The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-05
DEWEY PLOT Frs.
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Representative Curtis: What fool
a woman can make of a man.
Representative Long: Dewey will
have to be nominated by petition. out
in Kansas the voter who signs a petit
ton does not pledge himself to vote for
the man."
Many members who refused to be
quoted expressed regret that the admiral
sbollid have permitted himself to be put
in a position where he could not hope
for success in either party convention,
and where his candidacy as an indepen-
dent would have little show.
CLEVELAND ON DEWEY.
Princeton, N. J., April 5-Ex-Presi-
dent Cleveland, when questioned today
relative to the announcement that Ad-
mffaI Dewey has signified his intention
of becoming a candidate for president of
the United States, said he did not care
to say anything regarding it.
WHAT STONE SAYS.
ST. Louis, April 5.-Ex-G Governor VIII
liam J. Stone, when asked what he
thought of the candidacy of Admiral
Dewey for the presidential nomination,
said:
when the great admiral returned to
America, fresh frAm his triumphs at
Manila, he was reported, and, 1 infer
correctly. as he has never denied the
report, saying that he did not not
possess the qualifications necessary for
the office of president OF the United
States, that his entire life had been de-
voted TO the navy ana naval ara1rS ana
his knowledge of the great public ques-
lions, requiring the best craftsmanship
was so meager he could not consider
the presidency for a moment Since his
return, however, he has spent most of
his time in Washington; has been con-
| stantly with President Mckinley; has
observed his conduct of the great Of
/ flee and carefully noted the manner Of
/ man now at the head of this govern
ment. AS a result of his observations
/ he has come to the conclusion that he
/ was mistaken about the ability neces-
i sary to be president, and is confident he
4 can fill the bill, at least with as much
/ ability as the present incumbent.
Il am not advised which nomination
/ the admiral will seek-the Republican
! or the Democratic. If the Republican,
/ I think he would give Mr.. Mckinley a
very good race, and I would enjoy
watching it immensely from the grand
i stand.
IF Admiral Dewey aspires to the
/ Democratic nomination, / should like
to know his opinions are on the public
i questions engaging the minds of the
| people al this time before I could give
/ him my support. l admire him i'm
| mensely as a great naval hero and be-
lieve his name will go down the ages as
| one of the greatest sea fighters Of all
| times. But in my opinion more is need
ed in a president than the ability 20
fight successful battle on the seas,
| and shall have to hear from Admiral
/ Dewey on questions of craftsmanship
| before being ready to admit that the
| hero of Manila would be a safe man tc
| intrust with the reins of governm ent. -
PERRY BELMONT PLEASED
New York. April 5.-Perry Belmont
said last night: Admiral Dewey's
nomination for the presidency by the
| Democratic party would be a most
welcome end to the issues of 1896 II
| his published statement he gives ex-
preston to a Democratic idea when hs
says that the duties of a, president are
mainly to execute laws enacted by con
gress The admiral thus recognizes the
theory of popular government.
THE chances of electing a Demo
cratic candidate for governor of New
York are growing brighter every day
The importance of selecting a, -candi-
date for president who will not be {
load for the state ticket to carry make.
the responsibility OF the New York del
egation to the national convention {
great one.