The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-01-17
DR.. HATFIELD


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MI IL the sat. fhls time 49, mus
tav- t1ruony and erfhuslasU w
r.G<t select the best possib~ cAnci-
cat-s the meet capable mafsrial-for
our standard beAr-rs fOE the Different
STATE and district Offices And these
nominations must b. made with as lit
tie friction as IL IL possible - have.
Wants No Close Fight.
If you have ever see a closely
contested primary you know the bitter
feeling that is ~engendered and what
the results usually are. As the minor
ity party in the state. We cannot AFFORD
dlssensions and bitter contests for
nominations II We are TO have success
at the polls. In my opinion our party
would have beer in much better shape
If We were TO have district primaries
or conventions no send delegates To a
state convention TO make nominations.
but that point il not worth discussing
now. want u say that my name
will not be- used or connected with
any unseemly scramble for the nomi-
nation. and | am willing TO forego any
political ambition ] may have for the
party's success. My tentative an
nouncement a brought about by the
continuous appeals OF my friends IN
every section Of the state. In the way
OF letters which | have on file.
PERSONALLY. | would rather not
enter the contest. My greatest ambi-
ton Is my profession To which ] am
devoted My personal inclinations
have been overcome, however. by my
friends. am very much interested
in the success Of the party. and ! am
willing. ~ any time 10 make any
! political sacrifice to- assure such sue
cess.
Will Tour State.
After visiting the different sections
Of the state and getting the view OF
the people on different matters that
interest them from a social and
economic standpoint. II | find the de-
mand sufficiently enthusiastic for Inc
10 enter the race. l snail then make
3 public the position / take on all i'm
portdnt matters. As a native Nest
Nirg.nian. ! am n we'll wisher of and
very much interested in the future
destiny Of the state. want TO see
her progressive. As a natural re-
ource state she is one OF the
wealthiest. | want 10 see the agri.
cultural and Industrial sections have
all the consideration necessary 10
make them prosperous: but | want al
the same time To see our states mag.
. nltIggnf natural r.alatraa- 80 al rI.i
as To guarantee the greatest abund-
ance Of prosperity and happiness 10
future generations: and. at the same
time. TO have our educational and
elemosynary Institutions our great.
est pride. oar boys and girls are our
greatest asset. and our most sacred
' act is the care OF those Who have. me,
with lies mis;ortunes.
Il wan II understood that IL IN.
ter the race | shall have no unk!nd
criticism 10 make OF any candidate
! am not Il believer I'm washing dirty
linen IN ones own party. have lit
tie regard for any candidate who +.
guilty of such Oftenses. II is the duty
OF each candidate 20 appeal to the
county committee To remember tina,
ih!s is q friendly contest. and the,
Tu'hiu Us" u4i!Gent means 10 see tina
each electOr has an absolute guaran
tee OF iull power. and assistance q
necessary. In voting for his prefer
rhccs. This will mean more for IN,
success Of tho party than anythinl
else. n no u will be In a better
position To- inculcate this spirit thai
IN" candidates themselves. ever re
mcmbrriig that party loyalty ant
equity means party success
Knows OF No Slate.
Won nave heard - stated thai
Their" - q slate cannot saw whs'
combinations others have effected. hu'
~ for myself. . have none and know
90 none ~ . stated 20 Congressman
i%iurEHos and iin- Edward Cooper. a..
vli hss" to look OUT Tor ourselves
Uak. oIr r. m- ana turn them o.-
'r tl. I.-op." 20 decide o. euf-r
't- contest Z shall make a friend,
.fl.ps sn DE- am NOT sIrcsssful.s ho
ever '.. H MAN h~. aiI have m'
',-. .tI ..tr' supper PARTY rex
hs- been rt sronF-s