New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-09-01
LEVI ?. MORTON SPEAKS.
HE SAYS HE is A SOLDIER IN THE RE-
PUBLICAN RANKS.
IF PARTY WANTS HIM TO BE IT'S CAM
DIDATE FOR GOVERNOR he WILL RUN
IF NOT. HE WILL STAND ASIDE

DIDATE FOR GOVERNOR. he WILL RUN
IF NOT HE WILL STAND ASIDE
WITH EuUAL READINESS.
Rhinebeck, n Y. AIg. 3l.-Shortly before 6
o'clock this evening Levi p Morton gave the
following letter to the representative OF the
United Press whom he had invited to visit
"Ellerslie' for the purpose. In doing so, he ex-
planned that in view Of the numerous appeals
in many of the papers In the State. he felt 1t
would be more Just all interested If the formal
expression Of his determination were made public
through the general news chanre 80 that all
should share 1t alike. When asked il he would
say anything to a haf-dozen reporters who were
present. Mr.. Morton said he had nothing to add
to the expressions IN the letter.
The document given TO the United Press by Mr.
Morton was not completed TIL after o'clock this
afternoon so that all statements about his pre-
viously having intrusted copies to others need no
denial. 1, is as follows
Ellers,ie, Rhineciff-on-H Hudson.
August 81. 1894.
In response 10 the very large number OF sug
gestions made to me that | should declare my
attitude with reference to the Republican state
Convention. | address myself 10 the Repupicans
Of the State OF NewYork. and beg to say that
while the suggestions are in themselves unusual
| venture To- express the hope that the urgency III
the public journals for the announcement OF my
decision was not occasoned by any UNDUE hesi-
tatiOn on my part =, -.
lam certainly not seeking any nomination from
the convention I have been absent from the
country so long and so far that no one can reier
10 the slightest movement on my part 10 cause
n discussion in which my name has been used
with the names Of other Republic ans. VINO are
dcservedli honored throughout the state for
their services and character | have put HlySei
in nobodvs way: nor have suffered any one
To- do T. At for me which dlsclaim Tor myself.
And now having beer lv. days on american
soil after twelve months absence ana haNL's
examined the situation as well as possible IN that
brief period | beg 10 say that In the approach
Ing councils of the party In convention assem-
bed dc. re 10 be regarded as n solder In the ne
publican army. ready to receive the commands
~ my fclow-citiZens Of Ike persuasion in PUBIC
policy with myself. whether those commands IN
volve leadership or services In the ranks
When left the Nice-Pfesidents chair, ana
since | have had no thought much less desire,
10 re-cnter public HE. Manifold considerations
regarding my family which | have no right 70
the remainder Of my days N retirement
By the kindness of my countrymen having
held high official posti 'ns at home and abroad
| was profoundly content to let the record stand
R,,, do not understand me 10 imply that look
lightly upon the Office of Governor OF the state
OF New York
know something Of the resources. the capac-
Tics and the needs ~ TIE Empire state and |
anpreclate the Importance. the usefulness ana
the honor of the great ONCE Of It's chief Execu-
i've Should be called to I'LL it shall strive
earnestly To serve the people with stedd'astness
of purrose and TO faithfully administer a pubic
truSt. -.
Finally. I aver IN the sincerest terms that II
tho convention shall prefer to see any other name
than mine upon the Republican banner snail
accent the result without regret or sense of IN
fury and will give 70 the successful candidate
my hearty and unwavering support.
trusting that the action of the convention Will
nc harmonious and rebound to the best interest
~ the party and State. ! remain with great re-
'p'0'' 'V"' LEVI p MORTON.