The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1916-06-27

<" H::> Called lpon to Quit Con'en-
tian Says >parianhurg Paper.

Greenyil.e Piedmont.
Under the caption. TraXler asked
to oouit St. Louis Convention. the
Spartanburg Herald Tuesday morn
inc printed the following with ref
erence to Mr.. TraXler's position at
the convention:
"An interesting little sidelight on
the resignation of Postmaster TraX-
Ter of Greenville who yesterday en-
tered the race for congress, is con-
tanned in a story told here last night.
while sitting in the Democratic
convention at St. Louis last week,
as a delegate from South Carolina,
he received a telegram from the post
Office department at Washington di-
recting that he resign from the con-
vention because of his official position,
as appointee of President Wilson.
Mr.. Traxler was informed, according
to the story, that President Wilson
did not want to be renominated as
candidate for the presidency by post
masters.
"Mr. Traxler was secretary of the
delegation and had taken great in
terest in arranging the details of the
trip to ST. Louis. What part he took
in the deliberations Of the convention
after receiving the telegram from
Washington is not stated. Whether
his brush with the department was
in any way responsible for his res
ignation is not known. Mr. Traxlers
friends say he has been considering
the matter for some time
Had Little to Say.
MIR. TraXler was interviewed by
a Piedmont reporter this morning at
his real estate Office. When asked
for a statement concerning the re-
port he replied that he was busy ar
ranging for his campaign and that
for the present he would have little
to give out for publication. such
questions as need be 1 will answer
at the proper time," he said.
He had heard the report IN cir
culation that he was asked to resign
as postmaster. This he denied en-
phatically, declaring that he resigned
voluntarily.
MIR. Traxler went on to say that
after he was elected a delegate to
the Democratic national convention
he was informed by friend, fed
eral Office holder, that President Will
son had stated that he did not want
to be nominated by his appointees,
but wanted the nomination OF the
people. AS the nominations were oy
acclamation and there being no ne
cessity for voting, Mr. Traxler de-
clared he took no part in those de-
liberations. In compliance with the
presidents wishes, and through pat
riotism, he said he resigned from the
convention. The postof1ce depart
ment he averred had absolutely notn-
ing to do with this He is still secre-
tary and treasurer of the South car
olina delegation.
Mr.. Traxler rendered his resigna-
ton as postmaster to take erect
at the will of the postoffice de-
partment. He had not heard Tues-
dav morning from the department.,
but the presumption is that ne Will
hold on for sometime yet. However,
il is understood that he asked to oe
relieved of the position as soon as
possible.
Editorial Comment.
,Editorially, the Spartanburg Her
aid had the following to say OF MT.
Traxler's candidacy for congress;
and of his sudden resignation:
when it comes to entering a po-
litical campaign suddenly and sensa-
tionally, you will have to give Mr..
David Traxler of Greenville special
mention. Mr. Traxler is a candldate
for congress this morning, while at
this time yesterday morning he was
the postmaster of Greenville, IS. ~,
drawing a salary of over $4,000
year. Coming to Spartanburg yes
terday morning, Mr.. Traxler stepped
into long-distance booth in this city,
called I'D Washington, ID. c., the seat
Of the United States postoffice de-
partment, and told them to take his
name off the payroll, at their
pleasure, that he resigned with the
intention of becoming a candidate for
congress in this district. His reslg.
nation in he turned to friend and
announced, 81 am a candidate for
congress-
scHe enters the race against Repre-
sentative S. J. Nichols of this city
and A. H. Miller of Greer, both OF
whom announced their candidates.
months ago.
Mr.. Traxler vas at the postoftlce
today giving it his personal attention.
County Campaign Meetings.