Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-04-05
DEWEY IS GRATIFIED.
Thinks His Announcement Was
Well Received.
MESSAGES POURED IN TO HIM.
IT Is Said He Docs Not Expect Nominal
ton From Republicans Refused to An
nounce Platform strong Views on
Certain Measures.

WASHINGTON, April s. - Admiral
Dewey expressed himself as very
much gratiGed over the manner in
which his announcement to be a candi-
date for the presidency has been re-
ceived by his friends His manner
likewise indicated that fact. Many teie-
grams have come to him, particularly
from the south, and some also from the
far west, endorsing his course and stating
that he will receive the support Of the
signers in the campaign which he will
make. The admiral was IN excellent
hunor and talked Interestingly Of nuiHorI
OF things in connection with his props sed can
didacy, though concerning most questions
asked him he requested that nothing be said
at this time, as IN due time he would make a
statement to the public on the subject
why is it, Admiral Dewey. that YOU have
decided to become a candidate for the presi
deney ?" he was asked
Really, on that point he answered there
is nothing to add to what has already beer
printed ON the subject IF the American PEG
pie want me TO be their candidate for this high
office shall gladly serve them. My deternn
alton TO aspire to twas influenced by my many
friends, who have written me letters suggest
ing tDAJ SD0Ul1 De q candidate. IhGSe com
munications have come from all over the coun
try, some from New York a large number
from the south and some from the Pacific
coast. ii was in response to these suggestion.
that have taken the course announced. Since
the announcement was made | have received 8
number Of kilograms from my friends com
intending the action have taken and promis
ing me their support, | am deeply gratihed tt
them for their kindness. These are the consid
erations which have urged me to change my
mind from the original statement / made upon
my return from Manila that would not be
candidate for the Office
Now, tell me something about your plans
for the future suggested the reporter.
t0n that point | am not prepared to make
any statement answered the admiral. Il an
consulting with my friends as to the course tt
be pursued. When the proper time arrives
will make a statement OF my intentions as e
the future, and this will be very soen Pend
ing that, prefer not to say anything for pub
hcation regarding Them
will the announcement Of your candidacy
for the presidency make any change in the
plans for your trip to Chicago and other west
ern citiesY"
Not at all. The co~dial invitations which
have reeei Fed from tn cities to visit them
during the spring, att. which have accepted
expect to fulfill. The assurances of regard
conveyed by them are very gratifying to me
and eerfF{1ly want to how the people that
a. preeiat cir kindn ss.'
Much comment has been INDUCED in by the
public as to which of the great political partie.
the admiral viii ally himself with and from
which he expects to receive the nomination
for the presidency EFT questions bearing or
this subject he declares he prefers not to make
any statement at this time. As to those who
have talked with him privately on the subject
however, and who are fully acquainted with
his views, it is evident that he does not expect
tn tl..D
party.
The admiral, his friends say, has very de
cided views ON the question of expansion, on
that of tariff for Porto Rico and others OF
great public interest," but he declined politely
to indicate them on the plea that this is not the
proper time for that.
The possibility of the admrals nomination
has suggested the query as to whether he
would retain his position on the active list OF
the navy during the campaign which would
follow. The admiral is disinclned to discuss
this matter in advance Of any nomination, but
believes that that can be properly determined
should the occasion arise
To-day Admiral and Mrs. Dewey go to Phia.
delphia to attend a concert given under the
auspices of Mrs Cassatt, wife of the president
of the Pennsylvania railroad. The concert is
for the benefit of widows and orphans Of sol
diers and sailors who lost their lives during the
war with Spain. They will return TO the city
tomorrow.
WASHINGTON, April 5.-Senator Proc
tor, of Vermont, speaking of Admiral
Dewey's presidential announcement,
said
1.-The statement in regard to the presi-
dency purporting to come from Admiral
Dewey is as much of surprise to me as
it can be to any one. The subject of
politics has not bean refer ed to lie " e
us III the slightest manner, directly On
indirectly, since his statement soon after
his re urn last fall. The substance of
that WAS, as | recall it, that he did rot
propose to be a candidate for the pr 81.
dency or engage in politics in any way. u