Evening Republican, Volume 19, Number 293, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 11 December 1915 — ILL HEALTH CAUSES WITHDRAWAL FROM RACE [ARTICLE]

ILL HEALTH CAUSES WITHDRAWAL FROM RACE

Hugh Th. Miller Advised By Physician That His .Strength Is Not Sufficient Fog Campaign. The political situation in Indiana with reference to the republican nomination for United States senator has taken a considerable change by the announcement of Hugh Th. Miller, of Columbus, the nominee of the party a year ago, that he will withdraw from the race. 11l health is the cause and the letter printed below gives the full cause of his decision. Mr. Miller seemed apt to give James E. Watson a close race for the nomination. He was personally popular, was a man of capacity and he had taken the nomination in 1914 when it was generally agreed that defeat was certain. Mr. Miller’s many friends wil regret his withdrawal but will especially be concerned about his health and will hope that it makes rapid improvement. Mr. Miller’s letter is addressed to the republicans of Indiana and reads as follows: Saranac Lake, N. Y., Dec. 8, 1915. To the Republicans of Indiana: Some sixty days ago I suffered a very severe cold that remained with me for several weeks. From this some lung trouble has developed. About ten days ago, on the advice of Indianapolis physicians, I came to Saranac -Lake to consult specialists. While they give me assurances that I will have a complete recovery, they have ordered me to withdraw from the senatorial race. I regret very much this necessity. I desire to express the deepest thanks to all of my friends for their loyal support, which has given me so much encouragement in my campaign and has led me to the conviction that my nomination and election were assured. Very sincerely, HUGH TH. MILLER.