Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-09
A CARLISLE LETTER.
The Secretary Gives His Views
on the Presidency.
The COURIER-JOURI EDITOR Al.


WASHINGTON, April 6-Secretary
Carlisle has written the following let
ter on the subject Of his candidacy fol
the presidential nomination 1t thu
Chicago conventions:
WASHINGTON, D. c., April 4, 1905
Charles r. Long, Chairman Democratic Stat(
Central Committee. Ky.
Dear Sir: Your favor Of March 30, In which
you say In substance that many Of my friendl
In X entucky and elsewhere desire me to be-
come candidate before the approaching "a.
tlonsl democratic convention for nomination
TO the once Of president, and requesting me
to give some authoritative or definite EXPRESS
Ion upon the subject. has been materially con-
sidered.
Many communications upon the same subject
end similar import have been received from
friends 10 different parts OF the country, end
while very grateful for these numerous ex-
pressi0ns OF confidence and esteem upon the
part OF my democratic fellow citizens, have
not been able TO reach the conclusion that the
existing conditions require me to comply with
their requests by authorizing them 10 an
nounce me O. candidate for the presidential
nomination.
While feel . profound interest In the vel.
fare Of my party,I an much more concerned
about It's declaration Of principles than It's
selection Of candidates, because. In my opinion,
Its failure or success Ut the election, as we'll as
It, capacity for useful service In the country
In the future, depends upon the position II
takes or omits to take upon the public Ques-
tions now engaging the attention Of the people,
and especially the questions affecting the
monetary system Of the country and the char
acter and amount Of taxation to be imposed
upon our citizens Its position upon these and
other subjects having been agreed upon, and
clearly and distinctly announced, the conven-
tion ought to have no difficulty In selecting On
acceptable candidate who will fairly repre-
sent Its views, and In order that It's delibera-
lions may be embarrassed as little as possible
by the contentious Of rival asplrants and their
friends, think nv duty to the party will be
best performed by declining to participate III
contest for the nomination.
The obligations assumed when accepted my
present ofiicial position require me TO devote
my entire time snd attention to the public In
terests committed to my charge. and l shall
continue to discharge the duties imposed upon
me to the best Of my ability and In such man
ner as will, In my Judgment, most certainly
promote the true interest Of the country; and
II. In the opinion Of my fellow democrats Of
Kentucky. my services entitle me to their COM
mendation and approval, would regard their
Endorsement Of my public course as an ample
reward for the little have been able to &C.
in behalf OF honest administration
and sound financial policy.
With many thanks for your kind letter, lam.
very truly yours. J. G. CARLIsLk
A COURIER JOURNAL EDITORIAL.
LOUISVILLE, KY, April 1.-THE Cour-
ler- Journal published to-day the fol.
lowing editorial on the letter OF Secre-
tary Carlisle, made public last night:
The position which Mr. Carlisle takes 10 en-.
tirely In accord with the dignity Of the once Of
president and with the duties OF the once Of
secretary Of the treasury. He declines to par
ticipate In contest for the nomination, hold
Ing that the matter Of the first moment Ia the
declaration Of the party's principles He de-
sires the Endorsement Of his services by his
state, and though he does not say 80 In 80
many words, II his state shall present his
name to the national convention on satlsfac-
tory platform. be will undoubtedly accept that
responsibility
This Is o matter Of exceptional moment at
)noe to the democratic party, and to the entire
people Of the United States. To the demo-
,ratic party II brings home the issue whether
Il Is to continue to be the party OF Jefferson
Jackson, Benton and Cleveland or whether 1t
IS to set up strange gods and lend the price,
ess prestige Of Its name and history to an
alien faith
To the people OF the United States 1t Is Of
vital concern. for upon the decision within the
party Of the issue thus forced upon
Il, depends the one possibility that this couu-
Try shall have presidential candidate, backed
by the organized resources Of either Of the two
great political parties, u man with a universal
" conceded clear comprehension Of the nature
md necessities Of sound monetary system as
to the protection Of national In
,egrity and material prosperity, and with o
.ecord, not Of profession but OF performance,
n itself, OF this time the only unimpeachable
proof Of practical, answering and unassail- |
sble fidelity TO the principles OF such system.
Kentucky is ready. 1t needs no campaign to
bring Kentucky to Carlisle. Let the conven-
lion be called the sooner the better-and the
tate which took the lead for an honest tariff
will take the lead for an honest currency.