New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-24
A QUIET DAY AT CANTON.
MAJOR MKINLEY ENJOYS A REST FROM
THE RUSH OF VISITORS.

MR. HOBART INVITED To BE PRESENT ON SATCR-
DAY. WHEN A BIG DEMONSTRATION BY VISIT
ING CLUBS WILL TAKE PIACE-THE ouEs-
TIoN or NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS
LETTER FROM SENATOR QUAY.
Canton Ohio June 23-Ciarret A. Hobart has been
invited by Major Mckinley to visit Canton on Sat
urday next Tho day will he the occasion OF a
great demonstration IN honor Of the ST. Louis NOM
nations in which the Tippecanoc Club. OF Cleve-
land; tn, Americans Club. Of Pttsburg. and the
citizens Of Canton will take part Arrangements
are making for bringing 40 carloads OF people from
each OF the two cities named.
A message was received last night by Major Nc
Kinley from Mr. Hobart. stating that the formers
telegram In reply to his congratulations sent from
ST Louis had followed him home. Major Mckinley
had invited him to visit Canton on his way oacK
from ST. Louis. but Mr.. Hobart had left the city
before the invitation sent. Mr.. Hobart SAID
in his message that he would soon avail hmsel OF
the invitation and visit Canton This morning Major
Mckinley replied cugeesting II convenient that lie
come &c as 10 be here Saturday.
In the mail this morning WAS received long let
ter from Sena tor Quay. written from Beaver Fails,
relating to the campaign in general. and expressing
his svmpathv for the Major in the long and arduous
task that lay before him. In the course OF the letter
he said Il did not push congratulations over the
wire from 81 Louis. for you are not. think. to be
fe,ictated upon the annoying campaign ahead, nor
the trials Vnlcn must your
ton. DO however congratulate you upon the
spendd vote of confidence you received from the
Convention. which represents the absolute thought
Of the Republicans Of the Nation"
A telegram received this morning conveyed the
sentiments expressed at Mckinney and Hobart
ratification meeting. held last night AT onawanda.
~ Y "As the second largest lumber port in the
United States" Il said. "Tonawanda has special and
peculiar reasons for loyal and ardent support OF a
man who is and has been the champion OF Its wei
fare 1t is with parlonablc pride tina, II assures you
it was the first city in the Empire state 10 elect a
Mckinley delegation"
Canton is waking up to the fact that the harbor-
ing OF a Presidential candidate within its limits
means work herd and systematic. In order that
he may he properly presented TO visiting delega-
tions and others who are attracted to the city by
reason OF his presence. "A meeting OF citizens was
held las, night and executive committee OF
twelve appointed to have in charge the proper re-
cepion and entertainment OF visitors. The Taber-
nacle an immense structure originally erected for
the Blaine meeting I'm 1854 and since materially i'm
proved will DE secured as headquarters \ cavalry
company for escort duty during the campaign will
be organized.
4 letter Of congratulation has been received by
Major Mckinley from the occupants OF the house
IN Philadelphia No 23s Arch-st.. from which float
eI the first United States nag made by Mrs John
Ross II written on the back Of n picture OF
the house and hag as they appeared on that men,
oTable occasion
Although Mr. Hanna yesterday declined N cnm-
nit himself upon ihc matter Of the location of tho
National Committee headquar rtcr. the other men
from Cleveland who accompanied him are report 81
10 have said thar = was tho intention 70 manage
the campaign from their city Tho Repository.
which Is popularity esteemed - he Major Mckinley =
organ. this evening has thc following paragraph on
the subject. which may be significant:
While the question Of he location Of National
headquarters has been under discussion. and Ciey~-
land has made o. strong cffort 10 secure in'm Tor
the Forest city the impression does NOT cNsl mere
that the custom Of years past viii be changed. and
IL IS believed that the Republican National cam
paign vii, be directed 10y Chairman Hanna from
New York. usual
M-fnber- Of IN. Michigan Republican Editorial
Association have Sgn'hei their intention % COM
ing 20 Canton. reaching herc tO-morro" morning
- pay ;ucr respects % Major Mckinley GOV
crnOr Mc(;rav. OF Washing on. vii also be here
| O-uorrow Invitations hay" been extended -
Senators sShrrTnan and Foraker. Governor Bushnell
and Congre-sfn4r &. n. Gro-'-nOf 20 visif Canton
nexi saturday and participate IN IN" ratinca' on
meeting arranged for tina day Nj. Grosv"nor has
slgnlf.-l hls acceptance - the invfaron
Major M~ki:ley'- private secretary. Mr. Boyle.
who returned from g. Louis Las night. ven -
work this morning upon the mail and icegrans
which hal accImuaiel s'nr~ m" nomina' ION. ana
v..rh fo-'o Of assistants expects 20 get replies
70 more than son sender within thc week Then.
| af.cr the formal notification next Monday. the
| work OF the campaign VIII begin ~ earnest