West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-08-24

We pledge Ourselves to encourage and
promote that development and that
while the Democratic party Is I'm
power. the title to the natural water
power sites I'm this state shall remain
with the people.
Republicans Threaten West VIRGINIA
Industries.
The coal. iron. steel. glass, oil, gas.
lumber and pottery business consti-
tute the chief business OF the state
outside OF agriculture. These bust.
nesses deserve the fostering care OF
the state government, as does the bust.
ness OF agriculture. Whatever In
lures either affects labor and business
and by inturing them and labor the
farmers market is proportionately
harmfully affected. Remembering that
We are in competition with other
states, every power OF this state
should be directed to the preservation
OF our markets and TO the fostering OF
these industries. and we should look
with suspicion upon any and every eff
fort 10 Increase the differential against
our products TO the markets which
these products have heretofore en-
joyed. We are. therefore. amazed
that the Republicans at Chicago de.
clared I'm favor OF taking away from
the states all control OF railroads.
This is revolutionary. and its effects
IL not its purpose will be to give our
competitors In other states advantages
over West Virginia. and may paralyze
the hand OF the state I'm It's most I'm
portant interests. We declare this TO
be most vital question to every citi
zen OF West Virginia. IL Is an assault
upon the states rights which we re.
sent az patriots: 1t is an assault upon
the industries OF West Virginia. which
we resent in the name OF both business
and labor. West Virginia needs equal
rights In the fight for markets; and
the carrying out OF the National Re-
publican Platform upon this question
may mean the ruin of our Industries
for an Indefinite time.
Election Fraud Prosecutions.
Through fraud and corruption in
elections and primaries. West Virginia
has been brought to shame and dis
honor among her sister states, and
we rejoice that the Federal Govern
ment. through its Department OF Jus
tice. has set on foot prosecutions In
these places where the stonch has
been greatest and where popular cleo
lions have for years been a farce.
Martial Law.
While we pledge ourselves TO the
impartial maintenance OF law and or
der. and, II necessary, the use OF the
military arm OF the Government for
that purpose. we firmly believe that
the military power should at all times
remain subordinate to the civil power,
and that mo person." unless engaged
In the military service of the state.
shall be tried or punished by mill
tary court for any offense that is cog
nizable by the civil courts OF the
state" We condemn the use OF courts
martial for the trial OF civilians dur.
ing Industrial disturbances as a most
fragrant subversion OF the principles
OF personal liberty as embodied in
the constitution OF the state and
nation. And we are unalterably
opposed to the use OF the militia at a
primary or other election.
Workmen's Compensation.
We endorse the principle OF the
Workmen's Compensation Act, and
pledge ourselves to amend the present
act so as TO remedy its defects, and
guarantee more speedy and satisfac.
tory adjustment OF all claims arising
under IL. and also administer Il with a
degree OF economy in marked contrast
10 the reckless extravaganza OF the
present administration
Democrats In Legislature.
We commend and endorse the Dem
ocratic minority in the last Legisla-
ture for having courageously and con-
sistently voted against all unnecessary
increase OF taxes and other vicious
legislation and especially for their op-
position TO those outrages against free
government committed against the
cities OF Williamson, Bluefield, Hinton
and Fairmont.
Law Enforcement.
IL placed In control OF the state gov.
eminent, we pledge ourselves to sup
port. maintain and enforce the pro-
hibition amendments in the full mean,
ing and spirit OF the same, as voted
Tor by the people; and TO the honest
enforcement Of the prohibition stat
utes and all other laws. without par.
tiality or favoritism.
Woman Suffrage.
The woman suffrage amendment
has been submitted to the people and
while this convention has no power
to bind the Individual voter, II ex-
presses its conviction that the said
amendment should be ratified.
National Administration Endorsed.
We heartily endorse the administra-
ton OF President Woodrow Wilson.
and congratulate the whole country
upon the wisdom, courage and sin.
certify OF HIS leadership during this
critical crisis In our country's history
We believe the continued welfare and
safety Of the republic demand his re.
election TO the presidency.
West Virginia Democrats In Congress.
We heartily endorse the able Demo
cratic record In Congress Of United
States Senator William r.. Chiffon. and
OF Congressman Matthew NJ. Nicely
and Adam b. httlepage, and OF the
late Congressman Brown. They have
consistently supported the great peii.
cies OF the President, and have faith,
fully discharged the public trust re-
posed in them.
In the death Of William @. Brown.
the state OF West Virginia lost one OF
It's loyal and most useful sons, and the
Democratic party one OF its wisest
counsellors and most devoted SUD.
porters.
Rstihestlon Of Platforms.
We hereby ratify and endorse the
platform promulgated by the Demo.
cratic Naffonai C,oprortto,, ..sa....,t..