Lander Evening Post

Governor Robert D. Carey yesterday afternoon issued the following statement:

"From such returns as have been received, partly from unofficial sources, it is possible that I have been defeated for renomination as governor in the Republican primaries.

"While naturally I am disappointed in the result, I can say I shall leave the office fully satisfied that I have given the state a good administration, and believing that the people of the state, when they have had an opportunity to judge the accomplishments of this administration, will agree with me.

"While I would have preferred to have waited until the official returns were all in before making a statement of any kind, I feel that, on account of many untruthful statements that are being circulated, in justice to myself I should say something at this time.

"I was elected to the office that I hold as a Republican; the administration has been 100 per cent Republican, and in the legislature that party has had a substantial majority. The Republican party must take the credit or the blame for whatever the administration has done or left undone, regardless of the outcome of the primary.

I hope to remain a Republican, and if I am again a candidate for office, it will be as a candidate of that party.

"I want at this time to thank my many friends in all parts of the state who have stood by me in the contest just closed, and want to assure them that I shall never be forgetful or unappreciative of their support."