The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-08-27

Chairman Of State Central Committee.
Mr.. Morrow also received telegram from
A. Ruef, Secretary of the convention,
sending copy of the following resolution,
which was adopted by the convention:
Resolved. That the members of this convention,
recognizing the distinguished and efficient ser.
vices rendered to the people of the State by the
Hon. w. w. Morrow as member of Congress
from this district, avail themselves of tnis OPP
portunity TO express their appreciation OF the
value of such services, and take great pleasure
In publicly extending 10 him this mark of their
approval and confidence; and they do most
earnestly request that he will allow his name to
60 b fore the people rs q candidate for re-
election from the Fourth Congressional District,
and hereby pledge him their hearty and un.
qualified support.
Early this morning Mr.. Morrow was seen
by the California Associated Press corre-
spondent and was asked if he would accept
the nomination. Mr.. Morrow replied:
"The action of the Republicans OF my
district in renominating me for the fourth
time by acclamation can only be regarded
as great compliment. which certainly
appreciate. The rewards of political effort
are generally unsatisfactory, and men are
leaving the field all the time because they
feel that their services are not appreciated;
but l have no such complaint to make
against my loyal and true constituents. l
tell you am truly proud of the people of
my district, and do not draw the line so as
to include only my party friends, for some
of my best friends are Democrats, but l
include my whole constituency in San Fran
cisco.
II wish l could continue 20 serve them
in Congress and render them what little
service might in representing their claims
in the National Legislature, but do not
see my way clear to do so. 1 considered
this matter very carefully one year ago, and
l came TO the conclusion that must decline
a denomination. There are many reasons
why l should take this course, but it is
sufficient, perhaps, for me to say now that
Icannot afford it. Washington is an eXpen-
sive place.
"I have no income other than that de-
rived from my profession and my salary as
a member of Congress, and it takes every
dollar to support myself and family. My
professional income has diminished, be-
cause nearly ell my time is required for
Congressional duties here, and if continue
in Congress it will soon be at all end. Then
there is the expense of election every two
years. which is considerable, notwithstand-
ing the assistance rendered by the business
men of San Francisco In defraying the cam
paign expenses.
AFTER weighing these and other reasons
/ came to the conclusion that ought to re-
tire from Congress. and so informed my
friends, and think l shall have to adhere
to my original determination.
Il will. however, do all can to elect the
ticket, and shall be very glad when Con-
gress adjourns, so / can return to California
and enter the canvass"
Mr.. Morrow's colleagues on the floor of
the House congratulated him upon his re-
nomination, and expressed the hope that he
might reconsider his determination not to
be a candidate for reelection. His associates
of the Committee on Foreign Affairs and on
the Appropriation Committee uttered many
kind encomiums of Mr.. Morrow's able and
efficient service in Congress, and tie proba-
bllities that he would attain to high posi-
ton il he should remain,