Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-12
THREATBY NEW YORK
Might Bolt the Convention Under
Certain Circumstances.
NOTICE GIVEN NATIONAL COMMITTEE
P|att to Fight for Morton and
Sound Money.
HIS FINANCIAL PLANK
Office GIVEN NATIONAL COMMITTEE
HIS FIN ANCIAL PLANK

al piece OF news af1o6t today came early
this morning from a source that entities It
to the highest consideration. 1t was to
the effect that under certain conditions
the New York delegation might refrain
from taking any part in the convention.
There are two contested cases from New
York before the national committee 1t
was stated this morning that if the COM
mittee deals with these cases as it did
with the Alabama cases and disposes of
them in the summary manner that was
used on that occasion, the New York dele
cation will refuse to take part in the
convention. OF course, it can readily be
seen that such action as this would be
productive of most disastrous results. 1t is
not eApeo ted that the New Workers will be
put to the alternative of carrying out their
threat. The position thus taken by the
New Workers. however. in this matter will
have a restraining effect upon the national
committee In dealing with other contest ed
cases. There is no doubt that the commit
tee has in number of instances been
fairly stampeded by the Mckinley men
in handling these cases. The committee
has seemed to be in fever of enthusiasm
and in number of instances has over
ridden the anti-Mckinley people in a ruth
less manner
Inc protest OF the New York delega ton
is also taken as the first move in a general
demand which is to he made upon Mark
Hanna by the anti-Mckiniey leaders for
fairer treatment.
Up to this time Mr. Hanna has dealt
Win the minor men of the party in ST.
Louis in rather despotic manner From
this time on. however, he will have some
bigger fish on his line, and if he does not
f,l1,
Mr.. Platt, Mr.. Quay and Mr. Allison's
managers will impress upon Mr.. Hanna
the fact that they have been leaders in re-
publican politics before Mr. Hanna got out
OF his political kits. 1t is understood that
Maj. Mckinley has received in,imations in
the last two or three days from a number
OF big republicans that he would do well to
nave Mr.. Hanna haul in his horns figura-
uVely speaking, and to deal with greater
consideration with the big men of his
party who may happen to be opposed to
MAJ. Mckinley.
Congressman Odell of New York, who is
wei known In Washington by reason of
MS services on the House District commit
tee, has arrived with Mr.. Platt and is act
ing as Mr.. Platt's right-hand man upon
this occasion
PIatfs Plan.
In conversation with The Star corresnond
ent today. Mr.. Odell said: 1T is Mr.. Platt's
1rtention to make a fight for sound money
and Mr. Morton. He is opposed to the plan.
which Is said to have been adopted by the
Mckinley people. Of putting the Indiana
financial plank into the republican platform.
mat Is not strong enough for the east. We
should go step further in behalf of sound
money. We ought to adopt the New York
financial plank, and l think it quite likely
that thls Will be done. 1t certainly will if
the convention heeds the voice of the eas1.,'
" III AIR. Platt follow Mr.. Manley's lead
and concede the nomination of Major Nc
kinley?"
he certainly Will not. Mr. Morton is to
be kept before the convention as a cand;
date until the last moment. A fight and
the biggest KIM of fight will be made for
him.
=" ould Mr.. P!att accept the vice presi-
dency for Mr.. Mortcn?'
He paused a moment before rep,vinp
and then said that he would rather not an
sWer that question.
Reported Concession to Quay.
A statement is made today that Mai Nc
hinley has given Senator Quay the priyi-
lege of naming the Vice President 1t is
said that this was the result of the recent
conference between Quay and MCKINLEY n,
Canton. If this is true, 1t is said Senator
Quay may name Gov. Hastings of PennsyI-
Vania. 1t is also possible, however that he
may give the vice presidency to Mr.. Nor
ton. There is no doubt in the mind of anv
one here that Mr.. Morton will accent it,
His friends say he would regard ii as vim
dicaton for his treatment four years ago.
when the republicans summarlly dropped
him for Whitelaw Reid. 1t Is argued that
as he won with Harrison and Harrison lost
without him the second time, If he should
win now it would be complete evidence of
the fact that the republicans made a big
mistake when they dropped him four years
ago for Whitelaw Reid
The only thing that interferes with the
vice presidency going to Mr. Morton is that
the Mckinley people are bitterly opposed
to recognizing Platt in any way. This fact
gives credence to the story that Quay has
asked and been granted the privilege of
naming the Vice President. The deal in
Morton's favor could be made through
Quay and Platt's hand would not appear
in 1t.
Candidate for Secretary.
Harry H. Smith Of Washington is here
and Is a candidate for secretary of the
convention. His name will be presented
for that position when the convention
meets.
There is to be thorough reorganization
of the republican national committee, and
few Of the present members are TO be left
clean sweep is proposed by the McKin-
ley men, who want to reorganize the COM
mittee upon an iron-bound Mckinley basis
This movement seriously threatens Perry
Carson, and he is very likely TO be dis
placed. 1t has not been decided whether
Mark Hanna will accept the chairmansh.p
of the national committee not.
One Of the rumors of the day is that
Henry Clay Evans is to be Postmaster
General If Mckinley is elected. He was
first assistant postmaster general under
Harrison and was good one. All talk of
Evans vice presidential possibility has
ceased.
Charges of Unfafrncss Denied
Special From STAFF Correspondent
ST. LOUIS, June 12.-"The friends or adj
vccates of Mckinley have been so fair in
deciding the contests that they have leaned
backward. Several contests have been de-
cided against which should have been
decided in our favor. There has been the
most eminent fairness and magnanimity."