New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-31
CHAIRMAN HANNA'S DAY.
PLEASED OVER WEDNESDAYS MEETING.
SOME OF THE REPUBLICANS WHO SAW HIM YES
TERDAY--A LOCAL FINANCE COM
MITTFE PROBABLE.

TERpAY--A LOCAL FINANCE COM
MITTEE PROBABLE.
The political atmosphere cleared somewhat
Yesterday in the neighborhood Of the Waldorf
Hotel Many of the prominent Republicans who
came to the city to attend the meeting of the
members of the National Committee hurried
away as soon as It was over. Therefore, there
was not such crush of Republicans of National
Importance as on the previous day
Mr. Hanna, about whom everything seems to
revolve was up bright and early yesterday morn
ing He did not seem at all fatigued by the
labors Of the previous day. His eye was just as
bright his smile just as winning. his manner
Just as vivacious and his humor just as infec-
tious as ever. He had finished breakfast by
o'clock, and with huge fan grasped in one hand
and handkerchief in the other, which he
frequently passed over his face. he spent most of
the morning In the hotel in series Of private
conferences with various callers.
The first person whom he met In the fore
noon was Senator NJ. S. Quay, Of Pennsyl-
vania who talked with Mr. Hanna for about
half an hour and then took cab for the
PENNSYLVANIA Railroad station. He said just
previous to leaving the city that he would be
back by September ! and would remain here un-
I'll the campaign was ended. He declined to get
a prominent Republican heard that Mr.. Quay
had refused to talk he said: That is good
news 1 have known Quay for years. When he
hasn't word to say everything is going to please
him and he is winning. When he begins to talk
it is a sure thing that he is being hurt Senator
Quay said that he going to Harrisburg, and
that from there he would go to Florida for
short fishing trip.
1oft he hnto
prominent Republicans called upon Mr.. Hanna
Among those who chatted with him
Senator Warner Miller. Senator Redfield Proc
tor of Vermont; Abner Mckinley brother of
Major Mckinley. and Ex-Governor AlonZo b.
Cornell Carrot A. Hobart came to the hotel in
the forenoon. The Republican candidate for
Vice-President lives in Paterson, N. j.. and he
expects to into the city every day that he Is
needed. He had little to say about the situation
Our meeting to-day" he did say, was highiy
satisfactory and instructive. We now have
thorough idea of the situation, and VIII go 10
work with a will" Mr. Hobart will practically
have charge Of the Eastern headquarters while
Mr.. Hanna is out Of the city. When asked about
the appointment Of Mr.. Bliss as treasurer OF the
National Committee, he expressed himself as
highly pleased.
Mr. Hanna said in the forenoon, in referring
to the meeting of Wednesday: Il am very glad
that we held that meeting. 1t was source or
instruction to all. EVERYTHING said was In
teresting and much valuable information was
brought out. l expect to be busy here for Few
days more, probably until next Tuesday or
Wednesday, and then am going West Ihe
work at headquarters will be under way just as
soon as the rooms can be placed in order Mr.
Manley and Mr. Quay will hardly be here much
of the time until September !. but after that
they will be here all the time. Mr.. Clayton will
be here Monday and he will look after things
somewhat. ~
Much interest has been manifested in MY
Hanna's attitude toward factions in the party,
and he has been asked repeatedly II he mas ye5
had conference with Mr.. Platt. He said
Yesterday that he had not yet seen Mr.
Platt but that he thought it probable that
he might see him before ne ielt town: one me
of Mr. Hanna's first acts, after opening the
headquarters in Chicago was 10 organize
local finance committee. He said yesterday that
doubtless such a committee would De FORMED
here but as yet he was not READY 10 make any
announcement about 1t. He added that he would
do nothing in that line until he had conferred
with local Republican leaders. IT Is thought lhAs
he will be governed largely by the ADVICE OF
Mr. Bliss in this matter This committee, IL is
intmated, will be made up OF men well known IN
the business world
Shortly after noon Mr.. Hanna went downtown
at the invitation Of Carrot A. Hobart. the
rominee for Vice-President. They went to the
Lawyers Club where they were met by FRANK
S Witherbee who is named as the propaDe
ninth member Of the Executive Committee. MI
Hanna, Mr.. Hobart and Mr. Witherbee had
luncheon together. While they were seated at
the table ex- Mayor William r. Grace. ex-Secre-'
tary Charles S. Farchid and Controller Ashbel
p Fitch entered the room. They did not come
IN together but it was understood t nat 'n 't
visited the club upon an invitation from the
chairman of the National COMMITTEE OF the re
publican party. The three gentlemen were IN
PRODUCED to Mr.. Hanna, and they sat down at
toh I. +.
Fitch are all gold standard Democrats.
After the conference all Of those who took part
versation. 1t was learned. however, that the
three Democratic callers upon MI. Hanna had
simply called to pay their respects to him and
announce their allegiance to the cause OF sound
money While the little party were chatting
General C. H. T. Coils and Police Commissioners
Frederick D. Grant came in They stopped 10
shake hands with Mr. Hanna and joined the
Chauncey NJ Depew had a long talk at the
Waldorf with Mr. Hanna during the day. After
it was over he declared that Mr.. Hanna although
business man, knew more about running
campaign than some men VINO had spent ire
time in politics. Mr. Depew was highly pleased
with the Interview and promised Mr. Hanna
that he would take the stump this rall, although
he would not go out Of the state ,,. ,o,t .no
Shortly before o'clock Mr.. Hanna LETT ehe
waldorf and said that he going into the
country for a short rest.
AWAITING THE RESULT IN NOVEMBER.
Roswell Miller president OF the Chicago, Mil
waukee and ST. Paul Railroad. who Is in New
York, said yesterday:
Crop conditions generally indicate satisfactory
results over our line. Probably crops will not be
quite so large last year. but they VIII De good
As IN reports Of damage system so extensive
as ours there must always be spots where there is
damage from one cause or another Farmers gem
orally. however are feeling pretty good over every
thing but prices which are low. We have lately
made lower grain rates. but the principal effect OF
lower rates seems to be the lowering OF prices at
the principal markets to correspond Grain rate
of our road is good We are not planning any
large expenditures in any direction until we know
The result OF the election. Everything depends on
that"