The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-04-06
ADMIRAL DEWEY SAYS
He IS A DEMOCRAT

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the presidency, would you run indepeh0-
ent?"
Il won't answer that
"Tbe Democrats convention at Harris
burg has just indorsed Bryan for the pres
idency was suggested by a reporter u
which the admiral replied: -,,
''Pennsr WANNA usually ssoes RepuoA-
can doesn't it'll"
Eyades other Questions.
Several questions in quick succession as
to any conference between him ana GroVer
Cleveland, William G. Whitney or any
other political men of prominence were
answered with the same phfase'
Il came here to attend the concert"
Ex-Gov. stone Noncommittal.
ST. LOUIS, April 5.--ExGov. W. j.
stone. when asked what he thought of
the candidacy of Admiral Dewey for the
presidential nomination, said: II am not
advised which nomination the admiral VIII
seek-the Republican or the Democratic
If the Republican. / think he would give
Mr.. Mckinley a very good race, and
would enjoy watching II immensely from
the grand stand.
IF Admiral Dewey aspires TO the Demo
cratic nomination, / should like TO know
what his opinions are on the public ques-
lions engaging the minds of the people
at this time before l could give MIN my
support ! admire him immensely as
great naval hero, and believe MS name
viii go down the ages as one or the great
est sea fighters of all times. But In my
opinion more is needed in a president than
the ability to fight successful battfe
on the seas and / shall have TO hear from
Admiral Dewey on questions OF statesman
ship before being ready to admit that the
hero of Manila would be safe man to in
trust with the reins of government
Committeeman McGuffy for Bryan.
HARRISBURG, Pa, April Sin re-
sponse to numerous requests from various
parts Of the country for his views on the
effect OF the announcement of Admiral
Dewey's candidacy for the presidency, Ma
tional Committeeman James NJ. Guffey the
leader of the Pennsylvania Democracy.
made the following statement:
THE Democrats of Pennsylvania are for
Bryan beyond doubt or question. the an
nouncement OF Admiral Dewey's candidacy
will have no effect whatever as Tar as the
Democrats of this state are concerned
Texas Committee sticks to bryan.
PARIS, Tex, April 5.-James q. Dudley
of this city, Texas member OF the Demo-
cratic national executive committee. IN an
swer to telegram asking his opinion In
reference to Admiral Dewey's candidacy
for the presidency, replied as follows:
Admiral Dewey will not be nominated
by the Democratic party. The lesson learn
ed by the nomination of Horace Greeley
is still remembered. Nor do l believe that
he will be nominated by the Republican
party This is no time for military or ma
val heroes Gen. SCOTS race for the presi-
dency might be consulted with some pront.
II BRYAN cannot beat Mckinney this year,
he cannot be beaten for the presidency"
Perry Belmont strongly Favorable.
NEW YORK. April 5.-Perry Belmont
said last night;
admiral Dewey's nomination for the
presidency by the DemocrHtic party would
be a most welcome end TO the issues or
1896. In his published statemsnt he gives
EXPRESSION TO a Democratic idea when he
says that the duties of president are
mainly to execute laws enacted by con-
gress The admiral thus recognizes the
theory OF popular government
THE chances of electing a Democratic
candidate for governor OF New York are
growing brighter every day The iinpor-
lance Of selecting a candidate for presl-
ticket to carry makes the responsibility
OF the New York delegation TO the ma
tlonal convention great one"
Dcwey's Son Declines 10 Talk.
CHICAGO, Ill.,, April 5.-A special TO the
Tribune from Indianapolis says:
George c. Dewey, son of the admiral Is
In the city. He declined TO discuss his
fathers candidacy for the presidency,
saying he knew nothing Of that and there
was nothing for him TO say.
Mrs. Dewey Has drudge.
Special Dispatch 10 the Post Inteiligenoer
CHICAGO. Aprn IA Washington spo-
oial to the Tlr3es-Herald by Walter We'll
man says that Dewey's only idea In be-
coming a candidate Is to cause the de-
feat OF Mckinley. against whom Mrs
Dewey holds deep resentment because he
refused 10 accept her carriage with eigh
white horses in the Dewey reception pa
rade In Washington,