The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-06-29
Mr. Montgomey's Appeal

Excepting the first and the final
paragraphs of the Montgomery state.
ment which are quoted above, the
rest Of II referring TO Hon. Fl. C..
Ogden is as follows:
HE Is a native born West Virgin
ian who for over twenty years has
rendered conspicuous service to the
people Of our beloved state and he
appeals to all voters who desire 10
support a progressive candidate with
constructive record.
Although a director Of large man
ufacturing plants. be believes In the
natural right OF labor 10 organize. to
form unions. and 10 share in the re-
sponsihle operation Of industry, and
he has not failed in defending labor
unions when uniustly assaulted.
He stoutly maintains the right Of
property to be amply protected. but
In every editorial in his chain Of for
ward-looking newspapers, and IN pub
liz addresses. he has clothed human
rights with a prior claim not to be
abridged nor DESTROYED.
He holds civil power created by
the sovereignty Of free citizens 10 be
supreme, and has always advocated
that the administration OF justice must
he in the hands Of law officers elected
by and responsible to the people; IN
Republic, the laws made by the peo-
pie should be enforced by the people,
and the local authorities should be re-
lied on 10 maintain law and order.
For years he has opposed the sys-
tenn Of private armed guards, holding
inis as a reyersion to feudalism; to
The Middle Ages when any petty bar
on could surround himself with
band of armed retainers and with the
iasienia. Might Makes Right, work
their fury upon 4 defenseless people.
In the Republican State Conven-
ton Of 1920, he presented a plank
pledging the party to legislation
abolishing the system which protects
gunner In a number Of counties, and
II was not his fault that the bill dld
not pass. as be vigorously advocated
it. and by personal appeal endeavored
10 secure its enactment. He stands
pledged If elected 10 the Senate 10
continue this fight and 10 take more
than ordinary interest in the domestic
affairs Of West Virginia.
He believes that Mountaineers
were born free ard shall remain free.
and that Inc sanCtity Of the ballot as
guaranteed b. the Federal and State
Constitutions cannot be destroyed al
the whim and caprice OF n Legisla-
ture bossed and controlled by an IN
visable power and that the inquisi-
torial end vicious registration law,
passed by the Legislature Of 1921, Is
not only unlawful but In violent op-
position to free elections and Ameri-
can principles. and he will not rest un-
iii it is repealed
His generous attitude toward the
social problem IS so well known II
hardly needs mention. as he has been
to the fore front OF all children vel
fare and humane legislation. holding
the right Of every child born under
the American flag Untitled TO at least
a free school education. and to be
kept in comfort and decency: that
whose parents have been re-
moved should be nourished and pro-
tected and educated by the state, and
given an equal chance with the more
fortunate.
"On the all-important tax question
he Is basically sound. opposing the
sales tax. believing it to be tax on
industry, thrift, commerce. agTicul-
ture and honest toll, rather rhan a
tax on wealth.
Tile realizes that the government is
becoming top-heavy with a horde Of
useless bureaus and unnecessary
commissions. and that the high cost
Of living and the high cost OF govern
ment must come down together. All
that he holds dear is centered here In
West Virginia. and all Of his invest.
mcnts involve the prosperity and hap
piness Of our people.
He Is both eloquent and logical. !
and his voice will be raised. not In
defense Of West Virginia--she needs
no defense--but in pointing to her
traditions. history. great accomplish
ments and brilliant future"