Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-09-15
They May Both Be Forced Out of the
I Race.
PoPuL1srs MAY COMPEL ACTION
Senator Faulkner Says the Plan
is Utterly Impossible.
MAINE MAN IN THE CABINET

In answer to questions by Star reporter
today. Senator Faulkner asserted that the
Maine election could in no way be con-
strued as an indication of Sewalfs weak
ness on the democratic ticket, as the popu-
lists charge. and positively asserted that
there was no likelihood of Mr.. Sewall COM
Ing of the ticket. ut does not do to swap
horses in the middle of the river" was the
opinion the Senator expressed. Senator
Faulkner was positive that there would be
no change in the ticket and did not see how
there could be one.
The Populist Position.
The populists have been waiting for the
Maine election to show that Sewall did not
give strength to the ticket, and as an argu-
ment that Watson ought to go on instead.
They saw the result a long ways off, and
have been waiting for it. Now that 1t has
come they do not know what to do with 1t.
ihey nave no way Of forcing the Maine
man on the ticket. and they will have to be
contented with whatever Watson can get
out or the fact in his own way. He can,
and probably will, refer to the result there
IN manner which he hopes will strengthen
him. and show that he is the logical run
ming mate of the Nebraska man.
Proposition to he Made.
1t Is probable that Senator Jones, before
called to the populist position. 1t will be
! suggested to him that something ought to
be done. 1t may be suggested to the Sena-
tor that II Sewall would get Off the ticket
the populfsts would be willing TO have him
To- Secretary of War. This is an idea they
nave thought Of for a good while.
May Force Both on.
No such proposition. however. will be
received by Mr.. Jones. He might not sane
ton any. scheme dropped to him. but if the
democratic and populist managers could get
together on scheme to have both the vice
presidential candidates withdraw there
! might be something in 1t. There would be
nothing awful, it Is limited. in Sewall TAX
Ing a patriotic stand and proposing to Wat
son that both should resign for the sake Of
harmony. He could propose that this be
done and the various silver elements be al
lowed to pick one man to fill the gap. 1t Is
said that If Sewall were to propose some
thing of this kind Watson would be COM
PEELED to accept it. or lose standing. The
Secretary of War idea would follow.
Senator Faulkner regards such a plan as
an impossibility, but the popufsts may
force action before long. They are more
than ever determined that Sewall Is stand
ing in their way. In this feeling there are
some influential democrats who back them
1t Is expected that howl will go up from
pOpulist ranks soon for the withdrawal of
the Maine man. This may form stronger
force than can be opposed or evaded, and
despite democratic predictions to the con-
trary, situation may develop which will
force the unexpected for the sake of the
head Of the ticket.
Senator Butler does not talk about such
affairs. but 1t is known how he feels about
the matter, and it would not surprise some
people to see him take some steps soon. He
knows that in the present situation the
democratic managers haven't the power to
forcibly remove Sewall, but he knows that
they could drop a few hints which Sewall
would follow. The position of Senator But
Ter as to Sewan does not imply that he will
insist upon Watson remaining as a candi-
date.
Putting everything together. 1t looks like
the only way out of the complication which
would suit both sides is to have both Of the
| men withdraw. and that's the way part OF
| the talk goes today.