New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-02
WORK OF CHAIRMAN HANNA
r NETWORK REPUBLICANS CALL
UPON HIM
,,,,rN HAcKETr AND LAUTERBACH. WITH
MR. PLATT. AT NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
ARATIoNs FOR OPENING THE

,uAlRMEN HACkETT AND hAo irnn>Ni wa"
MR. PLArr. AT Observation-Disclosures
ARArroNs FOR OPENING THE
CAMPAIGN
Marcus A. Hanna. the chairman OF the
n..,,b,,can National Committee did great
..a, Of work yesterday. and In the afternoon
Ia q conference at the National head
.u.rters. No Madison-ave.. at which Gar
Hobart Charles W. Hackett chairman
:, the Republican State Committee; Edward
,.uterbach chairman Of the Republican County
committee: ~ r. Scott. member Of the hepuo-
ucan National Committee. and also member
:, the Executive Committee. and T. C. Platt
we're present.
In snite of reports to the contrary, Mr.. Platt
..ued on Mr. Hanna of his own motion Much
,rsssure had been brought to bear upon the
chairman to invite Mr.. Platt to call upon him,
hi, he had declined to do this. declaring That
=. would abide by his announcement made early
IN his visit that he would be happy 10 receive
oil Republicans who called Upon this assur-
.rce that they would be welcomed. MT Platt
Mr. Lauterbach and Mr.. Hackett mace their
visit TO the chairman yesterday
The meeting took place at O'CLOCK IN 'he
.r.rnoon 1t lasted until almost O'CLOCK ana
uhen II was over MIR. Hanna came TO the door
with hc callers and shook hands with them.
frederick s. Gibbs met Mr. Plat at the door
and went away with him
When Mr. Plat emerged from the room sew
sral newspaper men met him and asked him
about the conference
well" he remarked laughinsly. I'VE are all
good Republicans now.
"rhen YOU have been regenerated?" remarked
some one.
"yec have been washed in the blood of the
,.rh" answered Mr.. Plat But really. there
q nothing 10 tel. We had a talk. and every
ching was arranged satisfactorily" Mr.. Platt
hurried out II the building and started for
Manhattan Beach. and Mr.. Hackett followed
Mr. Plat out
Mr.. HANNA TELLS ABOUT IT
,.,or v- Hannas callers had gone the Ma
,,onal chairman remained in his ROOM looking
ovsr some correspondence. After a short walt
ohou, dozen newspaper reporters were admit
- ,,,o his room. Mr.. Hanna looked up and
said in mock surprise
What class is this? The class In political
.conomv?" Finally when asked TO tell about
the conference he replied:
There was nothing unusual in It. When
10 clad TO see all Republicans at headquarters.
and announced further that l would not as
o,roirate between individuals. The issue is to
elect Major Mckinley. and know no facuohs.
The chairman of the Republican State Commit
tee and the chairman OF the Repuohcah 'ou'''
.-o,,ro,,tas called upon me here to-day They
officially rendered 10 me the services OF 'he"
-os,.c,,ve committees as we'll as their own In
dividual services. 10 use as best couio IN 'he
oanna,sn Mr. Platt came as a Republican who
&c anxious to work for the ticket we talked
o,or the situation for time. and practically
manned out policy to be pursued In the COM
,ng campaign in this State. The campaign will
he started at once, and OF course VIII pe III
charge Of the regular Republican organization
supplemented by the advice ana cooperation Vi
the National Committee
When will the campaign be formally opened
THAT cannot say: but IT will be soon. A
little more work must be done in perfecting ar
rangements feel that the first gun will he
cred within a few days. and the battle Will go
on all along the line"
HARRISON ASKED TO SPEAK HERE
There was a report yesterday that ex-Presi-
dent Harrison had been asked. and consented
N come to New-York and make speech either
IN opening the campaign or in the early part OF
T. Mr. Hanna was asked about the truth or
IT, and answered:
General Harrison has been asked to make
sneech in New-York. but as yet he has not con-
sented He is holding his answer In allegiance
until he can perfect his plans. We hope that he
will make a speech. as he is favorite in New
York and his words would carry weight
Mr. Hanna added that he would remain
10. uha he VI
90 West 1--WE have" he said. the headquar-
tiers IN pretty good running ORDER out many
things remain to be looked after. We are now
fairly in touch with the organizations. not only
in this state. but all over the country. and VIII
carry the battle on with will. Mr. Clayton
member Of the Executive COMMITTEE from At
kansas will be here Monday. MI HOBART VIII
he in the city. and at heaoqusis 10 en can he
Of the time. progress lroih 'i'' INV VS.
M Hobart was asked II he would make any
speeches in the campaign Not un.'I oG aomht
AZ least he replied "and then II may be uoup'-
frl | shall come into the city from my NOME NOME
in Paterson every day, and place my M. So NJ,
al the disposal Of the National Com . W.
knowledge of local affairs and poltlcaI ',,,
ence NAV no Of some benefit to them and VIII
be here TO help. . 49,, ,ua,,, Tho
After the NEWCOMERS left the bullolng .ne
executive officers Of the National CoiHiiii.''
$1,000 onIy a few moments. There was a
yeneraI closing ~ desks and scurry 10 get
away.
SOME OF THE CHAIRMAN'S CAILhh"'
Mr.. Hanna arose early yesterday morning anu
preakfasted in the main dining room win MS Sis
ter and brother in law. Among the his' ~
call was John W Vrooman. OF HerKiher
The next caller was exCongressman benJan',
Butterworth. of Ohio. who Is now prac'iSins
law in Washington. He Will be one OF '"e
prominent speakers in the coming campaign
and he talked over with Mr.. hanna the
part that he vas TO take. He assured MT
Hanna that Ohio was all right and that "nhe
there pronounced free-silver sentiment
over the country he felt 1T would die away unoe 81
a campaign Of education. and that IT was not ~
reality as strong to-day as il was two weeks ago,
He felt sure that II would continue to wane uh'i'
election time