The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-10-10
Democrats Still Coaxing Dewey.

The coterie of Democrats who hope Of sue
unless they Dewey president are still
hammeIing away him They are encouraged by remark
he recently made to the effect he sure he
would make wise statesman Grover Cleveland he
would be glad to his country House.
But Dewey viii not be a candidate. Chicago Trib
une sensbly this subject: THE worst which
naval military put in this country is to
run him for the presidency The politicians kept their
hands off the winners lights thus far but they have
dragged iuo they not belong number
of soldiers who should have been allowed enjoy quietly
what Iaures they Scott Mcclellan and Hancock
made the defeat Harrison and
Taylor elected, and their lives cut short as
consequence General Grant lived through terms and
wanted third, but he led happier life had
he never been tenant of the White House.
mo military enough reputation in the brief
with Spain attract the woud-be pres
dentmalers It became necessary the time to take
to the ocean for presidential timber Hence persistent
attempts made time quarters to bring out Ad
niral Dewey the for 1900 These attempts have
failed and probably win renewed Admiral Dewey
has done all that he put stop to them by saving
positively that he has the qualifications for the presi-
dency that he does Office and that he hopes
to see President Mckinley reelected admiral is in
earnest it is wei that he has the good sense to put ab
ton from him, he resolved to trade he knows
well Manila bay testify. not abandon it for
trade he does understand There are few Democrats
Henry Watterson is one Of hem-who to make
Admiral Dewey the party candidate but even if the latter
were willing to make the the Democracy next year
the national convention would prefer to select Bryan
Dewey is Republican. The Democrats supported a Re
publican when they Greeley The results were not
satisfactory Even if the Democrats were TO nominate a
admiral IT is by certain they could elect him
The battle of New Orleans elected jackson but he was
chosen more than years ago voters are less
emotional than they then.
The Tribune continues: A naval officer entering his
profession in youth from his native land much
Of The time has but superficial inadequate knowledge of
the topics which interest civilians Admiral Dewey proved
himself sagacious administrative officer at Manila but
the finances OF the government Of the United states lis
foreign and lis internal affairs its pension sys
tens are strange ground him The political economic
calling for legislative action are unfamiliar to him That
IS natural Re devote himself to other prob
lens Were he in the White he would he in fog
When man is called TO discharge duties with
which he is unfamiliar ne has rely on friends whom b
considers honest and competent advisers If he i ,fsai
IA his friends Grant in some Of his so uurh he
for him. If Admiral Dewey were president and bo
should gain his confidence who can ten xyba
would happen? He is straightforward and honorable him
self lie that other are likewise unless thew
have given evidence that they would be al thu
of fortune and that caprcious might send him
bad advisers But he elected iii the most oneroue
wearing Office under the probabilities ara thar
from the White House the would be but q step
Admiral Dewey is over 60. He in good health 4
Jew reception days him Then how could he
stand excitement campaign ana the IN
sursion army office seekers which would come
after election? they his grave the
perexing questions he would have decide onerous