New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-11-18

HE RETURNS FROM HIS TRIP WEES l.

SILENT AS TO THE FEELING OF THE PEOPLE
THERE TOWARD THOMAS Il REEp-sA:
FRANCISCO A. THE CONVENTION CITY.
Joseph H. Manley. of Augusta Ne. who continues
70 be one of the most active and Influential members
OF the Republican party to be found In the country
reached this city yesterday after extended trio
across the continent in which he was accompanied
bv his wife and daughter and other members OF MS
family Mr.. Manlcy seen at the FIFTH Avenue
Hotel last evening. whore he is staying His bfonzd
and rudy face suggested the appearance OF sturdy
warrior who had fought his countrys battles under
a torrd sun or that OF a admiral Of fleet OF WAT
SHIPS just returned from 2unNetis tour a'ou'' ''
world.
The famous citizen OF Maine, once James G.
Blaine's trusted counselor and friend and no"
holding similar reations to the Speaker Of the asst
Republican Congress. Thomas i. Reed assured q
renorter Of The Tribune last evening that 1t was not
as chairman Of the Republican Executive Comm. +
tee or as a friend of Thomas y. Reed. the choice
OF Maine for the Presidency, that he made his
tourney to the Pacific coast. Il had my family
with mo-" said Ny. Nancy "and made my trip
for health ami pleasure exclusively"
How did YOU find the political pulse beating
among Republicans you have seen since you started
westward?'
Mr.. Manley shook his head as If unable to catch
on" Well" pursued the reporter. how did yon
find the sentiment toward M. Reed. your man for
Presdont?'
Il don't know anything about that" Mr.. Manley
replied without blinking "A man travelling with
his family gets no chance to talk politics. you
know" And the chairman of the Republican Ma
tioual Executive Committee began opening letters
and kilograms lust handed to him by the motel
clerk Other questions designed 10 draw OUT an
EXPRESSION OF Mr. Manlsy's views regarding ponies
we're unsuccessful. though he was willing 10 ADMIT
that the Republican chances for winning next year
Regarding the place FOR holding the, next Eepps-
lcan National Convention. Mr.. Nancy sara INA
ne had declared himself as iaNOraDe 10 sah fTdH-
rfs~o more than a year ago. When II was sus
ges;ed that the objection 10 san FRANCISCO groW
INC ont OF the three hours difference OF uihe ms
which there should be no evening SESSIONS Oh the
convention II 1t was held there; Nj Mahley repieI
"Such an ARRANGEMENT would amount 10 Eothlhg;
Who has any authority 10 maxi ~ am W'n
vr"nd he. > lad thing for the ork newspapers
and "a q greater less extent 10 all tle hloil.AB
lion wanted 10 hold evening session IL wcu.d 40
So No power could stop It's staying IN seSs'o" All
Sir Nau;ey said that his visit to Colorado ana
rifornia had he en- Of great benefit 10 his health,
ar'6 thn jivcv way in which spoke ana moved
about connrmed his statement lie aIoTs an e ,
convention and a strong aggressive campaign from
Mr. Manlcy said tina; ne had not seen ex-Speaker
r,reI einre his return. and If Mr.. Reed was IN New
York Mr. Mancy was sure thai ne HhrW loti.Hs
about IT, Mr.. Nancy VIII remain ID -. ~,
nirht maj the Maine candidate VIII meet MN mere
tx-T.reg:dent Harrison * ALREADY mere. Governor
,irTliD,ev Is expected IN Ne~-York this morning
@a~;, in he week When Mr.. Reed comes, win
four frs, class Presidential possibilities In the me
frcpolis Mr. Manley may put IN busy TINE OF il
before he gets back TO the old North state