The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-02-05
torial district that he 10 q representa-
tive and must truly represent.
Favors Initiative.

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tive and must truly represent
Favors Initiative.
The initiative il another principle
which will give to the people more
control OF governmental affairs and
Will enable them to protect them
selves against undue influences In the
way OF the lobby. etc. II il my opin,
Ion that IL the people OF this common
wealth had this principle in hand to-
day. that We would be in better shape
relative to several problems which
mean all to the future OF the state.
the recall IL a matter for/serious con-
sideration where IL applies TO courts and
should not affect this IMPORTANT Sraneh
or our government. wbtSh adm nisters
Justice and equity In q sober and deliber-
ed Will or the people in ratifyinx the
constitution. and the enactment OF statu-
tory laws by the legislature. AS TO local
recall and it's application to local Off
GERS. i strongly favor such a principle
and feel that 1 could cite numerous cases
Wholesome so snd nav. been ,, applied with
or good. clean government
wants Corrupt Practice Act
acted. 1 see the United States senat.
has passed n Loan shark bill. relative to
the loanlng or money. for the District
be enacted by the legislature OF West
Virginia A Municipal code law would
be a great help i'm relieving the legisia-
lure should think this proposition
could be dealt with more satisfactorily
now than I'm the past. There will be lit
~, ,' demand, AZ any. for special charters
liquor licenses have been eliminated by
The adoption of the Prohibition Amend
ment. The Commission Form OF Gov
eminent. take II. would be the most
satisfactory method.
The people are fully awakened to the
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the time Will come in our state when we
VIII nave good roads in every section
! No Their accomplishment can bring more
comfort and happiness to our people
man this one thing. The people may he
assured there will be "A strong effort on
my part TO achieve results in this direct
Change board OF Education
boards OF education should be changed
legislation must be had which will as
sure US more High schools in the re-
mote sections. where the country boys
anu girls can be prepared at home for
the colleges.
With the accomplishment Of the mat
tiers L have discussed. we will have
achieved and guaranteed to each ana
every man square deal. This Is a
rough outline OF my Intentions. ! want
TO make clear one point. relative to the
gossips as well as the yellow journals.
and possibly he able to cause them to
print the truth and not fiction so far a.
pies Governor for four years. as 1
elect me.
| matter of replacing revenue To take the
place OF license taxes, which have here
tofore been at our command. Tais
| should be accomplished in "A way that
Will he the least burdensome to the
people. Possibly by the Income Tax on
gross incomes OF corporations when ar.
engaged In public service. This prin-
ciple was enacted into law a good rum
, per OF years ago In ONO. and was dealt
70 the Legislature. county Salary
hill favor. but not To take undue aa-
vantage OF those who have just been
elected to offiCe. | think each and eV-
cry man should have fair dealing ac-
corded him. This law could be- enacted
To- take effect with the officers VINO
TO he elected two and four years hence.
which l feel would meet with satisfac-
! ton and no opposition would be had from
most importance to the welfare OF the
records OF each county. and should have
careful and serious consideration. Sal
aries should be paid which would guar
antee competent officials. These prir-
cipals should all be worked out in ;h-.r
fullest details.
persons or corporations outside of the
state. receiving large royalties from and
having no interest in tn" state other
4 than the wealth they accumulate from
our natural resources. (which they pur-
chased for a mere pittsnC- is OF 20 years
ago of the InoGntaineer citizen. VINO was
not Informed 49, to the value of his hold
ings or a. to the possibility OF their de-
velopmenD. could be required TO hear
| a just portion of the burden of taxation.
Those interests should be compelled to
pay some nslderation to the stale for
! their valuable holdings and for which
: they are at present exempt from taxa
/ tion The same ~ applicable TO the In
/ enritauce TaN. In 1909. as "A state sena-
1 tor I introduced measure which hal
! for its purpose giving to the state reve-
4 nue. from this source 1t should again
| he amended relative to the transfer OF
| stocks and bonds outside of the state
| Considers Industrial situation.
! The unsettled condition Of tn. coal
! industry must have serious conSI,iera-
\ tion by the legislature. The mine guard
! system must be changed No one doubts
4 the right Of d man To protect his prop
] erty. hut at the same time. there are
1 the rights or man. which must be- gtia RI
1 ed and protected 80 that 81 precision will
/ not SO the cruel barrier which the labor
| Ing man is brought 10 face. Gv.urnor
| GIasscOck has eNerted every effort 10
! bring about a solution Of the Chaoti
| conditions which exist IN the strike zone.
4 lie has been zeslous IN every respect.
/ but has not. ! am sorry to say. had the
| support that he was entitled 20 receive.
4 and the disposition on the part ~ those
! aggTived mad" his task more arduouS.
/ An expense Of 500 600 has been inctfr-
| red and no. amicable settlement has heer
> reached Nothing viii bring about -
| state Of anarchy quicker than infringe
| rn~nt on the rights 81 man. 50 those
| matters must he fhreshed out and radi-
| sion may be elimin and equal rights
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