The evening world., 1894-09-26


q interviewed by some twenty reporters.
I'm the first place" he said, II will
not accept the nomination under any
circumstances. stated that very posi-
lively before l left in cablegram to
somebody or other; / don't remember
whom.
when resigned my position as Secre-
tary of the Navy under Mr.. Cleveland,
said l would never All or accept another
public office and ! meant It, l think. IL
! had wanted anything. President Cleve-
land"--he broke off here. but his tone
implied that the Administration would
have taken care of him II he had cared
for an office.
There are plenty of better men In the
Democratic party, men who would be
more acceptable and more successful
than l." he continued
II regard David d. Hill as the very
best man for the place. think he would
poll an enormous vote.
"Of course, think the next Governor
will be n Democrat. l am not well enough
posted In regard to the news OF the
past few days to hazard a guess at the
probable selection OF the Democratic
convention. L nope 10 see stohS hiuh
nominated"
]. Sergeant Cram and his party board
ed the Majestic from the Revenue Cut
ter Chandler. Most Of the party re-
NAMED aboard the Majestic until she
reached her pier.
Several others boarded the Majestic
from the Charles s. Allen, the Health
Officers boarding tug Among the lat
ter was Thos +. Ryan, OF the Metropoli-
tan Traction Company.
To Mr.. Ryan Mr.. Whitney dictated,
after the situation was explained to
him, a despatch to John ID. Crimmins
at Saratoga. The despatch read:
Hon. ]. ID. Crimmins. Grand Union Hotel. Sara
toga.
Mr.. whitney cannot be persuaded to accept.
t. r. RYAN
This telegram was given to a mes
senger to take ashore and wire from
Quarantine. After the messenger had
started he was recalled and another
despatch given to him. 1t was sub
stitute for the first one, and read:
j. u. Crimmins, Grand Union Hotel, Saratoga.
Mr.. whitney says for reasons entirely personal
he cannot become candidate, or accept the
nomination. THOMAS r. RYAN.
The latter despatch was forwarded
from Stapleton. s l.. at sis A. M.
At the pier Mr. Whitney said that he
was influenced by personal reasons. not
because of any fear Of failure, to de-
cline to be named as a candidate for
Governor,
Speaking OF Gov. Flowers withdrawal.
Mr. Whitney said:
II learned of Gov, Flowers decision al
Queenstown. He Is q strong man and
very popular in the country. Thachei
is a good man, too. He did very well In
Chicago In the early part of the ar
rangements for the Fair. and was very
useful to New York in the States rep
resentation there. l don't know Gay
nor. I am not well enough informed on
the present state OF affairs to discuss
his chances, hut in the light OF the dis
sensions such a candidate would cause.
do not think he would be a good choice
for the Convention"
Continuing Mr.. Whitney said he was
going TO his home first and then to the
country near Hampstead, L, I.
His daughter was sick on the other
side for several weeks before sailing, and
Mr.. Whitney said he had been with her
so much of the time he had lost track OF
the political situation in this country.
Miss Whitney is greatly improved
now.
Secretary of War Daniel s. Lamont
had an early breakfast this morning, and
left the Victoria Hotel before Q o'clock,
To an Evening World" reporter who
met him he said:
II do not expect to meet Mr.. Whitney
to-day, as l intend to leave town before
noon"
When informed that Mr.. Whitney had
positively declined to become a candi-
date for Governor. and asked who he
considered as the next available man,
Secretary Lamont said:
II must decline to discuss political
subjects, My visit here has no political
significance. and / will not be inter-
viewed on politics"
Just before he started for his country
house Mr.. Whitney said significantly:
MY answer IL absolutely final. When
a mans heart Is not In 1t he cannot be
expected to undertake any great respon-
sibility. That Is why ] believe the Con
vention can make a much better choice"
RIVERHEAD. l.. l., Sept. 26,--Judge
Gaynor will not express himself as to
the deoiinaton OF william C. Whitney.
He says he does not want the nomina-
ton.