The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-01-14

l-anttl ana quality. Tor the purpose Of
for such knowledge by those who are
Interested IN the development OF our In
data would b Of almost insst,ms.
aerNtce |
Looking forward to the proper rrotee-
Ton and conservation OF our resources.
Il here when our constitution should S~
nmended 80 a. 10 permit the cl~asrinca-l
ucn OF these properties IL should be
one OF the duties of this session TO SUBJ
nit 20 the people such an Amendment
ios the purpose Of changing our consti-
our soil should he classified with re-
the different classes OF farming. This
information should be In the hands Of
distribution TO those who are interested
IN this question.
A. a layman ! uppose the learned
lawyers would say that I am quite in
capable OF discussing in~teiligently this
subject This n. in the main. true
this subject and the conversations
have had with men OF recognized legal
attsin'nents. L. to the effect that our
Nnopmsnt for the past eighty years. and
the trouble that Is responsible for 90
much OF the complaint made by the peo-
laws. but the trouble emanates from the
manner In which they are administered
and construed Undoubtedly. abuses
cedures. but most Of the trouble h. with
the trial Judges. who have ample power
70 reform these abuses and prevent de-
r~rerogative. and without injury to ltti-
gants or the denial Of any substantial
my conclusions are sound. the remedy
seems To me n simple one. A. all courts
are bound by legislative ensctments. un-
Iess connicting with the Constitution.
the remedy would seem to me simple
OF solution BY the distinguished lawyers
Who help to make up your legislative
dice against our courts. and this presu-
dice IL caused largely by delays. as we'll
as technical aud complicated procedure
~ has been the experience In the past
that cases have been kept la the courts
ibr years without any nnai determine
tion Of the merits OF the litigation. The
ctally and compelled Co abandon his
case. while the wealthy litigant can
carry his appeal withou financial de-
pletion Tor an indefinite period Of time.
Ihls IL equally true In criminal utiga-
ton. The procedure l. often hRmpered
by technicalities. and the Violator OF the
law, " he be a man % means. car COM
mand influence that inspires hope that
he viii escape punishment Uniform n.
gard Tor law and order will never OBJ
tain until every transgressor OF civil
or criminal law II given 20 understand
that punishment II certain in every
case. and that IL will he melted out
speedily without respect 20 person. II
~ To be hoped that thiz~Isegislature will
pass some remedial legislation which
will cure the developing evil which has
been and is responsible for so much ad-
verse criticism OF the delays in our
courts at the present time.
The right OF amendment should be so
enlarged as TO prevent dismissal ON ac-
count or mtschoice Of remedy. whether
u be as to the form Of the action or
the forum court ia which the case il
Instituted. Ten per cent relief at least
In the number OF cases has already been
a. \ nAEILHAUA h. Nha AWEaMNAW. - IT,
the operation OF the compensation law.
NO doubt this relief ~ much greater in
the district courts, and as time goes by
the Keller In the supreme Court will be
experienced to a much greater extent
than IL up to the present.
There should he n Board authorized
by the Legislature for the development
OF efnciency and economy. 70 be COM
ity. state Geologist. President Of the
Board Of Control. Tax Commissioner,
President OF the state Board OF Trade.
Dean OF the Department OF Agricuiture
at the University and the Professor Of
Economics. whose dnty IL would be to
powered 20 employ experts when neces.
Sary In investigations for the purpose
Of assembling statistics uron the many
great questions that are before Us for
solution I'm the future. which are Affect
ing our welfare al the present time. and
viii be more 80 as TO the future. This
~ NM W.
and make Investigations and secure data
on any and all questions dealing with
our local and state government such as
our institutions. as well as our states
development. for the future In the way
or efficiency. This Investigation can be
made possible through such an o~rganiza-
tion TO meet the economic demand OF
the people.
There would be no expense to the
state other than for the services OF eN-
perts. when the Commission might ind
~ necessary TO employ from time TO
time TO iny%estigate some Of the cues
would come to the commission for solu-
ton.
An act should he passed in conform
ity with the amendment adopted by the
Federal Congress regarding the election
Of United states senator's and the ap-
pointment OF the same. in case Of a
vacancy. should be provided for. on
account Of the expense that would be In
w1Nid h" more ous seos seTm 70 M. nav u
nor was authorized and empowered TO
ON any vacancy occurring by resigna-
ton. death or otherwise. by APPOINT
ment, in any case. until the next general
election following the vacancy.
Labor and Capital.
\ contest between labor and capital
was fragrant IN the Kanawha coal heid
when I assumed the duties Of Governor.
This trouble had existed throughout the
period OF the year previous. You viii
recall. no doubt. the unjust critictnn
~chronicied by the press throughout the.
fulntrN At tuat ftmFs Happily rmt4
s~truggle was terminated in the frst
weeks of my administration and what
ever may be said adversely Of me and
my EFFORTS 70 straiEhten out this en-
tangled condition. I wish 20 say tn my.
own defense tina: 7 tried 20 DO my duty
a. saw 70, with respect 20 all who
We're engaged IN this conflict. gave
consideration 90 All matters developing
out Of this contest. - felt that 7
should. - All alike. pointing out TO each
side the rights % the other and their
limitations - u where the duty 81 one
began and the other ended In their treat
meut or one another. Our experience
Impressed up deeply.
Tho importance % the cooperation %
and capital iu n friendly wav ws
al appreciate. ara We dspiore the fact
when strife arises.
Capital f. entitled - q fair return
upon its Investment. n IT, property.
should he protected and fta holdings
recoEnlzed a. Investments 81 value ard
~Nowif have che protection srf raeard
~ all citizens IN that respect Gahor g.
The greatest assst that our countrv
posEesssa. and &C. not 20 BE- computed.
upon the basis ~ p commodity. but re-
srectcd and crnsffered wfth ths rever-
eure thaf All citizens should have for
one another Tit laborlur man f. en-
Titled 20 a fair share ~ the wealth he
heinr 20 create.
The last labor disturbance ~ost orr
State hundreds o. thousands Of doIfara|
not taking into consideration the faias
Impression that waH gained ahfond as 10.
The true conditions within our state
The rights 90 the Just and enuffabfs.
claims a. each Aide nhnufN he nrF U~raH