West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-08-20
OUR WASHINGTON LETTER
We'll for tho Country that the President
and Congress Wore ION tho JOB"
WHOM War Broke Out In Europe
George "A. 6owors Nominated by
the Second olstrle, Republicans
FroN GroRor w. suMmrns.

dent has remained ION the Job at Wash,
ington throughout one ot the most actiy,
and trying administrations in the histor,
OF the country. Throughout most of hi,
administration Congress has been nj
work also. And whilo there are a tire,
lot OF men in public life the importanc,
OF having officials ready for action WA,
shown clearly when tho news spread
that the war in Europe had actually
started. Ii Congress had not been here
aud II the President had been oil on a
trip somewhere, the relief which is being
Afforded to Americans abroad would have
been delayed or perhaps not afforded at
all the prompt measures looking to the
acquiring of sufficient vessels OF American
registry To carry our abundant crops
abroad might not have been passed; the
activities intended TO prevent the
further soaring of food prices might not
been undertaken; the handling OF finances
IN such way az to prevent money
panic might not have been done. These
are some oi the things resulting from
having President and Congress at work
ready at all times 10 act for the benefit of
the general good. Among the most regu-
lar attendants in the House. who are
seldom out of Washington, and can
always be relied upon To bc present when
important matters are coming up. are
Congressman Brown and Nicely, the two
Democratic members of tho House from
West Virginia. The President and his
cabinet, the Senate and the House, have
all rcmainded here throughout the trying
heat oil an exceptionally hot summer.
ready at any time To guard against any
emergency that may arise, and Rs one
result the United States have been kept
out OF war. The President and the
Secretary OF State may be relied upon TO
keep the nation out Of war il il is possible
to do so. While there were differences
oi opinion regarding the handling of the
Mexican situation, some persons believing
the United States should have taken a
hand in the fighting there, the opinion
now seems to be unanimous that the
Presidents peace policy IL right and he
has the united support of men OF all
political parties in his efforts to prevent
the United States from becoming involved
in any way in the European war.
Most Of the West Virginians who were
abroad ut the outbreak of the war have
been heard from. Some have returned
home; others are awaiting tho arrival OF
| the American coin sent over To honor
| their travellers checks and letters OF credit.
| Solicitor General John w. Davis and
Mrs. Davis returned to Washington, after
being landed at Halifax from an Eng
lish ship afraid 10 take chances on com
ing TO New York.
| Every United States attorney in the
country, including Stuart w. Walker,
attorney for the northern district OF West
Virginia, has been notified by Attorney
General McReynolds to make an investi-
CATION as TO whether the cost of foodstuns
has gone up since the beginning OF the
European war, whether there are good
reasons for any increases i'm price, and
to suggest remedies. i'm ease prices are
| found To have gone up without proper
cause. IL is believed the grand iures Of
the federal courts will be used 10 look in
to the matter. Such action has already
been begun in Washington.
The hearing by Special Master Charles
T.. LittleGeld Of the contention OF West
Virginia that certain credits amounting
TO about So, 900, 900 should be allowed in
the settlement Of the debt suit, started
Monday at Richmond, Va. The master
must make his report by October ~, so
the hearing is not expected 10 last very
long.
One Of the reasons why applications
for the establishment Of rural routes are
not always granted i'm West Virginia was
explained by the Post Office Department
in letter 10 Representative Moss recent
ly. The inspector sent 20 20 over the
route reported that at one place he had 20
unhitch his horse and lead il around q
rock TO keep his vehicle from upsetting
He said there are no bridges on the road
although IL crosses stream several times
and IL Is impossible after heavy rain.
| The route was not established.
The nomination Of George M. Bowers
for Congressman 10y the Second district
Republicans drew a distinct line between
the Republican and Progressive parties.
n. G.. Keim, who had been nominated
by the Progressives, sought the Republican
endorsement, with a view 10 getting the
two parties together again. But he was
turned down in the Republican conyen-
vention and StandDattcr Of tbe Joe
Cannon type was nominated instead Ho
has been a Republican Office holder for
nearly rs years and belongs 20 the school
Of politics represented in West Virginia
by Senator Gon, the late Senator stephen
| y. Elkins and former Senator Nathan
Bay Scott, formerly OF West Virginia.
! His nomination makcs The issues distinct.
| Everybody knows what Junior Brown
stands for everybody knows the priuci-
piles OF tho Progressive candidate, and
| everybody knows what the old Standpat
principles represented by Mr.. Bowers
are. There should be no difficulty in
determining which one to vote for.
A lot of eeoI hae faaeu uonf bv Cop