The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-04-07
His Possible Platform.

as the opponents of his candidacy.
His Possible Platform.
From the same source 1t is learned, so far
from being the ultra-expansionists he was
believed to be, Admiral Dewey win declare
for independence of the Philippines under
an American protectorate, the United
States retaining control of sufficient terri
tory in the islands for naval base. He will
favor admission Of Puerto Rico as a ter
ritory with all the rights and privileges OF
a territory under the constitution. He will
favor an increased navy and the placing
of a standing army in position at all times
to command the respect Of foreign nations.
1t ia expected his statement win meet
with the approval of the anti-imperialists
of both parties Whether he will discuss
trusts, finance or other questions of parely
internal interests is rot known.
Was Always Democrat.
WASHINGTON, April 6.-Admiral and
Mrs. Dewey returned to Washington at
$50 tonight from their brief visit TO Phil
adelphia. They expressed themselvs as
greatly pleased with their reception. A
number of reporters were at the house
awaiting their return In response to a
question the admiral said that he expected
in few days to have ready for the press
a statement as to his plans for the fu-
ture.
''Can you confirm the statement you are
credited with making. that you are a
Democrat" persisted one of the reporters
Certainly. I am a Democrat" he re-
piled 81 always have been a Democrat"
he added, smilingly.
Never Voted i'm His Life.
Have you ever voted the Democratic
ticket?'
mo. 1 never voted in my life. The only
man / ever wanted to vote for was Mr..
Cleveland
at is said that Mr.. Cleveland wants you
to run on straight Gold Democratic plat
FORM
Good night" answered the admiral,
without answering the question, and re-
tired
Monday next the admiral and Mrs
Dewey will move into their country house
at Beauvoir. which they have taken for
the summer.
Admiral spends n Quiet Day.
PHILADELPHIA. April s--Admiral and
Mrs. Dewey, who arrived here yesterday
TO attend the concert in aid OF the fami-
lies of sailors and soldiers killed In the
Philippines, returned to Washington late
today.
The admiral spent quiet day at the
Hotel Bellevue, denying himself to all but
one caller. that one being Capt. Bronson.
who is to command the batt.eship Ala
hama, which is almost ready to be turned
over to the government by the Cramp
Shipbuilding Company, Among the others
who sent up their cards was J. Matt Ward
formerly private secretary to William ].
Bryan.
Mrs. Dewey left here for New York I'm
President Cassatts private car attached
10 the $40 a. m. express train TO do some
shopping. She returned on the Congress
sional limited, which reached here at 5:25
p. m, when the admiral boarded the
train and the couple proceeded to WASH
ngton.
There was no demonstration either at
the hotel or at the depot when the adj
miral left. az his intended movements
were not made known. Secretary and
Mrs. Root also returned to Washington
today.
whitney Denies Any Part In II.
NEW YORK. April 6.-william C. Whit
ney said today that all statements sug-
costing that he has had to do with the
candidacy of Admiral Dewey for the
presidency are without foundation He
said:
II do not consider myself so related
to politics at present as to be entitled TO
assist In making candidates. I have the
profoundest admiration for Dewey. 1t
ACQultnI-
ance with the admiral when was secrc-
tary of the navy. take great pride in
his reputation but | had no knowledge
OF or anything TO do with his recent an
houncement. | believe Ii TO be the act
OF the admiral himself, His nature Is
simple and straig htforward, and he has
doubtless been solicited to become a can
didate by thousands Of people who would
like TO see him president imagine
that II you getsat the real truth you will
ma That 20 be the reason Of his an
nouncement'
mclean Engages Headquarters
KANSAS CITY. Mo- April G-John Il.
Mclean, brother-in-law Of Admiral Dewey,
has engaged elaborate quarters al one Of
the leading hotels for the Democratic CON
venuon In July. The rooms are very
choice. and It Is reported that they are
TO be shared by Admiral Dewey. When
tho selection was made Mr. Mclean. il
il said. announced that tho rooms would
be occupied by himself and a friend
Grand Army WIZ Invite Him.
CHICAGO. April Should the Dewey
committee finally decide. owing TO the ad-
mirals political aspirations not to wei
come him May T. Ia Chicago. the Grand
Army Of tho Republic viii invite him. as
presidential candidate. 60 attend the
great cncampmeut to be held in Chicago in
August
The Grand Army mon are anxious 10
have Admiral Dewey attend the cncamp-
ment' said William u. Harper chair
man If thc general committee today.
Vermont Doesn't Want Him.
SEW YORK April ID - Smauey,
Democratic national committeeman from
Vermont. ana formerly secretary OF the
Democrats national committee. IN an in
trrslew on Admiral pcNfy's candidacy
tor The presidency. sald that the dele
gates from Vermont. peWey's home state.
Nia br Ter ". ) Bryan.
Il have the greatest respect FOR Admiral
Dewey as t sailor and a patriot. and 7
have nothing 20 say with relation to his
candidacy Cor the presidency The re.
publican party stole The presidency ln 1878
and bought it Ia lS,a They tried 90 steal
80 so lsSf. bat d.d Doi succeed. The capital
lsts rtat us nvt 'g ISIS bat VI got there
In l@1 Conditions brat us in 1885 sat
think We Will set there with Bryan IN
$3.50
IL has loug been apparent 20 me that