New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-12-21
MAJOR M'KINLEY IN CHICAGO
us VISIT QUIET PERIOD OF REST
AMONG FRIENDS.

uEplIJ.s vIEwS-NELSON DINGr.EY JR.
FOR SECRETARY OF TIE TREASURY
chicago. Dec 20 CspeciaD.-Major Mckinley
has hid four agreeable and restful days in Chi
ago and may remain here among his friends
until Wednesday night. He would possibly be
,snr,ed to stay longer ii it were not for the
FAC, that as he said this morning. Re had prom
ICED TO take dinner with his mother on Christ
mas While sooG many people have called
on the Presdent-elsct. still the number since
,ss first day has not been great as he is ac-
.r.,orned 10 have at his house in Canton. and
sa difference in the quality and the Importance
,,he visitors is Of course marked The first AID
acord day after his arrival here a good many
,sople OF no consequence in political sense
allied az the house where Major and Mrs. Nc
vnlev are being entertained but as he hap
,sned - be pleasantly engaged with friends
,ost Of the time many We're not able 10 see
hin, and il was soon understood that he did
a., come TO Chicago 10 talk politics or business
On the day Of his arrival the papers sounded
. note Of kindly welcome. mingled with warn
Org 10 the people that Major Mckinley was the
cues, OF the city and that the trrest hospi-
..u,v would he 10 leave him 10 his own de-
vices and not force attentions upon him. This
suggestion has been pleasantly needed and Ma
ar Mckinley has had as much immunity from
unwecorle visitors as public man could we'll
have in any large city in this country who
a,a not rigdy and absolutely deny himself TO
All guests save those whom he had specially in
,,,sd n see him The weather has been bright
and agreeable. in the main. and the Presi-
aant-elac, has been able 70 take long drives
aauv and u live a grea, deal more in the open
air than il has been possible for him to do in
the last three months al Canton.
Major Mckinley is a modest man and sim
csrelv desires to avoid publicity and notoriety
os much as possible. That Is one reason why
he has not appeared al public functions and
ubv he has kindly but firmly declined to per-
mi, ANYTHING in the nature OF reception to be
o-eanized in his honor He is fond Of the thea
ire but VIII probably not witness play more
than once while he is here. as he finds the even
ings with his friends more 10 his liking.
PROMINENT CALLERS
number Of men Of political social and
business prominence have called or Major Nc
Xinley since ne came 10 Chicago and had in
erestins talks with him. In ali cases they
have come away impressed with sense OF MS
Intellectual breadth. his keenness. his insight
and his versatility. Major Mckinley has never
lost the desire or capacity 10 learn. and that
is one reason why he grows deeper and broader
and stronger daily.
The venerable Joseph Mediu. Editor OF The
Chicago Tribune" who for years has been OPP
posed TO Major Mckinley and 10 high pro-
tective tariff was his first caller. Major Nc
Kinley and Mr.. Medill had a very agreeao-e
and satisfactory interview. and the veteran
editor clearly wanted It understood that the
President-elect commands not only his esteem
and respect but his earnest. forceful support
Mr. Med who is opposed 10 high ta'i-,
wants the forthcoming bill 10 be In name ano
fact a moderate measure. and he mas 'N@'
the Presdent-elect not ony agrees with him o.
this point but that ne goes little furtheT an
declares that the bill should not only be mod
crate. but fair. Just and so thoroughly salts
factory that the people Of the country would
he willing to let it stand on the statute book
for a period of dozen Of years or more with
slight revision from time 10 time 70 NEE.
emergencies and changed conditions.
Several successful men Of arairs represent
ing many lines Of commercial activity, VINO
for many years have been steadfast IN their
devotion 10 the Democratic party. have taken
occasion 10 assure Major Mckinley that
though they are not disposed 10 remain within
the Republican fold. they are convinced that
IL is their duty TO stand by the Republican
party until il has revised the tarlH. THESE
Democratic business men assure Major McKin-
ley they feel that the way 10 normal ana SUD
stantial prosperity cannot be opened untlI tne
thoroughly convinced ii can only be adjusted
in reasonably satisfactory manner by the
Republicans. Before Major Mckinley left can
ton he received letters written IN the VEN IN
which these Chicago men talked to him. and II
Is evident that there is good deal or sent-
ment among Democrats who care more Tor
the welfare and prosperity or the country thah
for temporary party success to stand by the
Republican party TO support its adjustment OK
the tariff and 10 accept the bill 1t shai pre-
sent even II they do not agree with IL theoreu-
cay.
MORE CABINET TALK.
The presence Of Major Mckinley in Chicago
has naturally caused some speculation respect
INK the probability Of Illinois man being
selected for the Cabinet. Robert A. Lincoln
has called on the President-elect: so has II. H.
Kohlsaat. and Major Mckinley has been a
visitor at the house OF Charles G. Dawes. Mr.
Cullom is known to be on agreeable terms with
Major Mckinley. but there is nothing TO indi-
cate that he cares to leave the Senate or that
he will be a member OF the new Presidents
Cabinet Mr.. Kohlsaat said this morning that
he had TO desire to hold any pubic once what
soever and would not under any circumstances
accept one IL IL were offered him. Mr.. Lincolns
call was brief and formal one. and II Is under
stood that there is no effort on the part OF the
Illinois people 10 urge him as Cabinet posi-
bi,y
The young men have been in the saddle here
during the Presidential campaign, and much
iers was done by them. Mr.. Hannas most ac-
tive leutenants here were Henry &. Payne and
Charles g. Dawes. Mr. Payne is being strongly
supported by men active in politics In the state
OF Wisconsin, and the young men or limos
are disposed 10 ask for the recognition or Mr.
Dawes on the ground of his high character
and his thoroughly well demonstrated capacity
az an organizer and leader. He is a man or
liberal education. highly successful In business
and Of great energy and force OF character
There Is feeling among the young Republi-
rho 70
part in political organizations. and who give
Vitality and effectiveness 10 the league clubs
that the younger element did great deal 70
secure the nomination and election Of Major
NcKinley. and that II would be good politics 10
recognize this fact in generous way. 1t -
afe 70 say that II Major Mckinney deems 1t