Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-01-18
Why Mckinley VIII be Nominated.


The following is part Of communication
from the pen &c. d. Beedle Of keene, n.
H., which appeared in recent issue of the
Nashua Telegraph:
The great west is at this time entitled to
consideration in the naming of the man who
is to succeed Mr. Cleveland in the presi-
Dental chair and with a candidate like
Major Mckinley Of Ohio IN the field no
eastern man could reasonably hope to sue
ceed in the convention. Indeed Mr. Nc
hinley seems to be the logical candidate
Of the Republican party throughout the
country and there is a growing belief, even
among the friends of other candidates for
the nomination, that he is the man who will
lead the party to victory in November next.
Recent events indicate this very strongly.
In the first place the result Of the elections
last fall shows that the re-enactmcnt OF the
Mckinley tariti'law is demanded by a large
majority OF the people, and the leading
champion Of that law has today more poiti-
cal friends and admirers than any other
man living. His great triumph in his own
state at the last election has also strength
ened him, while the decision of the national
Republican committee to hold the conven-
ton in St. Louis insures his endorsement as
a presidential candidate both west and
south In addition to this, it is authoria-
lively stated that a majority Of the cxccu-
tive committee OF the national Republican
committee openly advocate his nomination.
In view of these facts, is it wise to assert,
as do some ofthe party leaders in this state,
that none but "Recd" men can be elected
delegates to the national Republican con-
vention from New hampshire 1t is my
belief shared with many, that after the first
ballot in the national convention our dele
cation will be divided in its support of car
dldates, even though the delegates are all
chosen on the Creed issue. The outlook
may change greatly before the 10th of June,
but at this time there appears to be good
reason for believing that Major Mckinley
will be nominated for the presidency, and
by the help Of New Hampshire and other
New England votes.
In letter to the TINES Mr.. Beedc
says:
EDITOR of TINES
Your excellent editorial on the
Republican presidential nomination in the
last SATURDAYS issue Of the TINES induces
me to ask you to publish the above, to-
gethcr with the following supplementary
explanation:
Ny advocacy Of Major Mckinley S nomi-
nation for the presidency by the St. Louis
convention does not arise from hostility to
Thomas b. Reed, who is Justly regarded as
one of the greatest of American statesmen
and as emincntly qualified for the posi-
ton Of chief magistrate Of this great nation.
Were it made plain to me that Mr.. Reed
stands possible chance OF receiving the
nomination, and were ! delegate i'll the
convention, I would stand by him as long
as that chance existed. But those who are
oudest in his praise at the present
time have something else in view.
They do not expect the nomination of Mr..
Reed, but hope to manip pulate the Reed
strength in the convention when it becomes
apparent that a western man is sure to win
the prize.
, Indications which are unmistakable by
veteran politicians point TO Mr.. Allison as
being hopeful Of receiving the concentrated
Reed strength subsequent to the first ballot
and it is more than probable that large
proportion of it would go to him through
compact believed to have been already
made with the leading supporters Of MIR
Reed
Mr. Mckinley is really the second choic,
of nearly every genuine friend of Mr.. Reed
and the New England members Of the con
vention should guard against placing them
!, selves in a position which precludes th'
possibility Of giving him their support with
out danger of being charged with violatin!
a compact into which they may unwittingl,
have been drawn by the friends of SOM
other asprant for the nomination.
. G. ID. Beedle, keene, n. Ii
Y The writer very truly says that Ne,
U England Republicans should not compro
U mise themselves too early in the game. MI
0 Reed has many warm friends in this sectio
ID of the country who would be pleased t
have him receive the nomination. but j
the sober light of facts, it is highly III
probable that he will secure the covete
= prize. That being the case there shoul
I be some method III his madness. Give Nj
s Reed a complimentary vote if you pleas,
but don't tic the hands of your delegate
by iron clad instructions as some enthus
5 asts are now advocating.
s The Reed boom which is now having
& temporary rage is quite natural, in fa
9 what close observers expected. Mr.. Rec
$ in his capacity of speaker has given Ne
Z England congressman many choice plum
3 and of course the recipients of his boun
{. will make a strong effort to deliver Il
i goods. But there is no occasion for Il
s rank and file to lose their heads. III
Z large majority of Republicans in at lea
6 Vermont and New Hampshire at hea
{ favor Mckinley, especially as Reet
s chances are an uncertain factor; and unle
6 present indications prove deceptive indee
9 Mckinley will le the choice not only of
"a party. but of the American people