The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-04-05

The Admiral Gratiaed at the support
Promised Him.


as he chatted with a reporter for the Asso-
ciated Press at his home this evening.
Many kilograms have come to him to-day.
particularly from the South. and some also
from the far West, indorsing his course
and stating that he will receive the support
of the signers In the campaign which he
will make. The admiral was I'm excellent
humor and talked interestingly of a num-
ber of things in connection with his pro-
posed candidacy. though concerning most
questions asked him he requested that
nothing be said at this time. as in due time
he would make a statement to the public
on the subject.
''Why is it. Admiral Dewey. that you
have decided to become a candidate for the
presidency" he was asked.
Really on that point he answered.
"there Is nothing to add to what has al
ready been printed on the subject. If the
American people want me to be their cam
didate for this high office L shall gladly
serve them. My determination to aspire to
il was influenced by my many friends who
have written me letters suggesting that 1
should be candidate. These communica-
tions have come from all over the country
some from New York. a large number
from the South and some from the Pacific
coast. IL was in response to the sugges-
tions that I have taken the course an
nounced. Since the announcement was
made I have received a number of teIe-
grams from my friends commencing the
action have taken and promising me their
support. 1 am deeply gratiied to them
for their kindness. These are the con-
siderations which have urged me to change
my mind from the original statement
made on my return from Manila that
would not be candidate for the Office
''Now tell me something about your plans
for the future suggested the reporter.
CONSULTING HIS FRIENDS.
"On that point 1 am not yet prepared
to make any statement" answered the ad-
miral. 81 am consulting with my friends
as to the course to be pursued. When the
proper time arrives / will make a state
ment of my intentions as to the future
and this will be very soon. Pending that
prefer not to say anything for publication
regarding them''
'Will the announcement of your candi-
dacy for the presidency make any change
I'm the plans for your trip to Chicago and
other Western cities?'
mot at all. The cordial invitations which
I have received from those cities to visit
them during the coming spring. and which
1 have accepted. / expect to fulfill. The
assurances of regard conveyed by them
are very gratifying to me, and certainly
want to show the people that 1 appreciate
their kindness
Admiral Dewey has some very 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 candidates for
the high office of President. In connection
with his determination to run for the Of
flee the admiral dwells with much pleas
ure and qualification on the warmth of the
receptions that he has everywhere received
In his various trips throughout the coun-
try, including the South particularly and
on numerous personal declarations that the
people wanted him for President.
Much comment has been INDUCED in to-
day by the public as to which of the great
political parties the admiral will ally him
self with and from whom he expects to re-
ceive the nomination for the presidency.
To questions bearing i'm this question,
he declares, he prefers not to make any
statement at this time. To those who have
talked with him privately the subject,
however and who are fully acquainted
with his views, ii is evident that he does
not expect the nomination to come from
the Republican party.
HAS DECIDED VIEWS
The admiral, his friends say, has very
decided views on the question of expansion.
on that of a tariff for Porto Rico and
others of great public interest, but he de-
clined politely tonight to indicate them
on the plea that this is not the proper
time for that
The possibility of the admiral's nomina-
ton has suggested the query as to whether
ne would retain his position on the active
list of the navy during the campaign which
would follow. The admiral lis disinclined
to discuss this matter i'm advance of any
nomination. but believes that that can
be properly determined should the occa-
sion arise. There is no reason, he feels. why
he should not continue In the navy pending
the election as a nomination does not nec-
essarily mean an election. These are
known to be his views on this subject and
he would consider it entirely proper to re-
main i'm the navy even though he engaged
in the activities of a heated political cam.
paign.
what will your platform be?" next To
that as to which party he expected to be
identified with. probably was the most
frequent question put to the admiral by
his inquirers to-day. To these, however
he was noncommittal and in a good-na-
tured way declined TO make known his
views at this time.
To Philadelphia to attend concert given
under the auspices of Mrs. Cassatt, wife
OF the president of the Pennsylvania Rail
road. The concert is for the benefit of the
widows and orphans OF soldiers and sail
ors who lost their lives during the war
with Spain. They will return TO the city
on Friday.
HIS HOME BESIEGED.
The greatest interest was manifested I'm
Official and other circles by the announce
ment made by Admiral Dewey in the pub
lished interview His home on Rhode
Island avenue was besieged all the morn
ing by newspaper reporters. who were
anxious TO obtain any additional informa-
tion which may be forthcoming regarding
the admirafs intentions and plans for the
future. To all he extended a cordial greet
ing. but he indicated that for the present.
at least, there was nothing 10 add m uh.