The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-01-07
DR.. AMES PULLS out
He Will Not Be a Candidate for
Congress-.
WILL SUPPORT q. O. T. CANDIDATE
Poor Health Is Given ms the Rea-
son for His With
drawnl.

Mayor Ames is no longer acandidate for
the republican nomination for congress.
For several days it has been regarded as
reasonably certain by those in close touch
with the mayor that he would shortly re-
nounce his ambitions in this regard, and
yesterday Dr.. Ames himself made formal
announcement of his retirement from the
congressional field. He makes his pres
emit sickness the reason for his with
draWal,, believing that his physical condl-
tion is not equal to the stress of hard
campaign. While he does not say.it In his
letter. it is understood to be a fact that he
Is also actuated to this decision by de-
sire to furt'.,r the interests Of the party.
He has no1ning to say regarding his at
tltude toward the question Of a renOmin-
alton to the mayoralty.
1t is understood at this time that his
withdrawal from the congressional fight
makes it certain beyond doubt that If in
reasonably good health he will be can
didate for denomination as mayor There
has been tremendous pressure brought to
bear upon him in the past few months to
renounce his congressional plans and
stand for another term as mayor, the
pressure of course coming largely from his
apDointees on the police force and inter-
ested elements on the outside. They will
be greatly pleased with his present de-
ciSiOn. ... .. ...s
The Letter Of Withdrawal.
1t is said that Mayor Ames will support
the candidacy of Loren Fletcher for con-
gress. His letter announcing his with
drawal from the race is as follows:
Minneapolis. Mimi, Jan. editor Journal:
l desire you to announce in the next issue of
your paper the withdrawal Of my name from
the list Of those seeking the republican nomi-
nation for congressman from this district.
Owing to my recent illness, and from which
T ho1i vHr111 ha
unwise in me to ask my friends to support
and further my candidacy. 1 fully aware
that would be compelled to make hard
and laborious campaign in order to be sue
cessful and this, in justice to myself I do
not care to do. ~. ~-.
When I announced my candidacy several
months ago I fully determined to remain
in the fight until the primaries Up to the
present time have made what believed to
be strong and winning fight: and was pre-
pared to continue it, but my recent illness
shows me that the action 1 am now taking.
is advisable. I am deeply grateful to the
many friends who gave me encouragement
and promise of hearty support, and this pub
lie announcement is to acquaint them with
the changed conditions and to make them
feel at liberty to lend their assistance and
encouragement to whOmsOever else they may
desire for this most important public office.
My official duties will demand all the time
I can afford to give to the public and I be-
iieve in justice to these obligations and the
consideration I owe myself have decided
rightly in withdrawing from the congressional
race. However, the republican party can be
assured that whether I am on it's ticket or
not. it will have my unqualified support. AS
far my strength permits I will be only
too willing to lend my voice and energies to
its success. 1t will be my endeavor to secure
the greatest harmony in its ranks and my
official and personal efforts will be towards
this end. AS republicans it is our duty to
set aside personal ambitions to serve the
party's welfare.