The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-06-15
THE REPUBLICAN NOMINEE.
MIR. McI<INLEY'S ANNOUNCEMENT
LEAVES THE FIELD OPEN.

Welt and OdeII Both Want II, Bat
Are Likely to Be Disappointed
The Presidents Preference Will
Have Considerable Weight. But
Mark Hannaes work VIII Tell the
story when the Convention Is
Called.
Washington, June 14.-There is but one
opinion in Washington Regarding the pro-
pr4ety wisdom. and good politics OF Pres
ident McKinley's official declaration that
he has no third term aspirations. Demo
Gratis and Republicans agree that while
there was 10 absolute necessity for such
a declaration the announcement was
timely and effectuaHy put a check upon
the flow Of speculation which would have
probably run on for an indefinite period.
No practical politician or right-thinking
man believes for a moment that the vot
ers OF the United States are prepared to
put aside the traditions of more than
hundred years and establish the third
term precedent. Notwithstanding Pres
tdeut McKinley's acknowledged ability
and his personal popularity throughout
the country, the time has not yet arrived
when the citizens OF this republic are
willing to admit that there Is but one
man among the eighty millions of people
who is capable of occupying the presi-
Dental chair President Mckinley appre-
cfates the feelings of the American peo-
pie on this subject. and his prompt ac-
ZION in choking off the maudlin third
term sentiment, not only clears the pohu-
cal atmosphere. but elevates him in the
estimation and respect of all mankind.
Mr.. Livingston Approves.
Representative Livingston was at the
White Mouse the day the President gave
out his statement the subject of a
ehird term. While expressing no surprise
that President Mckinley should have
made such declaration, Mr.. Livingston
remarked:
Il do not believe the tame has come
when any man can be elected TO a third
term for the presidency; but / am frank
10 say that under present conditions, If
Mr. Mckinley desired a third nomina-
zion, ne could in my judgment have had
it, so strong is he with the leaders of his
party"
President McKinley's action let's down
the presidential bars so far as the Re
publican reservation is concerned. and
the field is now open TO every member
of the party who has aspirations to be-
come a tenant in the White House. Con
sidering the strong hold President Nc
Kinley has upon the public confidence, to-
gether with the policies inaugurated and
being carried forward under his admin
tstration, he promises to be an important
factor in choosing his successor.
who the Favorites Are.
Among the prominent bidders for his
favor are Senators Foraker of Ohio
Spooner of Wisconsin, and Fairbanks of
Indiana all three of these gentlemen are
his personal friends and confidential adj
wilson's and supporters. Vice President
Roosevelt and Gov. Odel of New York
who are both mentioned as possibilities
are apt to become involved in a fractional
fight in the Empire State and scratch
each others presidential eyes out before
they reach the nomination. Occasional
mention is also made of Senator Lodge
and Secretary Long of Massachusetts,,
Senator CuliOm of Illinois, and even Sen
ator Allison of Iowa. who for the last
twenty years has never received anything
more than favora Die mention, are men
toned among the Republican POSSIBLE
ties.
From a Republican standpoint. interest
seems to center around the three sena-
tors first mentioned. Notwithstanding
the rivalry between the Hanna and the
Foraker factions in the state of Ohio.
aIlt Ki0ISOtdi relationship utlWetn lie
President and Senator Foraker is strong
and sincere. President Mckinley can
never forget the dramatic scene in the
Minneapolis convention. when he was
presiding officer Of that body.
FOralSer's work for Mckinley.
1t will be remembered that the ant-
Harrison element in the convention in a
fit of desperation to prevent the nominal
ton of Benjamin Harrison, was casting
about for some ore TO stem the tide
which was flowing steadily towards the
Indiana candidate. When the state of
Ohio was called, Senator Foraker with
all the 'oratorical effect at his command.
arose and attempted to stampede the con-
.vention for William Mckinley. who at
that moment occupied the presiding Off
GERS chair. The tumult and excitement
which lasted over ten minutes resulting
from the mention of McKlnleys name.
was only subdued by the emphatic and
determined stand taken by Mr. McKin-
ley ON that occasion. He stepped to the
front of the platform and finally COM
manded silence. and then made a brief
but emphatic statement to the effect that
he could not and would not accept the
nomination under the conditions present.
ed Had he yielded to the pressure of
his Ohio friends at that moment, he
might have been nominated. but there
are serious doubts whether he could have
been elected. However the personal re-
lations between Senator Foraker and the
President are very close in spite of the
beeech existing between Senators Hanna
and Foraker There is no man in public
life for whom the President has a higher
regard than Senator Spooner of Wiscon-
sin. Many of the political prophets look
upon SpoOner as the man whom the Pres
ident would prefer that the presidential
mantle should fall upon. Wisconsin is
small state. compared with New York
Ohio, and Indiana, but in the political
councils, Senator Spoorer is generally re-
garded as a giant from every political
point Of view
Fairbanks Is an Aspirant.
Senator Fairbanks. who does not at
tempt TO conceal his presidential aspira-
tons appears TO have but two elements
of strength. He possesses the confidence
and the personal friendship OF the Presi-
dent. Besides, he is STRONG in his own
state, which is always doubtful in a
presidential year. As a member OF the
senate he has not shone with distinguish
cd briiliancy. but in the party councils
ne is conceded TO be a safe, conservative
and cautious man. not too positive in any
one direction, but a firm believer in the
polcies set forth In his partys platform
Vice President Roosevelt was unduestion-
ably induced TO accept the vice presiden-
ffal GQfufuaffOu Wit he. bar. .,,1