The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1912-07-25
SWanper WithdraWs Wants HARMONY.

his announcement he began an ener-
getic campaign. His friends were en-
listed all over the state and thought
his nomination might be accomplished
but the preference Of thousands who
might have readily supported him had
he entered the race sooner had already
been expressed for other candidates;
and he found also that division among
his friends might bring on more or less
bitterness before the primary election,
so he concluded 10 withdraw and leave
the field 10 the three candidates who
had preceded him with their announce
ments, Messrs. John c. Mckinley Of
Unionvile, Leon w. Quick Of St.
Louis and A. P. Murphy Of Rolla.
Hen. A. w. Brewster Of Kansas City,
who was the first candidate 10 enter
the race in a formal way, having filed
his declaration in February, withdrew
several days before Mr.. Swanger's with
drawal. In statement to the press,
July 18th, Mr.. Swanger said,
II became a candidate for governor
upon the assurance from many repub'
lican friends throughout the state that
my candidacy would be helpful to the
party and that, if nominated, might
assist in bringing success to the cause
in November. Acting upon this belief
entered actively into the canvas for
the nomination, maintaining the most
friendly attitude toward my opponents,
doing or saying nothing that would
create any friction in the primary con
test.
In the contest in this state for del
egates to the national convention l
favored the nomination Of Theodore
Roosevelt, but I am now for President
Taft as the nominee OF the party and
expect to do all in my power Tor the
republican ticket in November. Be-
lieving that the differences arising from
this contest would not enter into the
contest for nominations on the state
ticket, I recently announced my in
tention Of remaining in the race. Since
that announcement, investigations
which | have carefully made and re-
ports that have come to me within the
last week convince me that differences
still exist and that my candidacy may
tend to prolong the controversy. l
believe that the principles Of the re-
publican party are SO essential to the
welfare Of the people Of my country,
in both state and nation, that personal
ambition should be subordinated to
party success. Holding this opinion |
feel it my duty to relinquiSh the am
bition which l had 10 occupy the ex-
alted position Of governor OF this, my
native state, and withdrw from the race,
believing that in so doing I may aid in
allaying the differences which now ex'
ist and uniting the party for an aggres'
sive and successful battle against the
democratic party in the coming cam
paign,
Il am determined that no man shal
truthfully say that have, directly o.
indirectly, stood in the way Of party
harmony or party success, and hoping
that my withdrawal from the contes
will aid these both I willingly take thi
step, for l would rather see my part.
eucceed in the United States and il
the state and counties Of Missouri thai
to occupy any Office within the gift
the people.
II must, however, express TO all m
friends throughout the state my sin
cerest appreciation Of the generous an
unselfsh support which they have gi'
en- me and which they promise 10 sti
give me. l assure them each and a
that, for their kindness to me, the
shall ever have my greatlul remen
brance.
y sincerely hope that every reput
lican in Missouri will forget past difte
ences and join in one more unitet
aggressive fight for the supremacy
republican principles and policies
government in nation and 10 state.
this hope-yes, may say, in tn
faith--I am taking the step l am he