Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-04-19
POLITICAL RUM0RS.
Congressman Dolliver, Of Iowa,
Talked of for Vice President.
WHAT SENATOR CHANDLER SAYS.


Msts-Long's Candidacy.
Washington, April 16.-Conferences
of republican leaders Saturday were
devoted to looking over the western
field with a view OF selecting some
prominent republican available for the
vice presidential nomination. This,
despite the fact that John d. Long,
secretary of the navy, who arrived in
Washington from the west Saturday,
announced in an interview that he
had decided to be candidate for vice
president. Two weeks ago to-day he
intimated that this would be the
case.
This course has been rendered nee
essary in view Of the fact that both
Bliss and Roosevelt are not to be fur
ther considered, and that Lieut.. Gov.
Woodruff, who is the only other New
Yorker mentioned in connection with
the vice presidency, is not accept
able to Senator Platt. There is also
a growing sentiment among republic
ans that there is no political reason
why the nomination should go to the
east, a section which is considered
safely republican, while the brunt of
the fighting is to be done in the west.
Very favorable consideration was
given to the name of Representative
Dolliver, of Iowa. Mr.. Dolliver was
some time ago placed in the list of
available vice presidential timber, but
was not seriously regarded until the
administration determined that
Roosevelt was to be Ienominated as
governor of New York. His running
qualities have been canvassed with
considerable care. He is in the prime
of life, well and favorably known
throughout the west, experienced in
public affairs and an exceptionally
good campaigner on the stump. This
is an important factor in view of the
silence which will naturally be i'm
posed on President Mckinley while
the campaign is in progress.
81 am for Coy. Roosevelt" said SEN
ator Chandler, discussing the an
nouncement that Roosevelt's name
was no longer to be considered. II
do not recognize his right to say that
he will not accept the vice presiden-
tial nomination, il the national con-
venton should name him. Neither
do | recognize the right of President
Mckinley or Senator Hanna to act
for the party in deciding upon the
vice presidency in advance of the
convention. The delegates will name
the vice presidential nominee. Their
Judgment must determine, and any
man who is named will accept. The
office has never been refused. It's ac-
ceptance is duty. II Gov. Roosevelt
is named by the convention he will
accept. There are other men besides
Roosevelt who can be nominated for
governor of New York and who can
be elected Mr.. Roosevelt should not
set up his personal views against the
judgment of the party"
Dewey May BE Bryan's Running Mate.
Washington, April 16.-The drift
of opinion in political quarters in
Washington is to the conclusion that
Admiral Dewey will be finally agreed
on as candidate for vice president,
with Bryan as the head of the ticket.
So far as can be learned this would
be satisfactory to the democrats of
the east and to the leaders in New
Work. If the New York delegation
goes to Kansas City uninstructed an
effort will be made to coalesce with
other uninstructed delegations to
compel the Bryan managers to con-
cede something for the unity of the
party and put Dewey on the ticket
with the Nebraskan. There is lit
tie talk of platform and principles.
Free silver is not heard in the talk
of democrats here, No fear is ex-
pressed in reference to Bryan's nom
nation. Bryan's closest friends here
declare with the most exuberant con-
fdence that he cannot be beaten in
the convention, and that he only
needs the association of safe and
popular man with him on the ticket
to be elected.
Secretary Long a Candidate.
Washington, April l6.-Secretary
Longs implied willingness to accept
the republican nomination for the
vice presidency, as inferred from the
statements made by him on that sub
ject Saturday was matter of general
comment in Washington yesterday.
He was called on by number of
persons during the day and was i'm
portuned for an exact statement of
his attitude on the question. He
seemed disinclined to enter into any
general discussion of the matter, how
ever, preferring to let it rest with
what he had already said on the sub
lect. believing that the vice presidency
Is an honor of such character that
no man could well refuse to accept IT..