The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-10-11
ENGLAND ENDORSES HEARNE

senator E T England was the Progressive leader In southern
West virginia in the campaign last year. He " a me OF the most
active and ardent supporters OF Theodore Roosevelt IN N state Sen.
ne h lead what was called the Progressive element an uas a
candidate against Hon. Julian c. Hearne for the Presidencv . 10 -
ATE. Mr.. England now appeals to the voters of Progressive utilization to
ray 70 n support 4 Mr. Henne. Read below his ringing words:
10 Ia Voters Of the First Congressional District:
1 have been reading. with n great deal OF interest, about, ths =.
thusiasuc Republican meetings that n being held in YOU district,
in the three cornered whirlwind campaign now in progress or the
election OF a Congressman would be with you. and on the firing
line were II not for business matters which prevent M doing so
wish to the progressive doctrine deeply rooted IN our government.
al affairs. and the only way in which W e a hope to achieve this
is by the continuation and perpetuauon O. the Republican party The
republican party Is really the only Progressive party in existence.
History reveals this fact. The Democrats continue to diligently boost,
the progressive" party. and why? The nsw is easily arrived at.
10y keeping the ProgressiveRepubncan party divided. It assures sue
efforts.
Republicans and Progressives stand for the same thing In the
great tariff battle in Congress they have worked side by side Why
should there be any dissension? Let US unite u efforts O. one
oanoidate M victory viii perch high upon u banners. United we
stand divided w fall" Think well and carefully of this and IT'S grave
significance IT this time.
Senator Hearne is a progressive Republican. While a member
Of the Legislature he voted for the tax laws. public service commits
sion. workmen's compensation act. the election of United States Sen.
tors by direct Vte u he people. the income Ia law. and many
other progressive measures. He Is a man around whom a reunited
Republican party should rally. He has been tried and found true;
true to progressive measures: true to his conviction; true TO his con
sttuents; true to the common people OF the state OF West Virginia.
He is a man that the public has confidence in. and whose record Will
stand n searchhsht Of critical Investigation His progressivfsm
is a pure and unaduteraed as the law that a Numbered down
through the clouds OF Mount Sinai TO Moses.
l appeal TO every Progressive and Republican to stand firm and
true TO J. C Iearne for Congress. and on the 14h day of this month.
you can say we have met the eenmy and they ar ours"
II you vote for Iaughrn. your vote will aid the Democratic nom.
inee and freetrade propaganda. Your district does not want a free
'"'l'" anu 'e ohF "a 10 hep deIeat this threatened danger IS to
rally around the Ecarne flag. giving him your entire support. and by
SO doing. his election will be assured. Senator Hearne has a record
filled with achievements and his services in u representative aDacitv
receive the plaudits OF the common people
The question is. DO you want a Progressive and protectionist TO
represent YOU In Congress? II you DO. you ian get this by the cleo
uon u Senator Hearle. n you want a free trader and reactIonarv.
a vote for Lauehlin viii assist you IN getting this Do nothing that,
VIII aid IN perretuatng the Democratic free traders and the reac-
uonares
Democratic victory has always spelled ruin and disaster IN H.
american manufacturer. and the teeminc millions OF American work.
men on the 18th OF this month. do your duty az the polls nv tho
election % Hearne 10 Congress. and thereby demonstrate the fact
mat you stand for q policy thai mean rnenm- ND h.--.-
the american people. Respectfully.
= r ENGLAND