FORD WON'T TALK OF 1924.

The New York Times
November 29, 1922

Says He Doesn't Know Whether He Will Run for President.

Special to The New York Times.

ERIE, Pa., Nov. 28.—Henry Ford paid a four-hour visit to Erie today, coming unannounced in his private car, Fair Lane, attached to the train from Detroit. He came to discuss with General Electric Company officials plans for electrification of his railroad, the Detroit, Toledo & Ironton. While here he was the guest of Matthew Griswold Jr., works manager of the General Electric plant, and other company officials who came from the headquarters in Schenectady, N. Y., to meet him.

"It is my intention, if possible, to electrify the D., T. & I. to increase its efficiency," Mr. Ford said. "The General Electric Company has been making some experiments in machinery in which I am interested, and I am here to look over the equipment and talk with the company's engineers."

General Electric officials appeared well pleased with the result of Mr. Ford's visit, but would not talk for publics with him.

"Will you be a candidate for President in 1924?" Mr. Ford was asked.

"I don't know," he responded. "Perhaps, but it is a little too early to talk about that."