The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-11-07
Taylor Vinson a Type
(From the parkersburg NewsJ


This Is a critical time for West VIZ
ginla. \ combination OF circumstance,
over which We have had little controi
has conspired to blacken our repunt
in the eyes Of the world. Thus Tar we
have lacked efficient defenders. Theie
have been opportunities. particularly In
the senate OF the United States. but ade-
quate defense has not been forthcoming.
This situation particularly and inc
necessity FOR strong men generally IN
the United States senate has empha sized
tho desirability OF selecting the best
man that could he found In West Vir-
Einia to go to the senate next year. Cen
orally speaking. the requirements for
adequate represents ton have been en-
lRrged. Congress Is now and will he for
years to come hesct with many and var
led problems calling for craftsmanship
Of the highest order. Many Of its great
leaders have passed away within the
last few years and others are reaching
an age where their usefulness is already
becoming impaired.
West Virginia because Of her varied
interests. manufacturing. mining and
farming has constant need for able and
influential representation. The News
has no disposition to disparaGe the yes
ent incumbents OF the senate nor the
men who have been mentioned in this
connection. II does feel constrained.
however. to emphasize the general and
special necessity for the strongest rep
resentation we can secure.
II tho circumstances were different.
and at this critical hour patriotic. think
Ing men OF West Virginia were called
together to select a spokesman who
could go before the country 10 present
West ElrgInia's real story. We hazard
the prophecy that the man who would
be the final choice would be Co. u. Tay-
lor Vinson, OF Huntington. ". Va.
Taylor rInson Is a big man among big
men. He was born. educated and has
lived his life In Wrst Virginia. He
knows the state rs few men know II. He
was educate at Bethany College in the
most northern part OF the state and has
lived and been identified particularly
with the southern part Of the state. but
his activities and associations have been
for years statewide. In passing II
might he recalled that In the construc-
ton Of the "Short-l!ne railroad" which
hns had a great deal to do with the de-
ve.opment OF central West Virginia. he
was one of the main factors.
While Col. Vinsnn has never been n
candidate for public office. he has heen
FOR years. recognized as an outstanding
figure in the public affairs OF West Nir-
ginIa.
He has been deep student OF ccono-
mics and public questions and has made
many original contributions To their
final settlement. He has written treat
Ises on taxation. railroad and other
economic questions. which have secured
more than statewide recognition and
approval As Incidental proof OF this.
We call attention 10 the fact that over
year ago Colonel Vinson. In an address
before the Rotary Club Of Parkershurg.
urged the principle OF the sales tax. ms
4 substitute for the present revenue
laws OF the United States and which
nrinc.ple as embodied In the so-called
"Smoo, Amendment" is rapidly gaining
favor with the country and congress.
While Colonel Vinaon's reputn ton has
come as the result Of his achievement
as a constitutional lawyer and puhiicist.
the impression must not be made here
that he is the cold. detached parsonage
usually characteristics OF "a man OF
brains" He. on the contrary. has
most loyable and attractive personality.
lie Is especially interested in young men
and the things that interest them. Com
scquently he is 4 golf enthusiast a de-
voice Of college sports In particular.
and there has not been time for years
when Colonel Vinson was not the spoH-
sor OF one or more boys seeking col
lcge education.