Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-04-01
u RUN,
"a Dis Out Of the
Presidential Race
THERE is ONE CANDIDATE LESS
He Writes Q Lsttss Wsshdsswing His
Name a. . CAndidats-His Res
onns fos This AsrisA

wA0Befos. March si--Senstor
callon win not be presidential esndi-
date. His formal announce ment 20 this
effect was given 30 thu press Wednes-
day night In the forIa Of letter which
the senator wrote TO sx-Mayor Roche,
Of chicago under date Of shs 2sth inst
The wirhAsswsl from the presidential
1sld b unqualified.
Not Much Of ssrpstss-
The letter 10 no surprise TO the SEN
ator's friends here. a. they have sx-
peetsd il for the last ten days. Mon
day. hewevsr. the senator almost con-
eluded TO withhold the letter. Gen.
Post of Illinois. who called on him and
had . lengthy talk on the state and
national politics. left him with the
impression that however the sem
stor might have felt about quitting the
hsld. he had concluded to fight il out
But constant reports appe airing in print
that Cullou was being forced out"
finally led him TO put atop TO the talk.
which had become very irritating 10
him. by asking his Illinois friends not
- urge his name any further.
Senator Ceilom's Letter.
Senator callom's letter to ex-MayoT
Roche follows:
sUsrrsD STATES SxxArD. WAsRIxoroS,
March q lsSe.-Hon- JOHN A. Roche. Chicago.
In-My Dear Friend; Your favor Of the s5th.
In which you inquire concerning ny wishes IN
reference 20 the selection Of delegation 70 be
chosen BY the Republicans In the several con-
gressionAi districts and by our state eonvsn-
ton 20 represent the party IN the national con-
Ia
has been received and take pleasure In An
swering you frankly As 70 my position. have
said 70 republicans who have written 10 me and
20 tho gentlemen representing the
press Who have Interviewed me that would
esteem IL . high honor 10 have the support OF
the Illinois delegation in the national rspub-
licAn eonvension for president Of the United
States. and would be pleased 10 have such dele
CATION do al that honorabiy could Be done to
secure for me the nomination
II have had many letters ASKING ne 70 leave
ny post Of duty here and come 70 our state and
take part In the campaign going on there DO
tween candidates for the several state ofaces.
snd also 20 look after my own interest In the
selection Of delegates TO the national conven.
ton. have declined to do "a. and. - Am sit
usted. do rot feei 81 liberty to leave my ofacial
duties 10 take part In any campaign for myself
or any one else, and would not now do 20 for any
once
No Longer Co001oovos
TO the people Of tho state Of Illinois, whs
save honored me repeatedly with their conf
denee and whom I have served of1cfany for
many ysarc. am grateful desire. however,
that my name shall not be longer used - can
1idsts for the once Of president The people
Deem TO favor the renoninauon OF President
Harrison. whose administration has been able.
Nesn. courageous and patriotic
II Am Q republican, believe In tho principles
"a nftrfn ~ ~ and n Al d
y DO my part IS may be able. In uphelding IL
Hhile in power ard IN securing for IL victory.
We have before us In Illinois and In the nation
great and stubborn battle.
Must Have Harmony.
ave must have harmony IN our ranks II We
IRE 10 be assured Of success either In the state
R nation Our state and national conventions
70 most likely 10 give our party uccess In the
ksts and nation, and BY success give assurance
the con tinuance Of our present wise. strong
Ind patriotic foreign policy: . weu-oonsidered
}scal policy. the foundation principle Of which
honess money for honest people; . revenue
kolicy under which American trade and indus
HES viii be carefully fostered and American In.
Dor jealousy protected; of internal policy that
Niil make navigst ion ssfe and sure our great
nvsrs; that win give commerce between thu
Dtates protection from extortons and unjust
destinations; that viii give ths country q
pure and competent civil service; that will COM
pei regard for the rights Of every citizen in
every state; that viii make the government
luisssnt In its parts and invincible Ia their
taisy. With respect, Am very truly yours.
as. NJ CuLLoN."
StiT . Candidate.
PITTSBURGH. Pa, March 31.-Ex-Sen-
ator Blair, who was here Wednesday
afternoon on his return from . southern
"trip, said: 1T Is true that am . candi.
date for the presidency. My impress
sion Ia that with the delegates to Min
neapolis the man who is most likely "a
lead the party to victory win be nomi.
mated. Pledges viii not amount to
much when that question is considered.
The main issue will be the tariff, and