The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-12-13
COY. ANSEL WISHES
TO Be REELECTED
he DOES NOT DESIRE TO RUN
FOR SENATE.
Address to People Of State-Thanks
Public for Mention Of His Name
for the Senatorship.

Columbia State, llth.
The long-looked-for announcement
as to the political aspirations of Gov.
Martin F. Ansel for the next two
years at least has been given to the
press, and clears up the doubts Of
several who have looked longingly
for the seat il the United States sen
ate or for the chair at the west end
Of the South Carolina capitol. Gov.
Ansel announced positively in al ad-
dress to the people Of South Carolina
that, while greatly pleased with the
mention of his name with the sena-
torial position, he felt that it was
his duty that he should again be a
candidate for governor, and conse-
quently offered himself for reflect
ion.
This means that Gov. Ansel will
have no opposition for that place so
far as present conditions show tnem-
selves. It also means that at present
the lineup for the United States sen
is between A. C. Latimer, candi-
Gate for reelection; Col. John j. Dar-
gan Of Stateburg, a noted educator
in the lower part Of the state, and
Mr.. o. B. Martin, the state superln-
tendeat Of education. Recently, it
will be recalled, the governor and the
state superintendent Of education
had a disagreement over the ap-
pointment Of a member Of the state
boara of education and Mr.. Marin
announced positively that he would
not be a candidate for reelection to
that Office. A few days later he an
nouncsd that he would aspire to the
senatorial seat and since then there
mas been considerable speculation as
to the future Of Gov. Ansel. His
statement draws the line very clear
lv and leaves the senatorial situa-
ton with the prospect Of lively
campaign.
His excellency's address to the
people Of the state is as follows:
To the People Of South Carolina:
Within the last few weeks [ have
been very deeply touched by the
the many kind letters received and by
and commendation from friends all
over the state and also by the appre-
eiative notices frequently appearing
in the press Of the state, with re-
ference to my administration as gov
ernor and the request and desire OF
50 many that I stand for reelection
for another term. For all these man
ifestations Of confidence I feel truly
grateful and I appreciate the same
more than words can express.
I nave tried to discharge. the du-
ties Of my Office with al eye single
to the interests Of all the people, and,
while I have doubtless committed er-
rors, they have been Of the head and
not Of the heart. In obedience to
the expressed wish and desire Of so
many Of my friends, I have decided
to stand for reelection to the office
of governor for another term, sub
isct. Of course to the will Of the De-
mocratic voters in the next primary
election.
y T take this method Of thanking the
citizens of the state for the loyalty
with which they have stood by me IN
this first year Of administration. [
have received numerous letters and
messages urging me to enter the race
for the United States senatorshlp
this coming summer, and, while l
appreciate the interest and ccmph-
ment thus expressed, have thought
it my duty to stand for reelection
to the office Of governor.
Respectfully,
*(Signed) M. F. A7sel.
Columbia, S. c., Dec. 10, 1907.