The Washington times., 1903-11-29
DEMOCRATS DELIGHTED
At CLEVELAND LETTER
Removes Uncertainty From
Party Counsels.
WAY is OPEN FOR HARMONY
Members of Congress Think Candidate
VIII Be Found to Lead vot-
ers to Victory.

Among Democrats IN Washington
that is. members Of the Senate and
House Of Representatives-the is a
Keeling OF genuine relief In the announce
ment Of Mr.. Cleveland in his letter 10
the editor Of the Brooklyn Eagle" that
he will not again become a candidate
for the Presidency. Every last one OF
them seems to be pleased. even the ex-
Presidents greatest admirers in Con-
gress, for they realize that an element
Of uncertainty is removed.
The ultra-Cleveland men. so long as
the former President was a possible
candidate. did not feel like saying OF
doing anything which could be construed
as favorable 10 any other aspirant. The
anti-Cleveland men, who are largely IN
the majority. are GLAD the Cleveland OBJ
stacle In the way t. party reconcilia-
ton and harmony is removed.
Some. who remember. Mr.. Cleveland 5
ability as a letter writer. and his fac
ulty for evading a direct question upon
this subject are fearful lest there may
be a string to the McKelway epistle
after all They recall the Bailey Incl
dent, wherein Mr.. Cleveland in as plain
and unmistakable terms as the English
language affords. said he did not want a
fourth nomination. and the day follow
ing the publication Of the interview re-
pudlated il in words equally as strong
Then. too. the ex-Presia,snt evaded a
definite statement regarding his candi-
dacy and has allowed the impression "a
be made that he might be induced "a
accept a third term II it were offered
10 him.
Think Him Sincere.
A majority. however. are Of the
opinion. particularly as the author OF
the Cleveland boom has come out for
Judge Parker. that he Sage Of Prince
ton is in earnest and resolved finally
to remaiIfsSfn Princeton rather than
aspire to be Mr.. Roosevelt's successor.
They believe at the same time that he
has been brought 70 this decision by a
knowledge of the fact that IL would
be futile for him TO attempt 10 win
the nomination, and because he would
not enter the race and allow his name
TO go before the convention unless his
nomination was a foregone conclusion.
Mr.. Cleveland realizes they think. that
the sentiment of the )untry is not for
him, and that the party organization
as now constituted Is opposed to him.
1olSeQ ueHAiE ne mas declutQ 10 cal
OF the dogs and abandon the chase
II may be stated. however that Mr..
Cleveland has very few ardent sup
porters in either House. There are
probably not more than half a dozen
men in Congress who would name him
as their first choice for President OF
cotrse, the ex-Presidant mas some ad-
mirers in both brahl hes Of Congress.
but even these believe il would be
unWise and impolitic &c nominate him.
II b. any possible condition or cir
Gums lance such a thing could be
brought about
AS a matter Of fact there is a gen
eral feeling that the Cleveland boom
was sprung early for the purpose Of
testing its strength and then cutting
loose, II It should develop 10 be too
weak to make Roadway. The Cleveland
element OF the Democratic parry is OF
a peculiar character: it is Constituted
largely OF hero wOrshipers, else a third
term would never have been urged for
him There are few Democrats who hold
official positions and can In amy way
be considered as representative Of the
masses OF Democrats who can be re-
gar6ed as Cleveland Democrats. At least
such men are mighty few In the halls Of
/ Couo~raec