New Britain herald., 1922-07-26
7EMPLET0N COMES OUT AS CANDIDATE Wants to Run for GoYernOr--G. 0.
 P. Seems Split

New Haven, July 26.-Lieut-Gov,
 Charles A. Templeton, of Waterbury, is profoundly gratifed' that he has been mentioned as candidate for re- publican nominee for governor and most willingly" accepts the oppor- tunity presented, in a formal state
 nent made public in Waterbury yes terday. Mir. Templeton in his state ment reiterates his stand which he eX- plained in an interview earlier in the afternoon that it was governor or nothing" and that he would not per init the party leaders to put him up again for lieutenant-go governor. The text of MT. Templetons state
 ment announcing that he is lin the race" is as follows:
 Text of Templeton's Statement.
 'I Charles A. Templeton, lieuten- ant-governor of Connecticut, am pro- foundly grati6ed that I have been mentioned as a suitable candidate for consideration when the state re- publican ticket is made up. No red blooded man could do otherwise ex- cept feel elated when confronted with such an honor. I most willingly accept the opportunity presented to me to try for the higher honor in one of the nations most progressive states, and deem it a mighty priv ilege.
 T am in the race for the nomina- ton and let the best man win.
 Under no circumstances shall promise on me for the lieutenant goVernancy. I have taken deep and enthusiastic interest during the past two years in fulfilling the duties of that particular office and feel as though I could not devote my time conscientiously to the same office for another two years.
 But as l have said before no red hlooded man could decline seeking the governorship of his respective state"
 Free or All Promises.
 It is understood that Waterbury's delegates, regardless of whom they are, will enter the convention with one point in mind and that will be "Templeton for governor" MT. Templeton in an interview yester- day afternoon stated that he had made no promises to any one and if he succeeded at the convention in receiving the gubernatorial nomina- ton he will have won on his merits.
 Whitaker Against Machine.
 An ,y,to disturbance In the local republican party was noted in the announce ment yesterday that Former Town Clerk Frederick Whitaker, one of the four republican state central committeeman from this city had been added to the working staff in the bureau of the Republican League for Self Determination.
 The news of the turning over at Whitaker didsnot surprise G. o. P. men. Whitaker did the announce nent that Atty. Harry Rurland had been appointed chairman of the finance committee of the league. The alter is one of the leaders in the Young Mems Republican club and s the chairman of the membership committee in that organization Secretary John Lynch, of the league, said yesterday that half of the mem- 0ership in the republican club had enlisted in the Woodruff Blakeslee organization not only to give moral support but to work as canvassers.
 Lonergan Denies Authorship.
 Developments on the democratic tide of the political arena yester- lay included a denial by Former Augustine Lonergan hat he is responsible for the pub ication of the affdavits of Thomas I. Spellacy that the latter made in with his application for admission to the New York bar.
 Political enemies have tried to make use of this as evidence that Nr Speaiacy is not bonahde resi- lent of Connecticut and thus not | eligible for the democratic nomina- ion for senator.
 Mir. Lonergan in a brief statement | aids T am not responsible for the | publication of the story. have lothing to say