New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-24
CHAT ABOUT PROMINENT MEN.

Judge F. A. williamson of Cleveland, promi-
nent and influential Republican on the Western Re-
serve was a; the Waldorf on Wednesday. He is
passng his vacation In New-York. and has been
here for several days In chatting about the Presi-
Dental situation he took task those who were
circulating the report that the Ohio Republicans
were no, sincere In supporting Mckinley. and that
they would bolt If fair chance was offered Judge
Williamson said that the sentiment for Mckinley IN
Ohio was not thin veneer. but a deep-rooted belief
that Mckinley the logical candidate OF his
party, and the best man to nominate he addeu;
There isn't much to say. We are all for Mekn-
ley. and you don't hear anything else we believe
that he will be nominated on the first ballot II NOT
by acclamatior Every day shows that he Is gain
ing in strength and as each state Convention h Is
National candidate, and when favorlte sons ana
votes Major Mckinley will triumph even If the
favorite sons succeed in reaching second
ballot"
Politicians generally look upon Secretary Carlisle
as the mouthpiece OF the Administration on the
present financial issue. and many think that the
mantle of Grover Cleveland will fall upon him. A
prominent Republican politician said on wednesday
thar he did not doubt that Mr.. Carsles letter con-
cerniag his candidacy for the Presidential nominal
ton had the shadow OF fear that Mr.. Cleveland
might again be d candidate. and added that 1t re-
minded him of a story. once there was a noted
case in the West In which large hotel was con-
cernei. The manager of the hotel was an old man
so old in fact that he could hardly look after the
affairs of the house. Much OF the work fell upon
the shoulders of his assistant, who was bright
yourg fellow. and well liked. When this case came
up in court the young man was called as WIZ
ness His youthful look; made MN appear 70 'i NE
Judge to be mere employ. but MS khow.euge OF
the hotel business was such that the Judge Wa ~
to inquire: What is your position IN me hotei
Are you the Manager The clerk flushed ana Ssa
There seems to be no doubt Carlisle feels Ike
the young clerk. who thought II was time LOT ehe
manager to step down and give some one ese
chance"
George p. Huffman. stalwart Democrat from
DAYTON. Ohio who is the editor Of The Dayton
Times" was in the city on Wednesday. Mr. HUN
man says that Mckinley sentiment is running IN
such strong out West that one cannot see
above them He thinks that Mckinley will be NOM
mated by the Republicans at St Louis. but ne Is
optimistic about the outlook for his own party
despite the conditions. Speaking of Democratic
candidates. Mr. Huffman said that the Democrats
ought TO nominate a man who was well known as
an advocate OF the gold standard He added; In
William c. Whitney the Democrats have such a
man. To be sure, he has said that he does not want
the nominate on but II the Democrats shouu nom
mate him at Chicago, think ne would ro accept d
never evaded or compromised II Is not sucn oad
outlook for the party after all with such man as
would make great headway. Each day makes IL
hopeful for u.s. because the RepuDISa ars
State and other States where they are DONG some some
thing the Par Is making ssn fsfi0s man.
but 1t is hard tell just where he stands on the ne
money question. Whitney Is not in the SHADOW or
such doubt. and he seems to be the logical candi-
date to nominate.
Wallace T. Foote member Of Congress from Port
Henry ~ v Is having lively tussle in his dis
trct for denomination Ex-Congressman Burlegh,
who is Mr. Foote'S dearest political enemy, Is max
ing 1t warm up In the Whitehall district Mr. Foote
is one of the youngest members Of Congress, and Is
serving his first term. He nominated the last
fP Burlpigl.
state Urea Addison b. Covin cast the deciding
vote I'm his favor. Mr.. Burlelgh and Mr..
Foote have also cashed personal mat
ters Mr. Foote thought that he was secure
in his seat. but he hurried through New
York the other day on his way home to LOOK after
Els fences Two OF the five counties in his district
have held conventions and instructed l., for him,
two have neld no conventions. and washington
County has instructed for Waiter Witherbee In
Mr.. Foote's own county Essex, the fght Is me
Foote but was forced into the fight by MI Bur
leigh Politicians are watching me patae wion i,,
cal management: Mr. Foote felt confident when on
his way home that Essex would be loyal TO MIN.
George b. Roberts president Of the great Penn
ylyania Railroad system. at the Fifth Avenue
Hotel on Wednesday Mr.. Roberts Is a man still
young but shows the marks OF hard work He Is
tall thin and slightly stopped Mr.. Roberts is
practical railroad man. and can fill any place In
running the railroad from handling the throttle to
being chief executive of the system He Is retcent
when asked about the railroad situation: but the
efiicency OF his road testles to his application to
its interests He could not be prevailed upon 10 talk
about railroad matters yesterday. Mr. Roberts
passes much time In his going over the road and
personally loofing after the details CT the Immense
href and he said that his visit to NewYork was
not one OF Importance In connection with the rail-
road.
II c. Du Val was In high feather, yesterday over
the passage Of the Greater New-York bill Mr.. Du
Val il one Of the oldest residents Of Brooklyn. and