Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-25
Mr.. Cleveland's Desire for Renomi-
nation Said to Be Strong.
HS FRIENDS CLOSE ON TEE SUBJECT
Argument on Which They Base
Their Claim for Him.
AUTHORITIES CAN'T BE GIVEN

The speculation as to Mr.. Cleveland S
aspirations to a third term is much more
active among politicians than 1t is in the
press. There are many things Indicating
the desire of Mr.. Cleveland to be again re-
nominated which come to light in such a
way as to preclude their publication. These
are passed around by word of mouth
among public men, and are regarded with
Seriousness. The expression of opinion
every now and then by some well-known
man that the third term scheme will de-
velop is often attributed to the eccentricity
of midsummer fancies. when. in fact, 1t is
based upon information which fully war;
rants the inference.
Keeping the Plans Quiet.
Obviously those who desire to bring about
the denomination of Mr.. Cleveland, and
who may be presumed to know what are
his own feelings in the matter, have an
interest in not too freely disclosing their
plans, and if they are close enough to the
executive to enjoy his confidence it neces-
sarily follows that they. in turn, not
going to place their confidence where 1t is
liable to be betrayed, nor to expose them
selves to the suspicion of being '1eaky."
From this 1t happens that the opinion is
expressed, with no reason, or very general
reasons only. being given for its forma
tion.' Every now and then some who
has cast his lot with Mr.. Cleveland and
who, from the very nature of his allegi-
ance. must be informed to the political
plans of the administration. gives private
expression to the confident belief that a
third term is inevitable. The authors of
tnese statements are not quoted, and for
that reason. less Importance is given to the
gossip than otherwise would be.
CIeveland's Desire Said to BE Strong
But among those who are situated SO as
to receive such condolences the prediction
that Mr.. Cleveland desires q third term is
strong. The argument upon which mis-
friends base their claim is that the revival
of business and restoration of good times
which they expect and which is every
where in the press reported as coming, is
going to vindcate the administration and
revive hope of democratic success in 1896;
that the way to insure such success is to
hold the party to sound money, and that
Mr.. Cleveland is the only leader that can
do this and the only sound money demo-
crat who could hope to carry the conven-
ton. 1t is undoubtedly this inside circle
talk where, in confidence. plans are dis
closed that have led Mr.. Quay to express
the opinion, without giving reasons, that
Mr.. Cleveland will again be the democratic
candidate
Authorities Cannot BE Quoted.
But authorities cannot be quoted and
opinions are given less importance than
they may be entitled to. Only the other
day an assertion was made by one of the
most cautious of Mr.. Cleveand's friends
and advisers which has caused coDsid-
cradle talk among leading democrats who
are in position to have heard of it. 1t
indicated directly the purpose to try to
force Mr.. Cleveland to the front again, but
1t was said under such circumstances as to
prohibit quotation