The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-12-18
GEN. ENGLAND
Attorney General Of state WIN 1seA
Reelection TO Present ofNcs-1AS
important WORK 70 x111Sh.

CHARLESTON. ". Va. Dec. 17,7-At-
torney General E. T. England today gave
! out the following interview:
Il will not be q candidate for govern
or. For the past few months have had
the matter under serious consideration.
I have found sentiment favortng my
candidacy far beyond my most sanguine
expectations. confidently feel that II
| were in q position to enter the contest.
| would be nominated. The many hun-
drcds OF letters from strong and influen-
tial men from all sections OF the state.
urging me to enter the contest, in addi-
ton to the many personal solicitations
and requests TO do so, and after carefully
considering the various reasons assigned
both BY letter and verbally. ! would
have a right to feel rather sanguine or
the result, should determine to respond
TO these many calls.
Some recent developments, however.
compel me to forcgo my ambitions along
these lines. There have been instituted
number OF suits involving the constr
tutionality Of certain legislation enacted
by our last Legislature. Two Of these
cases are now pending IN the Supreie
Court OF the United Stateb,' and the re-
siduc in the circuit court OF kAnaEha
county. ! am giving this pending litiga-
ton my personal attention: 1t has be-
come apparent that the next several
months will require q great deal OF labor
and time in properly looking after the
states interests In these cases; so mucn
so, in fact. that could not devote as
much time to my campaign. should be
candidate for governor. Is would be
necessary.
my official duties In order to advance
my own political aspirations. will not
bctray the trust reposcd in me by neg
lecting these duties in the furtherance Of
personal political ends and hopes. /
must therefore forcgo my most cherish
cd ambition TO be governor Of this state.
The deepest sting Of regret that
have in giving out this statement, IL the
severe disappointment It will carry 20
my many friends throughout the entire
state. who have been SO persistent IN
urging me TO enter the contest.
II want 10 do the best thing for our
party and for the people OF the state.
Il take this method Of expressing my
deepest appreciation and sincere thanks
To my many loyal supporters. until
, have opportunity TO do 80 in person.
! Il will BE- a candidate for reelection
as Attorney General. After giving this
matter mature consideration. and study
ing Il from every angle. / have become
thoroughly convinced that this Is the
proper course for me to pursue. p
I'm this connection l wish to say that
have entered into no combination or
alliance with any other candidate. or ray
OF their friends. but expect TO be abeo-
; lutely neutral. Any candidate has enough
to do TO look after his own race. This
will be my policy. and strictly adhered
to.
Il hope my course will meet with tho
, appreciation OF my friends and Of the
p"oplc or the state generally. In arriv-
ing ut my conclusions l have not been
guided or swayed by any selfish motive
OF purpose; but my highest aim - TO
render the greatest service 10 our party
and to the people Of West Virginia"