The Governor called Mr. Kauffman's attention to the fact that there has been no lynching in Virginia in fifteen years, and concluded his criticism of the book with this statement:
"I am in favor of educating the public in respect for the law of the land, but I cannot approve efforts like yours to inflame the public by the presentation of an incredible situation whether you choose to call it propaganda or not."
In his reply to the Governor, Mr. Kauffman notes commendatory letters from former Judge A. A. Under, of North Carolina, and former Governor Noel, of Mississippi, neither of whom has found anything in the book to which Southerners could object. "Disclaim any intention to insult the South or create a false situation," writes Mr. Kauffman, "and against the insinuation that I have done so I appeal to the decision of such men as Justice Under and ex-Governor Noel."
There are many persons who say that authors of "violent" literature welcome the opportunity to engage prominent people in controversy over their work. Whether Mr. Kauffman is virtuously defending himself, just advertising, the fact remains that his "masterly book" will receive little in-deeds from Virginia's Governor.
SENDS LETTER OF THANKS
Mr. and Mrs. Eugene V. Proctor, of friends.  In Mr. Merritt's Content. 