The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-05-13
IDdorses Governors Candidacy
for Second Term.
DOES NOT FAVOR Mr.. LEWIS.


The Democracy N the state Of Washing
4on seeks a candidate for governor sew.
erai enterpr4sang Democrats have been
pushed forward by their friends a. willing
10 be- sacrificed. Adding To the 5oyousness
OF tie situation, National Committeeman
w. IL. White has now publicly Endorsed
0ov. J. X. Rogers. Popuiist. for a second
term
Yesterday In Discussing the political
nrospects for 1850 with a Post inseliisencer
reporter. Mr. White emphatscaiiy stated IL
- his opinion that Gov. Rogers would
make the most formidable candidate 10
select for the support Of the anti Repubai-
can forces In thus forming an estimate
II Gov Rogers ard his specific gravity
as a g,ybernatoriai candidate. Judge White
duly bore In mind the pretenssons and
aspirations OF his friend and fellow Dem
ocrat. James Hamilton Lewis. formerly q
member Of congress
A. between the two. Rogers and Lewis.
Judge White, whose position az state rep
Yesentative OF the national Democratic or
ganfzation entities him TO authority and
prestige distinctly AYERS his preference
for Coy. Rogers. and lets IL be known
that whatever influence he possesses with
the Democracy OF the state viii be used
TO bring about the reconciliation OF the
present executive.
'r would vote for Mr. Lewis were he
nominated for congress by the Democ-
raey." said Judge White. who il motel for
his loyalty TO HIS party and its candidates.
Nevertheless. j do not consider him To
be good material for the goyerHorshsp.
What the people Of Washington want for
that office is man OF years and expert
ence and Of substantial and tried abilities.
Mr. Lewis fs a young mamie might do
four years hence.
"As TO Judge Mcdonald am not un-
mindful Of his very excellent traits and
his fine ability as a campafgner and ora
tor However, II he were nominated the
question would very likely be asked WIN
his voice was no, raised In 1855 in behaif
II W. J. Bryan and the cause Of silver
for which he stood?
EFT tx true that at that time Judge Nc
Donald was the deputy collector Of GUS
toms Of this port and more or less iden'i-
fed with the Cleveland administration
Gfiil, remember that there were other
Federal osfcshoiders here who boldly am
nouncsd their convictions and stood by
them, and every worker in the cause knew
whore they stood
I'm my humble opinion. John Rogers.
now governor OF the state, Il the most
available man for that nomination. and l
believe no il assurediy the strong
est man 10 far mentioned. He has
made most excellent governor-Hven
his political enemies have no. questioned
his motives or his personal integrity. He
has exercised his veto power IN n way 10
promote the welfare Of all the peopl. OF
the state. and that too. In spite OF siforg
personal and Official pressure brought to
bear upon him.
Gov Rogers has had four years expert
ence In the office. This of itself would be
OF great value 10 him In another term
He thoroughly understands the needs %
the state. He has been conservative In
the matter OF expenditures and broad
minded i'm questions Of legislation affect.
ing the peopi, OF the state. We hav.
tried him and he has not been found want
ing.
"rf ( have any Influence I'm the Dem
ocracy OF Washington II viii certainly be-
used 20 bring about the denomination OF
Gov Rogers I hold that the best candi-
date for governor Is not always the mar
who happens To be- mast popular hut that
~, things considered he who has the most
sbn.sy and grasp OF affairs should be
named"
Judge Wa. was asked H he expected 70
b. again selected as Democratic national
committeeman. He said:
II am a seeker after no haaors whatever
In political way. There win be- plenty OF
time "a consider the matter OF nemAer-
ship In tn. national committee next year.
Nevertheless. those who Know Judge
White best say tina, he will not retire
under FIRE and that II J. W. Gaawin enters
che race. as u IL said he has determined TO
90 he viii have 10 do hattie royal for the
honor.
The Endorsement Of Gov. Rogers cands-
uary by Judge White IL the most import
ant political happening cs several weeks
II greatly complexities tho situation. for
abe Endorsement coming from the national
committeeman IL not an ordinary personal
recoranss tsiation. Il carries weight and
prestige and will. Of course. not be with
our ga influence
II Is not difficult To- imagine the af1l.
strategtsts 81 the Democracy lining ap In
three factions; one headed by Lewis ard
Goodwin. the former seeking L. occupy the
governors chair aud the latter aiming for