The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-06-22

which he may retire to private life with honor.
Among those named to succeed him Is P. J.
Smith, the we,l-known farmer who lives near
Gilman. Mr.. Smith Is On old-time resident of
the squak district. is man OF substance, re-
tpoas;hility and business ability. He has never
held public Office other than that of deputy
ASSESSOR. which position lie took about three
years ago at the earnest solicitation of Assessor
Horton Two years ago he was warmly urged
for the shrievalty, but refused to allow his
name TO be mentioned in connection with the
Office.
Hon. John Fl. McGraw is again at the presi-
dents desk of the First National bank. after his
absence At tho Republican National convention.
Yesterday in speaking to Posr-IsTKLLIGEScER
reporter about the work of the convention aud
the results anticipated from it, he eaid: ''The
nom nation OF Mr.. Harrison has, ] believe. given
the utmost satisfaction throughout the country.
The Washington delegation almost to a unit
favored him If the selection OF Mr.. Blaine was
found to be impossible, and, taking all things
into consideration, the selection of Mr.. Harri-
son was = wise and proper one. His admins
tration has been able and conservative. His Sc
lection OF cabinet advisers has shown that he
appreciated the best ability which the party
possessed. He has zealously guarded the affairs
OF the nation at home and abroad; be Is safe,
clean and honest, such a man as no true Ra-
publican can refuse to support cordially Ii Is
my opinion, after carefully reviewing the sit
uation, that he will be triumphantly reelected
TO the ONCE which he has so safely ad minis
tered in the interests OF tho people. The plat
form Is an element of strength. 1t is based
upon principles loyal to both the best interests
of the nation and the Republican party. 1t is
fearless: it lodges no issue, and any man can
know Just where the party stands on the issues
OF the day. Here In this state al we need for
success 10 a good clean ticket and the proper or
ganlzation."
All the Seattle Democrats are now claiming
to have been enthusiastic Cleveland men all
along. J. NJ Carson, the city comptroller, re-
marked last evening: "You will remember
| that when / returned from the East, several
| months ago, 1 told you that if the politicians
| could have their way Cleveland would not get
| the nomination, but If the opinion of the
| Democratic masses should prevail Cleveland
| would get it. Well, the opinion of the masses
lie apparently to carry the day. The politicians
| OF Washington City were then saying that ii
/ Cleveland were nominated Hills friends would
| knife him, so to carry New York Hill must be
| nominated. Ireplied 10 that argument that the
| implication was that Cleveland's friends would
| support Hill, while Hills friends would boil,
! Cleveland. The plain inference was that Cieve
| lands friends were better Democrats than HilPi
| friends; and did not believe in going back or
| good Democrats for the sake of pleasing bad
| ones" twill be remembered by readers of the
PosT-INTELLIGENcER that Mr.. Carson in his re
marks on his return-of which he spoke las
nisht-expressed the gravest fears lest the poll
ticians should carry the day; for to Mr.. CARSON
mind 1t then seemed as If Mr. Cleveland were
AZ the ward workers say, mot in it." Unhap
PLY for Mr.. Carson, the statement OF his just ap
prehensions at that time gave rise to SOM
question as TO whether he was really for Cieve
land. While some said that Mr. Carson ha
sounded trumpet blast to rally the "Demo
| cratic masses of the state of Washington to tn
| standard Of the ex-president, others contends
that his words virtually meant, "Well, boys, o
course We should all like to see Cleveland get tn
nomination again, but things going tn
other way, and Cleveland stands no chance. Sc
those of US who want to ride In the band WACO
would better stop shouting for Cleveland an
throw up our caps for German or HILL" Thi
doubt as to Mr. Carson . meaning had fingered &c
many months, but the friends of the expires
dent will be glad now to learn that Mr.. Carso
was in the beginning. 10 now. and ever shall
with them-world without end.