The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1888-08-01
PORTER MUST STAY OUT.
HE CANNOT GET BACK IN THE RACE.
His Letter Declares He is in Honor Bound
to other Candidates to Keep Out of
Their Way-HOw il Was Taken
-Strawbal Dudley.

Not since the Sunday when the Chicago con-
vention was in session has politics so en-
croaehed upon the ordinary observances of the
day of rest in indianapolis as on last Sunday
Gov Porter's deelination was the cause. Every
where comments were to be heard.
In general there was a disposition to accept
1t as final, but Coy. Porter has the misfortune
of having some friends who express the opinion
that it is only a bluff. One of these, who
Saturday night was chosen delegate to the
state convention, offered to bet 500 to $75 that
Porter would be the nominee. Like Blaine
Porter seems unable to convince people that
he is off the track until someone else has been
placed on the ticket
But in spite of the beliefs of some of the re-
publican strikers Gov. Porter seems now en-
tirely out OF the race. The letter seems absO-
-''-''' July %, 1885,
Hon. Henry Q. Johnson:
My DEAR SIR-The pressure OF many engagements
has delayed my reply to your letter
At the conference of the Lincoln league clubs, IN
February last, | stated in public speech after
careful consideration, that / would not be candi-
date before the republican state convention Tor nom
ination for the Office OF governor, and that my name
would not be presented TO the convention. Several
gentlemen were present who were understood TO de-
sire the nomination and the declinatiOn was prop
erly interpreted by them being in the nature of
pledge that l would not stand in their way.
have never since said that would be a candidate
but on the contrary have stated to many persons
that would not.
The partially of friends has recently notwith-
standing these declarations, strongly evinced it.
self in favor of my being nominated, that feel 1t to
be incumbent upon me in reply to your letter, TO
renew the statement and TO give you authority to
make il public that shall not be a candidate before
the convention; and, | am obliged TO add that
could not accept nomination even we're Ii rendered
l have taken an active part in every republican
campaign since the republican party was organized
except one that occurred while was holding office
at Washington. After this long service the state
convention will am sure spare my feelings BY re-
framing from pressing upon candidacy to which
would be averse and which would feel obliged to
decline
But while shall not be a candidate shall not be
indifferent to the success Of the rep blican party
nor shall my voice be silent in the import mt cam
paign upon which We are about 70 enter. FROM the
time when il shall begin until il shall have clOss
by every effort that bestow, shall give what
ever aid able TO secure the triumph OF the re-
publican national ticket and the success Of the can
didates who shall be placed in nomination by our
\. G. PORTER
It would seem that the ex-governor has left
no ground for question as to his sincerity in
quitting the He says: ''The declaration
Iof Dec. 20 was properly interpreted by them
1.-THE other candidates. as being in the nature of
a pledge that / would not stand in their way"
in this Mr. Porter takes the ground that he
could not with honor now accept the nominal
ton. As evidence that there is no longer a
possibility of his acceptance are the words:
u shall, not be a candidate before the conven-
ton; and, am obliged to add, that could not
accept nomination. even were it rendered"
\ significant feature of the letter which at
once strikes the reader is that there is neither
by word or implication, prophecy of republican
success this fall, In fact, the tone is anything
but hopeful.
There is no campaign boasting for Porter this
wear