The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1920-03-11

Whereas, his services in Congress
and as Solicitor General of the United
States, and his distinguished career
as Ambassador TO the Court of St.
James at the most crucial and trying
period in the history of this country,
have given the Hon. John w. Davis
wide acquaintance and merited
reputation as a man of sterling char
acter, of exalted ability and OF high
order of craftsmanship; and
Whereas. his availability, personal
qualities, great fitness and splendid
equipment for the highest public sta
ton are recognized in all parts of the
Nation:
J Therefore, be it resolved, That it
/ is the sense of The Democratic state
/ Executive Committee of West Vir-
ginia. and OF the other citizens OF the
State here assembled, that the best IN
/ terests of the United States and OF
| Democracy require that Hon. John w.
Davis be the next President of the
limited States, and we hereby invite
the active cooperation of all citizens
of the United States in common en-
deavor to secure his nomination and
election to this great office.
The resolution was adopted amidst
the greatest enthusiasm.
Col. McGraw's amendment was to
the effect that Mr.. Davis be commun-
/ icated with in relation to the matter
and if it is his desire to become a
candidate. headquarters will be opened
4. DESIRE
not to embarrass Mr.. Davis or the cd
ministration by any action OF the
committee. This was accepted.
Administrations Endorsed.
Tusca Morris introduced the follow
ing resolution which was adopted
unanimously:
Be is resolved that the Democratic
State Executive Committee this day
in session, renew our allegiance TO
and faith in the principles OF the
| Democratic party; that we endorse the
national administration OF President
| Woodrow Wilson; and we also endorse
the state administration OF Governor
John ]. Cornwell, and we believe that
| this administration is one OF the
greatest and most satisfactory since
the formation OF this state, and we
heartily approve his stand for law
and order; and the people OF this
| state are TO be congratulated that
under the administration OF Governor
! Cornwell, life, liberty and properly
have been made secure.
S. A. Hays Endorsed.
L. w. Osenton introduced the fol
lowing resolution endorsing S 4.
Hays Of this city for U. S. Commits
sioner of Internal Revenue and it was
adopted.
In consideration of the excellent
| services rendered to the people OF
this State and to the Government OF
The United States, be it resolved by
this Committee that it cOngratulates
the National Administration upon the
selection of Hon. Samuel A. Hays TO
| fill the office OF Collector of Internal
Revenue in the District of West Vir-
ginia, and as recognition due TO one
who has so signally well performed
his duties as has Mr. Hays. be it
further resolved that we recommend
bin for appointment as Commissioner
of Internal Revenue, il and when the
present competent and excellent Com.
missioner may see fit to give up tina
exalted position.
1t was provided that copies of this
resolution be sent TO the president
and to the secretary of the treasury.
National committeeman John I.
McGraw announced that he had made
arrangements for two special trains
10 the National Convention. and had
made reservations in San Francisco
/ hotels. The fare for the round trip
| will be about $3.50. Those desiring
| to make the trip were requested to
/ address Col .McGraw