lining up for TAFT,
all the Republican newspapers published
by postmasterS are beginning to tell OF
the greatness OF Taft and where all the
old "stand-pat" element OF the Repuoli-
can party is working for his renomlna-
ton.
1t is noticeable that Governor Glass
cock, former Governors Dawson, White
and Atkinson are not tearing any wear
ing apparel to have the delegation from
West Virginia support Taft for renomina-
ton, and there are many OF the "Pro-
gressive" element of the party in the State
who are not going out of their way to
support Taft. President Roosevelt re-
fused to eat with Lorimer, and for the
same reason might have refused to dine
with former Senator Scott, yet Scott is
the principal leader in the move to have
West Virginia's vote in the Republican
national convention cast for Taft. Sen
ator LaFollette, who is candidate for
the nomination for the Presidency, rep
resents one element OF the Republican
party, and will have strong following in
West Virginia, in spite of the efforts OF
the old machine to throw the States
vote in the convention TO TAFT.
In spite Of statements OF former Sena-
tor Scott that he intends to maintain his
residence in West Virginia, his acceptance
of the presidency of the United States
Trust Company of Washington indicates
his belief that there is nothing more for
him or the Republican party in West Viz
ginia. His acceptance of the position OF
executive head OF this financial institution
will require his presence in Washington
practically all the time and it is under
stood he will make this his permanent
home. Of course, one cannot be the eX-
ecutive head of bank in Washington
and run political machine in West Viz
ginia al the same time unless the West
Virginia Republicans want TO continue
their practice of taking dictation from
Washington as 10 what they shall do and
whom they shall nominate. If they want
to continue the same course, possibly
Senator Scott may retain the party lead
ership.
Senator Watson will accompany Gov
ernor Glasscock and the members OF the
State Board OF Regents to the White
House on Thursday. The Governor and
board will extend to the President an in
vitation to attend and participate in the
exercises connected with the installation
of DR.. Thomas E. Hodges as president
of the West Virginia University. Sena-
tor Chiffon made the appointment with
the White House for the delegation, but
Senator Watson will introduce them to
the President.
All the appointees of former Senators
Elkins and Scott are TO be removed and
replaced with Republicans recommended
by Senators now serving, according to
reports that are current. The Democratic
Senators from West Virginia will not be
consulted in the matter, but Republicans
from other States will take their places.
The Scott and Elkins Republicans are
not tie kind the Senate wants in its work,
and they will be replaced by others who
satisfy the Republican majority of the
Senate.
Congressman Brown has been busy for
some time getting out documents and lit
erature to his constituents. Notices have