The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-05
OPINION AT THE CAPITOL
Members of Congress on the An
nOuncement of the Admiral.
The General Sentiment Against Him
as Candidate for the Presidency
cratic and Republican Parties Al
ready Practically Agreed Upon.

Members Of Congress were astounded
yesterday by the announcement that Ad-
miral Dewey had proclaimed his ambition
to become President of the United States.
During the early hours Of the day a great
majority of public men at the Capitol re-
fused to give credence to the report. They
scoffed at the suggestion that the Admiral
Of the American Navy had given utterance
to the statements accredited to him. As
time wore on and the authenticity OF the
announcement became apparent the in
credulity of Congressman gave way to
astonishment. OF the scores of Senators
and Representatives who were interviewed
only two indicated that they thought Ad-
miraI Dewey's Presidential aspirations
were in reason. These were Representa-
tive Levy of New York and Representa-
tive Fleming Of Georgia.
Mr. Levy said. Il was one of the OTigt-
nal men to advocate Admiral Dewey S
nomination by the Democrats. l conf
IDENTIFY believe that the Democratic party
should nominate him. He would carry the
State of New York by 1000 majority. l
am more than ever convinced that he
should be the nominee OF the Democrats.
as one faction which pToclaims itself to be
a part of the party has declared in favor
of the recent Nebraska platform, fayoring
the principles Of Populism, anarchism, and
socialism, and urging the amendment Of
the Constitution of our fathers, which the
Democrats have at all times persistently
refused to entertain, and brushing aside all
the Democratic principles Of Thomas JEFF
Fpwcnw 6Iauf hn
cratic party will win this year on abolish
ing the war taxes and by advocating such
measures as will make us the greatest
commercial nation and the greatest naval
power in the world. Admiral Dewey will
sweep the country from Maine to the Pa
ciic Coast and will restore US to the good
old times of prosperity under Democratic
rule"
Mr.. Fleming said: Dewey and Bryan
would make an invincible ticket But
such a ticket could not be arranged ex-
cept by Bryan's active cooperation. 1t
could not be done by his opponents"
Expressions Of opinion from other mem
bers of Congress follow:
Mr.. Mcclellan Of New York: "The nomi-
nees Of the two great parties have prac-
tically been selected. There is apparently
no opportunity for Admiral Dewey"
Mr.. Clayton OF Alabama Admiral
Dewey has neither party nor platform. He
cannot and will not be nominated this
time. Bryan is the candidate of the Demo
cratic party and he is twice as strong to
day as he was at the last election"
Mr.. McRae of Arkansas: There is no
one for whom I have greater respect than
for Admiral Dewey, and under any other
he would have my support.
but the Democratic nomination is practi-
cally made"
Mr. Capron of Rhode Island: Admiral
Dewey has placed himself in an embar-
RAISING position. and I regret his lack Of
caution and diplomacy"
Mr.. Mudd of Maryland; The Dewey
boom died out at Manila. There he han
died guns with which he is familiar. Yes
terday he fired a gun IN the use Of which
he is a stranger"
Mr.. Dolliver of Iowa: Admiral Dewey,
at Manila, stood upon the deck Of a float
ing fortress. In this contest he would not
have battleship, nor a cruiser, nor a tub
to stand on"
Mr. Dalzell Of Pennsylvania: 4 admire
the Admirais frankness in announcing
bis willingness to accept the Presidency.
but l think his craft needs a rudder"
Mr.. Cooper OF Wisconsin: The Admirals
nautical training is perhaps complete, but
be is startlingly deficient in political train
ng."
Mr.. Cooper Of Texas with Bryan and
Mckinley in the field I do not see how
Admiral Dewey viii find room. %
Mr. Joy of Missouri. Admiral Dewey
rill not get a single vote in the Republican
National Convention"
Mr.. Lacey of Iowa: Il think the nomiua-
ions of the great political parties are
about made"
Mr. Burton Of Ohio: This unusual per-
ormance on the part Of the Admiral is a
pity"
Mr.. Pugh Of Kentucky: 1T is very unfor-
unate for a man to make such demon
tration of his ambition"
Mr.. Bankhead of Alabama: The candi-
lates will be Bryan and Mckinley There
5 no chance for Admiral Dewey as a Presi-
Iential candidate"
Mr. Bartholdt Of Missouri. Admiral
Dewey is the victim Of an adviser who is |
more ambitious than thoughtful"
Mr.. DeGrafenreid Of Texas. Il don't see |
where the Admiral can hope to come in, |
IS the candidates viii be Bryan and Nc |
<inley."
Mr.. Hay Of Virginia: The Admirals an |
will have no more effect than !
passing breeze. The signs of the times |
)oint to Bryan and Mckinley
Mr. Brownlow Of Tennessee: The Re
publican party will renominate President /
Mckinley. Admiral Dewey is a great ma
al officer, but have no information about |
lin as a President"
Mr.. Henderson of Iowa: Il think Ad-
niral Dewey has made a slight mistake"
Mr.. Payne Of New York Il respect Ad-
niral Dewey'5 honesty and his complete
implicitly in politics.
Mr.. Littlefield Of Maine. Il have great
aspect for Admiral Dewey. but l think
lie is too late"
Mr.. Marsh of Illinois. 4 think Admiral
Dewey has acted very unfortunately for
himself"
Mr.. Parker of New Jersey. There is
vast difference between commanding
ieet and the ship of state"
Mr.. Wilson Of Arizona. Admiral Dewey
las had more experience at sea than in
,olitics or public affairs"
Mr.. Slayden of Texas: L would vote for
ieorge Dewey for Admiral but / am
'ledged to vote for Bryan for President"
Mr.. Campbell Of Montana: Let a shoe
maker stick to his last"
MIR. Allen Of Maine: The Republican
omination is practically made"
Mr. Bartlett OF Georgia The Democratic
tandard bearer is already chosen
Mr.. Cannon Of Illinois. oh don't let's
alk about it
Mr. Fitzgerald Of Massachusetts. I'D
liral Dewey is an excellent admiral"
Mr.. Freer Of West Virginia. Admiral
jewI is a veteran at sea, but he is an
lfant in politics.
Mr. Lentz Of Ohio. Admiral Dewey is
he right man to command a fleet The
1untry does not know how he stands on
ublic issues
Mr. sulzer of New York. so far as the