Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-02
WILL NOT RESIGN
Gov. Wilson to Continue as
New Jersey Executive.
DELUGED WITH LETTERS
Presidential Candidate Kept Busy
With Correspondence.
SPENDS HOUR WRITING NAME
Discusses Organization of the Demo-
cratic Committee With Secre-
tary Joseph E. Davies.
DELUGED WITH LETTERS
SPENDS HOUR WRITING NAME

SEAG1lST. y. J.. August Formal
announcement was made today hy
Gov. Wilson that he viii not resign the
goyernorship of New Jersey during his
campaign for the presidency. The gov
ernor had kept his mind open on the
question of resignins ever since the
Baltimore convention. Leading demo-
Gratis in the state. however have urged
him to follow the precedent Of Grover
Cleveland. who was nominated for The
presidency, but continued as Governor
of New York
Gov. Wilson is keenly Interested iii
prospective reports s-on committees
Investigating tho fax problem ana the
efficiency of state affairs in New Ter
sey. and prominent democrats have
asked him not to fcrsakc his office
unless called to "a higher ono.
Gov. Wilson gave his attention last
night and early today tn the problem Of
the organization OF the national demo
cratic committee. Joseph +. Davies IF
Wisconsin. secretary of the national
committee, talked with the nominee to-
day, and the governor afterward said
the delay in organization was due to the
earnest desire of the committee to make
thorough preparations for the division Of
campaign labor.
Californians Pledge Help.
Nearly 900 letters were received by
Gov. Wilson today from Californians who
signed themselves former members of the
Champ Clark League of California. They
declared they would ''cheerfully abide
by the decision of the Baltimore conven-
ton" Many of the letters contained
campaign contributions.
Gov. Wilson spent fully an hour today
writing his own name as swiftly he
could. while a negro stood by blotting
stream of letters. No more rubber
stamp signatures will go forth from the
summer capital. Gov. Wilson said to-
day he hoped TO sign nearly every letter
that passed from his offices.
Through stacks of back correspondence
Gov. Wilson picked his way cheerfully,
facing constant Interruptions from call
ers. Il feel about my correspondence
he said. with a smile, very much like
the frog that tried to get out OF a well.
Every time 1t jumped up one foot it fell
back two" Letters about the campaign
flow into the summer capital by the nun
dreds.
Gov. Wilson was informed by news
paper dispatches that his running mate,
Gov. Marshall of Indiana, would be here
Wednesday for the notification cere-
monies.
That's good remarked the governor,
he would be unable, on account of other
engagements, to reciprocate by attending
the exercises at Indianapolis August 20
informing Gov. Marshall of his vice presi-
Dental nomination.
In Excellent Health.
Gov. Wilson says he is in excellent
health. His recent yachting trip had
beneficial effect, even though he admits
he is not accustomed to sailing.
Mr.. Davies suggested another sea trip
soon, but Gov. Wilson answered by
quoting this limerick:
Iwish that my room had a floor.
l don't much care for door.
But this walking around
Without touching the ground
Ia getting to be such a bore.
Three visitors from Washington We're
scheduled to talk with Gov. Wilson to-
day, Senators Hoke Smith Of Georgia
and Culberson Of Texas and Representa-
tive Henry D. Clayton of Alabama.
chairman of the House judiciary com
mttee.
1t is said that Senator Culberson, who
is a member of the national campaign
committee, might discuss with Gov. VIII
son pending legislation in Congress re-
curing publicity before elections of all
campaign contributions.