The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1899-1900, 1899-09-06
HNsHERMANs ELOQUENT WORDS

Written In Answer to the Efforts OF
John X. McLpau's Newspaper to Make
1t Appear That the Ex-senator Is Not
In Accord with the Republican Party
This Year.
The efforts of the Democratic Or
gans to misrepresent Republicans and
lead the public to believe that Repub-
lican leaders are divided have been
sfgnally rebuked by Senator John
Sherman, the veteran statesman Of
Mansfield
Boss McLean's newspaper, a few
days since, printed a story which
sought to create the impression that
Senator Sherman was not friendly to
Judge Nash and the Republican ticket.
Congressman Kerr of the Mansfield
district called the article to Sherman's
attention, and in reply the senator
paid splendid tribute to Judge Nash
and effectively sets at rest the ridic-
ulous fables of the Democratic mis-
cAlef-makers. He says:
Mansfield, o., Aug. 10, 1899.
Hon. W. S. Kerr, Mansfield, O..
My Dear Sir-I have received your letter
OF this days date in regard to certain
newspaper statements which you think
might tend to create the impression that
j am not In accord with the nominations
of our party this fall, and inviting state
ment from me as to the matter.
have noticed the articles to which you
refer, and have not thought 1t worth while
| to pay any attention to them, but as you
say they misead some people, will frank.
ly.reply.
In the first place can not Imagine how
such statements can have originated, as
| 1t must be apparent to all that they are
| entirely without foundation. They are
doubtless the work Of some newspaper
writer with a very brilliant Imagination.
My position as Republican is well known,
and to say that l could ever be anything
else Is, as you remark, utter nonsense"
Besldes, II had been permitted to make
the nominations for our party this fall
myself, could not possibly have improved
on those made In the convention. Judge
Nash has always been and is now an init
mate and warm personal friend. He is
In every way equipped for and worthy Of
the high Office Of governor Of this state.
He is an eminent lawyer, conservative In
his temperament, man OF the highest
personal character, and will fill the posi-.
tion with great credit to himself and the
state. His past record and well known
personality furnish sufficient assurance
that he will discharge his duties with fair.
ness and impartiallty to all alike. There
can be no reason why any one who has ever
called himself Republican should moi
heartily support him, nor do think that
any will fail to do so. The only possible
danger to his election that can see now
is that some Republicans may perhaps be
come overeOnfdent, and, thinking success
assured anyway may not put forth theii
full Efforts ! trust this may not be th'
cas- but think II Is essential that ever
endeavor should be made to bring out thu
full Republican vote. II this is done, wha
little doubt there may be Of the resul
will be swept away.
regret that ! will not myself be able Il
take an active part In the canvass, r
while my health Is fairly good, and Il
steadily improving, am admonished By
my doctor that I should remain quietly Al
home for the present. But I do not wisi
there should be any doubt as to my desire
for the success of the Republican party
and especially Of my admiration for Judge
Nash. Very truly yours.