New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-08-27

Robert Miller and Thomas J. Caaghan. Mr..
Morton. however. declined to leave the ship.
The Bay was covered with heavy fog all
through the early morning The Fletcher left
the Battery at $50 o'clock. and shortly after was
followed by revenue cutter. but at that hour
n report OF the sighting OF the steamer had
been received. A number OF persons who were
too late to go by the Fletcher went down to
Quarantine by the Staten Island ferry boat and
rapid transit line and overlook the party there.
Among these belated men was James A. Blan-
chard. one of the most enthusiastic among Mr..
Mortons friends.
There was a long wait at Fort Wadsworth un-
I'll about 9:45 o'clock. when the telegraph oper-
ator received news that La Normandie was In
the fog bank just east OF Sandy Hook. Sand
wiches and coffee had been In great demand up
to that time on board the Fletcher, but there
was another element OF hunger which developed
as soon as the announcement came that the
steamship was coming up the harbor. Every
body rushed on deck and glasses were levelled.
but they were OF little use owing to the thick
ness OF the atmosphere. The mist had not
cleared when the big steamer hove In sight
few hundred yards from the landing. but every
body was glad to see the nose OF La Normandie
as she came out OF the mist. and big cheer was
sent up. Health officer Jenkins came down from
his house and with much urbanity and courtesy
assembled together those having permits to board
the steamer on the Quarantine boat.
ONE STATEMENT FOR EVERYBODY.
When Dr. jenkins reached the deck with those
whom ne had poted. Mr.. Morton was found in
the upper saloon talking with some friends. The
ex-vice-President was probably aware or
what was expected from him here In the
way OF a reply TO the call which some Of his
friends have made on him TO consent 10 be the
candidate for Governor of the State on the Re-
publican ticket this fal., as he had prepared a
statement which was furnished to all members
OF the press In his uniformly courteous way. 1t
read follows:
In reply 10 your questions. / can only say that.
although I have had no desire 10 re-enter public
life / have received many letters from personal
and political friends IN different parts OF the State
urging me to allow the OF my name as a candi-
date that, now that I at home, / shall feel II
due to them and TO the Republican party, which
has so highly honored In the past 10 give the
question serious consideration.
All attempts to draw from Mr.. Morton any fur
ther statement on the subject OF his candidacy
failed. Every one who approached him was
received with the utmost courtesy and with
the remark that his prepared announcement con-
tained all that he desired to say on the subject
HE GOES TO HIS COUNTRY PLACE
On the arrival CT the steamer az her pier at
noon and the appearance Of Mr.. Morton on the
gangplank big cheer sent up II II were
the echo OF the cheer given to him by his friends
on the Fletcher at Quarantine. He smiled.
raised his nat and bowed as he came from La
Normande 10 the pier followed by his two
daughters the Misses Edith and Mary. Mr..
Morton said that Mrs. Morton and his other
daughters were IN Switzerland. expecting soon 70
be In Paris A carriage was in waiting and II
conveyed him al once. with the members OF his
family. 10 the Grand Central Station whence he
took train TO his country place. near Rhinecliff-
on-the-Hudson. Mr.. Morton was met at Quaran-
tine by W Morton Grinnell. Of the frp Of Nor
ton, Bliss & Co. and on the pier by John Barker.
his private secretary in this city.
1t was somewhat OF disappointment to the
friends Of MI Morton that did not leave the
steamer and come UP with them on the Fletcher.
The statement given out by the ex-V!cePresident
also IN the nature of disappointment, be-
cause Il did not seem a. definite as many hoped
II would be II may be said however. that the
position Of Mr. Morton regarding the Governor
ship is clearly determined in his own mind. He
has not taken the matter seriously under con-
sidera,ion until recently, and his preference has
been that a younger man and one possessed Of
the qualities likely n make him a prominent
factor IN the Republican National Convention OF
1896 should be chosen to make the race for Cow
ernor this year But. as friend OF Mr Morton
said yesterday. the ex-Vce-President feels that
In view OF honors which the party OF the State
has conferred upon him. he is. not justi-
fed In declining nomination not yet offered
He also feels that II his candidacy would In any
way strengthen the ticket. little as he cares TO
assume the reepone nebties Of the office. ne would
be bound 10 accept the nomination for the Gov
ernor.hip 1t can be said. however that the
genial and kindly x-Vice-President IL without
ambition In this direction. and he wi not stand
In the way Of any seeking the place who has
a chance OF tuccess