New-York tribune., 1900-04-05
DEWEY TALKS OF HIS CANDIDACY.
PROMISES OF SUPPORT RECEIVED. HE
SAYS. FROM ALL OVER THE COUNTRY.

SAYS, FROM ALL OVER THE COUNTRY.
Washington, April Admiral Dewey tonight
expressed himself much Gratfed by the
ner in which his announcement of his Willingness
be a candidate for the Presidency has been
received by his friends His manner likewise
indicated that fact he chatted with q reporter
for The Associated Press at his home this
evening. Many telegrarls have come TO him o.
day, particularly from the South. and some also
from the Far West. indorsing his course and
saying that he Will receive the support of the
signers in the campaign which he will make.
The Admiral was in excellent humor. and talked
Interestingly Of a number Of things in connec-
ton with his proposed candidacy. though
oerning most questions asked him he requested
that nothing be said at present. in due time
he would make a statement 10 the public the
subject
why is it. Admiral Dewey, that you have de-
cided to become 4 candidate for the Presi-
dency?" he asked
Really. on that point" he answered. there is
nothing to add 10 what already has been printed
on the subject. If the American people want me-
to be their candidate for this nigh Office 1 shall
gladly serve them. Ny determination to aspire
TO il was Influenced by my many friends who
have written me letters suggesting that l should
be q candidate. These communications have
come from all over the country-sorne from New
York, a large number from the South and some
from the Pacific Coast. 1t was in response TO
these suggestions that l have taken the
announced. Since the announcement was made
] have received number of kilograms from my
friends commencing the action have taken and
promising their support. deeply graft
fed to them for their kindness These the
considerations which have urged me to change
my mind from the original statement I made on
my return from Manila that l would not be a
candidate for the office"
Now tell me something about your plans for
the future suggested the reporter.
WILL STATE HIS INTENTIONS SOON.
"On that point am not yet prepared make
any statement answered the Admiral Il am
consulting with my friends the course to
be pursued When the proper time arrives
will make a statement of my intentions to the
future. and this will be very soon. Pending that
1 prefer not TO say anything for publication
garding them"
VIII the announcement of your candidacy
for the Presidency make any change in the plans
for your "trip Chicago and other Western
cities7'
Not at all. The cordial invitations which
have received from those cities 10 visit them
during the coming spring. and which / have
accepted, 1 expect TO fulfil. The assurances of
regard conveyed by them are very gratifying 10
me, and 1 certainly want show the people
that appreciate their kindness"
Admiral Dewey has some decided opinions on
matters Of public moment, and while expressing
them in private prefers not TO make any public
announcement Of them at this time Platforms
for parties. he believes. are not made by candi-
dates for the high office of President.
In connection with his determination to run
for the office the Admiral dwells with much
pleasure and qualification the warmth of the
reception everywhere given TO him il his trips
q he ioPl ldi0 rbe
particularly, and numerous personal decIara-
tons that the people wanted him for President
DOESN'T EXPECT REPUBLICAN NOMINA-
TION.
Much comment has been INDUCED in to-day
by the public to which of the great parties
the Admiral will ally himself with and from
which he expects to receive the nomination for
the Presidency. To quest ions this subject he
declares he prefers not TO make any statement
at this time. To those who have talked with
him privately on the subject, however and who
are fully acquainted with his views. it is evi-
dent that he does expect nomination 20
come from the Republican party.
The Admiral. Cis friends say has decided
views or the question of expansion On that of a
tariff for Puerto Rico. and ether affairs Of great
public interest. but declined politely to-niphr
10 indicate them. on the plea that this is not the
proper time TO do so.
The possibility Of the AdmiraTs nomination
has suggested query as TO whether he would
retain his place the active list of the Navy
in the campaign which would follow. The Ad-
Iniral is not inclined discuss this matter in
advance Of any nomination but believes thai II
can be properly determined should the occasion
arise There Is no reason he feels. why he
should not continue III the Navy pending the
election. as nomination does not necessarily
mean an election. Thee known 10 be his
views on the subject. and he would consider II
entirely proper To remain in the Navy even
though he engaged IN The activities of a heated
political campaign
What will your pl2 form be?" next TO that
which party he expected he Identified
with probably was the most frequent question
put 10 the Admiral by his visitors today. To
these, however. he WAS -conmittal. and in
good natnred way declined to make known his
views this time.
THINKS BRYAN BETTER CANDIDATE
Detroit. April 4.-Daniel J. Campau MIrhi-
gan member CT the Democratic National Con-
mittee. in response to inquiry whether Dewey
would not be a stronger candidate than BRYAN
said:
In the pres crisis the Democratic party needs
leader OF positive convictions. The Dernocra fIa