The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1916-08-11

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of the states water power resources, a.
welf ss proper regulation OF the public
utilities corporations Of the state and IN
this connection We innst not forget that
lowliest citizen of the state can, If he
has Just eomplrint, bring al action
ugsinst the great corporations. and the
state will see that his cause 10 looked A.
ter by lawyers provided for that purposs
70 see that the Interests of the public are |
protected AMI that no injustaces are per-
mitt~d 70 be hezped upon the people Of
West Virginia.
These and many others constitute
the elaborate and constructive programs
of legislation that has been brought
about by the HATFIELD administration.
10 is q record uuequxiled in the history
oil West Virginia, and We are glad 20
take tits occasion to extend 70 Govern
or Hatfield our sincere appreciation and
admiration and our full approval of bic
| administration.
In All able and effective speech, Sens-
tor >trother moyed the adoption of the
resolution, which W.. duly seconded and
unanimously adopted.
Il. Edwarn Hill, Manager of the Nc.
Do~ell Times and Committeeman, read
the following resolution and in q brief
speech moved its adoption which wa
lone admid loud cheers and prolonge,.
applause.
RESOLUTION JUSTIFY GOVERNORS
USE or MILITIA
Whereas, Ii has come to our NOTES
that the Democratic platform adopted
recently at Parkersburg criricises Gov
ernor Henry ID. Hatfield for the use OF
some lev members of the state Militia in
protecting the rights OF the voters OF
hlkhorn district, in Mcdowell county
and
whereas, We are conversant with eli
the circumstances surrounding this Incl
lent, Therefore, be it
Resolved by the Republicans of Nc
Dowell county In convention assembled
that We hereby extend our hearty thank,
To Governor Henry ID. Hatfield for tn.
admirable part he took in preserving Z
the Republicans votors Of Eixhor.
district, Mcdowell county, their right,
A. citizens, and in securing them the
privilege OF casting their votes ~ the,
chose To do in the Republican primar,
)n June q, Ast; and We heartily com
mend and approve the action of William
ssddler, Justice of the Peace Of ElkhorI
district. of Mcdowell county, in calm.
Upon Governor Hate 81. fer aid in prr
serving order At the polls, protecting til,
voters m the exercises OF their preroSs
1--we - citizens OF this county, and in th,
protection of the integrity Of the ballo
box.
BE IT further resolved, That We cor
Tenn vigorously the arbitrary action OF .
.ew persons In An effort % control AM
dominate the electorate st certain prs
ancts In Elkhorn district; that We un
lesitatingiy condemn the outrageous ~
1on prompted by . few individuals i.
ausIng the arrest OF regularly sppointes
lection officers on trsmped up chargs
simply for tile purpose Of OBTAINING tho.
LECTION officers and keeping them ava
rom the polls IN the exercise Of thei
inty- We congratulate Governor Hat
held upon his fearless stand in doing ey
rything lac could 10 foil such . conspir
sey as Was attempted ~ lie carried GU
a that district, and in bringing protec
lou to the voters he did no more thai
sss duty ~ Governor and ~ q citizen OF
he county
BE Il further resolved, That We resen
he charge that has been made that Gov
amor Hatfield Iss~d the military force
4 the state for the purpore Of CONTROL
'ng the will OF tile people ia the rerrp,
Urinary and brand such statement n
'nsiieiousy false. We take this o~ca
sion To pledge % him our thanks in nm
'tinting measure for his prompt action.
insuring full protection 10 the vot~r.
nd We beiieve that the use Of the mill
sfJ force VA entirely warranted snc
hat the Governor exercised his prerozs
tive ia this regard with the aim in Vie,
70 see that an honest, fair election va,
onddctrd, where every mans vot.
would lie counted A. u vA- cast.
ANDERSON EMBOSSED FOR