New-York tribune., 1907-09-04
BURTON OUT FOR MAYOR
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to become a candidate. The Western Reserve
Club. the powerful organization Of the East End
known 10 politicians all over the country during
the days OF the late Senator Hanna, passed this
typical resolution at a rousing meeting last
Thursday night:
Whereas. It is Of the utmost Importance to
the Republican party of this city that a real
champion OF the rights of the people be norl-
mated for Mayor: and
Whereas. 1t is the universal sentiment OF the
voters of the city of Cleveland that the Hon.
Theodore E. Burton is the strongest and the
most desirable possible nominee for the mayor
atty in the approaching municipal campaign
Therefore do we. the members OF the Western
Reserve Republican Club. representing the Re-
publicans of the 18th. 14th and 18th wards re-
speCuvely. urge Mr.. Burton to accede to the
popular demand for his nomination. and
hereby further pledge to Mr.. Burton our united.
hearty and enthusiastic support in the event
that he should accede to his request.
BUTTONS APPEAL TO THE PUBLIC.
Finally Mr.. Burton decided he must take
some action. and last Friday night he issued
the following characteristic statement
The request that I should become a candi-
date for Mayor has been presented with such
insistenCe that feel il must be met. 1t is my
earnest desire not TO enter the contest II
would seem to be turning aside from a sphere
Of responsibility and usefulness at Washington
to another department OF public endeavor with
adequate reason. The personal sacrifice.
great as It may be. I should be willing 10 dis
regard but the question is. what is best for the
community?
As regards political action. I feel that 1 owe
a supreme obligation TO the citizens of Cleve-
land, whose cordial and loyal support has been
given freely. Irrespective Of party affiliations.
but unless a demand exists for my engaging in
the mayoralty contest much beyond anything
which has Yet come 10 me I should not feel that
would be desirable to consider II.
In order that the question may be tested.
would suggest that my constituents and fellow
citizens Of Cleveland. whose desire should be
controlling with me, have opportunity to ex-
press their opinions. l would also suggest that
those who earnestly desire that should become
a candidate sign a statement 10 that effect, Civ
ing their names places of residence and oCCu-
patOnS.
The statement even has been made that the
origin of the demand for me as candidate has
been with those who have special interests to
suhserve. and has been promoted by sudden
impulse without carefully weighing the d1Sad-
vantases of a possible candidacy. II is my
wish that every element and interest in the
city should express themselves. including those
who oppose a well those who favor my en-
terine the contest. In order that l may hear
from those who hesitate TO express themselves
publicly | would say that statements or let
ters containing an expression 70 that effect will
be regarded confidential
Mr. Burton die. not have to wait long for his
answer BY Sunday morning he had received
moro than ten thousand postal cards urging him
10 enter the race and these were more than
doubled by yesterday morning. The result is
seen in the statement issued by Mr.. Burton to-
night As he put IT. he has accepted "a duty"