The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1898-02-17
A Receptive CANDIDATE.

JUDGE COLLINS has made plain to
the public, through the Pioner Press
his attitude relative to his gurberna-
torial candidacy, and it was what his
friends have anticipated. He will en-
ter into no active campaign for the
nomination-lays no claims to it as a
matter of obligation to him on the part
of the Republicans-would willingly
and gladly accept the nomination if
rendered. He says.
would not say to any intelligent man that
would not appreciate the Republican nomi-
ination for governor. nor would / say that
would not accept such nomination if it was
rendered me by the Republican state conven-
ton. have endeavored to say as little as pos
sible about this matter, for l have felt that it
was too early for the 'rumpus' to begin.
have never believed in beginning political
campaign five or six months in advance of the
conventions
Neither have cared to put myself in the
position of asking anything further at the
hands of the people of the State of Minnesota.
feel that they have already honored me be-
yond my deserts After the campaign of 1894,
it would be becoming in me to ask another Of
fee while holding the one to which the people
elected me at that time.
At the same time l earn IT be insensible to
political friends who are anxious that should
head the Republican ticket, and appreciate
their friendship in full measure. However,
shall not make an active canvass for this
nomination. Holding the position l do ]
,lya n
political sense of the term, even if were will
ing to do it. There is a term of court coming
on in April that will last until June or July.
and propose to give my undivided attention
t. the duties of my position. If under these
circumstances the Republican state conven-
ton should see fit to select me to head the
ticket l should not do otherwise than accept
the trust. The matter is one that leave en-
tirely to the wisdom of the Republican party
of the state. The Pioneer Press adds to the
direct interview the following; This state
ment of his position in respect to the Republic
can gubernatOrial nomination was secured
f.om Judge Collins last evening. 1t was with
some hesitation that he consented to speak on
the subject at all. He leaves no doubt as to
his position. He proposes to continue to dis
charge the duties of his position to the best of
the Republican ticket for nominee for govern
or in the hands of the Republicans of the state.
If, when the convention assemblies, the dele
gates agree that he is the man to head the
ticket, Judge Collins will accept their nomi-
nation. IT, on the other hand. the choice of
the convention falls on Capt Van SAINT.
William Henery Eustis. S. G. Comstock. or any
other of the gentlemen that have been or may
be proposed it viii leave no sore spot on Judge
Collins.
His statement also makes clear his position
with reference to his continuing on the bench.
-'If we're a man who would use his judicial
position to further his political ambitions
ought not receive any nomination. land
II L am that kind of man, IeS;gl ing
from the bench will not make me any better.
But hardly think that even those to whom l
have been opposed politically would make
such charge against me. do not propose to
"nter scramble for the Office, but shall con-
inle to serve ir -nyappointed capacity to the
ts:of my abil 20