The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-25

Whom Democrats at Washington Con-
slider OF Presidential Size.
THE BEST POSSIBLE NOMINEE.
Opinions Put Forth by Massa-
chusetts Delegation.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25. = The formal
launching of tho Olney boom by Mayor
Quincy at Boston Saturday evening is re-
garded as deeply significant here, and Is
the leading topic In political circles. The
strongest silver men OF the party say that
they prefer Olney to any other eastern
gold man; that he has never on the
stump or otherwise antagOnized violently
the free silver people; that he has left no
wounds by his advocacy OF eastern stand
ards, and has done nothing detrimental to
party unity.
Tariff extremists say they prefer to have
the presidential contest waged on rev.
enue lines, and as such would prefer
name more strictly identified with tho low
tariff idea like Morrison or Wilson, Ill
though they acknowledge that Olney's de-
votion TO tho Cleveland tariff program Is
no less stcadfast than TO sound money or
a conservative and strong foreign policy.
The Massachusetts people are somewhat
surprised at the passing over OF ex-Gov-
ernor Russell by Mayor Quincy. Sam
Roads, chief OF the bureau OF stationery
supplies, Is one OF the best Informed Mas
sachusetts Democrats in the city. He says
next TO Ex-Governor Russell, whom he
should always place first I'm the presiden-
tial possibilities, he thinks Mr.. Olney
would be the best party nominee.
Edward A. Mosely, though not n strict
party man, believes Olney man of presi-
Dental size. Either Olney or Morrison
would. according to Mosoly, represent the
better aspirations of the Democracy.
Representative Knox (Rep.) served in
the Massachusetts, Legislature with Olney,
where he learned 20 admire Olneys mas
terly grasp Of legal problems and un.
waverng determination. Olney and Knox
were fellow members Of the judiciary
committee
Representative Mccall says the question
OF whom the Democratic party will nomi-
nate Is not of such surprising interest as
&c might have been; but that Olney Is by
all odds the
Best Man the Party Could Name.
Representative John SImpkins says
Olney is sound and safe and would come
the nearest TO election of any Democrat
and Is personally polished gentleman.
Chairman Walker says: "Olney in
every respect comes nearer the Democratic
ideal than any other man In tho country"
and. with IA twinkle, adds, IF 1 go as
delegate TO the Democratic convention /
shall vote for Olney."
Walter II. French, file clerk OF the
house says Olney would make wonder
ful candidate and possess every element of
strength
Outside OF New England, politicians are
unwilling TO be quoted rs in favor OF any
body at this stage, except the favorite sons
of their own states. They say in effect:
''If we are TO have an eastern man, let it
be olney by all means"
Senator Chandler says Mr.. Olney is able.
courageous, honest, aud has shown ability
in conducting the foreign relations OF the
government.
Senator Gallinger says the Democrats
can do no better.
Senator Proctor expresses the highest
admiration for Secretary Olney. whose
foreign policy he declared such as should
meet the approval of every American rep
resentative.
Apsley briefly summarizes the situation
by saying that Olney is his kind OF man
The Massachusetts, senators are no.
eager TO assist the Democratic party IL
choosing candidates, but the universe
opinion is one of personal regard for tn
Democratic premier.
Representative Patterson OF Tennessee
who went to Boston last week, has beer
an enthusiastic supporter Of Olney. and
believed TO be in charge OF the southern
end Of the movement. Patterson is one @
the strongest Of administration men, nm,
in very close touch with President Clcvu
land, whose views he doubtless represent,
in urging southern support of Secretar
Olney.