The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-05-16
HON. WARNER MILLER
SAYS HE Is NOT A CANDIDATE FOR
VICE PRESIDENTIAL HON0Rs,
That He Is an Original Morton Man.
but Mckinley Is His Second
Choice-Wyoming Republicans.

NEW YORK, May 15-The World will to-
morrow print the following signed state
ment by Hon. Warner Miller:
I returned from trip to the Adiron-
dacks this morning and find that some or
Governor Morton's friends are excited over
the fact that some papers have mentioned
myself as a candidate for Vice President on
the ticket with Mckinley, and also that the
Old and discarded story that l had visited
Mr.. Hanna and made arrangements with
him has been revived. Ordinarily / would
give no attention to matter or TINS hlnd.
but, under the circumstances | think / may
as well end them both at once.
TO all of my friends who have asked
my views in regard TO being a candidate for
wee President have replied that was not
a candidate. and would not be under any
possible conditions that might arise. l have
not seen Mr.. Hanna since last June, and /
have had no communication direct or indi-
rect; in short Mr.. Hanna has not attempted
10 buy my support for Major Mckinley by
Offering me any position or other consid-
supporting Governor Morton before many of
his officious friends did so: I have also been
instructed by the State convention to sup
port Governor Morton's candidacy; / have
done so, and shall continue TO do so, but l
want the Republicans of the State of New
York, whom l have the honor in part 10
represent at St Louis. to understand that |
am not taking part in any canvass which
has for its sole object the proposition any
thing to beat Mckinley
II have looked upon all the leading candi-
dates heretofore mentioned as in every way
competent and worthy to fill the exalted po-
sition OF President of the United States. and
the nomination of any one of them would
receive my most cordial Endorsement and
support but from my correspondence and
connection with the Republicans of the in
terror of the State, l believe that vast
majority of them. after and second to Gov
ernor Morton's candidacy, prefer the NOM
ination OF Mckinley.
II shall attempt to carry out the wishes
of the Republicans of the State of New
York, and if the occasion shall ever arise
in the convention. my second choice will be
Major Mckinley: / have known Major Nc
kinley for nearly twenty years. / know
him to be an honest, straightforward, con-
scientious and able man; he has had large
experience in public affairs, and would no
doubt fill the exalted position of President of
the United States with credit to himself and
honor TO his party.
LAS / stated few days ago. in an inter-
view, / have no doubt that the st. Louis
convention will adopt a gold standard plat
form without any equivocations or strad-
dies in It. and whatsoever will be the candi-
date for President-whether Governor Nor
ton, Mr.. Allison, Mr. Reed or Mr.. Mckinley
he will stand urhesitatngly on the plat
form adopted, representing the sentiment
and wishes of the Republicans of the United
States. / am a business man myself ard
deeply interested in the questions of the
currency and tariff. and shall never give my
support at St. Louis TO any platform which
Is not right on these two questions my
support to any candidate regarding whose
fidelity to these principles / have the slight
est doubt"