Connecticut western news., 1896-04-30

It Is Intimated. However, That He Would
 Net Refuse to Re the Democracy's Cam
 didate For President-Insistso on a Hard
 Money Platform.
 BOSTON. April ee.-Ex- Governor VII. liam E. Rzssell has made the following statement:
 1T am greatly surprised to hear that the action of the Massachusetts convention has attracted any special attention outside the state. While l greatly appreciated the compliment of an indorsement by my state. l am not seeking the nomination, nor am desirous of being the candidate, nor do l wish any movement made in any state in my interest
 "on the contrary, have already ear. nestly requested that no such movement be made in any other state by friends of mine. My belief Is that 1t is all important that when the Chicago convention meets its delegates should be absolutely free to deliberate and act clear of all instructions or pledges of even expressed preferences at least SO far as l am concerned. 1 do not know that any movement personal to me Is contemplated. If 1t is, request and in- sist that 1t should not be made.
 Ut seems to me that our party should send its strongest men to Chicago and leave 1t to their good judgment, in view of the situation as it then appears to de- termine what is best to be done. It will be time enough to consider candidates then.
 "The important thing now is to make every effort 10 have the Democratic party take an absolutely sound position on the money question, without evasion or oom- promise. l believe this is of vital oonse- quence to the party for its present and It's future.
 "I am firmly of the opinion. as have recently said, that our national platform ought explicitly and emphatically to op- pose the free coinage of silver or its com pulsory purchase, or any compromise leg islation in that direction. and that 1t ought to indorse and commend the admin istration of President Cleveland for It's res olute work in maintaining our present gold standard and in preserving the credit of the nation. .
 The Issue Must He Fought Out.
 "I think 1t would be neither right nor wise to attempt to avoid or straddle this question hy any ambiguous or meaning less declaration. The time has passed for that.
 "The issue must be made and fought out-I trust to a sound conclusion"
 III the CouTse OL hu iutorNleW MT. nus sell said:
 ',The position of president is one of tremendous responsibility. It involves so many things, requires so much of the man who would fill it. I doubt-yes, doubt very much-if would care to take up the load were 1t thrust upon me
 'I believe that president should go into office unfettered. Therefore, l hold firmly that could never even be a oandi- date on a platform that was not in accord. ance with my own principles. would never consent to straddle on finance or any other public question. should not go into office bound by hampering declara- tions, restricted in the power of veto, help less in authority"
 "Would you accept a nomination upon a platform of your beliefsS'' "I don't know. I should hesitate very seriously. But this Is too far ahead. tell you in all earnestness again, that first the Democratic party must settle these financial questions that are disturbing the country. I don't care what other men may be doing about seeking a nomina- ton, but of this one thing am positive DO one shall go to the convention pied ged to me and unmindful of what is best for the party and the country"