Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1920-09-24
SPEAKING AI RQAcEYERIE.

a great Democratic rally was
held at Ronceverte last Saturday
night, the speakers, in order, being
Arthur B. Koontz; Democratic can
didate for governor; William Z.
(Riley) Wilson, Democratic candi-
date for Congress, and Governor
Cornwcll. DR.. Clifton +. McClintic,
on invitation of Jess L. Hern, coun-
~ chairman, introduced the speak
ers, each with few apt remarks.
Mr.. koontz, recognizing that the
crowd had assembled mainly TO
hear Governor Cornwen, was
brief but took time to state very
distinctly that, unlike Judge Nor
gan and MIR. Montgomery, he did
not stand for class but, if elect
ed, was in position to represent
all classes of the people, that he
had made no promise and was
under no pledges or obligations
and would execute the law in q
spirit of fairness to all. Mr..
koontz, believing that the people
had become weary and sick of Re-
publican party methods, thought
there was little interest in Judge
Morgan'S election. as all know that
he is SO situated that, if elected,
he must submit to the element
which dominates the party and
had made its methods in elections
and in the conduct of the States
',''";-"SS stencil in the nostrils of
decent men. Nor does he believe
that the sober sense of the people
will allow them to support Sam
MONTGOMERY, who owes his prom
inence just now TO one element of
the people-a class to which he
must cater if elected Governor.
Mr.. Ko;ontz was heard with the
closest attention and roundly ap-
plauded when he took his seat.
MIR. Wilson then took the floor,
lgccupying only few minutes.
Riley" as he is Familiarity known,
is fine racOnteur and told num-
Der of good stories, each of which
had its application and provoked
much laughter. "Riley" Wilson is
one man that, if elected to Con
gress, will be heard from for the
service he will render the people of
the Sixth District.
Governor Cornwell devoted the
greater part of his time TO a discus
sion of the League of Nations which
he declared was the paramount is
sue of the campaign and which he
warmly approved and advised the
people to approve by electing Gov.
Cox President.
Gov. Cornwell's argument in sup
port of Americas entering the
League was the most cogent and
forceful we have yet heard and as
we could see the approval with
which the speech was received, we
pressed him after the meeting, to
deliver that speech as many times
as possible during the campaign.
The Governor promised to give as
much time to the campaign as DOS
sible but would not neglect his
duties in order to do so.
After his discussion of The
League he turned his attention TO
state affairs and was most effective
in exposing how the affairs of the
State had been conducted, particu-
larly under the administration of
Gov. Hatfield. Here the Governors
indignation was excited and he
spoke wit hmuch emnestness and
vigor showing how strong was his
condemnation of such methods. He
also did not forget to pay his re-
spects TO both Judge Morgan and
Mr.. Montgomery. They both were
Harding Republicans and looked A.
ike to him. We have worthy can
didate in Mr.. Koontz he said and
no loyal Democrat could afford or
had reason to desert the banner
Koontz was bravely carrying i'm this
light. He declared that he had been
faithful TO the pledges he made
when candidate for Governor and
cited many of his official acts i'm
proof. We regret much that we
cannot make here a fuller report of
the Governors strong and most in
fteresting and convincing speech.
The Hotel Greenbrier at Romeo
,yerte promises 10 grow in popu-
larity and patronage under the eff
ficient management of Mrs. Potter,
1.-THE present manager, who is max
ing many improvements and in
creasing its facilities for accom-
modatiHg The public. AS an in
stance Of her generosity and pub
lie spirit she served, free Of charge,
an elegant supper to Governor Corn
we'll and the members Of his party
Saturday evening before the pub
lie speaking. This and other
courtisies shown The party during
their stay al The Greenbrier were
fully appreciated and much en-
joyed by all Of them.