Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1914-04-16
J. P. vOLLMER DECLINES TO RUN
FOR GOVERNOR BUT PLEDGES
SUPPORT TO PARTY-0IP-
SON ROASTS q. o. p.

Monday was a great day with the
Of Lewis, Nezperce and
Idaho counties, that being the date
of the meeting called by State Chair
man Gipson of those of that political
faith in these three counties and it APP
pears very enthusiastic meeting was
held down in the Gateway city by the
members Of the new political faith.
It was at this meeting John P. Voll-
mer, who has seriously considering be-
coming candidate for governor on
that ticket, was to formally announce
his decision in the matter. Mr.. vollmer
has been urged by not only progressive
leaders Of this state but a number of
the men who loom large in the national
organization and it was felt by many
his decision would be favorable. How
ever it appears Mr.. Vollmer s health is
in such state that he has taken the
advice of his physician and decided not
to run.
Wants to Help Cause.
A careful reading of his letter of
declination, however, would indicate
that the Lewiston banker may at a
later date accept the honor In his
communication he says:
Lewiston, April 10, 1914
"Hon. j. H. GIBSON, State Chairman
Progressive Party, Lewiston, Idaho.
"Dear Sir:-As the time is here
when I am expected to inform your
committee as to whether or not l find
myself in sufficient good health to
accept the nomination for governor,
now answer. By the best medical adj
vice | am cautioned from taking on
more labor of mental character for at
least three months longer. My doctors
agree that there is absolutely nothing
in political campaign that would
benefit my health, while there is much
that might initiate against it. OF this
you cannot be surprised, for I gave
your committee my apprehension at the
time it honored me with the great COM
pliment of offering to place my name
at the head of your state ticket. There
fore, in order to conserve my health,
must, and with the greatest reluctance,
do decline being candidate for any
office at this time.
81 shall be happy to assist you as
well as others in a propaganda for re-
duction of our tremendous tax bur-
den. l will also contribute time and
labor according to my strength; also
money towards accomplishing this
needed reform for. the benefit of our
people.
"Yours very truly,
sJohn P. Vollmer.''
Upon the receipt of the letter from
Mr.. Voilmer, Chairman Gipson of the
state central committee authorized the
following statement to be made to the
press:
"The announcement Of Mr.. VollmeI
is blow to the progressive cause
Down in the south our hearts had beer
cheered by the news that man of hi.
high character and recognized standing
had joined the movement. Those of u,
who know anything of the extent OF
Mr.. Vollmer's business operation,
realize the tremendous sacrific he wa.
making in even considering a race fol
the governorship or in taking any &C
tive part in politics.
| eve realize that Mr.. Vollmer wa,
actuated by sincere desire to rount
out an active and eminently successful
business career by giving the people o,
this state the benefit of his sound bust
ness acumen in the administration q
their public affairs. Mr.. Volume
would have made Idaho great cover
nor. Speaking for the progressives O
this state, we shall not accept Mr.. Won
mer's announcement as final. The stat.
OF his health may possibly prevent hin
from making the strenuous campaio,
which would be demanded Of our candi
date for governor, but there is no res
son why the people should be deprive,
/ Of the benefit Of his fine Judgment i,