The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-09-17
nTSAP- SNOHOA|SH JUDGE.
WHY REID. THE PRESENT IyCuM-
BEST, DECIDED TO WITHDRAW.
Letter TO His Managers which shows
He Dfsspproved of the Methods
Practiced by the Minority of the
Convention-An Unworthy Trick.

Special Dispatch 10 the Post-rnteiligencer.
SNOHOMISH, Sept. 16.--R w. Ruffn,
OF Kingston, who was delegate TO the
recent judicial convention left for home
today. Mr.. Ruffin. who had charge Of
the candidacy Of Judge Reid. expressed
no little disappointment at the judges
failure 10 secure a denomination. He
says a majority OF the convention YVES
for Reid, and that his past services on
the bench fully entitled him TO the honor
OF nomination. AS long ago as Septem-
Der 10 Mr.. Ruin received letter from
Judge Reid expressing his disapproval OF
the methods that were in vogue In the
convention, and authorizing the with
drawal OF his name. After the contest
had been long drawn out Mr. Rufhn
stated TO the convention that he had re-
ceived letter from Judge Reid author
king him to withdraw the latters name
and in accordaAce with that authority he
asked that the convention give Reds
name no further consideration.
In speaking Of the matter with some OF
the other delegates today, Mr.. Ruffin said
that while he had done his utmost for
Reid, he felt that In justice TO the Judge
and his friends he ought to have read to
the convention the letter which authorized
the withdrawal of HIS name The letter
explained fully why the Judge did not
care to remain in the race longer, and Mr..
Rufhn expressed regret that the support
ers of the Judge had not been given an
opportunity TO hear II IN full. He said
he would have read the letter to the con-
vention, but knowing Judge Reds quail
ication for the bench and believing that
he was the best man suggested for the
place he had hopes that the convention.
In It's wisdom, would throw two-thirds of
Its vote for Reid and that the latter would
accept the nomination In spite Of his dis
Inclination so TO do. as expressed In his
letter.
Judge Reds Letter.
The letter was as follows:
\ kingston, Kttsap county. Sept 49, 1900
II W. Ruffin. Esq.-My Dear Rufin:
ther consideration of the convention.
believe that under parliamentary law
am already the nominee OF the conven-
common right certainly am The adop-
ton of the two-thirds rule was an I'M
worthy trick successfully played by my
o opponent owing 70 the unsnspecting in
supporters The unyielding and prolonged
obstinacy Of a minority In refusing TO
yield to a large majority convicts II Of
being influenced by sinister motives.
am prepared TO believe what you tell
me. that should l consent to continue
the contest, would yet receive a two
thirds vote for the nomination. But the
sense Of humiliation | feel. of scorn and
contempt. at the base treatment I have
received from members OF the party
Joined IN the belief that It was party
honesty In politics. l. such that could
not preserve my self-respect and accept
nomination, even though II We're now
such a tainted source. I was prepared
to meet ignorance and malice in the Re-
publican ranks. but when I find them,
doubiy strong, directed against me from
the ranks OF my own party, a party that
l have served faithfully for many years,
never having brought reproach TO It, but
only honor, self-respect and a due re-
gard for the. dignity Of the high ONCE
hold demand that should retire from
such fight and from such fellowship
retire with the consciousness OF having
proved absolutely faithful to the trust
Committed 70 me nearly four years ago.
done or said on tho bench, during that
time, that would now undo or unsay.
But I do not care 10 hold a public ONCE
willing 70 recognize ability and intex-
rity OF character.
Convey to those who have Loyalty sun
ported my candidacy my grateful thanks
out OF sense of duty 10 the public well
fare than by reason OF any personal
friendship 20 me. To the delegates from
my home county itsap-where and
mine live, and are known. no words can
express my sense OF gratefulness for
their united and unyieldins support To
those who conscientiously opposed my
nomination, II any such there were, as
sure them that their opposition has left
no sting In my breast TO thoss who
disobeyed the Unanimous request OF the
convention that appointed them dele
gates, and instead Of using all honorable
means To secure my nomination used dis
honorable methods to defeat H. 7 leave
them 10 the Judgment Of their own con-
sciences, II they have any, and 20 the
scorn. believe. Of all honorable men.
FRANK r REID .