New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-24
MIR. HANNA IN THE CITY.
HE RETURNS FROM HIS LABORs IN THE
WEST
ENCOURAGED BY THE REPORTS FROM VARIOUS
PARTS OF THE COUNTRY CONFERENCE AT
REPUBLICAN HEADQUARTERS WHAT

REPUBLICAN HEADQUARTERS WHAT
MR. GREEN SAYS OF TEXAs.
Republican prospects for success never looked so
promising now. according 10 the canvass OF the
situation made by Chairman Hanna. who returned
to the headquarters OF the National Committee at
. o'clock yesterday afternoon Mr.. Hanna has been
at the Chicago headquarters for several weeks He
conferred with leaders from all OF the Western
States and received reports from district repre-
sentatves who gave absolutely trustworthy nfor-
nation regarding the strength Of the Mckinley
ticket The situation is all right" Chairman
Hanna said. land improving all the time The free
silver disease is curing itself as the people come
to their sober second thought"
Mr. Hanna appeared to be in the best Of spirits
and cordially greeted all tho leaders. The Popo-
cratic complications in this State. following the
declaration Of Thatcher against the platform on
which he Is u candidate tor Governor. caused MT
Hanna to smile Referring to Republican victory
throughout the country he said: Il have no ahN'-
ETY. whatever about the result"
The chairman said that ne would probably remain
in this city for about days returning after that
10 the West remain there until after the election
Soon after Mr.. Hanna's arrival at his ONCE
meeting OF the Executive Committee was heId.
Senator Quay. who has been in Philadelpha LOT
several DAYS returned be present at the confer
cnce with Chairman Hanna. Carrot \ Hobart
Cornelius y Bliss General Osborne, General Gay
ton and y b. Scott We're present
MI Hanna's canvass of the Western situation
was the important subject under confederation nc
reviewed the campaign work. the number OF meet
ings held and the speakers engaged. the quantity
Of books and all other documents distributed 10
Offset tn. frce-s.lver fanaiicsm and gave in detail
the arrangements for a continuation OF the Work
throughout Ohio Indiana Illinois and States "es'
Of the Mississippi
or especial significance was that feature OF MS
report touching on the canvass OF certain ois"lc's
hitherto regarded as Democratic territor! ana
doubtful The accessions TO Republican strength
were surprising and the predictions that Mckinley
and Hobart would be elected by m unprecedented
majority have greater promise than ever of fulfil
ment.
The Popocratic muddle in NewYork State was
accepted as an assurance Of Republican success ny
a majority never cqualled in the State. senator
quay spoke Of the Thatcher complication as the
worst I'm ali his experience in practical politics. II
anything had been needed TO assure cw-fork
state for the Republican ticket. the latest fopo-
cratic farce he said fulfilled that mission
The meeting Of the Executive Committee lasted
more than an hour It was expected that some
consideration would Doe given to an extension OF
the campaign I'm the South. and reports from
several states we're reviewed but action was
taken the subject being reserved for subsequent
consideration Executive meetings will be held
daily during Mr. Hannas presence at headquar-
I'll, l.,t
man Hanna was f. II. x. Green, Of Terrell Tex,
ana Of Mrs. Hetty Green. OF this city. lie . Is
chairman Of the Republican State Executive ON
mttce and his political advancement mas hteIi
du, much to the encouragement OF his mother.
Liberal in purse The youne chairman mas, not al
i9formation in Texss to 60 a-begging ana to hi.
aggressiye efforts success has been ascribed
which has given ris" 10 the prediction That Texas
vii! furnish "A surprise In November
Mr. Hanna heartily approved the vigorous cam
paign conducted by Mr. Green and slapped him on
he shoulder when the Texan reported the prog
made IN number Of districts
Il am confident that "a continuation Of active
Icy" said Ar Green. In the FIRST place the peo-
pie disconnected with the ring OF professional
mcnt of Stat affairs These so-caled Demo
Gratis have been IL power so long that they have
business element. wishing the resources or the
state developed. Is determined 10 rout the ring.
The fopulists In Texas are not ike the PQpu-
many Of them made by their wool. cattle and
lumber interests. and when they go 10 the polls
say Watson. because they insist on him. and
have 20 humor them on that point.
oe Popuists 5000 Sound Money Democrats and
"A stay-at- hone vote Of 5000 that will out
for The free-silver Democrats have 2i000
Mr. Green left here last nigh. for Tcxas
Good news continued to come from West Nir-
that ont Of 200 small storekcepers called on in
West Virginia. 10 Were for sound money.
State Committee Of West Virginia 70 the Republ
can voters. which refutes the claims OF the Popo-
cratic campaign managers. Tho address says
Estimating the vote conservatively I'm the coun-
ties not vet completely heard from. and taking the
figures from thc counties reported We estimate the
DO not take into account the influence Of the
pubcans should redoublo their efforts TO Increase
assured as against all efforts Of the opposition"