The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-16
Administration Officials
Cannot Support Silver.
Chicago Platform Repudiated
by New York Committee.
40 Occasion For Uncertainty as to
Their Attitude.

Washington, July l6.--No occasion for
attitude on the Chicago nomination ex-
lists. Every man of the immediate Cleve-
land circle is deeply interested in the
campaign. and earnestly hopeful for
sound moneys success. Whether that
result can best be reached by a separate
nomination or by direct support OF Nc
kinley is a question upon which in
dividual opinions differ. For that
reason. and others. the administration
people as rule are pursuing policy OF
studied silence. No one. however, is de-
ceiyed into believing that this silence
means indifference or any probability
OF inaction. Eckels. who has always
spoken freely and distinctly. has como
out for a separate ticket. while the
Hamlin Interview pointed toward
union Of all sound money forces. They
agree In declaring that the free coinage
movement must be stamped out. and in
this opinion the administration is united.
Secretary Herbert's position as bolter.
for that OF representative of the ex-
treme south, with its ever dominating
race question, is significant.
Although Secretary Carlisle has al
ways been regarded as considerable OF
party man" and Indignantly denied
that he bolted the silver candidate in
Kentucky last year, those who know
him best say he has now reached the
parting Of the ways. The Blackburn
forces in Kentucky have carried on a
silver campaign full OF personal bitter
ness toward the secretary, and any ac-
Quiescence on his part now to the issues
x.sIt Itgl. H.. 1.o. f1x
ously opposed. would be self-stultifica-
tion that no one expects. Mr.. Carlisle
will bolt the Chicago ticket He has
everything to gain and nothing TO lose
by, doing so. Secretary Olney has been
dissenter from the start. Ire. how
ever. has decided objection 10 voting for
Mckinley. and will await for a signal for
some concerted action on the part OF the
administration before explicitly stating
his position.
Mr.. Wilson is quite as much disgusted
with the nomination as with the plat
form. While in congress with Bryan he
formed the smallest sort of opinion OF the
Nebraskan, and pictured him 10 the
cabinet circle as a sensational politician
and unsubstantial man. Mr.. Wilson will
lot again be candidate for congress.
II Is even doubted II he returns TO
Charlestown. w. Va, his old home,
since the opportunity for professional
advancement there is small, and his
long residence In Washington has made
him disinclined 10 go back 10 the quiet
ness OF his former home. He may prac-
tice law in New York city.
Secretary Smith is in the most trying
position OF any member OF the cabinet.
he Is young, full Of political ambition,
and a resident Of stAe where boiling
party nomination is ordinarily political
"Glcide. lie rs preserving discreet
iiSpce.
The attention given in the public prints
! tne announcemcnt by Former At
rney General Garland or Hominy Hill,
a k, that he viii support the ticket,
emphasizes the fact that nobody any
nearer the administra ton than dis
oalded members OF former cabinet Is
taking that position.
If any OF the administration circle in
tend 70 support the Chicago ticket they
are rtainly slow in coming TO that con-
clusi, ]. Their general policy of silence
means purpose 10 await developments
before taking positive action