The daily sentinel., 1906-07-23

The following is the letter in which
Congressman Helschel NJ. Hogg MAX
es the formal announcement of his
withdrawal from the race for con-
gress this fall:
Denver. Colo, July 20,1906-
Hon. Robert Kerr, Chairman Re
publican Committee Second Dist
rict, Colorado Springs, Colo.
my Dear Judge: Reasons wholly
personal to myself impel me to say
that ] will not be candidate for
congress before the next Republican
convention.
'I wish in the most sincere way to
thank you, the party. and through
you the entire committee for your
efforts in the past in my behalf. and
above all the good people of the dis
trict for their very great kindness to
me. / shall at all times hold myself
for the principles of true Republican
ism. Sincerely yours,
HERSCHEL NJ. HOGG."
What the personal reasons were
which impelled him to this step, the
congressman would not give out for
publication. 1t is known however,
that he is not in sympathy with the
present organization of the party in
this state and that he proposes to
fight actively for reform in the party
ranks. 1t is also stated, says the
Denver News, that he may be a can
didate for governor.
Il believe that the Republican
party of Colorado has been drawn in
to an unfortunate position by reason
of the mismanagement of the lead
ers," Mr.. Hogg is reported to have
said to political friends recently.
The recent court decisions which
have raised disgust locally and have
attracted unfavorable comment
abroad seem to be charged up against
the party.
There are plenty of Republic
ans who, in common with all citizens
repudiate corporation domination of
the party and judicial errors ascribed
to its responsibility. While | have
determined not to be candidate this
fall | expect to take an active part in
the campaign and to work with those
members of our party who are try
ing to restore its management to the
hands of the people, where is be-
longs"
Friends of Congressman Hogg de
clare that If the southern representa-
tice, desired the denomination he
would have not the slightest Difficult
ty in getting away with the prize
There is feeling abroad that Mr
iiObb thNNlNaihS btllOuS us TO
the outcome of the election, and that
that fact may have some influence
with him in determining the decision
not to run this fall.
Already there are several aspir-
ants for the place from which Con-
gresham Hogg will retire.
]. Q. Mcdonald, of Florence, who
was a colonel on the Peabody staff.
has announced through his friends
that he would consent to make the
| race. Clyde Dawson of Canon City is
the other Fremont county man who
! wants the favor nf the convention
nomination.
The Denver Republican says that
Mr. Hogg gave up large law prac-
tice to enter congress and he has
now decided to return to his profess
sion and make up for lost time
The Denver Post quotes Mr.. Hogg
as follows:
II have decided not to be candi-
date for reelection this fall for per-
sonal reasons, which | do not wish
to give out. but l will take an active
part in the campaign and hope to
see a good man whom / can support
nominated by the party. The man
agement of the Republican party
will revert to the people, where 1t
belongs, and the indications are that
the people will win a sweeter vic
tory over those who are in a great
nfeasure responsible for the mis-
management of the affairs.
"The odium of court decisions and
acts of management on the part of
Republican leaders has been attached
to the Republican party of Colorado.
and as a result many changes are liza
BILE to take place in the reorganiza-
tion of the party before the fall elc-
tion of the party before the fall cleo
II. NJ. Hogg of the Second Congress-
ional district of Colorado who has
decided to decline the nomination
for reelection as congressman.
1t is reported on pretty reliable au-
thority that Mr.. Hogg's friends are
urging him to enter the race for gov
ernor and he may decide to become