Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-02-05

EAiGiuSs
When one stops to consider that in
1912 the highest vote cast for a Re
publican nominee for state office
was 1888 one can readily realize
the physical impossibility that con-
fronts Republican candidate, in the
course of the next four months, to
get in touch with all OF the members
of his own party, either by letter or
meeting them personally 1t would
be pleasure to me TO write and have
the opportunity of meeting every Re-
publican in the state and have heart
to heart talk before the primary. J
shall endeayor to get in touch with
the Republican voters in every honor
able way and intend to make an ex-
tensive speaking tour and | desire to
extend to all a most hearty and cor
dial personal invitation to attend any
meeting may address in their vicin-
ity in order that | may have the priv
lege and pleasure of greeting in per-
son as many as possible. II is hoped
that no one will become offended
because of not receiving a personal
letter but, on the other hand hope
to receive the benefit OF the hearty
support and active cooperation Of my
friends, as well as all who may feel
kindly toward my candidacy. | want
to assure one and all that | shall
sincerely appreciate all efforts in my
behalf
II is needless for ne to say that
have been a Republican all my life
and am proud of the fact that in the
past / have had the pleasure and OPP
portunity Of speaking and participat-
ing in every campaign since ISL,
fighting for the cause and for the
principles Of the Republican party in
its struggles in West Virginia, com
mencing my efforts when we were in
q hopeless minority and conditions
most discouraging. For eighteen
years | conducted an aggressive Re-
publican daily newspaper.
When | was honored in 1900 by be-
ing elected governor of our state /
received majority of 1852 or over
6 500 more than has ever been receiv.
ed by a Republican nominee for the
gubernatorial chair. 1t was an honor
conferred upon me for which have
always been duly thankful and as to
whether or not ! sincerely endeavor-
ed to be faithful to the trust impos-
ed and to serve the people to the
best OF my ability | leave to your de-
cision. My past record is an open
book, both as private citizen and a
public servant, and Task as one OF
your number, ii you think me trust.
worthy and possessing the ability to
serve you in the high office of United
States Senator. that | may be honored
at your hands by receiving the nom
nation for that position.
| announced my candidacy on July
2Sth, stating that providence per.
hitting, | shall be candidate and
ask the people of our state to honor
me by an expression Of their conf
denee at the polls. regardless of who
else may also become candidate
for the office OF United States Sena-
tor. Allow me to emphatically say
that / shall not be candidate OF any
faction, class or interest. ! shall ask
and hope for the vote OF Republicans
Of all walks of life and shall welcome
and appreciate the support of all, and,
if nominated and elected, shall con
slider the rights Of the people and
endeavor to give fair play and square
deal to all. now repeat that |
have not become the candidate of
any faction but am making my appeal
TO all Of the Republicans of West vir-
ginia and have been amply assured
and feel convinced that my candidacy
tends to promote harmony within
the ranks of our party. | want to
see the Republican party entrenched
behind the Fortress Of Harmony
and whether am successful or not
in my efforts l shall labor in season