Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1900-08-11

Charles Francis Adams of Boston, in
letter to an afternoon newspaper in New
York. Aug d, explained his position in
the presidential campaign. He is op.
posed to third ticket and believes Pres
ident Mckinley should be reelected, but
he proposes that the anti-imperialists
make an effort to bring about the election
OF an opposition majority in the house of
representatives to serve as check upon
the administration.
"Since both nominations were made"
writes Mr.. Adams, 'my conviction has
been a growing one that the best possible
solution of the present canvass would be
found in the reelection of President Nc
Kinley; but at the same time in the choice
of house of representatives with a
strong opposition majority. l will say at
once that l have no idea that such a
house would, as respects the operations
now going on in the Philippines, stop
supplies nor do think it would be JUS
tilted in so doing. None the less, after
the election of such house every step the
administration took would be taken un-
der the fire of a severe and constant
criticism. and every abuse in the work
ing of our colonial system, so called,
would be brought to light.
WOULD SETTLE FIRE. SILVER.
"The silver question would thus be set
tied, for good and all got out of the way
"a consummation most devoutly to be
desired. There would then be chance
offer of recognizing the opposition OH
another and, it is to be hoped, more solid
basis. 1t certainly could not be organized
on basis worse than at present.
II wholly fail to see any advantage, so
far as imperialism is concerned, in the
possible election of Bryan. In fact, l am
unable to detect any necessary, or indeed
essential, difference between the position
of Mr.. Bryan on imperialism and that of
Mr.. Mckinley.
"The American public at large, it is
safe to say, would meanwhile feel but
limited confidence in an administration
of dependencies in which Mr.. Richard
Croker, of New York city, would be, of
necessity, an influential adviser of the
president.
OPPOSED TO THIRD TICKET.
II am unable to see the advantage
likely to ensue from any attempt to run a
third ticket Under existing circumstances.
With practical men the result possible to
accomplish is usually borne in mind.
even in politics. In the present case it
is fairly within the power of the discon-
tented elements to elect house of rep
resentatives opposed to second McKin-
ley administration, This would at least
amount to sharp putting on of the
brakes. If, however, going beyond that,
the attempt is made to run third ticket,
the probable result would be that Of the
large number who could be Influenced to
vote in favor of an opposition house of
representatives a small portion only
would care to enlist in forlorn hope.
Under such circumstances submit
the wisest course for the independents
and anti-imperialists is to limit effort to
the accomplishment of what may be con-
sidered as of reasonable attainment. That
an opposition house of representatives as
the result Of the coming election is within
the reach of the disconnected voting ele-
inents seems generally to be conceded.
Why not, then, confiue our efforts to se-
curing that muchl It would be con-
siderable as we'll as desirable RESULT