Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-19
MASSACHUSETTS, REPUBLICANS.
Letter of Henry l.. Pierce, Refusing The
Use of His Name-SOme of Mr..
Pierce's Reasons.

BOSTON Sept. Is.
Hon. Henry l.. Pierce sent letter to the
chairman of the republican State committee
yesterday, positively declining to be can
didate for governor before the republican
convention tomorrow. Pierce's reasons are
appended
REDNAN FARM, PONKAPoG, Mass,
Sept Eth, 1888
Henry Cabot Lodge. Chairman of the Repub
lican State Central Committee.
Dear Sir
On my return home f,w DAYS ago from
journey necessiated by the condition OF
my health, which had become impaired bv
the cares Of business, | found that among
others, had been suggested as a possible
candidate for the Office of Governor of this
commonwealth. In Difference to the wishes
of my friends, l have hesitated longer per
haps. than ought to repeat what said be-
fore went away, namely. that | would not
be a candidate for that or any other political
office, and regard Robinson as the man
upon whom the opponents Of Butlerism could
best unite. Numerous testimonials of per
sonal gard and confidence have received,
not oniy from those with whom have been
in political accord, but from many represen-
talive men in this and other States, with
whom often felt obliged to differ. While
exceedingly gratified to my personal feelings
It cannot blind me to the fact that nv action
on some political questions in the past and
my opinions on some questions which will
undoubted enter into the coming political
contest in this State, may prevent that unity
of action necessary in order to redeem the
commonw ealth from the administration of
its chief executive office unparalleled in the
disgrace of decency and propriety. Moreover
l cannot help feeling a sense OF insecurity in
the present condition of my health which
having given away under ordinary cares of
business, is hardly in state to meet the
added responsibilities of an active political
canvass. 1t appears to me, therefore, that
my duty to the convention. as well as nv
duty to myself requires me to decline abso-
lutely and Internationally to be a candidate
for Governor. The gentleman upon whom
the choice of the convention will naturally
and properly fall is in every way worthy to
represent all the opponents of the present
State administration and it will be my pleas
ure, no less than my duty to give his candl-
dacy my earnest and hearty support
(SIgned) HENRY l.. PIERCE.
The friends of Pierce agree thai it is better
to nominate one of the party who has been
most thought Of than take new man, and a.
Pierce had Withdrawn the only course was
to support Robinson. The convention will
permanently organize as follows: President.
Charles r, Goldman. Boston; Vice Presidents.
Gen n. p Banks of Waltham, John G
Whittier of Amesbury. with eight others at
large and five from each senatorial district.
Secretary-George II. Flagg of Milbury.
with three assistants
Committee to receive sort and count bal
lots--Chairman, Milton Reed of Fall River.
Committee on resolutions, at larye-Hop.
Geo. +. Hoar of Worcester. chairman: Hon.
VIM, Clavlin of Newton, Hon. Alex. H. Rice
OF Boston. Hon. W. W. Grape of New Bed
lord, Hon. Robert Bishop of Newton.
On permanent organization-Hon. Geo. A.
Bruce of Somerville, chairman
The Pierce delegation shows general in
tentions to abide by the wishes of the State
committee in reference to casting ballots and
influence for Robinson. In some quarters.
however, there is dissatisfaction with Robin
son. The delegates from the Western part
OF the State Who represent Congressman
hobinson's constituents will oppose his nom.