Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-09-14
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politics and political discussions. His
nomination for Governor was made while
he still occupied his judicial position,
without solicitation or CANVASS on his part
for it. His attention, therefore, has been
wholly directed to the discharge OF his Ju-
dicisl duties, and not to obtaining sucn
pplit;cal information as would fit him for
the general discussion of the economic and
political issues involved in the present
canvass. The Democratic Committee, I'M
der the circumstances, feels thst 1t would
be unfair TO Judge Fleming to place him
in o joint political discussion within a lew
weeks from his retirementfrom the bench,
without reasonable time for preparation
General Golf has been identified with
the discussion and legislation pro-
posed upon all the economic ana
political issues for the past six years,
by his presence and services at the National
Capltfl. ] assume that your proposition for
a Joint discussion is made in good'fsith with
a view of presenting to the voters OF the
State the important issues which divide the
PARTIES in the present contest, and to enable
them TO Judge on which side their Interests
will be best served. The Democratic Com
mittee fully appreciates the Importance n
general interest of such q joint discussion
on equal terms, aud respectfully suggests
that as Gen. Golf and Hon. w. l.. Wilson
entered Congress together as colleagues
SIX wears ago and have served together
continuously since that time, the I'M
portaut questions which now divide the
Republican and Democratic parties
nave been largely formulated and
deliberately discussed in the National Leg
isIature, each having been conspicuous IN
advocating the views held by their respec'
tive parties, and each now being candi-
dates before the people, it would be pecul-
iarly appropriate and acceptable to the
people that the joint discussion OF these
measures should be had between General
Golf and his colleague, Mr.. Wilson. 1
therefore tender to you and through you
to Gen. Golf appointments to be made Tor
Joint discussions rs set forth in your letter,
to-yit: At ten places within this State,
five 10 bs selected by me and five to be
selncted by Gen. Golf or his representa-
tive, the dates TO be mutually agreed up
on. Awaiting your early reply, am with
great respect, !. {; RILEY,
Chairman Dem. Eek. Com W. Va.
WEST VIRGIsIA
REPUBLICAN EXECUTIVE CoMMITTER, 7
WHEELING, Sept. IL, 1888. J
Hon 7. S. Riley, Chairman, etc:
DEAR SIR: Your favor Of this date re-
ceived. We think it e%minently proper
that two men chosen by their respective
parties az candidates for the highest office
in the State, should have decided views
upon all the questions at issue, and be
willing to discuss them before the people
whose suffrsges they solicit. My invita-
ton to Judge Fleming was Ia diseuss not
National issues only, but State affairs as
well, and of these latter he must be pre-
sumed 10 have some knowledge If he ia
q fit person to FL the cfice of Governor,
and deal with these questions IN an in
telligent manner in its administration.
Since, in the judgment of your commit
tee, Judge Fleming is not prepared to
discuss the economic and political issues
involved, but yen have seen proper to make
appointments for him in the interior of the
State until after the first week 10 October,
| beg to suggest that there is abundant
time for the discussion with General Gofl
after his present engagements are filled,
aud also time fo- obtaining such political
information as would fit him for the gen.
eral discussion of the issues involved in
the present canvass" in other parts of the
State than the interior, where We are left
to infer he is discussing them without
such information.
again call attention 10 my proposition
above, that discussions be held between
General Golf and Judge Fleming after the
first week in October, and request your
answer. remain,
Very respectfully yours,
W. J. w. CowDEN,
Chairman.