The times., 1901-06-12

the Obilg0tlDnS oI MS great trust
Postmaster General Smith made the
following statement in regard to the
announcement:
This act OF self-abnegation on the part
of the President Is another proof OF his
patriotic public spirit and OF his great
ness. In taking this step he has not only
followed his personal inclinations. but ne
has acted from deep sense OF quty ana
from his belief Of principle OF our m
Stitulions which he thinks absolute ana
Interchangeable. Beyond this his Admins
tration is dealing with great pubic queS-
tionS Of the first magnitude which ne ieelS
should everywhere hc considered fully ana
exclusively on their own merits without
the possibility of the imputation in any
quarter Of personal thought or purpose.
II might be said that he was hardly called
upon at this stage TO give any expression
on the subject, but he felt that the per
fectly free and untrammeled consideration
Of these questions required him to speak
SO that no other possible issue could be
jntruded-'
Secretary Hitchcock said:
''Tnc announcement made by the PTesi-
dent is the EXPRESSION of a conviction OF
long standing 1t is made in all sinceTi-
ty and candor and viii add 10 his al
ready immeasurable popularity.
Secretary Wilson said:
The Presidents action in putting an
end to the third term talk Is most COM
Inendable.'
Secretary Gage also expressed his
approval of the issuance of the state
ment.
Ex-senator Carter of Montana, when
asked what he thought of the Presi-
dents statement, said:
''Fhe Presidents letter was what was to
be expected from him. His lifelong de-
Votion to duty should not be marred by
any violation OF established usage con-
neCted with the Presidential office
Representative ROreing of Kentucky,
who is strongly advocated by the Re
publicans of the Bluegrass State for
Senator, said President McKinley's
declaration against the third-term
movement was TO be expected. He said:
The President never for moment
sanctioned the use of his name as a can
dldaJC for a third term. The statement
he issued today Is in harmony with his
wise and patriotic Administration. No
President since Washington and Lincoln
has had such a popular hold on the hearts
OF the people. He has had all the honor
that can be conferred on him by his
cOuntIymen. and he will re,ire TO private
life knowing that he has faithfully serN-
ed the people and that his services have
been appreciated. ! consider hlTl the
greatest President since Lincoln
- Representative Richardson of Tennes-
see. the Democratic leader of the House,
made this comment:
1T is what anybody could expect. No
man is great enough to be elected Presi-
dent three times. II is rule that has
never been broken and never viii De. l
think Mr.. Mckinley is too good poll
tician to ever undertake to violate that
rule or precedent. ! think Mr.. Depew in
tended his third term talk as joke, and
] so regarded il.
Representative Livingston of Georgia:
-;r-F. ~
ty and strengthened himself by putting
quietus on the third term proposition
il was a great opportunity and he has
made the most OF it. The President >
statement is straightforward and honest
and will be accepted by the people and
the politicians of his party.
Representative Griggs Of Georgia:
1T Is just what You might expect from
the President. II was most timely. If the
President had delayed his announcement
or ignored the movement the people would
Unhesitatingly say that the DeDeW inter
view was 'feeler;' and for the Preslueut
70 have sanctioned the movement would
have placed a cloud on his career.
Representative lands Of Indiana:
'-The President has given another dem
onstra ton Of his tact and good sense.
No man has ever become prominent in
American politics who 50 uniformly has
done the right thing at the right time
as President Mckinney lie Is acquainted
with the country and its traditions and
five years in the White House have not
spoiled him. From his statement ! take
il that he not only does not think he
ought TO be elected a third time. but he
does not think any other man ought 10
be elected. three times. And his statement
Will settle Tor all time the third term
talk We are not giving the matter any
particular attention now. but when the
proper time comes Indiana will present
Senator Fairbanks for the Presidential
nomination. II VIII be. done with an
earnestness and enthusiasm that Will,
believe, win Senator Fairbanks would
not only make an IDEAL candidate but
model President. But, whoever may be
nominated in 1904, and at succeeding ma
tional Republican conventions, William
Mckinley, as long as he lives VIII be the
leading citizen OF this Republic. and Ia
prefer TO wear that title in private rather
than in official life
The members Of the Supreme Court
of the District are Of one opinion with
reference to the action Of Mr.. NcKin-
ley in making the announcement that
he will not consent to be a candidate
for the Presidency for a third term.
Associate Justice Barnard:
Mr. McKinley's announcement is all
right; il is an honest statement, the ex-
preston Of a sincere wish 10 be out Of
public life at the close Of his present term
OF Office II he did not make the an
uOUncsment il might have prejudiced the
work he has in view. From what / know
OF the man ] believe that il viii put an
and tc ali third term talk
Associate Justice Clabaugh:
'I think the announcement cninently
wise at this time. His administration is
now involved in many questions not only
Of Importance, but new in their nature,
and anything tending to detract from
their consideration would rotsrd their So
luton Now as always, Mr. Mckinley
has risen when the occasion demanded
the highest type Of patriotism. lie viii
not recede from the position he has taken.
He is always open TO argument, bu- in
a personal matter like this he no doubt
gave il serious thought before making the
announcement"
Associate Justice Bradley:
The announcement made by AIr Nc
Kinley is a most cOmmcndable and pa
friotic act His statement creates 4 Ger
taiuty which would not exist If he had
not SO early made plain his intentions
with regard to third term. il Is in line
with precedent habit Of third term
succession is entirely out Of accord With
democratic principles. / do not think it
possible that Mr.. Mckinley will Tecede
from the stand he has taken in this mat
ter After two terms il viii be a relief
70 him 10 return 10 private life and be
done with the responsibilities Of so great
Office
Associate Justice Hagner:
The statement made by Mr.. Mckinley
s. wise and dignided and ] am confident
that he .ill not retract IT, The Illness Of
Mrs Mckinley and mis- long years OF work