Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-04-01
GOV. McKINLEY'S VISIT
While Here he Will Get Even With the
President
The Ohionn Chats About Warrington
and the City Post Ohice, but
Exchews Politics.

Governor William Mckinley, jr., the ex-
ecutive officer of the state of Ohio, is spend
ing today in Washington. He arrived last
right at 11.45 from the south. accompanied
by Mrs. Mckinley. Mr.. J. P. Smith and Mr..
and Mrs. w. S. Osborne of Boston. The
party came to Washington directly from
Savannah, Ca, en- route northward from
an extensive southern trip which included
points in Florida and Georgia. Governor
Mckinley spent the night in his private
car at the depot, and this morning pro-
ceeded to the Ebbitt House, where he well
coined Star reporter.
Mai. Mckinley is, in appearance much
the same man whose figure was so familiar
to Washingtonians when; he was in Con-
gress several years ago. Barring a slight
paleness, the results Of the grip, he looks
in excellent health and condition, and is
apparently in full vigor. He has led busy
life since he went out OF Congress, but
hard work is familiar to Maj. Mckinley,
and he seems to thrive under 1t; in fact his
friends say he is never so well or SO happy
as when he has enough work on his hands
for three ordinary men.
Il have enjoyed my southern trip very
much" said Maj. Mckinley to a Star re, re-
porter. THE south is a great country and
has magnificent future. l like the peo-
pie. and they made my visit an enjoyable
ore. When that country attracts more cap
ital. it will build up into a rich and popu-
lous domain. for the natural advantages Of
the land are almost lmitless."
He Knows Nothing of Politics.
At this juncture an untimely reference to
politics" by the reporter diverted the cur
rent of Maj. McKinleys thoughts.
"Politics?' he asked, and his face as
sumed an innocent and wondering express
sion. That countenance, bland and serene
at all times, became the very picture of
questioning innocence.
Politics." he repeated; "Why. do you
know, l really don't know anything at all
about politics: honestly, ! don't" and he
shook his head as a man who would ac-
centuate his sincerity.
Il am glad to get back to Washington for
little visit" said Maj. Mckinley. land to
see the growth of the city. I always took
a great interest in Washington. This af-
ternoon l shall take drive ard visit some
OF the attractive points, I shall take a
lcok at the new library building, for hear
1t Is getting along finely. And your new
city post office, too; how is that getting
along?"
The reporter acknowledged that things
are not as they might be with the city
post office.
"Ah. WELL" sighed Mai Mckinley, II
years ago when l was In Congress that
building was talked about. So they are
still at it? Well well, one must not ex-
pect too much in this world.
nave SOIue 1TlSHQS IN washington
whom l want to see. 1 shall call on Sem
ator Sherman and will also get around to
the White House and call on the Presf-
dent. I expect to leave for Ohio at 7:1O
this evening""
Getting Even With Mr.. Cleveland.
Maj. McKinley's visits to the White
House during its occupancy by President
Cleveland have extended over a number of
years and have been made under varying
circumstances. He has called to congratu-
late the President upon democratic victor
les, and then IN a little while dropped
around to have the President congratulate
him on republican cyclone, and SO it has
gone in a see-saw fashion for several
years. The last time he was at the White
House was at the time of President Cleve-
lands Inauguration, when the whole coun-
try had gone democratic and the joke was
on Maj. Mckinley. Now the joke is the
other way, and he went up today to get
even with the President
The Ebbitt House was besieged during
the day with callers upon the distinguished
Ohio man and an avalanche Of cards was
poured in upon him. He was absent the
greater part Of the day, however, and few
people were able to see him,