The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-12-28
A MAN OF HIS OWN MIND

The great burden of the complaint of tho Democratic press, and the
charge of others opposed 20 Judge a L. Robinson is that he is Governor Hat
candidate. In other words that he is under bondage to others. We'll.
II that is the most serious charge that they can bring we should say that
fr serious refutation. especially with those who have known him all their
lives Very distinctly Judge Robinson Is a mn of his WI mind. and no
man ian This is proved by his whole course as a man prominent In the pub
II Affairs OF the State and by his record o the bench Of tn Supreme Court
TIA bench on very important questions. Clearly he las eve been ruhed by
any other spirit than his on, nor W will be. That his candidacy is daily
growing IN strength. to III dismay of the Democratic opposition and the
discomfort oil those within his party who favor other candidates. is owing TO
III sterling qualities of his character, his native and acquired abilities. his
eminent htnessa and superior qualifications for the Office &c which he aspires
He is foouree OF all entanglements with factions and interests. especially
coal, oil and gal domination and which are 81 markedly active for other can
didacies. These are the reason why Judge Robinson Is supported by the
majority II the Republicans o. tn northern end OF the State and the
very large number Of Republicans in other sections.
But. II Judge Robinson finds himself IN sympathy with the cardinal
policies Of thu present State administration he win have n reason to apollo
gze fol such approval. as against the movement and schemes which sought
to embarrass ht administration and cripple the functions OF government
So far As Governor Hatnelds policies are concerned. were they not and are
counties. Ia D. lot always stood by tn people against all injustice and
the invasion OF their rights Did he OF strive honestly an lonz against i'm
posing any further burdens them by favonng Just measures n taxation
upon Interest," lat weren lot paying their share towards h. expenses of State
government las h e lot o. every occasion been found opposing the aggres
ion and greed Of sordid monopoly. Did he not stand valianty for the in.
Of humane and charitable institutions. and u solemn obligations towards
he unfortunates therein? Has ct Governor Hatfield been found faithful ID
he execution Of hist rust in standing for the srict enforcement of a law
which the solid Democratic minority combined with few iniuical Repuh-
hcans sought ito discredu? r-r
The InteIigencer is just old fashioned enough to believe that N man
subscribing to such policies need not fear 10 g before the people fr their
approval He would be repudiated II he did not uphold them. Not long ago
Judge Robinson In addressing a meeting Of Boone county citizens and looking
straight into the faces Of the sturdy yeomanry exclaimed. TT is because Of
you tha ! al a candidate Tor tn nomination for Governor" 1t will be be-
cause OF the people, the ran and file. that II nominated. he will be elected
And II Is Henry ID Hatfield. who. as Governor, has manfuny n In
hnchtnSy upheld the cause Of these sam people.