New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-20
M'KINLEYGOE TOCLETELAND
HE WILL TAKE PART IN THE CENTEN
NAL CELEBRATION THERE.
AFTERwARD HE WILL VISIT MOUNT UNION COL
LEGE AND THEN RETURN HOME FOR THE
sUMMER-PIANs FOR SPEAKERS IN

LEGE AND THEN RETURN HOME FOR THE
sUMMER-PIANs FOR SPEAKERS IN
THE CAMPAIGN
Canton Ohio. July 19.-For the first time since
his nomination for the Presidency. Major Nc
kinley will leave Canton this week. The pressure
upon him to visit other cities for the purpose OF
making speeches and participating in celebra-
tions OF various sorts has been persistent and
strong Fifty towns wanted Major Mckinley on
the Fourth OF July, and II he had given heed TO
half the rsuqests which poured in upon him he
would have had scarcely an hour at home since
the ST Louis Convention
Tomorrow Major Mckinley expects to go 10
Cleveland, and II is not probable that he will re-
turn to Canton before Thursday afternoon. His
promise to go 10 Cleveland to take part in the
centennial exercises Is Of long standing. and the
occasion IS one OF dignity ard Importance the
purpose OF II being to observe in fitting way
the Tooth anniversary Of the settlement OF the
Western Reserve Wednesday is Founder 3
Day and on that day the formal inaugural cere-
monies occur.
Major Mckinley has not been to Cleveland TO
remain longer than a few hours for some weeks,
and he feels that he ought TO spend a few days
among his host Of friends In that city. There
this week from all parts OF the country. and
Major Mckinley will want TO talk 10 some OF
them on matters relating 10 the campaign and
it's conduct He leaves the details to the man
agement OF Mr. Hanns and the committee. in all
OF whom he has great confidence; but no i'm
portant step has been taken without his advice
and consent.
After participating in the public functions OF
Founders Day at Cleveland. Major Mckinley
Will go to Alliance the day following 10 spend
a few hours at Mount Union College. This VIII
finish his little tour. and he will be back In
Canton that night. where he will doubtless stay
until he goes TO the annual encampment OF the
Grand Army Of the Republic, in Minneapolis in
September.
He may rul up to Cleveland occasionally. but
II Will be for a single night or few hours only.
Major Mckinley does not propose. II he can help
II, 10 he turned from his purpose OF spending
the time between now and election at his own
home He is still averse 10 taking the stump,
and thinks that there will be no occasion for MIN
The Republicans expect conduct a strong
speaking campaign Major McKnley's mana
gers in looking over the list Of available speak
ers. find that they have more than hfty men or
wide acquaintance and established reputation
upon whom they call In addition 10 these
wen-knovn "spebnders." there are 80 men
who have regulations in their own and neigh
boring States for campaign oratory Of uncom-
mon excellence EX-President Harrison, Sena-
tor J. 3 Foraker Thomas B. Reed. Senator
Thur.ton Charles Emory Smith. Henry Cabot
Lodge General Stewart l.. Woodford j. p Dol
liver Senator Sherman, Governor Hastings and
Chauncey NJ. Depew will be expected to do the
heavy work Already these men have received
letters from scores Of cities and committees
asking them 10 make speeches but 1t is likely
that when the National Committee gets 10 work
in its headquarters all arrangements for meet
ings will he made through the medium OF its
speakers bureau.
Several committees have been to ex- Presi-
dent Harrison and number have called upon
Senator Foraker. II IS understood that Senator
Foraker has promised 10 go TO the Pacific slope
and that General Harrison Will make tour
through some OF the Western States.
Major Mckinley has had day OF uninter-
rupted rest to-day. For the first time since his
nomination there were callers Of note and he
was able TO devote the day to his own affairs
He will start with Mrs. Mckinley at noon to-
morrow for Cleveland. where they will be guests
Of Mark Hanna until they return 10 Canton on
Friday. Mr. Hanna goes TO Chicago tonight
but Will be back in Cleveland on Tuesday morn
ing. Soon after Major Mckinley returns 10 Can
ton he will set TO work on his letter OF accept