The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-04-17
FROM THE GLOBE BUREAU,
Washington. ID. C.


WASHINGTON, D. c., April 16-Repre-
sentative Page Morris has formally an
nounced that he will not again be can
didate for the nomination to congress. His
intention and reasons are set forth in the
following letter, which he made public this
afternoon:
House of Representatives Washington,
d. c., April Is, 19O2-The Hon. Frank e.
Searle, Duluth, Mnn.-Dear Sir: L have
determined not to be a candidate again
for election to congress, and think [ ought
to make my determination known at once
1t is not necessary to state the many rea-
sons which l have for coming to this re-
solution. Suffice it to say that l am not
Influenced by any feeling that my con-
sttuents have lost confidence in me or my
ability to properly represent them hero,
or by any fear that if | should present
myself for reelection they would fail to
indorse me at the primaries and the cleo
tion.
But, as you know, I have not only been
thinking Of this for a long time but have
been satisfied in my mind that the time
had come for me to announce my inten-
ton to retire from congress, ami but for
the advice of friends with whom I have
talked about it, would have done so many
months ago. The more [ have considered
the NATTER the more have [ become con-
WINGED that l am right in this conclusion,
and I have therefore resolved to make it
known at once so that my Republican
constituents may have ample time and OPP
portunity to choose the candidate whom
they may wish for my successor.
Feels Entitled to Rest.
All Will remember that my first nomina-
tioE was practically a command from tho
Republicans of the district and indeed
might almost say of the country that L
should undertake a contest which was
more than doubtful, and which they knew
could only be won by a supreme effort.
and with a candidate whom all could and
would enthusiastically and without the
slightest division of any kind support
Having been elected I have not in the
least underrated the dignity and honor of
the place and l have endeavored to serve
the district with zeal. industry and fidel-
ity. But l am now satisfied that it is best
for my personal interests to retire and j
think l have earned the right to do so.
/ shall never be able to express or to
show to those generous and disinterest-
ed mon who have stood by me so Loyalty
IN all the campaigns which l have been
called upon to undertake my heartfelt
appreciation of their kindness. No man
ever had a better or greater constituency
and no man ever had better friends in
that constituency. 1 have now been NOM
mated and elected three times in cleo
items which have been watched with in
trest throughout the whole country.
Votes According to Conscience.
Had it not been for the unparalleled 10y
atty ard devotion of the Republicans of
the district, success would have been
impossible. The Republicans of the dis
0ict have always expected me to stano
and vote upon public matters according
to the dictates of my own conscience
and Judgment, and have sustained me
even though they may not altogether have
agreed with me. I regret more than
can tell that I feel compelled to put an
end to this relation which at the end of
my present term will have existed be-
tween US for six years.
i write this to you not only as my
friend, but as the chairman of the Repub-
lican committee Of the district l Will
not attempt to express the obligation
which 1 consider not only myself but also
the Republicans of the district to be under
to you, and Mr.. Wnlcuts and Mr..
Mitchell for the faithful dilgent, disin-
terested and efficient services which were
rendered to the party by each of you as
chairman of the congressional committee
In the three campaigns in which l have
been the candidate. 1 can only say that
the knowledge of character of those gen
tlemen and yourself, acquired by the close
and intimate relation thus created be-
= tween us, has made me proud to know
that | can number such men among my
most cherished and devoted friends
Yours most sincerely,
Page Morris
Judge Morris is serving his third term
He left the district bench in 1895 to he
come a candidate against Charles A
Iowne. He defeated Towne that year,
and also in 1885, 1t is expected that
Judge Morris will be appointed judge of
the proposed new federal district in Min
neSOta.