New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-10
GENERAL JOHN c. BLACK DECLINES.
CONGRESSMAN FORNAN SELECTED BY ILLINOIS
GOLD DEMOCRATS AS THEIR CANDIDATE
FOR GOVERNOR

GOLD DEMOCRATS AS THEIR CANDIDATE
FOR GOVERNOR
Chicago. Sept. 9.-Gcneral John c. Black has
written the following letter formally declining the
nomination of the State Gold Democratic Conven-
ton of Illinois FOR Governor:
To Charles A. Ewing. chairman OF the Illinois
Honest Money Democratic state COMMITTEE
Dear sir On Aus1s nns en, Ti %oy
mittee you are chairman, nominated me for the
office of Governor of the State of Illinois AT the
time Of this nomination | was absent from The
State. and had been for nearly three weeks Dur
ing that time had not received one word from the
State OF Illinois relating In any way 10 political
affairs until the DIST. when received a telegram
fom you od faom O'n n H
With absolute absence of information as 10 the
way OF my candidacy, which, ii not obyiated. would
be conclusive upon me- but ! was inclined 10 abide
the judgment Of your Convention, after their full
consideration OF those objections.
on the 18th. upon my arrival at Detroit learned
by CHICAGO paper tina, had been nominated
Teaching Chicago on the morning Of the 21th. have
since that time and until Saturday, September
faithfully sought for information as TO the ques-
ton, that | might know what my duty In the
premises was hope This interval Of nine d, deys so
in view Of all rhe circumstances. ON the 9Th adj
sier. that ! could not accept the nomination, ana
asked him 10 secure an Interview with you on the
the eth. that might formally state to you.
In the interval spoken OF | used every means Mt
my command to ascertain what the situation In this
State and what would be my duty. am con-
WINGED by my Investigation that In this State the
election for Governor lies between Messrs. Tanner
actcr and lofty aims of your Organizations that ii
seeks establish the Democracy upon its ancient
foundations and amid its ancient principles.
refuge for it's erring brethren In the future and
safeguard OF free government. recognize the
selfish devotion OF the men present in your convcn-
ton 10 principle and Democracy: hut am further
convinced beyond a reasonable doubt that the only
effect in the election of my candidacy would be tc
diminish the chances Of one or the other of these
gentlemen for election. Men differ In their opinions
to whose chances would be more seriously i'm
paired but in any event the whole effect of my
candidacy, far thu election Is concerned.
would be what have stated above namely to di-
minish the chances Of the other Of the candi
dates. SO believing. | feel constrained, highly as |
prize the good opinion OF the gentlemen who placed
me In noininati lion, 10 decline 10 be candidate.
With great respect am. very truly your fellow
citizen. JOHN g. BLACK
The letter was read to the State Central Commit
tee az a meeting in the Palmer House to-day. and
after recess the committee unanimously selected
ex -Congressman William 5. Forman, OF East ST.
Louis. TO make the for Governor. AIR. For
man was present. being a member Of the commit
tee, and his acceptance was known IN advance.
Having already cen placed the State ticket
for the Office Of Attorney-General Daniel Y. sam
Lcls OF Chicago was nominated 10 I'll the va
cancy caused by Mr.. Forman's elevation. The com
mitteeinen raid that Mr.. Forman would poll more
votes than General Black could, and they would
all De from Democrats. thus lesscning Governor
Altgeids chance Of election. on account Of the
recent exchange OF oDen letters. bitterly attacking
each other. the campaign between Angcid and
Forman Is expected to be extremely lively.