The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-06-02

Ar foreshadowed in yesterdays Post-In-
Neieencer. James F, McEiroy. now prose
cutting attorney OF King county, has an
nounced his candidacy for the Democratic
nomination for congress. Mr.. Elroy will
have for an antagonist in the ranks OF his
own party, ]. T. Ronald, formerly mayor
q Seattle The contest promises TO be
most Interesting hardly less SO than the
recent bout between Lee b. Hart and ].
". e3odwin for Endorsement by the King
county Democracy as national delegate.
Mr. McEiroy will have behind him some
of the shrewdest Democrats In King coun-
II, Including Walter Fulton. Lee Hart.
j. C. whitlock. Frederick Bausman and
Charles f. Whttlesey. Concerning his
candidacy Mr.. McEiroy said yesterday:
Mr.. McEIroy's Announcement.
II have had the question Of being
. candidate for the Democratic nom
nation for congress under consdera-
ton for several days. II was my in
tention 20 support James Hamilton
Lewis, OF Seattle. and William G.
Jones, OF Spokane. for nomination to
services 10 the union forces In the
campaigns OF 1896 and 1898 entitls them
70 unanimous endorsement BY the
Democratic convention this year How
ever, from Col. Lewis personal and
published statements take II for
granted that he will not make the
j
my candidacy for the nomination from
King county.
THE Democrats OF King county have
on several occasions reposed confidence
In me. and II has always been my hon
est endeavor to merit their good will
and esteem To them I will submit
my candidacy. and cheerfully abide
the result OF the county convention,
II am nominated by the state con-
vention ! VIII make clean canvass
and hard fight throughout the state
for tho success of the ticket. Should
any other gentleman secure the nom
nation will accord TO him and the on
tire ticket the same services as / have
IN the past for its success"
McEIroy's Supporters.
There nre many Indications that tho
right between Mr.. Ronald and Mr.. Nc
Groy for the congressional nomination
wiz be along other lines than the God
win-Hart night 1t has been made evident
already that some OF the most prom
inent Democrats who supported Mr.. Hart
for delegate will be for Mr. Ronald for
congress- although Mr.. Hart pledged him
nroy.
=. Randolph are three prominent Demo-
Gratis who made the fight for Mr. Hart
pt VINO are now supporting Mr.. Ronald.
MT, Gilman 4. YESTERDAY announced himself
Some little time ago told Mr.. Ronald
That l would support him for the Demo
cratic nomination FOR congress. l believe
he Will make strong candidate. He
Will have my hearty support"
On the other hand. Walter Fulton until
Wednesday deputy prosecuting attorney,
and J. G. Whitlock who has Just been APP
pointed to special dcputyship under Mr.
McElroy, are both pronounced McElroy
men. Both were also prominent In the
support of Mr.. Hart.
Back OF Mr.. Ronald according to the
belief OF the shrewdest Democratic poll
ueians In King county. win be found the
solid Goodwin strength single tax CON
tingent and all Mr. Ronaids Jaw partner.
Alfred Battle. was one Of the most active
q the Goodwin iieutouants, and + A Me
Donald and Corwin \ shank who helped
70 make the hght for Mr. Goodwin, are
ou,snoken In favor ~ Mr. Ronald
There Is a bare possibility that the con
test of would ne congressman FOR the
Endorsement OF the King county nemoc-
Iacy Will he carried into state politics
Seine Of the followers of Thomas Ma.
lohy, chairman OF the Democrats state
committee, have declared IN favor Of Mr..
Ronald
Mr McElroy Is outspekcnls partisan
q Coz Rogers. while Nj Goodwin aud
Ms supporters. who are said to he lined up
for Mr Ronald. are as equally frank IN
declaring themselves opposed 10 the re-
nomination II the present governor