The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-07-09
MARY Darby Fitzhush In Cincinnati
Enquirer, July g.

MARY Darby Fitzhu9h IN Cincinnati
Enquirer, July g.
With dignity and full realization OF
the importance Of electing . mCn with
brains, executive leadership and per.
sonality to the United States Senate.
this gratifying estimate OF Major Da-
Wis ElkIns Is culIed from an interview
on July 4, with former Governor Albert
n. White, one Of the most energetic
and brilliant executives West Virginia
ever has honored Long identified
with the West Virginia State Board Of
Trade. as well as with other bodies
which constantly confront state prob
lens, Governor White becomes the
mOuthpiece OF the far.thinking men Of
the state at large.
Many Have Enlisted.
enc state In the union is more In
terested In the successful prosecution
of the war than West Virginia. Many
thousands Of her sons have volun.
teered for service In the army or navy.
There Is but one issue in West Vir-
ginia at this time. and that Is 10 win
he war. West Virginia IL to elect a
United States Senator this fall as well
as Congressman. Any party that fails
TO see the tremendous reach OF the
patriotic war spirit In this mountain
state and how II has radically changed
conditions Of political contest is asleep
at the switch.
"West Virginia Is regarded by Demo
Gratis generally as debatable ground to
be won over this year. With President
Wilson at the head Of the nation and
a Democratic governor, very shrewd
and long-headed. directing the Affairs
OF West Virginia, II may be said truth.
fully that the Democratic party Is very
wide awake and expects to win the
election this fall.
"The problem the Republican party
in West Virginia has to meet this year
can only be solved successfully by the
exercise OF political wisdom and the
saving grace Of common sense. ]
mean by this that II is not an assured
election OF one OF the four Republican
candidates for Senator you personally
prefer. because OF favors shown you
or Of favors expected. but rather Is It
possible Tor us to win? And who VIII
prove to be at the polls the strongest
candidate?
Solution VIII Be Easy.
eff Republicans will think more
about how they will win the election
In November and less about their per
sonal preference or grudges. the best
solution will be easily found. Person.
ally, all four Of the candidates are my
friends. and could vote for any one Of
them who r. nominated. but candidly.
there Is o difference. which must be
considered when we think OF the No
vember election.
There 10 no question IN my miad
that the Democrats are fully alive to
the war issue and intend to make II
their card. For that reason. as we'll as
for others. II is absolutely sure. as
see II. that Colonel Clarence w. Wat
son, now In the government military
service, and former United States
Senator. will Re the Democratic nomi-
nee. There are $4,000 West Virginia
men. In round figures. wearing the uni
forms Of Uncle Sam in the military
and naval service Of their country.
They are "over there" By the thou.
sands. they are on the fighting ships
OF the navy and in the cantonments
and training camps in this country.
These 10000 men will have the right
and privilege Of voting for Senator and
Representatives. wherever they may
be. at the fall election. Their votes
will decide who will be the nen
United States Senator.
"The Republican majority In many 81
our counties Il already absent and
active in the service Of the country IN
this supreme hour Of patriotic duty.