The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-10-21
Ringing Address by the Re-
publican Nominee for Gov
ernor at Fairmont.
He IS FOR REFORMS
And Heartily Approves, the
Galaxy Of Wholesome Re
publican State Laws.

Hon. william E. Glasscock, Repuh-
lfcan nominee for governor. opened
the campaign at Fairmont With the
following speech, defining himself
clearly on all state issues:
Having received the nomination OF
the Republican party for the high Of
flee OF Governor of West Virginia.
feel II my duty to make known to the
neople of this state my views on pub
lie questions. 1t is not possible for
me to discuss all public questions in
one speech. but assure yon have
nothing to concea! and am willing
at all times to make known my posi-
ton on any and all questions in
which the people of this great and
growing state are Interested.
Permit me to say in the beginning
that l did not seek this nomination
ana did not expect it to come to me.
asked no one to work for me and
asked no member OF the state COM
mfttee to vote for me. My only de-
sire and wish was that some Repub-
licans be nominated who would be ac-
ceptabie to Republicans generally and
unite the party.
EIIxins Did Not Choose.
Il has been given out that Senator
Elkins not only favored. but even die
tated my nomination. l feel in JUS
tice to myself and the Senator in the
ontset 1 should correct this wrong
impression In discussing the mat
Ter with me he always favored others
ana nevor once said he favored my
it:ou1Iuattoa. He mentioned the
names, of q number OF Republicans.
among them Judge Holt. Judge Rob
inson, Senator Blue and Hon. j. l..
CALDWELL, and told me that he
thought one OF these men would best
serve a united party. am glad
however, that the Senator made no
objection to me in case the state COM
unittee decided in my favor. and glad
also that he Will give me his hearty
support. want the support OF
every Republican. and all others who
belIeve III good guyernment, and
hope shall receive it.
4 have been Republican all my
life, and so far as can now see Will
continue to be such as long as I've
love my party next to my state and
country. / believe It's principles and
policies are best for the advance
nent. prosperity and welfare OF the
state and nation. l want all the Vot-
eFs 1 can get in a legal. fair and
honorable way, and II elected VIII
be the governor of the whole people
ana do all 1 can for the advancement
OF their interests. During my term
Of office, II elected, I promise the
faithful and impartial performance
OF oil duties laid upon me by law.
and while dischargiRg my obligations
to the people 1t will be my hope ana
best endeavor to SO commend my ad-
minIstration to the people. and espec-
tally to the Republicans OF the state
that all differences and divisions In
nv party, IL any there be. will dis
appear and leave 1t united ana
stronger than ever. As Governor
will know no factions. All RepubH'
cdns look alike to me.
favor obedience to law n:ld good
government, pure. able and upright
men for office; and clean politics;
honesty, fidelity. economy and chic
iency in the administration OF all Of
aces appoltnive or elective.
favor the wide publication OF all
expenses and contributions in cleo
lions, books to be kept and afidavits
to be made by all persons receiving
contributions, from whom and the
amounts to be stated and published.
IA other words, am in: hearty accord
ana sympathy with what is known as
the Corrupt Practices Act, passed at
the last extraordinary session OF our
legislature.
Favors Primary Elections.
favor the passage OF law which
VIII be an improvement on the pros
emit system In the matter OF making
IN the rolls OF conventions by state
ana county committees, and to be
more specific / favor the enactment
al primary election law as pro-
posed by the party in its platform
ana II elected Governor promise tn
people to do all that the executive
your state should do to secure the
massage of such a law.
favor the reduction of eSpensei
n oJ'llic AFFAIRS. and fewer employees
by the legislature, as enunciated in
our platform.
am in favor OF Tax Reform IN Its
hest sense, and point With pride to
tI,o -0reat progress made by the RE