The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-05-29
CEN, CONLEY IN
WORDS Of PRAISE
Ogden Candidacy Oppor-
tunity to Secure Great
Leadership, Says
Chairman.
Nm charlas BROOKS smith.

ussh,nrtnu d. = May 2S.--FormHr
Attorney General william q. Conicy o,
charleston, in an interview author'zo'
here today told the reasons that 'l"'
nelled him to re-engage in active p"li'i's
after being "out OF the game lor uh
wears. and. In addition enumerated r''-
sons why he believes he Is TO manage
the campaign OF winning can" u'te
for the United states Senatorial ""n-
ination in West Virginia in the p"TEoh
OF Hcrschel G. Ogden. editor or the
Wheeling Intelltgencer. and pu'HiShcr OK
a string Of newspapers
1T Is true" said Genera. ConlcY'
that l have accepted the cha'rman'
ship Of committee Of Republicans
from all sections of the state who eek
"a bring about the nomination OF Hon.
r. c. Ogden for the United States
Senate.
Duty to Party.
Tho close friendship that for many
years has existed between Mr.. Ogden
and myself, coupled with my belief in
his especial fitness and availability as
tho Republican senatorial candidate this
wear, make tho call one which ] can
not decline. TO accept tI!s chairman
ship, and do what may be III NY power
to secure Mr.. Ogdcn's nomination, seems
to me to be duty both 70 m? fricnd
and to m? party. II also appeals TO mo
as n dtatinct service to the state.
MY relations with all tho other can
didacTs arc exceedingly pleasant. and |
intend them TO remain 90. for. rs every
one knows. 7 never tight E"ruhllrans.
Il feel, however, that both the party
and the State are to he congratulated
upon the entrance OF a man of Mr.. rG-
denis type into the race for Senator.
His distinguished ability and hiSI char
acter are conScdod hy all. and his r"ur-
ageous advocacy OF progressive prin"I-
Piles has been a valuable asset tu the
party in both state and Nation. Has
candidacy Is bound TO appeal strongly
to men who want 10 SEQ the Repuhl'rar
party send TO Washington men who viii
commend the respect OF both branches
OF Congress. and whose voice and coun-
rel will carry national influence.
Strong Leadership.
MT. Ogden ia affiliated with 10 :t,-
ton Of our party. Il IN fact we have any
such, but is statewide in his RepuG.
licanisnI. and his nonrina ton viii enable
us 10 present Il united front 10 the enc.
my in November. He is in full accord
with tho policcs oC E"puhlirauisn ami
I'm view Of the impnrtau, problems "ni
duties that confront President Hardin;
at this time. | believe We o"c him the
duty OF sending strong men 10 uphcld
his hands.
"Mr. Osden's ability a. publ"
speaker IS unsurpassed by any West
Tirginian. nnf he will defend Republic
can principles on tho stump with :"
force and eloqucnce that will prove !
great party asset.
Viewed from cvrrv standpoint. :
acter are conceded by all and his Cour-
offering to III, party 0nd In tho stat.
great opportunity to secure strong Lead
ershir. lie Is a born fighter. and - ci.
terirg the campaign with the sane
vigor. energy and thorouGhness which
have made HIM successful IN business
ir journalism and In everything to
which he has turned his hand.
"I predict here and row. Mr.. NGdnH's
nomination in August and his triumph.
ant election next November"