Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-12-31

Columbus, Dec. 31.-Definite an
nouncement was made from his head
quarters today that Charles r. Taft
had withdrawn from the senatorial
race "in the interest of party harmony"
It was also stated that the Hamilton
county delegation, the backbone off
Taft's strength, would be delivered tea3
Burton, thus insuring his election
successor to Senator Foraker.
Senator Foraker at noon issued a
statement formally withdrawing from
the senatorial fight. This leaves the
field practically clear for Burton.
Taft Issues Statement.
In statement issued by Taft he
says:
MY candidacy from the beginning
seems to have been misunderstood. I
have been represented as urging my
own personal ambition at the expense
of republican harmony and success.
J The imputation Is unjust; but that is
of no moment now. The cause Of it
, shall exist no longer. / yield my per-
sonal ambition for the accomplishment
of better and more important things
After stating that he had been
sincere, consistent republican all his
life and that 1t has long been his am
bition to be senator, Of Ohio, he con-
| tinues:
Conditions have now arisen which
impose higher duty upon me than
the qualification Of any personal ambi-
! tion. 1t is clear that a prolonged con-
test for the senatorslip would divide
the republican party of Ohio, and am
not willing to be in any way respons-
| ible for such division.
Altho it does not appear at the pres
ent that any candidate has enough
Votes to- wing tire caucs1sE ssne,ninations-
and tho many of my friends insist that
can and will be elected, put these
considerations aside in order to meet
my worthier obligations I withdraw
as candidate for senator, and with
grateful appreciation release my friendsl
from further effort in my behalf. wi
resume my place in the councils of tha
republican party and give to it's well
fare and to the splendid policies fory
which 1t stands the same service and'
devotion which have been the great
privilege and pride of my life
Foraker Processes Satisfaction.
Foraker says he is gratified that mat-
ters have turned out the way they
have; that he himself is willing at all
times to make personal self sacrifice in
the interest of party unity. The with
drawal of Taft, he declared, cleared
the situation and made his candidacy
no longer necessary.
Governor Harris and j. Warren Keif-,
er have Withdrawn. Former Lieutenant
Governor Harding will withdraw.
Foraker Admitted Defeat.
In his statement Foraker admitted
for the first time since the attacks were
made upon him during the recent ma
tional campaign that his defeat for re-
election was certain. He congratulated
the party Of the state and country upon
the assured election Of Burton, whom
he said was well qualified by exper-
ience, ability and character for the
high office Of the senatorship The
election of Burton, he said will elm
mate both Senator Dick and Myron 7.
Herrick from the 1911 sepatorial situa-
tion. Geographical precedent will re-
quire the selection of southern man.
Foraker will again oppose Taft in 1911.
but somc political leaders here were
inclined to interpret Forakers state
ment issued today as in the nature OF
valedictory.