The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-04-22
Democrats Speculate as to E1-
Congressman's Plans.
HIS VICE PRESIDENTIAL FIGHT.
believed That He VIII Ask the In
dorsement of the state Conven-
tion Next Month for second Place
on National Ticket-Lee Hart VIII
Oppose Tbfs-Mr. Lewis May Seek
TO Head the Fusion Ticket.

Democratic politicians are Just now in
duIging their speculative propensities IN
an endeavor to fathom the purposes OF ex-
CONGRESSMAN Lewis, who Is In the East
presumably for the purpose OF working up
n boom for himself for the Democratc
nomination for vice president MI. Lewis
Intentions, always more or less cloudy ana
obscure are not distinctly defined even 10
those who know him best. His recent let
tar 10 Secretary nov Chairman) Mallory,
Of the Democratic state committee, din not
l~aye Mr. Lewis enemies, or mis- Followers
for that matter. with any more tangipie
idea or his real purposes than they pos
sessed before.
win Mr. Lewis seek the nomination for
congress or for governor? This Is the form
the question takes as presented by one
Democratic politician to another. his po-
sftion regarding the newly organized Iur-
ner-Rogers-Whit combination has not
been definitely settled In the minds OF lead
inr King county fusionists. They are AT
loss to know whether he win openly OPP
bose Gov. Rogers for the fusion nomina-
ZION for governor, or whether he Will be
content to be renominated for his old seat
IN congress and bury his luminosity to Lee
Hart Judge White and Senator Turner.
1t is this uncertainty regarding Mr.
Lewis prospective movements. which may
possibly exist even In the mind OF the ex-
congressman himself, that disturbs the
dreams Of Mr.. Lewis political enemies and
proyokes his followers into guessing what
his plans are.
Mallory Lewis Friend.
The recent victory OF Thomas Mallory at
the Spokane meeting Of the Democratic
state committee Is relevant to the matter
in the opinion OF shrewd Democratic poll
ticians. Mr.. Mallory enjoys probably
greater degree OF Mr.. Lewis confidence
than any other Democrat In the state BY
fusion politicians the present chairman of
the Democratic state central committee III
regarded az Mr.. Lewis personal and po-
IItIcai representative IN the family coun~
oils OF the state Democracy. This IS one
OF the reasons why Lee Hart, u. 9. Mil
lion, of Mount Vernon. and other Demo
Gratis sought to prevent the election OF Mr..
Mallory to the state chairmanship AZ spo-
kane. There IA no doubt that an enort
was made 10 hold Mr.. Mallory In his old
place as secretary OF tha state committee,
and II is also true that some OF the men
who opposed him are known 20 be Mr..
Lewis enemies Consequently there Is
disposition to regard Mr. Maiony's victory
M = auasi-triumph for Mr. Lewis In state
With his personal representative In the
saddle OF the state Democracy. Mr.. Lewis
friends say that he will be IN a position
10 secure an Endorsement from the Demo.
cratic state convention, which meets next
month. for the position q vice president
ana u 20 @t ss q csan
the Nomination al the Kansas city con
vention. ny those who Disagree as 10 Mr..
Lewis ultimate pafposer =, =, Vs. re nsrasd
by his party In this state as a possibility
for the vice presidential nomination.
VIII Add 60 His Prestige.
Even MIR. Lewis enemies hold that
should he secure the Endorsement of the
state Democracy for second place on the
national ticket 1t will add considerably to
his prestige within the Democfacy IL is
for this reason that opposition to Mr..
LAWS alleged plan has already developed.
For example Lee Hart. who Is Mr.. Lewis
fmpiacabls pol1ical enemy. has publicly
announced that no VIII oppose any indorse-
ment OF Lewis for the vice presidency.
Judge white, It II understood. will not put
any cards In Mr. Lewis hands In his hght.
while other anti-t,ewis men In the county
are not expected TO remain altogether
Mr. Harris opposition 10 Mr.. Lewis vice
presidential campaign Will, Il Is believed
by observing politicians, add much to the
interest felt generally in the approaching
contest for tho national delegateship In
King county. Mr.. Goodwin. who Is Mr..
Harris opponent for the honor is regarded
as Q Lewis man In this connection. and Is
raid to be willing TO do all In his power to
racure for tho former congressman an In
dorsement from the state Democratic con-
vsntien.
There are certainly few Democrats in
ktne county who expect Ia see Mr.. Lewis
nominated as sryan's running mate at
should he act q considerable vote, even
~ q complimentary nature, In the conven-
tlnn he would he In a position TO return TO
this state and siye his political enemies a
battle royal in Ia. fall convention The
question uppermost TN the minds OF local
Democrats Is. WIN Mr., LOWS Try 20 be
nominated for governor or accept a re-
nomination for congress9
MI. Senatorial Ambitions.
ON THIS question even Mt Lewis closest
friends and political advisers are divided
Many believe that he viii accept the
guhetnatnrial nomination. even IN the face
81 bis letter to Mr. Mallory. II Is argued
ty others who take this position that Mr.
Lewis could arera 60 be nominated al the
Head ~ BITS ticket and SO down To- de-
feat wtth the ryst % 81 Ia preference 10
being nominated ana beaten 4 second time
Tor Congress.
u is rol state secret that MIR Lewis
has senatorial ambitions Those who cx.
pest him ip scek TIE uvminAtlan for gov
srncr Say that we're ne named and dtfeate 4
he stiN would bo regarded as the leader OF
his party and IS IN q position, should the
state ciHNt iNntupf3ttc legislature IA
is3. 60 contest with senator Turner the
lattefs seat la Inv legislature af tsG
Bat a A. argued should hr hr defeated
Tor congress ssS.and tinae he would not
hc M position AZ dcfcand This haslor a. The
hands ~ Ms party.
uauLo Mca Convicted
j carter and ". 4 Wilson alleged
hunko nsen. were fined s. and Etven hg-