The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-01-07

Questions concerning municipal politics
In Seattle are not entirely monopolizing the
minds OF the leaders Of the Seattle Democ-
racy. Not unnaturally developments with
in the local Democracy have bearing on
the fall state and national campaigns In
this connection and as proof Of the asser-
ton comes the rumor, confirmed by high
Democratic authority. that some friends Of
J. w, Goodwin and Gov. Rogers have late
iy endeavored to organize an alliance be-
tween the two for mutual advantage.
The enterprise is yet in an embryonic
state. Mr. Goodwin has been quoted by his
intimate friends as having stated that he
felt friendly toward Gov. Rogers and
might support his cause under proper cir
cunstances This announcement. the
Justification for which was obtained 'ast
night from Mr.. Goodwin himself. will cause
a mild sensation. in view OF the open in-
dorsement Of Gov. Rogers candidacy for
reelection by National Committeeman
white, the avowed political enemy Of Mr..
The point Of this lies apparently ll the
EFFORT Of some Of Gov. Rogers friends
among King county Democrats to rnalign
the leaders of the party In this county
election. paradoxical as itamay seem. IN
view of the rumored alliance between
Judge White and Gov. Rogers.
Advocate nm Alliance.
Some Of Mr.. Godwin's friends have lately
advocated the formation of an alliance be-
tween the governor and Mr.. Goodwin
ed negotiations along these lines. The rea-
son for this Is not far to seek. Mr.. Goodwin
IL openly an advocate Of the principle OF
has. IL Is said. gone to considerable trouble
to post himself on the devious and uncer-
tain methods Of thought OF the single-tax
advocates. He Is also an advocate Of rnu-
lAra
tions. withai. according to the most au-
thentic reports, Mr.. Goodwin Is a Democrat
and Is. therefore, presumed to favor the
preservation OF the party organization, II
II Is found necessary to nominate Straight
Democratic ticket.
AS an advocate of fusion. It Is understood
among Mr.. Godwin's friends, he could not
well overlook the ostensible leader of the
Populsts namely Gov. Rogers. The lat
ter's friends have. 1t IL said. worked dill
gently to create sentiment among Demo-
Gratis in favor Of Gov. Rogers nofnination
that their efforts have been centralized. so
to speak, on Mr.. Goodwin, who is quoted by
well informed Democrats as saying that he
approved of the governors course. ana
would not quarrel with him should he as
pire to obtain the nomination for governor
from the Democratic state convention.
MIR. Godyvin Talks.
Friends Of Judge Mcdonald who have
been talking him as a candidate for gov
ernor. with the supposed Endorsement or
the Goodwin Democracy. will naturally be
disinclined to credit the rumor Of an
entente cordiale existing between the gov
ernor and the local Democratic leader.
ever, understood that he will rely in his
campaign for denomination as much on
Democratic support as upon the efforts of
his Populist friends.
Last night Mr.. Goodwin was asked for
statement regarding his attitude toward
Gov. Rogers candidacy. Said he: 'This is
no time for anyone to say who they with
or will not support for the Democratic
nomination for governor. AS to Gov. Rog-
ers believe he has made a thoroughly
honest and capable official and that this
Is the sentiment among business men and
citizens generally. irrespective of party.
have a very kindly feeling toward him. No.
! shall not oppose his candidacy. If ne
was nominated by the fusion party or
should receive the Democratic nomination
I should gladly support him. That Is all
I care to say in this matter"