New-York tribune., 1906-08-23
MORAN STORM CENTRE.
M;r-alp an Massachusetts, Democratic
Situation.

Boston Aug 22-Developments In the contest
for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination
had been so rapid within the last twenty-rour
hours that political leaders in this city to-hisht
confessed that they were bewildered. Dlseric'
Attorney John b. Moran is the central figure IN
the complicated situation.
Tho developments to-day dropped Henry NJ
whitney from the contest for Governor brought
former Governor william L. Douglas into the
field as a conditional candidate. and placed
John 3. Moran where he may bring about party
harmony or continue contest against nurnoer
NJ DeroocrafIc leaders who are opposed 10 MS
candidacy The District Attorneys friends con-
adentIy assert that he will wage light 70 a
anish. and that under no circumstances VIII ne
withdraw
Following closely the publication. yesterday.
OF the announcement that Mr.. Douglas wou'u
enter the field against Governor Guild proVlaeo
he was assured Of a unanimous noinllla'i 'ioi
came the appearance In this city to-day OF Henry
: skee1paton. OF Revere. a personal friend OF
former Governor Douglas. After conference
with Josiah Quincy, chairman of the Democratic
state Committee. Skefnngton was closeted win
Moran. His purpose in visiting the DlstrlcI
Attorney was said to be 20 bring pressure 20
bear on Moran to withdraw from the race anu
thereby prepare the way for convention which
would nominate Douglas
While the Moran -Skefington conference was
In progress Whitney. in a letter 20 Chairman
Quincy announced his absolute withdrawal from
the contest Whitney's letter follows:
Dear Sir: 1t is clearly evident that ex-Goyet
nor Douglas IS willing TO be again canoluate
for Governor. II is also evident that tne pa''y
leaders are not agreed as to my candldacy.
therefore hereby absolutely withdraw my name
as candidate for the office Of Governor ana
pledge my hearty support to Governor Donglas'
HENRY NJ. WHITNEY
With Whitney positively out of che race and
Moran's attitude such that his withdrawal IN
favor of Douglas seems very remote possioil-
ity, prominent Democratic politicians said to-
night that the makeup OF the state ticket is
very uncertain.
District Attorney Moran, when seen at MS
office late in the day. declined to give an intina-
tion as to the course he would purusue.
Late tonight Mr. Whitney issued a detailed
statement explaining his withdrawal He said;
When announced that would become candi-
date for the Democratic nomination toT 5oveEnog
GeGay am Gt mao reason az an The reDresentative leaders
Of the party who believe that tariff revision should
state. Consented 70 enter the heid only after
Governor Douglas Hon Eonn H. dGed ~, become
candidates for the nomination. supposed iIst III!
candidacy not account of any personal claims OK
my own but on account of the principles for which
stood, would receive the open support OF thsSe st
gentlemen and others OF similar standing N fne Li
party. Congressman Sullivan has given me MS
NV letter 10 Chairman Quincy OF the Democratic
State Committee announcing the withdrawal OF
my candidacy. caused primarily by the state
ments from Ex-Governor Douglas and from Hon
John r. Thayer. which appeared in the press this
morning. Mr.. Thayer. in urging that ought 20
run again for the office OF Lieutenant Governor
made Il clear that he does not consider me the
strongest candidate for the GOvernOrship: The au-
thOriZed statement from Mr. Douglas drawn out
willingness TO accept denomination for the office
Of Governor. that he wod neither deny nor af-
firm the report that he is willing 90 become the
Democratic candidate for Governor" and his Inn
partial reference the other gentlemen who are
contending for the nomination. together with his
silence when my candidacy was first announced
make Il Impossible for to continue in the field
believe that Governor Douglas has assumed the
responsibility for a satisfactory outcome Of the
present Democratic situation. He IS the lOgi-
cal and Inevitable Democratic candidate for Gov
eTnOr of the conservative wing of the party. My
interest in the situation is strong ever. but
I manifest Il in other way than in
heartily advocating the nomination Of Ex-Governor
Douglas and pledging him my active suspOrt.