The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-04-05
ADMIRAL DEWEY IS PLEASED
FOR PRESIDENT
SATISFACTORY 10 HIMSELF.
Doe. Not Know what Party He be-
longs To md Has No Platform
but Would Like to he President.

Washington April Admiral Dswey
tonight expressed himself as much graft
fed over the manner in which his su-
nouncement 10 be candidate for the
presidency has been received by has
friends. His manner likewise Indicated
that fact as he chatted with a representa-
tive OF the Associated Press Mt his home
this evening Many kilograms have come
TO him today. particularly from the South
and some also from the far West, iudors-
ing hiH course and stating that he will
receive the support OF the slgners in the
campaign which he will make The ad-
miral was in excellent humor ald talked
connection with his proposed candidacy.
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, that you have de-
cided to become a candidate for the pres
idency?" he was asked
Really on that point he answered
there is nothing to add to what has al
ready been printed on the subject 1t was
the American people wanted me to be
their candidate for this high ofhce. shall
certainly serve them. My determination
to aspire to II was inspired by many
friends, who have written me letters sug-
costing that should be a candidate.
These communications have come from all
| over the country, some from New YORK.
large number from the South ana some
from the Pacific coast II was In re-
Spouse to these suggestions that ! have
taken the course announced. Since the
announcement was made I have received
number OF kilograms from my friends
commencing the action ] have taken !
Rm deeply gratlfled to them for their kind
consideration. These are the considera-
lions which urged me to change my mind
from the original statement | made on
my return from ManIll that would not
be candidate for the office"
Now, tell me something about your
plans for the future" the reporter sug-
gested,
"on that point I am not yet prepared
TO make any statement" answered the I'D
miral. 81 am consulting with my friends
as to the course 10 he pursued. Wher
! Aue ploptI Nlult diiANta VIII hihhe
statement OF my Intentions as TO the flu
ture and this will be very soon, Pendinl
that prefer not 10 say anything for pub
lication regarding them"
VIII tho announcement OF your can
didecy for the presidency make an.
, change In the plans for your trip to Chi
/ cago aud other Western cltiess"
"Not at all. The cordial invitation
which I have received from those citiel
to visit them during the coming spring
and which I have accepted. expect e
fulhll. The assurances OF REGARD con
i. veyed by them are very gratifying 10 m,
: and ! certainly want 10 show the peopi
A that ! appreciate their Kindness
!, Admiral Dewey has some very decides
: opinions on matters OF public NONE nj
and while expressing them In private pre-
n fers not 10 make any public announce
d ment OF them az his time. Platform
~ for parties. he believes. are not made b
N candidates for the high Office 81 presl
n dent In connection with his determine
!. ton to run for office the admiral dwell
! With much pleasue and qualification on IN
y warmth OF the receptions that he ha
everywhere received In his various trip
20 tnroughout the country. including IN
u South particularly and on numerous per
u sonal declarations that the ptople wanie
~ him for president.
~ Much comment has been INDUCED
n ioeay ~ The public as to which OF III
1. great political narties he will ally him
IN SET with and from whom be expects
w receive the nominations
40 10 questions bearing on this subject 4
~ declares mat be prefers not 10 make an