The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-29
DEWEY AND THE PRESIDENCY.
HIS CHANCES ARE NOW THE MAIN
WASHINGTON TOPIC.

speculative Politicians Are InduIS-
ing in All Kinds of Theories.
Question Considered Both From IA
Democratic and Republican stand
point-New York Papers Pushing
Dewey Boom-AdmiraI's Feelings
Are Not Known.
Washington. Sept. 2s.-(SpeciaD Dew
ey's presidential prospects are on the tip
OF the tongue of all of the speculative
politicians to-day.
If the Democratic national convention
could be held while the Dewey fever is at
It's hight he might rob Mr.. Bryan of his
persistently sought honors for the nomina-
ton.
All kinds of theories and propositions
relative to Dewey's chances as a presI-
dental candidate have been discussed
among politicians, and among the sensa-
tonal it is freely declared that the hero
of Manila could easily distance either Nc
kinney or Bryan at the polls.
Conservatives take a more rational view
of the situation, and point to the fact
that the nominating conventions are more
than six months away, and the election
Of McKinley's successor does not occur for
more than a year hence. Many changes
in the political world can take place with
in a period of twelve months.
Thus far Dewey has displayed a level
head, and has shown no symptoms of be-
ing stung by the presidential bee. Indeed,
he has not confded to his closest friends
his political faith up to date.
Would BE Glad to Take Him Up.
Anu-Bryan Democrats would gladly side
track Bryan and take up Dewey, but the
question is whether Dewey would be will
ling to stand on the Chicago platform.
Bryan has the Democratic organization
pretty well in hand and nothing short Of
political earthquake can deprive him of
the nomination by the Democrats. Wheth-
er he can be elected is, of course, prob
lematical. Some of the same element in
the Democratic party which rendered his
election impossible three years ago may
oppose him at the polls again.
Should Mr.. Bryan voluntarily withdraw
from the race in favor of Dewey the lat
ter misht capture the Democratic nomina-
ton. Not having confessed the Democrat
ic faith. the old guard of the Democratic
party are Slow to take up the gallant ad-
miral on purely sentimental and emotion
al ounds.
Republicans Not Confident.
On the other hand, the Republicans are
not confident that Mckinley can succeed
himself, although it is generally conceded
that the present occupant of the White
House will be the candidate of his party
again. 1t is argued that should Ohio go
Democratic at the coming gubernatoriar
election, the Mckinley boom will be Sc
rously damaged, and the anu-McKinley
element in the party, which is said to be
gaining strength daily, might seize upon
Dewey as a weapon with which to slaugh-
ter the present executive.
Some of the New York papers are tug
ging vigorously at the Dewey boom as
suning that he can secure presidential
honors by simply permitting the voters of
Inc United States to drop their tickets in
the ballot box with his illustrious name
attached Fortunately for him. he does not
seem inclined TO yield 10 the political
pressure of either party, but is deporting
himself with prudence, dignity, and be-
coming modesty in the face of the glitter
ing display Of gold bricks offered him by
political takers.