Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-12-19
who Shall be the Next Governor of West
Virginia.


Virginia
TO TIE Editor Of ths Register
SIR:-Who shall the Democratic party
nominate? Upon the solution Of this
question depends the answer to the
more than usually importantsone as to
who shall be the Governor?
Permit the suggestion, II YOU please,
Mr.. Editor, drawn from the observation
OF the thoughtful, and admirable ad-
ministraton of Governor Fleming, that
both the political and economic interests
Of our State-distinguished for It's
helR and capital, requiring undeveloped
wealth-would be better subserved by
an administration devoted to the natur-
al material resources. no less than to
partisan interests.
insist that the voluminous and able
contributions OF Governor Fleming 10
the current literature OF the day con-
corning our interior policy and economy
has done much good; at least as much
even in maintaining Democratic integ-
rity and supremacy in the State, as
shown by the result of the elections or
1890, as did the influence OF the Force
bill aud the Mckinley tariff measure.
A Governor wholly engrossed in meas
ures Of partizan utility only, would
hardly have made such record as has
our most excellent Excellency.
Governor Fleming is ineligible under
the law TO a second term.
Who then should the Democratic
party nominate? The Democrats, rein
forced and aided by their friends, the
Republicans, feel assured OF the result
next year and that they will elect
Democratic Governor. But it is wise 10
pursue a policy which will make the
majority as large as possible.
In prOpounding this question, and
suggesting the name Of Hon. E. b.
knight, Of Kanawha, 70 many OF the
brightest and most considerate Demo-
Gratis of the State, j have not been at
all surprised at their ready and hearty
concurrence in the opinion that his
nomination would be most apt, emiti-
nentIy in accordance with ''the eternal
fitness of things" and supremely deserv-
ed by him.
The writer has no knowledge OF what
| Mr.. knights views might be upon the
subject. Though apparently in vigorous
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| of his profession are too arduous, and
that he will retire from his heavy law
practice. This would be strong ar
gument in favor Of his nomination, as
/ it would enable him to give his entire
| time TO the important canvass which
will involve the two great issues which
will be before the people next year,
/ while none in America are more capa-
ole Of discussing them from the true
democratic standpoint than Mr.. Knight
With Knight as our candidate, victory
for our party would be Overwhelming,
and the State would realize the benefit
and the glory OF an administration ir-
reproachable in dignity, matchleSs in
courage, industry and integrity, aud
/ transcendent in genius. II is hardly
necess ny TO say so much to the people
/ OF this State of him VINO has, as law
maker, been familiar to them for a
quarter Of century, at least, and been
I distinguished by them for his learning
and ability, which, equalled only by his
modesty and snSelishness, peculiarly
/ fits him for a candidate of people like
ours. His ambition would be to draw
| the attention of the world to the won
I derful wealth of this State, and lift 1t TO
It's proper place in the galaxy of Com
mOnwealths.
EX-CONFEDERATE DEMOCRAT
Charleston, W. Va, Dec. II, 1891