Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-09-09
BOSTON'S CHANCE.
An Opportunity That Comes
Once in an Age.
JOHN L. HAS HIGH ASPIRATIONS

His Ingenious Reasons Why His Ambition
Should be Gratified-One or Two Indis-
putable Facts Stated in a Unique Letter
from the champion OF the world
He Thinks He Could Make His Pres
ence Felt" and He Probably Could.
New YORK, Sept 9.-The Evening Sun
publishes the following:
"To THE EDITOR: A good deal has been
said about my becoming candidate for
congress. want to say that after thinking
the matter over have decided that when
the time comes to elect new congressman In
Boston l will be candidate on the Demo-
cratic ticket if the nomination is offered me.
There are several reasons which have in
duced me to adopt this course. In the first
place have always supported the party and
have always voted for it. | am sound as far as
my political record is concerned, and l feel
that deserve the support of the party on
that score. Then / have personal friends
and general admirers enough i'll Boston to
elect me, anyhow. Any man who doubts
my popularity with the American people
has only got to travel about with me to get
rid of that notion.
u
"Some may criticise my occupation IN life.
They don't know what they are talking
about My business is and always has been
ever since came before the public to en-
coul age physical culture Young fellows
don't care for what they read about "A lot of
small fighters and second rate champions,
but the sight of one man with a national rep
utation and everybody looking up to him
fires them with ambition and encourages
them with the task of getting up their
musc.e Many young man is bigger and
stronger because my example has set him to
work. Then, besides, with my matches and
exhibitions l have entertained thousands all
over the country. Also, l have furnished
through the newspapers interesting reading
to millions. People have got to feel grateful
to those who entertain them.
Would Stand by His Friends
AS for my methods of carrying ON bust
ness and dealings with other men, VINO can
criticise theml If make promise / keep
it, l have always looked after my friends
and no one can accuse me of not acting fair
ly by him. A Sunday school teacher can't
say any more than that But what l feel
to be more important than all else is the
work which have done to keep up the rep
utation of America among other nations.
No Doubt OF Ii, John
"A man who can quiet a crowd in Madison
Square garden, as l have done, can make
his presence felt in congress, or anywhere
else on earth therefore ANNOUNCE now my
Willingness to enter political Me-. This coni-
munication, drawn up in consultation with
friends, and with their advice, is the longest
l ever addressed to any paper 1 shall be
obliged if you will print it.
JOHN l. SULLIVAN,
Champion of the World
Boston, Sept 5, 1883.
But suppose You're Not AIRED.
Sullivan, who is in this city, was seen by
United Press reporter in regard to the
above. He said there was no more to add
Il shall certainly accept the nomination" he
continued, IF rendered; and shall Ger tainly
look to the interest OF those who send me
there. / have had as much experience in
public speaking during my travels as most
people I'll have no trouble about getting a
hearing in congress. / shall OF course give
up the boxing business As a congressman
i could not, of course, continue to be a pro-
fessional pugilIst My reputation is made
The cropping up OF new fighters can't injure
me, and their challenges won't worry.
shall go through with my six weeks exhibi-
ton, put my money away carefully, and at
tend exclusively to my political career"