New-York tribune., 1909-08-24
JEROME TO RUN AGAIN
Announces HIS DECISION
IN STATEMENT.
Has Receiued No Endorsement for
Reelection, but Says He
Is WILing To.

instruct Attorney Jerome announced last
irht his decision 20 be a candidate again for
N. Office he now fills. in the following state
rent:
As the time approaches at which District
Attorney for the County Of New York is % be
slected. I have had 20 consider whether should
seek a reelection to that office.
After having received for nearly eight years
,he honor and benefit of this office il seems
10 me ] should be guided in my determination
eonal interest. but by the consideration OF
whether majority Of the electors desire that
should further serve them in this position
know Of way in which 4 can ascertain
fhs except by offering myself as a candidate
ana have decided 10 seek again a nomination
nv petition and 10 offer myself as a candidate
Cor election 10 the office OF District Attorney
Of New York County
Have you received any assurance from Tam
many Hall Of Endorsement? he was asked.
Il have not sought nor have received. direct
ly or Indirectly. any promise assurance Of an
Endorsement or support" said the District At
torney. 4 do not suppose twenty people have
known Of my intention before the issuance of
This statement. I have not endeavored 10 learn,
directly or indirectly. what the attitude of Tam
many Hall any other political organization
would be 10 my action. / have taken this course
for the reasons given in my statement. and for
no other reason. II seemed 20 me- the right
course 20 pursue. and have pursued it, and
have not the slightest idea whether shall have
10 fight my fight alone or shall receive the IN
dorsement OF any political organization. Ny
attitude on that question is precisely what Il
was in 1905 I received the support Of the
Republican organization by the withdrawal Of
their candidate and the attempt TO put me on
their ticket.
WOULD ACCEPT ANY ENDORSEMENT.
I am simply seeking TO ascertain whether or
no majority Of the electors desire that should
further serve them as District Attorney Of this
county. and ] should accept, without hesitation.
the Endorsement OF any group Of electors. what
ever their politics might be"
What machinery have you now at hand 70
render your candidacy effective" was asked
= have absolutely none. If anything approach
ing majority Of electors Of this county believe
that ! have served them faithfully for eight
years and desire that should continue to serve
them. they viii provide such machinery as may
be necessary
John A. Henneberry. chief clerk of the District
Attorneys Office. will manage Mr.. Jerome's third
znpaign. and Will try 10 repeat his former sue
rssses in rallylng the independent vote. All the
rsmes OF the subscribers 10 the Jerome cam
psign fund in previous campaigns available,
ard Mr.. Jeromes friends will begin an active
4csmpsign fer him right after Labor Day. Mr.
Hsnneberry said last night that the nominating
petitions would not be circulated until after
Labor Day The names Of two thousand sgners
sr necessary and il is believed that there win
BE- no trouble in getting them. II is understood
that Mr. Jerome viii conduct vigorous cam
Isgn on the lower East Side.
Nhsther Tammsny Hall will indorse Mr. Je-
is wholly matter Of conjecture at this
tine AS already explained in The Tribune. the
situation in Tammany Hall is peculiar. II Mr.
Murphy and his friends decide TO nominate JUS
tine Gaynor they will have 10 abide 10 large
extent by the wishes of the judge as to whom
they nominate for not only the other places on
the city ticket but also for District Attorney Of
New York County.
Another perpleXing feature of the situation Is
that William r Hearst is reasonably sure 10
fight Tammany If Tammany names Jerome for
District Attorney, matter If Justice Gaynor
heads the city ticket. There is a feeling among
the Independence Lesguers that il would be a
good idea 10 run Clarence J. Shearn against Je-
rome.
Justice Gaynor viii return from his vacation
trip on the Cedric on Saturday or Sunday.