The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-01-24
WITHDRAWAL or
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dfawn as the Republican caucus nomi-
nee not because he had no great am
bition to become president Of the
Senate. but because he felt that In 30
doing he was bringing the organixa-
ton Of the Senate . step nearer. In
the same speech he called upon Senar
tor French to lay aside his personal
ambitions and return the courtesy ex-
tended him by Senator Preston, who
was voting for him. by In turn voting
for the distinguished Greenbrier Dem
ocrat. thus brining about the end Of
the deadlock.
French refused on the grounds that
he had been honor bound In caucus 20
vote for himself.
Then why don't you release your
colleagues and let them support Colo
mel Prestonf" asked Senator Blessing,
from the Republican side.
They are not bound to me. but to
each other" replied French in a weak
attempt to evade the issue.
The Blessing shot had gone home.
however. and did probably more than
any other one thing to precipitate the
bolt from the Bluefield man this A.
terpoon.
YlAy Rreuoh-
Senator Bliss McCrum paved the way
further when he declared that French
was deliberately blocking legislation and
that his colleagues feel equally bound
to the Repubiicans. in which they had
On osen without designating who and
Republican,. with the outlook sppsro
entity hopeless following the ninth bal
lot and the time, several senators Op
ing TO Huntington 20 attend Senator
Smiths funeral. but the bomoardment
OF French by the Republicans had told
heavily and the Democratic leaders, ar
ter q hurried conference. gave OUT the
tip that a new candidate would probably
be named at the caucus called for )
O'Clock
Every member OF both sides was in
mis- seat when Temporary President
Gray Silvers gavel fell calling the body
to order at o'clock Frenc. i'm a long
address. IN which he reviewed the dead
lock situation from the beginning. ad-
United that action OF the Republicans In
solidly supporting Preston and Bland
had placed both himself and his col
leagues In an embarrassing position. lie
concluded by announcing his withdrawal
and nominating Senator Woods. Sena-
tor Bland. who an insurgent, had
hitherto been "A sworn and bitter Zoe OF
Woods. seconded the nomination. dsclar-
heart with regard TO his political princi-
pals but had found that he had misun-
derstood the Barbour county man and
now saw MIN as an honest courageous.
whom he feels justified in extending is
sincerest recommendations. lie further
declared that so deep was his sense of
az precautions OF the splendid attributes
OF the Barbour county senator. that he
had seconded his nomination in the eau
Gus
Senator Preston also seconded The
nomination.
other nominations were called for hut
the Republicans had already agreed
among themselves To support Woods and
presented no formal nomination though
In order to gain time TO complete the
other details OF organization they voted
as a unit for England on the following
four ballots. McCrum asked for a re-
cess In order that the compromise com
mittee might get together In the
3 o'clock. For over an hour the commit
tees conferred. At 6:45 IL was an
nounced that the more recent details had
been decided on and in few moments
the ll0th ballot was begun. Bland.
Democrat. led OF by voting for Woods
and when. n moment later. blessing. the
first Republican on the roll. followed
the lead OF the Democratic Senator. ~
was realized that the Ion gstruggle was
over
down 60 Woods, whose name IL last on
the roll swung in behind and supported
the Barbour county man without
break. The vote was unanimous. with
Woods not voting. The result was read
with an outburst OF applause that con-
tinued over "a minute.
When order Was restored. temporary
President silver. named Senator French
and senator England the original caucus
candidates. To escort the newly elected
President 10 the chair.
President Woods. in masterful and
ringing address,. In which ne expressed
his deep appreciation Of the great hon
or and trust respect in him. formally ac-
cepted the office. You have imposed
an obligation on mo that | shall never
forget b" declared.
1t ~ an honor which realize fully
I am unworthy Of but which ! pledge
YOU ! shall do all in my power t.
justify" promise you that I shall
with YOU. one ANA ali Republican and
democrat. with all fairness and justice
and that I shall fulfIll my duties not
tar Of this state. but as before the bar
OF the God. who administers 10 and
Blocked by Interests.
II have realized for sometime that
the interests have been eNering a
powerful influence here 20 prevent leg
i~iation and 20 delay the enactment of
laws which have long been demanded
by the people. That the people. not
only Of West virginia. but Of the en-
tire nation. are demanding great re-
fornatory legislation and that We must
face and solve their problems In inn
perative and I pledge YOU that shall
give all Of the best that Is IN me 10
The new president called special at.
,
To- the Immediate need 81 state wide
primary law e. include the selection OF
United States Senators
Harris FOR Clerk.
When he hsd concluded senator Gray
arose 20 place IN nomination the name
~ John r Harris for clerk. but II
Was decided amOnE the Republicans
that " would be best to caucus hrst
on this and other nominations and the
motion wns Withdrawn IN favor OF
move 10 adjourn. made BY senator klein
xhlch carried UNANIMOUSLY. by noon to-
morrow the organization 81 the legls-
allure will be complete and at the
opening ~ the afternoon session both
houses will be ready to receive Tower
nor f3iaEscock = message and 20 proceed
with the despatch ~ the great volume
~ important work that lies ahead.
Dove of Peace
Tonight the dove Of peace - mover
tng over the capital city and with the
long strain az end. there ~ noted
general feeling ~ relief and satsfact-
ION that the wcarisome struggle y
over
To Dr ". ~. Hatfield goNeTnor-eiect.
both slices and al factions arr eNtend-
Ing congratulations FOR the capable arid
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