The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-06-23
MAJOR M'KINLEY
MEETS MIR. HANNA
Presidential Candidate and His Manager
Shake Hands At Canton.
FIRST MEETING SINCE THURSDAY
The Greetings We're Devoid Of
Theatrical Features..Hcnry Clay
Evans Promises u Lively Cam.
paign Down in Tennessee and is
Confident of Victory.

Canton, Ohio, June 22.-Major Nc
Kinley met his famous mana ger, Mr.
NJ. A. Hanna, today for the first time
since the triumphant conclusion of his
labors of the past six months at St
Louis last Thursday. There was moth
ing theatrical nor demonstrative about
1t. neither of the gentlemen being in
clined to exhibit emotion even under
the most trying conditions. Mr.. Hanna
came down on the Valley railroad, In
his private car, accompanied by Mrs.
Hanna, Hon. Henry Clay Evans. of
Chattanooga, Mr.. Hobart's most for
midable opponent for the second place
on the ticket nominated at st. Louis,
Col. and Mrs. Fred. Grant, Of New
York: Mr.. William Osborne. a cousin OF
the major. eX-police commissioner OF
Boston; Messrs. Myron T. Herrick and
Sylvester Everett, of Cleveland.
Major Mckinley was at the station
and he met his guests in the car. The
greeting to and from Mr.. Hanna was
marked with a cordial grasp of the
hand. The major said: II am glad 10
see you" and Mr.. Hanna responded
Major, am glad to see you"
Alighting from the car, Major Nc
Kinley took Mrs. Hanna, Mrs. Grant
and Mr.. Evans with him in the family
carriage, and drawn by the staid old
white horse. they proceeded sedately
and securely to the house. The gentle
men used public conveyances, Messrs.
Everett and Herrck repairing to one
of the hotels. Shortly after reaching the
house lunch was served.
MIR. EVANS OPINION,
Mr.. Evans was his usual frank en-
tertaining self. and responded readily
to a suggestion for an interview.
What do you think of the ticket. now
that it does not include the name of
Evans?" he was asked.
IL think it is a first rate combination"
was his hearty answer. land a sure
winner. 1t will go well in our part Of the
country"
rs there any chance of carrying Ten
neSsee?"
Indeed there is, much more than a
fighting chance, too. Our governorship
contest will give us votes. The Demo-
Gratis nominated Bob Taylor as the only
man they could possibly elect. He served
two years and made a very poor gov
ernor. He cannot point to single
measure inaugurated during his four
years administration which has bene-
flied the people in the least while we can
specify several abuses which originated
in that period. These state matters, to-
gether with the growth Of the protection
sentiment of which Major Mckinley Is
the exponent in our midst, make it al
most sure that Tennessee will fall into
the Republican column this year.
MIR. HANNA INTERVIEWED.
After lunch Mr.. Hanna Game out or
the porch with the other visitors ant
chatted with the newspaper men who
make that their camping place. Hi
talked entertainingly of the early his
tory Of the northeastern part of Ohio
speaking Of the prominent men who
have come from Stark and Columbians
counties. He recalled the fact tina,
Thomas G. Plat was from Canton ant
that Edward Stantons people came
from Columbiana county. 1t developed
in the course of the talk that Mr.. Hanna
and Mr.. Mckinley were friends of much
longer relationship than has been pop
ularly supposed. Mr.. Hanna's uncle
when the family lived in Columbiana
in partnership with Major Mckinley.
father in an iron enterprise.
Anything important bring you dowr
here today?" was asked Mr.. Hanna by
the United Press representative.
mo. can't say there is" he replied
II returned from the convention only
Saturday and naturally wanted to Sc,
Major Mckinley at the first convenien
opportunity That was today"
What about the committee on mott
fication"
"The arrangements for its visit ar,
complete. The members will gather II
Cleveland and leave there by specia
train next Monday morning for Can
ton, returning later in the day. Th,
speeches will be made early so that tn
ceremony can be concluded by luncl
time"
Have you selected the members Of
the executive committee?"
II cannot say that the selections are
all made, but am at work on the sub
ject and will announce the names in G
few days. l may say that all publica
tions of names in connection with the
composition Of the committee have beer
wholly unauthorized"
where will the headquarters Of tn,
committee be located?"
II do not know"
"Do you favor Cleveland? If tha
were known that might probably hav,
some influence in determining the ques
ton"
II am not sure that I do not fayo