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divisions. They moved slowly toward
the Office of the Registration Commits.
sioners, deposited their records and OBJ
tanned receipts.
Registration clerks began tabulating
tho figures Immediately. A large num-
ber Of returns came in by mail. The
Registration Commissioners believe the
total will not be as large AZ was ex-
pectcd although they expect it to ex.
ceed 10000.
Several OF the women registrars
brought their older children to City
Hall with them. The youngsters kept
by their mothers as the line moved
slowly forward.
istrar for the twenty second division Of
the Thirty seventh Ward. She regis
tered thirteen voters yesterday. She IS
chairman Of the Thirty seventh Ward
Women's Republican Comm:t :ttee and
20 id she Is in politics for the love OF It.
Mrs. Norton was appointed registrar
when she raised vigorous objection
against the place going to man she
termed "a draft .dodging Stacker.
Even though the registration falls be-
low expectations today there will be
about 500. 900 voters In this city quail
fed for the primary. The retirement
Of Fisher is expected 10 raise Mr. Pin.
chot's strength in Philadelphia. .
Announcement Of the resignation OF
the Commissioner late yesterday inter-
noon caused some confusion as to his
intentions. In an interview earlier In
the day. the Commissioner had indi.
Gated by his language that he was about
10 retire. The news Of his resignation
as Commissioner led many to believe
that he had changed his mind and had
resigned SO as to be in position to
make an active canvass for the nom
inntion.
Alter supporters were more or less
stunned by the Fisher move and his hot
statement. Senator Ware declined to
say anything for the present. Gov
ernor Sproul said that he thought Alter
would be the gamer. But ii is be.
lieyed the Alter leaders would have
been pleased to sec Fisher remain in the
race and divide the nti-Alter forces.
Mr.. Fishers Statement
MIR. Fishers statement Of withdrawal
follows:
"To the Republican voters of Penn
sylvania:
1T is great nOnOr 10 De calleu upon
by ones fellow citizens. not only at
home but from far and near. TO become
q candidate for the nomination as Gov
ernor by the Republican Party Of this
grent State Of ours, supreme among the
! States Of the Union.
"One could not refuse to respond To
such a call and give to the purpose his
best endeavor and effort. It might en-.
tail sacrifice or follow love of service 0,
! devotion to duty. But even greater
! than this call, to which I have re.
sponded. Is call that now comes tC
render service to my State and my
fellow citizens that is imperative anG
all.persuading.
II am none the less appreciative o'
the personal loyalty Of my friends. 9
trait and tribute beyond price ant
which ] shall ever cherish.
"A crisis now exists such as neve,
before confronted the voters Of Penn
sylvania. Our State is in danger from
the dictation Of intriguing politicians
My duty then Is clear. l must releas
my friends from further support Of IN
their judgment at the coming primary
'.Nor shall / pose as q martyr.
simply want to be a good citizen an
retain the friendships I value so highly
Grateful. indeed. am ! for the goo
words and good wishes which have com
in such full measure. I would not b
worthy of such support if ] could nc
rise to the duty Of the hour. Their
need be no recriminations. no charges.
LAS | entered the contest witholl
pledges ] retire as an active candidat
free from all conditions.
The issue will be clarified and sim
pified. and as my duty has hcen done S
your duty now remains.
, II propose TO continue my efforts |
the cause Of good government:
JOHN $. FISHER"
Announcing His Resignation
In announcing his resignation q
Ranking Commissioner in GovernC
t Sprouts Cabinet. Mr. Fisher said:
, "A condition Of affairs arose whic
> I considered made il impossible for II
10 continue as a member Of the Gov
: ernor'S official family.
II do not propose TO relax in my c'
forts to promote the cause of goo
, government.
: Mr.. Fisher had been invited as
G candidate to address members OF Il
! Republcan Womans Club OF Pennsy
1 yania at dinner at the Bellevue Stra
:. ford last night. After announcing h
. withdra wal. he sent the following lett
:. to Mrs. George Horace I.orimer, pres
dent of the club:
"My dear Mrs. I.orimer:
> II regret ! will no, he at the dim
= tonight given by the Republic.
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