The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-10-16
PRESIDENTIAL TIMBER.
HARD TO PREVENT THE NOMINA-
TfON OF CLEVELAND.
Hill Not Likely to be a Candidate, as His
Selection Would Provoke Sectional
Strugg,e-The Silver Question.

WASHINGTON. ID. c., Oct. Especial
The anxiety of the politicians of both
parties regarding Mr. Cleveland's proba-
bic attitude in connection with the presf-
Dental nomination. indicates an acknowl-
edgment by them of the Presidents
strength with the people OF the country,
which they would find / tdifficult TO over
come.
There seems to be little doubt in the
minds OF any of them, that should Mr.
Cleveland desire TO become candidate
once more II would be extremely difl-
cult TO prevent his nomination, and
possible election. on this account the
premature and seemingly uncalled-fof
cry against breaking the precedent 80
tablished by Washington, is being riIssd
I'm both political organizations. ana the
effort is being made TO show that the
customs Of the country are in danger OF
violation and the institutions or the ma
ton I'm danger of disturbance.
IL is not believed here In Washington
that there is the least likelihood or MI.
Cleyeland's again becoming a candidate,
but there is little question he STANDS
pre-eminent before the people as the
greatest leader the Democratic party pos
sesses This fact practically shuts on
speculation as 70 whom the Democratic
candidate may be- and though numerous
figures are looming up with great as
tinctness upon the political horizon, whlie
Mr.. Cleveland remains even a possibility
In the race their chances are hardly con-
sidered.
A member Of the Cabinet. who Is au-
thortty for the statement that Mr.; CleVe-
land has no thought OF again peinB a
candidate, said however. TO me III lines
corresDondent: 'The nomination VIII be
decided upon the lines OF expedleney.
Mr.. WHITNEY A STRONG MAN.
"At present conjecture Is idle, because
~,
probably have the effe 4 of changing All
tn calculations made low. Mr.. Mnlt
nev would, In my opinion, DC stroiiS
man, az would also Mr.. Carhsle, uul u
will depend upon who is the s,rouPer
before the country when the convehuoi.
meets. The Democracy has hard nght
before II. but its chances for winning are
growing brighter every day. g.,
"There viii. however, be no time los
experimenting with weak candldateS' anu
every effort OF the leaders should De eA-
erted from this time forth 70 secure suSi'
harmony IN the party regarding tne nom ~
nation as Will permit tho selection OF the
strongest man without regard 10 sect-Vn'
The West will doubtless present cenul-
dates and bring strong pressure 10 bear 70
secure the nomination, while the South
may have a candidate in the person Vi
Mr. Carlisle. New York VIII also nave a
candidate, probably Mr.. whitney, Tor
DO not believe that Senator hiil VIII pe
sectional struggle. which would pe harni-
ful to the party in the campalSn. -. :,
There IL a growing belief here that II
Ex-Governor Campbell makes goon
showing OF strength in ONO next tlo,lIi' 1,n
he viii be considered for one or tne po.
sitions on the ticket, and In the event %
his election. which IL not at all Deyond
the range Of possibility, that he wouia DC
very strong candidate for the mrs, piaSs.
Campbell is unquestionaDiy pypuia' ras nas.''
ent fight against what seemed rev
months ago to be overwhelming ouus ~
making him daily more conspicuous.
suBsIpESCE OF A CRAZE.
The action Of the Farmers Conven-
ton at Atlanta yesterday. IN rejecting d
Is 10 4 free coinage resolution, II D.lih
generally commented upon. Stcretaiy
lioved the convention would be Tor iree
silver because the free-silver mama iias
been generally stronger In the rural sec
tions of the country than elsewhere, N Ntte
regards the result as sgnilicant OF 're nc
complete subsistence Oh uiv Ni"~'' ~
much grati1ed. ,. o.,.,ot,,
II is now regarded as almost certain
w those hest informed about the senti-
ment of the country that except III M M.ne
silver States themselves, ana III trose
States where politicians are ksepi's W. W.
the agitation in order TO furtner theii
own ends. that the silver question wiz
play very small party part in the next
campaign. .,.,.., D.,
where Is no demand for cheap money by
the people themselves. and the eiIort 90
,,ai,a .be free silver an issue has nov
heen relegated 10 those who are actuated
by self-interest alone.
VIRGINIA PosTuAsrERs.
E,ourth-class postmasters appointed to-
dav i'm Virginia were Mrs. Ada Davis. al
Rrentsville Prince William county. wee
r i. Davis. deceased and Miss q VI. v
Iimstrong, at Limstrong. Prince william
rountv. vice NJ. A. Lmstrong, deceased.
An1no the Nirginians registered at the
hotels today are Floyd Hughes and wife
OF Norfolk, and Mr. J. =. Wood. OF Rich
mond