The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-02-04
TWO NOMINATIONS SUFFICIENT.
He Thinks That the Voters Are En-
titled 10 Have New Name.
The Announcements Causes Stir Among
Partisans of other candidases-ksn-
tucky Republicans Still Hopeful os
Electing Congressman Hunter sem
ator.

committee, called on Cen Harrison this
evening by invitation. and the ex-psesiiene
handed him the appended self-explanaa0ry
letter;
Hon. John X. Csowdy. Indianapolis: In
view OF the resolutions passed by the state
central committee at its recent nesting.
and OF the fact THAI the delegates TO the
national Republican convention are soon
30 be chssen in this state. have conclud-
Ell that some statement from me as to
my wishes and purposes should now ho
made 70 my Indiana friends Hitherto
have declined TO speak TO the public on
this matter, bat scores OF friends. To whom
l have talked and many scores more to
whom l have written. will recognize in
this expression the substance OF what I
have said TO them.
ITO every one who has proposed TO pros
Mote my nomination l have said. Mo-
There never has been an hour since lefe
the White House that l have felt a wish
TO return 10 1t. My Indiana friends have
been most devoted and faithful. and | am
their grateful debtor. The Republican
party has twice in national convention
given me It's Endorsement. aud that is
enough / think the voters of our party
are now entitled 70 have name.
For the sentiment. great or small. that has
been manifested for my nomina ton. 1 am
grateful. and of that wider respect and
kindnesS-hreaking party lines-which has
been shown me in SO many ways. L am pro-
foundiy appreciagive | cannot consent
that my name he presented 10 or used in
the st. Louis convention. and must kind
~ ask my friends To accept this as a sin
cere and nnal expression upon the ssih-
ject- BENJAMIN HARRISON
Indianapolis Feb. 5, 1896
Nhea Gen. John G. New was spoken TO
this evening about the letter OF Gen. Har-
rison ne said of the letter: ''lt takes Gen.
Harrison entirely out OF consideration as
a candidate before the st. Isots.s conven-
ton. Gen. Harrison j. not accustomed 10
fight behind DISCUSSES. and IL VIII he un-
just TO HIM 10 suspect that there is offered
any opportunity OF reading between tho
Ines The letter says what he has said
to me and others of his friends for a year.
We had hoped that he might be induced To
change his mind, but he has evidently maais
up his mind and his declaration should he
regarded as final'
DO YOU think Gen. Harrison VIII take
any hand In the selection OF a candidateg'
II do not think he VIII turn his hand
over to forward the chances of any other
man. The Republicans or the state, so
Far as he is concerned. viii be perfectly
free 10 exercise their own wishes In the
matter. He undoubtedly has his prefer
ences. but he viii not try 10 Influence the
vote of any delegate
For whom viii the vote OF the Indiana
delegation probably be castT'
II think that in the great manufacturing
districts of the state the sentiment VIII
be for Mckinley In some parts OF Ind
ana Senator Allison has following that
will probably get him some delegates 1
do not take II that Speaker Reed VIII de-
velop much strength.
"WiH Gen. Harrison be a duantity N
the senatorial race TO succeed voorhees,
81 do not have any idea that he VIII.
In this. however, I am only speaking Tor
rayself Gen. Harrison desires 10 get
away from official life and public notice
He wants to become private citizen
again. I'm truth and in fact. He wants
once more TO be able 90 come and go with
on, b.ing stopped az every cross-road and
asked what he thinks about every question
under the sun.
..'rhe letter OF Mr. Harrison II an honest
and straightforward expression from HIM
self Of his position as TO the presidentiai
candidacy this year. and he should 30
c-eaited with being sincere in his d@ciara-
tons When he was a candidate In former
campaigns he readily took the pubic INTO
hfs confidence and announced his position
without reserve. Now that he ~ NOT a
candidate he has taken the same course.
SO far as candor Is concerned. and openly
declares his position.
son. hut from his letter OF this evening
perfectly understood his feelings What
he SAYS in " | have known TOT ssFis
months The action OF the Repnpif;hh
state committee few weeks ago IN IN
dorsing him for the presidency TINS year
gave him the opportunity 10 express pm
IieIv what he has Indicated privately Tor
some months. He has now made an non
est declaration. and ] do not see no" no
can be misunderstood.
J. X Gowdy. chairman or the hepuNie-
an state central committee, said: II TAKE
{, that the letter OF Mr.. Harrison Ensans
tus, what II says. and that he is not and
t,l ,ot 10 a candidate. | think the
s,reogth az Indiana viii go for the most
mart 10 Mckinley. with hberai roilo~-
ing for Allison asd some support Tor
reeed >, Mr. Csowdy IL known personally
as a Mckinley man, with Harrison out OK
the race.
r,,s,,etard Feb. 3-M A. Hanna was
sho,ey, the Associated Press dispatch from
TrHanauoiis this evening, announcing the
vssthdrawai Of Gen. Harrison from the
presidential race. and was asker Wnat .i-
o., ,ha letter would have on the cafldi-
ta.,, - Mckinley II cannot but regard
~. s.,tt,drawal of Gen. Harrison In th1
,eoss favorable light" said Dir. Hanna.
s.teg.,nHn ~ the weii-known strength or
Coy Mckinley IN Indiana. lie mas iohs
tesn very popular among the Repubiicans
- 10. state and the acceEsions ne VIII get
-. vtIl be a strong addition 10 HIS forces
- ,bz Central West. OF course. the other
.-oaisates are likely 10 Be represented IN
80 fnSgapa delegation, but IL IL my judg-
,-,.,,t ,s.af the sentiment among the Repue-
lsrans % that state Is overwhelmingly Tor
Mckinley" ,,.
New York. Feb. 3--Ex-Senator Thomas
- rfstt when informed tonight or the ma
,,,ra ~ Gen Harr4 sons letter 90 the punse.
refused TO express any opinion as To ths
,,~cs,a7,le effect Edward Lauterbaehs
chairman OF the Republican county com
r.g,,Aa declared that he believed Gov MOI
,,en.s "a csndifacy would be greatly Strength
sref through the withdrawal OF Cen HAT
sIhany. ". Y, Feb 3-Goy Morton . hal
| -a.t-es whsn the news OF Gen. Harrison >
| aes-1taafion was received here. CoL Soie,
/ tt,e urfvafe secretary. said: ha1 ~.
errsrtea a public declination. aItnouhh
I 60 aatre be would not BE- a cafaiaat1.
/ Detroit. Feb AFTER reading ,is -
I -,.srn containing Gen. HarrfsDH letter "
,,ftAgrawral Gen. AIger said. Heftf
/ -. teltete8 that after the honor re re-
e.rtt.sg fvslee az the hands of the party - -
/ ester tte worry Of two campaigns ne Nnl''s
/ -. a earagSafe again. am not AAfprlsel
/ :. = = 4, ,,.,ruatgon contained In the letter
0,t1.,egavH Feb. "A coFfesiah1eht
- -, GOV. Mckinley at his nome ~
| esa,ten tonfxht. Gov. Mckinley saal -
a. ,ot are 10 make a statement Fsssia
- -, fsen F5arrfsou-s letter.
Washington City. Feb s--The aniaossi.es l,.. -.
/ rasnt from Gen. Harrison tna1 ne VIII 'D'