Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1912-01-30
He Literally Flags New
Jersey Governor for
the Latter's Base
Ingratitude
HARVEY'S NAME
IS MENTIONED
Mr.. Watterson Declares
Gov. Wilson Groveled
at the Feet of His
Former Friend
Associated Press Disbatchl

WASHINGTON. Jan. 29.-Col Hen
N Watterson, in a statement ISSUED to-
night. which he said he hoped would
bring a "distasteful episode" TO an end.
so far as he is concerned. declared the
issue between him and Governor VIII
son is solely as to which one lied
Watterson said he had engaged con-
clusiveIv to show that Wilson had
lied. and charged that the New Jer-
sey executive dared not face the
facts" Watterson declined 10 make
public any proofs in his possession.
He denied that T. F. Ryan had ever
been approached for campaign contri-
buttons. but states the matter had
been talked over with Wilson. and the
latter had expressed the fear" that if
knowledge of a contribution from Ry-
on got abroad ii might do more harm
than good.
The statement is addressed The
Democrats of the United states" and
tells of the first meetings between
Harvey. Watterson and Governor Will
son. At first at Harvey's home in
New Jersey Watterson says eN-Sena-
tor James Smith was present, and
Wilson's candidacy for governor was
discussed. Smith. he said. asserted he
didn't want anything except To see the
state redeemed and believed Will
son was the only man who could do it..
Visits TO Wilson's home in Princeton
and letters between them followed.
Il found him polished in manners Of
scholarly attainments and undeniable
talents" SAYS the statement. a fort
night preceding the interview at which
the break between Harvey AMI Wilson
occurred. the Louisville editor says.
there had been a most urgent appeal
for money from a gentleman of dis
tinction. closely associated with, if not
actually directing, the Wilson organi-
Zation. In answer TO this he secured
considerable sum Of money Re
garding the break with Harvey. Wat
terson says: Whilst Governor Wilson
was receiving popular applause be-
cause of his sacrifice of private friend
ship TO public duty. he was grovellinS
at Harvey's feet after a pardon for
the shameless and heartLess treatment
he admitted having bestowed upon
Harvey at the Manhattan club. If he
possessed a spark of honorable sensi-
bility he would at once demand and
require publication of the abiect let
tiers he wrote Harvey. when he was
made to understand and realize he
must square the account of ingrau
tude or take the consequences. Mean
while. let mre say that whilst the gov
ernors' tardy repentance NAV placate
the forgiving Colonel Harvey-whilst
it may even satisfy the susceptible Mr..
Bryan, | refuse longer to follow a man
whose nomination. in my Judgment,
would be a disaster and whose cleo
tion would be a calamity. He who
would show himself 50 cisloyll to pri-
vate friendship cannot be trusted to
be loyal in anything"
May God protect democracy from
such a leader and leadership" He
said he wouldn't undertake to fill the
niche vacated by Wilson. backing no
other aspirant. He intended going at
once To his winter home in Florida, be-
yond the reach even of the telegraph.
He was sure he had done his duty.
TRENTON, Jan :o-,Iov. Wilson
refused tonight to make any state
ment in reply to the ore issued bv