Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-04-29
SENATORC.L.FAULKNER
Interviewed on the Political Situa-
tiOn by a Register
CORRESPONDENT OUT AT WESTON,
While 0a His Way to Address a Big Political Meat
ing-He Thinks the Democrats Have Sure
Th ng in This Sats if Honest Able
Work is Done in the Campaign.
s,sessl 7slsoram TO "a. R.0ss~.

WESTON, w. VA, April Ex-senator
Charles j. Faulkner arrived here this
morning on his way to Glenville. where
he, Hon. John o. Pendleton and other
distinguished speakers will address the
Democracy OF Gilmer tomorrow.
The Senator is a great favorite In
Weston and is being rendered a most
cordial reception by our people. He
was approached by representative OF
the REGISTER, this afternoon, and readi-
ly gave expression TO the following in
terview:
When asked whether he had seen the
card OF Mr.. Camden In the REGISTER OF
the eth inst, declining the use OF his
name for the United States Senate, he
replied:
THE letter is not surprise 10 me, as
| had an interview with Mr.. Camden I'm
Washington, in which he clearly indi-
Gated his position in reference to his
candidacy for the United States Senate.
He then, as in his letter, placed his
declination from the condition OF his
health and the multifarious business en-
gagements with which he is connected.
Interests to the amount OF millions
OF dollars are committed TO his judg-
ment and management In which others
as well as himself are involved and he
felt that II elected Senator, In order 20
fully perform the duties OF that posi-
tion he would be compelled 10 neglect
the development OF those vast interests
which would effect not only himself
personally but those associated with him.
West Virginia recognizes that Mr.. Cam.
den, IN the development OF the material
interests OF our State Is building a mon
ument to his energy, ability and pat
riotism more perpetual than any which
could be left by him by the most brill
liant record that he could make In the
Senate"
what do you think. Senator, IL the
condition OF the party In the State?"
with harmony and unity OF action
on the part OF the Democracy, with
thorough organization aGd unremitting
effort, the State will unQuestionably be
safely anchored In the Democratic col-
umn OF States In 1892. Our people,
however, must not be- luled into indlf-
ference or too great confidence by the
result OF 1890. The Republican organ.
izati0n from the administration 10
the county committees through the
expenditure OF money aud the
skillful attempt 10 manipulate every
dissatisfied element OF the commuplty,
will seek to breed dissatisfaction and
disorganize the elements that have stood
as the only barrier 10 the overthrow Of
popular government, by the enactment
OF the Force bill, and that Is courage
ously appealing TO the people against
the monopolies brought iuto existence
by Republican legislation for thirty
years"
"Will you take an active interest In
the politics OF the State during the pres
ent campaign"
"Slnce the declaration OF Mr.. Cam
den, from my observation OF the senu-
ment OF the Democracy OF West Vir-
ginia, / believe that the par
ty will not hesitate 10 endorse my
record in the Senate and my services 10
the party rendered since / have held
this position OF trust AZ It's hands. /
shall with nnremItting effect devote
every moment OF time that can spare
from the duties OF the Senate 10 har-
monizIng every element OF our party
and In arousing its members 10 . full
appreciation OF the responsibilities
which rest upon them in the great con-
test which Is 10 take place this year IN
behalf OF the constitutional rights OF
the people and for the reduction OF the
burdens OF taxation which rest upor
their shoulders so heavily"