Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1906-08-03
M'GI[LIVRAY IS
OUT OF RACE
RIAcK RIVER FALLS MAN WITH
DRAWS FROM THE GUBER-
NAToR1AL CONTEST.
WILL SUPPORT DAVIDSON.
Although He Does Not Say So Definitely,
He Implies That He Is for the
Present Executive.

Senator J. J. McGillivray of Black
River Falls has withdrawn from the
gubernatorial race, leaving the field 10
Gov. Davidson and Irvine Lenroot. lie
was the first candidate to announce MS
intention of making the run.
His explanation of his withdrawal is
to the effect that Senator La follettes
interference has threatened to divide
the party and that the only way to win
is to have the full vote of ''one ele-
ment" go to Gov. Davidson, who is en-
titled to the nomination and electlon-
His intention of supporting DAVIDSON IS
only implied. however. His statement
follows:
TO THE REPUBLICAN, VOTERS in
THE STATE OF WISCONSIN:
Having announced my intention to enter
the race as a candidate for the once ol
governor before the primary election 10 te
held September 4, 1906 l feel II my o uteS
to take the friends who have supported
me so far into my confidence and at the
same time to thank them for the Loyal
friendship shown me.
Trusted in Primary Election Law.
1t has always been my practice In pubic
affairs to be frank and state JUST Wnerg
l stand on men and measures. When !
entered the race for the nomination l nao
great faith in the principles of the primary
law. 1 believed that each candidate Woulu
nave all opportunity W 6IuhU oAA AA
merits and be judged by the voters without
any combinations of men or money NOW
that the campaign has progressed Wen on
to the time of filing the NOMINATION. PAPERS
/ find an effort is being made by some OF
our friends to control the nomination by
undue influence in the interest of certain
candidates. This has engende tSsa,n muc4
the state, and unless something Is done
to quell the dissatisfaction, our party
will suffer at the polls
to Foo hot
divided against itself cannot long exist
The Republican party will not long remain
in control half free and half bossed: There
is strong element in our party who have
been loyal to it through all it's trials, who
feel that they should be honored at this
time. In the past labored to make one
Of their leaders, Nels P. Haugen, governor,
but owing to the dislike certain prominent
Republicans had to Senator La Toilette, Mr..
Haugen was defeated in the convention.
Now this element has appealed to me
fair field for their candidate, Mr.. Davidson,
whom they feel ought to be Endorsed for Il
term. This same element has stood by me
in my ambition in the past for which l am
deeply grateful and it certainly would be
unjust of me not to give their request due
consideration.
Party Greater Than Any Man.
hold that the welfare of the Republican
party is greater than any mans ambition
and each member should hold himself ready
Of the. party. ! have labored long and
faithfully with the Republican party and
have tried as best l could to have it clean
and harmonic with the best interests Of
the people. 1t is my political home; not
for gain, not for revenge or spite; but for
the good OF my state and nation, and there
is no personal ambition l would not yield
for the welfare of that party. More espe
cialy is this true when the party stands
for the principles of q government by the
people and for all the people.
AS member of this RI which hos
done so much for the state and nation and
it's people, could not afford to it
jealousy, spite and bossism when perhaps 1
might aid in preventing it's defeat l long
for the good old feeling which used to exist
when Republicans would like to meet each
the state. We have been drifting apart for
what? Surely the law that will help the
masses CT the state will help US and it will
be the law the Republican party will
stand for. Let us quit fighting each other
and spend our energies for better uses.
Bespeaks United Party.
This is great state and there is room
for all to do Il good work. We can make
our state strong and prosperous by working
highest possible standard of success. and
this can be done through a united Repub-
lican party better than through any other
agency.
l am frank to confess that 1 should like
the office Of governor at this time. My
desire to be at the head of a state, great
as we know ours to be, was signified when
l announced my intention of becoming a
candidate. There are few Wisconsin citi-
zens who have not ambition enough to
want to serve their state If they think they
can be of service to it.
A prophet only could predict who is the
most capable and best fitted to act as gov
ernor Of this state. There may be those in
the race whom we could class as incapable
All Of the candidates may be able to handle
the duties of the office with credit to the
state. l for one would not hesitate to guide
this state through two years of a most i'm
portant business career. No candidate is
bound to withdraw from this race. Pre-
sumably all have an equal opportunity but
the question l ask myself is, Would it
not be ali influence toward a stronger party
if one candidate withdrew his name''
Granting that the situation in the Repub!i-
can party will be simplified If one candidate
wlthdraws his name, l feel it my duty to
the party, under the present unfortunate
circumstances which have been brought
about by the action of our United States
senator, 20 make this sacrifice.
Because of these reasons and for the
purpose Of having our party come together,
l hereby withdraw my candidacy for GOV.
ernor before the primaries to be held Sep
TENDER 4, 1906.
J. J. MGILLIVRAY.
Black River Falls, Wis. July g.
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