New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1892-05-18
JOEL P. HEATW0LE TALKS.
The Mortified Editor Utters Some Very
Good Sentiments.
The Republican Party, He Says, Does Not
aim to forward the Interests Of In
dividuals.

ernor, has written the following letter
In response to your formal notification
that you had formed Heatwole Repub-
lican club, and to your request that
declare myself a candidate for office. ]
scarcely know what to say. | am not
insensibe to the compliment, and it is
extremely gratifying to know that there
are those who prefer me above others
for the position named. The preference
in this case comes from an unexpected
quarter, and is therefore all the more
pleasing l wish to thank you and 9th
ers for the honor you do me and assure
you of my appreciation.
There is great deal of difference be-
tween being a candidate for office, and
permitting the use of ones name in con-
vention. 1t is the duty of every man to
respond to the call of his party, for if he
be a good citizen he is part and parcel
of the government, and should not object
to assume his share Of public responsible
ity. If a convention dominates a man
who is in sympathy with the platform,
that man ought to accept the burden or
honor, unless it would seriously disar-
range his personal affairs. y
am grateful for the many expressions
Of friendship and offers of personal sup
port that | have received from many sec
lions of the state. In all sincerity, how
ever, I am compelled to say that cannot
bring myself to the point of making a
personal canvass or request for any Of
fee. The honors and condolences that I
have thus far received from the hands of
the Republicans of this state, have come
unsolicited and perhaps undeserved, and
should prefer that future honors, if l
have not already had full measure,
should come to me in like manner
I read between the lines of your COM
munication and in letters received COM
mendable spirit of personal independence
and party loyalty that has been and will
continue to be for the best interests of
the Republican party; but should lose
much of self-respect, party pride and
zeal for promoting party good if were
to make myself conspicuous in person
al effort to secure the nomination for
any political position.
Your petition breathes the spirit of
Republicanism when it speaks for a firm
adherence to the party and pledges a
vigorous support to the regularly nomin-
ated candidates. It is indeed an honor
to have the offer of support from body
of men who lay particular stress upon
the fact that after the convention had
made its decision they will work for the
success Of the Republican party as a
unit. The Republicans of Minnesota
have no good reason to entertain fear as
to the result next November 1t is only
necessary for them to take council of
their courage, be stOut-hearted and 40
gresslve, and promise, as you have, to
present a united front to the enemy,
even though your favorities in conven-
ton may not be selected. This is the
kind Of Republicanism that inspires and
makes success certain. 1t gives feeling
OF solidity and strength. 1t tells us that
while you have your favorites, you are
not working in the interest of personal
ambition, but will support with hearty
zeal and earnest energy the man whom
the majority may select.
ton Of representative and unprecedented
delegates, and that they should, without
the interference of personal ambition or
selfish motives, patiently hear the people
andrenderan impartial verdict. I should
regret very much, indeed, to have the
vote OF county when the popular SEN
tlment was known to be for another
Aii'tiI. L )CIlcNc llltG Tie SWlSilcS or the
people should be implicitly obeyed,
and when say people I mean the men
who cast the ballots. Every mans voice
should be listetend to: his expression as
to candidates shonld be as honestly can
vassed and as fairly counted as we de-
mand the votes shall be counted in the
Southern states. The people should
not hesitate to take an active part in the
caucuses that send delegates to the differ
ent conventions; and the delegates should
reflect as nearly as possible the views Of
thier constituents.
| am unalterably opposed to the trad
ing of official positions or in other words
making the offices Of the people curren-
CIV for the naymant of ,,arron,l a,11.