Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-02-28
MISCELLANEOUS.
Our State Politics.

Under the above caption the
Wheeling Register gives the following
interviews of q reporter of that pa
per with several West Virginiahs at
the national capital: .. .~ra
Governor said that the Democracy of West
Virginia are all serene. aud that the next cam
patgp would be conducted in harmony.
II The Democrats Will" he said, 'support
Whatever ticket Is nominated. If q man does
not do that he Is not worthy 10 belong to the
to which be belongs. We have not commenced
to talk politics ont home yet, but yOu can rest
assured that after the State and National tick
cts are made the West Virginia Democrats will
be found solidly united and lin line for their
success" % --tI rgs t.a..-
"The Republicans intimate that they have
strong hopes Of being able TO secure the elec-
toralfvOtso Of West Virginia for the next Repub-
liea9 candidate for Vice Psesident," said The
: oh. yes." replied Governor Wilson they
always defeat US before the election, but after
the votes are cast it Is always found that we
have the ma jority on our side. Thete need be
no apprehension on the part of the Democrats
as to Onr State" -.r-- '..f 80. -s
1 found Wood Daley scanning copy of an
evening paper trying TO decide what theatre he
would attend. 80 r..... q
Tell me something about West Virginia
politics" said.
:. Well. really we have not commenced to
talk politics out our way yet do not believe
can tell you u thing of interest that Is new" !"
was the pleasant reply.
Will Mr.. William l.. Wilson be renomiHated
for Congress ?" was asked.
"Why," replied Mr.. Daley. Z" ] did not even
know that Mr.. Wilson was candidate for u
denomination. Really I have heard nothing
about the Congressional contest as yet Mr.
Wilson has always been strong in our Senatorial
District"
Twill he have any opposition from other
sections of the District ?"
- cannot say"
q And what have you heard7"
=. Oh, nothing new. ! have heard the name
of Mr.. Fleming. of Marion, also Ben Martin
and one or two others. in connection with the
Congressional nomination. but really there has
not, as yet. been much talk about it."
who will be nominated for Governor and
Attorney General. do you think. Mr.. Daley ?"
. j have no idea as to that. either Haven't
heard anything about the State ticket vet. i
tell yon We have not commenced to talk pol
itics out our way yet"
Here one of Mr.. Dailey's admiring friends
interrupted with the announcement that the
next State ticket wouId be Nelson Chancellor.
of Parkersbnrg. for Governor. and Wood Dali
ley. of Mineral. for Attorney General.
"And," added the enthusiastic friend of Mr..
Daley, e Billy Wilson will be nominated for
Congress" .
q" Are you a candidate for Attorney Gcner-
al?" asked the Register addressing Mr.. Daley.
"Why. no. l am not a candidate for any
thing" was the reply
Would you accept the nomination II ten
dered to you?" asked the Register.
a. told yOu was not n candidate and do
not want TO be interviewed on politics, as
cannot tell you thing. If / could wonld he
glad to give you all the Information possess.
but there is nothing to tell. ~
Z" Do you think the party will be uuited in
the next campaign. or viii there be any factions
to weaken the Democratic ticket 2"
''Oh. there are no fractions in the Demo
cratic party in our State Harmony has been
completely restored and every Democrat in the
State will vote for the nominees Of the Demo
cratic convention, whoever they may be-"