The Washington herald., 1908-07-26
HEARST DECLINES
TO Be CANDIDATE
Repeats Declaration He Will
Not Enter Race.
STILL EXPECTS THIRD TICKET
Does Not ThimLx Independence Party
VIII IndOrse Either Bryan or
ROOseveIt-Leaves New York for
West soon After Arrival from
EurOpe-Chairman OF Convention.

New York, July 25.-Repeating his fat
footed declaration that he would not be
a candidate for the Presidency. W r.
Hearst arrived from Europe to-day on the
Cunard liner Lucania, 70 prepare for the
national convention Of the Independence
Party. 70 be held in Chicago on Tuesday
next
With Mr. Hearst were his wife, her sis
ter. Mrs. Anita Tovey. and their mother.
Mrs George Wilson They were all at
breakfast when the revenue cutter Hud-
son put a little squad OF newspaper men
on beard the liner q short distance above
Quarantine. After breakfast. Mr Hearst
greeted the newspaper men cordially, and
when asked FOR an Interview said he
would see them few minutes later
I haven't been IN the closest possible
touch with the political situation" said
Mr. Hearst later. and I should Ike 10
know what has happened. especially dur
ing the past week. during which time
have been almost entirely out OF touch
with conditions here. before venturing
opinions
Leaves for Chicago.
Z VIII probably leave for Chicago this
afternoon" he said.
Mr. Hearst was pressed for al imme-
date interview that tie evening newspa-
pers might print it.
He answered with laugh that II the
Lucania were making its way up the bay
very late IN the day the evening news
papers would then most assuredly have
to do without the interview.
Is there any probability In your opIn-
ion," Mr.. Hearst was asked. that the
Independence League may indorse either
the Republican or the Democratic candi-
date?"
The sentiment before left here" was
the answer. was for a third ticket If
there Is any sentiment now for an IN
dorsement Of either the Republican OF
Democratic candidate I. for one, do not
know Of It I have heard Of no change in
the sentiment"
DO you consider that the Republicans
nominated the strongest man possible7-'
Mr.. Hearst laughed and said quickly.
The people VIII decide that"
VIII Not Make the Race.
III the sentiment OF the Independence
League convention Of this year should be
shown very clearly 10 be unanimously for
your nomination as the party candidate
for the Presidency would you accept the
nomination.
7 cannot" came the reply quickly and
with q decisive emphasis. II have given
my word that under 10 circumstances
viii be a candidate. 7 have given my
word, and I VIII abide by It."
Does that pledge hold good for future
years-for 1912, for instance. as well as
for this Year,"
Again Mr.. Hearst laughed ns he
answered.
you have been going into nv past.
and here now you proceed into my future.
think that any thing further from re
to-day must be Included In the arrange
ment have already made"
Ar. Hearst was asked whether he viii
consent % accept the temporary chair
uanEhip At the convention OF the hide
pendenos League, and said
I viii Go al 7 can 20 aid the cause"
Asked # he would make statement
in regard TO the recount Of the mayor
atty campaign in which he was 3 can
didate, ar, Hearst said he had nothing
20 add 20 the statement he gave out q
very short while ago,
In regard 20 The communication said
to have passed between himself and Mr.
EauFfuued On Rzae q CoF--,, .