The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-12-03
VISITED MAJOR MCKINLEY.
Senator-elect Wellington and the Presi-
dent Confer.

at three o'clock yesterday morning
from Canton, Ohio, where he had an
interview with President-elect McKin-
| ley on Saturday. He was accompa-
MED by his private secretary, Mr..
Willim j. Feaga. Speaking last
night of his visit Mr.. Wellington said:
my reception by Major Mckinley
was most cordial; in fact l never
had pleasanter chat with any man
in my life. Major Mckinley was in
the best of health and spirits. Upon
arriving in Canton | went to the Hur-
ford House. | sent Mr.. Feaga to see
when it would suit the Major to have
me call. He sent word back, Right
away Mr. Feaga and | then repair
ed to the Mckinley homestead
81 went to see Major Mckinley upon
his invitation, and the nature of our
conference was confidential, so that
it would not be in good taste to di-
vulge what occurred. However, |
can say, that we discussed matters
pertaining to the incoming admins
tration and l have every reason to
believe that the relations between the
\ President and myself will always be
of most harmonious and satisfactory
character. 1t was a perfectly plain,
straightforward talk and the situation
was thoroughly reviewed.
Major Mckinley did not forget to
express his qualification, and with
much feeling, over the splendid vic
tory achieved in Maryland.
HE said he hoped everything per-
tanning to the State and the national
administration would work in har-
mony l assured him that we would
work to the one great end, namely,
that his administration should be for
the good of the whole people and an
honor to himself. Indeed, our inter
view, which lasted over an hour,
could not have been more agreeable
or satisfactory. He insisted upon my
staying longer, but as the business
had been transacted and it was but a
few minutes of train time | took my
leave.o
Senator-elect Wellington will prob
ably leave to-day for Washington to
spend the day. On Friday he will go
to Brooklyn, N. Y, where in the
evening he will be rendered recep-
ton by the Elks. On Saturday even
ing reception will be given in his
honor at the Union League, and on
Sunday he will deliver the memorial
address to the Elks in Plymouth
church, Brooklyn.
FROM ANOTHER SOURCE.
The Canton correspondent of the
New York Tribune telegraphed to
that journal the following:
Major Mckinley had number of
visitors to-day of prominence. The
first caller from a distance was Sena-
tor-elect George l.. Wellington, of
Cumberland, Md. Major Mckinley
congratulated Mr.. Wellington upon
the handsome victory won by the
Maryland Republicans, and discussed
the political situation at some length.
Senator-elect Wellington, who is
thoroughly conversant with political
conditions in Maryland, said after
ward to the correspondent of the
Tribune: II think Maryland may
safely be added to the column of Re-
publican States. The tide has been
turning for several years. 1t was ar
officially and fraudulently stayed for
period by the inadequate election
laws which obtained in Maryland,
but new and modern legislation gov
erning elections has been enacted,
and the will of the people now finds
full and honest expression at the
polls. We have fair elections and
fair counts. So long as these condi-
tions prevail the State will be Repub-
lican. The bitterness that was en-
gendered by the war has been dimin-
ishing steadily, and is now no longer
force TO De Played upon by pOllCl-
clans. Maryland has taken her place
in the line of progressive, prosperous
States. Our people understand that
the Republican party is party which
comprises both business and patriot
ism, and they feel that material pros
perity is sure to follow in the wake of
great Republican victories"
Referring to the Cabinet, Senator
elect Wellington said: 1.-The people of
Maryland would be glad to see such
man as James A. Gary, of Baltimore,
in Major McKinley's Cabinet. He is
a capable man, well known in bust
ness and political circles. He has the
Endorsement of the State.-Monday's
Cumb. News.