Rensselaer Republican, Volume 26, Number 48, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 26 July 1894 — MR. LANDIS WITHDRAWS FROM THE RACE. [ARTICLE]

MR. LANDIS WITHDRAWS FROM THE RACE.

Republican Harmony ami Victory Now Assured in the Tenth District. Last Saturday Mr. Charles B. Landis, nominee of the Republican congressional convention of May 24tli, took an action which will put an end to the unfortunate factional fight in the Tenth district, and which, although it may draw upon Mr. Landis, for a time the disapproval of some of his -most zealous supporters, will also, in the long run, make him more friends than r.ny other action he could possibly have taken. He has resigned his nomination, aud the following is the full text of his letter.

Delphi, Ind., July 21.—T0 Hon. Charles Harley, chairman; Tenth District Republican committee, Delphi, Ind.—Dear Sir: 1 hereby tender my resignation as the Republican candidate for Congress for the Tenth Congressionai District of Indiana. 1 actively -ought the nomination, believing 1 might do the district some service and myself some credit, but 1 feel that the situation in several counties is such as to jeopardize the success of the Republican ticket. This, of course, would involve the candidates for the Legislature. While I have felt, and still feel, that I could be elected myself, I cannot permit my personal ambitions to stand in the way of general Republican success. Iu resigning this nomination, tendered and accepted, I am not unmindful of the high houor conferred upon me by the convention,- nor am I unaware of the fact that this action will earn mo criticism of some of my most ardent supporters who have displayed the greatest enthusiasm aud courage in my behalf. For them I have the deepest sense of obligation and feel that I can never make adequate return for their devotion, but that I am better posted on the situation in the various Counties than they, and trust that time will vindicate the wisdom of my course. Very truly yours. Charles B. Landis.