The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-01-28
ABE LILLY IS OUT
FOR JUDGE MORGAN
Down State Leader Also
Urges That Primary
Fight Be Clean.

Z CHARLESTON, W. Va, Jan. ~
FORMER Attorney General A A. Lilly,
m letter to former Governor w. E.
Eiassccek, made public today, ad-
Used the latter that he would sup
port Judge E. F. Morgan for the Re-
publican nomination cor Governor in
the coming primary election.
For some weeks 1t has been known
that Governor Glasscock would sup
port the Morgan candidacy but Cen
eral Lilly expressed no preference
publicly Until Governor Glasscock
elected "a response to his letter Of in
nuiry.
At Morgan headquarters 1t was
stated by Mayor Grant P. Hall that
the Lilly announcement was an indi-
ration OF the party harmony prevail
ING in the state. asserting that Judge
Morgan would not only have the sup
port Of the large personal following
Of Geperal Lilly, but lie was also be-
ing supported by 90 per cent. of the
Republicans in the present state ad-
ministration.
General Lilly's letter addressed to
Governor Glasscock, reads:
Ny dear Governor: Permit me to
acknowledge receipt of your letter ad-
yising of your support of Judge E. F.
Morgan for the Governorship and
making Inquiry concerning my posi-
bon in the primary campaign.
TO be equally frank, /, too, will
support Judge Morgan in the primary
election Consideration for party
Welfare, certain victory in the next
election and capable and efficient ser
vice in the Governors office after he
Is elected; are the motives which i'm
pei me to give my vote and full sup
port TO Judge Morgan. Without i'm
pugnfng the ability of his opponents.
am certain that Judge Morgan has
these essential qualifications in we'll
: heaped measure,
While not in politics in the vulgar
Eense Or application of the term, Judge
Morgan has had that varied expert
ence in public life that broadens
Judgment, acquaints him with the
varied needs of the state and equips
bin for the Governorship. AS a Re-
publican and citizen he is the equal
OF any other.
Having been more or less political
iysactive in recent years, 1t is pleas
~ ln0f finICu QUIET
equal, to act in conformity with my
friends. While there is some division
between them, the considerable ma
lority are loyalty supporting Judge
Morgan because they believe he will
more nearly harmonic all elements
pf the party. have been over large
portion OF this end OF the state AM |
leei that Judge Morgan will carry a
large and surprising vote in the DOWN
state counties.
II Is laudable and to be commended
70 hare the primary contest free from
bitterness and rancor While there
Is anu will be some clashes OF opin-
Ion, party welfare and Republican
principles4 should be the controlling
factors In the primary, beyond tho
personal ambition of any man, so that
the united party may stand back of
The candidate.
While engaged in professional and
business affairs, will do all l can
IN a reasonable and honorable man
ner 10 promote and help insure the
nomination of Judge Morgan, Of which
feel confident. When the party has
spoken. Its choice will be my choice.
With the primary free from personal
aDimosities: as they always should
pc, and with satisfactory nominee.
the party has nothing to fear in the
election or in the administration of
pffcial duties afterwards.
Responding Republican success in
Dotn state and nation, and with kind
PSI personal regards, ! am,
Very sincerely yours,
A. A. LILLY.