The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-08-02
N GILLIVRAY IS
OUT OF RACE
BLACK RIVER FALLS MAN WITH
DRAWS FROM THE GUBER-
Material CONTEST. -,
WILL SUPPORT DAVIDSON.
Although He Does Not Say So Definitely,
He Implies That He Is for the
Present Executive.

Senator j. ]. McGillivray of Black
River Falls has withdrawn from the
gubcrnatorial race, leaving the field 70
Gov. Davidson and Irvine Lenroot. He
was the first candidate to announce MS
intention of making the run.
His explanation of his withdrawal is
to the effect that Senator La Toilette
interference has threatened to dlNluc
the party and that the only way 10 WIN
is to have the full vote OF one ele-
ment' 20 to Gov. Davidson who Is en-
titled to the nomination and election
His intention of supporting Davidson IS
only implied, however His statement
follows:
TO TIE REPUBLICAN VOTERS IN
THE STATE OF WISCONSIN:
Having announced my intention TO enter
the race as Z candidate for the oln,e "t
governor before the primary election 10 De
held September /, 1906 | feel II my uutS
10 take the friends who have supported
me 50 far into my confidence ana AT lhe
same time to thank them for the Ioya1
friendship shown me.
Trusted in Primary Election Law.
II has always been my practice In public
affairs TO be frank and state just WherG
/ stand on men and measures NIen !
entered the race for the nomination l hau
EA'dl ldlNh III tlit plIl'll'i'o "a ~
law, | believed that each candidate would
have an opportunity TO stand on his own
merits and be judged by the voters without
any combinations of men or money. NOW
that the campaign has progressed wei on
TO the time of filing the nomination papers,
| find an effort IS being made by some or
our friends to control the nomination ny
undue influence In the interest OF certain
candidates. This has cnEcndered much
feeling among the Republicans throughout
the state, and unless something Is done
to quell the dissatisfaction, our party
will suffer at the polls.
Ii Is q well known fact that party
divided against itself cannot long exist
The Republican party will not long remain
in contro. half free and half hossed: There
Is a strong element in our party who have
been loyal to 1t through all It's trials. who
feel that they should be honored at this
time In the past l laborcd to make one
Of their leaders, Nels 7. Haugen, governor,
bat 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
through some Of Its members to give them
fair field for their candidate, Mr.. Davidson,
whom they feel ought TO be Endorsed for II
term. This same element has stood by me
In my ambition In the past for which | am
deeply grateful, and 1t certainly would be
unjust Of me not to give their request due
consideration.
Party Greater Than Any Man.
I hold that the welfare OF the Republican
party Is greater than any mans ambition
and each member should hold himself ready
10 yield his personal ambition for the good
of the party. | have labored long and
faithfully with the Republican party and
have tried as best | could TO have 1t clean
and harmonic with the best interests of
the people. 1t is my political home; not
for gain, not for revenge or spite; but Tor
the good OF my state and nation, and there
is no personal ambition | would not yield
fg- tIa r,l 70 49, hat
cially is this true when the party stands
for the principles of n government by the
people and for all the people.
AS one member of this party which has
done so much for the state and nation and
its people, l could not afford to see If
drenched In feuds and rent asunder by
Jealousy, spite aud bossism. when perhaps
might aid in preventing its defeat. ! long
for the good old feeling which used to exist
when Republicans would like to meet each
other and work in harmony for the good of
the state. We have been drifting apart for
what? Surely the law that will help the
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 a great state and there is room
for all to do good work. We can make
our state strong and prosperous by working
together. | wish my state to reach the
this can bp done through united Rcpub-
llcan barty better than through any other
agency.
| am frank to confess that l should like
the office OF governor at this time. My
desire TO be Mt the head Of state, great
us we know ours to be- was slgnifcd when
announced my intention of becoming a
candidate. There are few Wisconsin cltI-
zcus who have not ambition enough to
want 10 serve their state If they think they
can be of service To ii.
\ prophet only could predict who IS the
most capable ana best fitted to act as GOV
ornor Of this state. There may be those I'm
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. for one would not hesitate to guide
this state through two years Of most i'm
portaut business career. No candidate Is
bound to withdraw from this race. Pre-.
sumably all have an equal opportunity, but
the question | ask myself is. Would It
not be an Influence toward a stronger party
II on" candidate withdrew his name. -
Granting that the situation in the Repuhli-
can party will he simplfed If one candidate
withdrnws his name, | feel it my duty to
the party, under the present unfortunate
circumstances which have been brought
about ly the action of our United States
5, nator, 20 mako this sacrifice.
Because of these reasons and for the
prrpos" If having our party come together
! hereby Withdraw my candidacy for gov
error b"for" the primaries to be held Sep
TENDER /, 1906.
T. J. MGIIIIERAY.