Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-06
MARK HANNA AT THE CAPITAL.
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Making Prcttnrntions for the Innugu-
Cercmpuips


WASHINGTON. Dec 5-Hon. NJ. \.
Hanna chairman OF the republican national
committee, accompanied by Hon. II, c.
Payne OF Wisconsin, arrived in washiuston
at 7;io O'Clock today and went to the Ar.
lngton hotel Mr. Hanna declared that
the purpose of his visit was confined al
most exclusively to the making OF prepara-
tiOrs for t~ehe inaugural ceremonies next
March. ausi-tb deciding some points In con-
necton with the proposition to move head
quarters to Washington with she view Of
continuing the work Of the committee to
preparation Tor the campaign Of 1900
His iist act was to make an Inspection Of
the now congressional library building wi;h
view to its reception or rejection as the
place for thnainaUgural ball. The eligibility
Of the building has been strongly urged by
these who think the selection Of this build
ing would do much to disarm the criticism
of those who on principle oppose an in
augural festival. Mr. Hanna was accom-
panied in his inspection Of the building by
Mr.. Payne and several other friends.
Mr.. Payne said in reply to a question as
to the accuracy of the reports concern'uc
Mr. Hanna's intention to call upon Senator
sherman as the agent OF Major Mckinley.
with view to Offering the senator the State
department portfolio, that he had no doubt
Mr. Hanna would make social call upon
the nenator, but that IL he should do 81 the
incident need have no special significance, as
they were personal and political friends.
81 don't believe" said Mr.. Payne that
the personnel of the cabinet will be decided
for month yet, or fer n longer time
Mr. Payne declined to discuss the report
that he would be member of McKinley's
official household.
In response to inquiries Mr.. Hanna said:
The people all over the country are con
graduating themselves over the outcome OF
the election and think the result will be a
large attendance on the inaugural ccre-
monies"
When asked how he had found the result
of the election affected the business of the
country and whether there had been
healthy revival of industries Mr.. Hanna re-
Piled: The election has had good effect
in restoring confidence. This is not the
ness, but confidence has been restored and
the future looks extremely hopeful"
DO you think the business men of the
country want any currency legislation in
congress this winter"
Il think the business interests are looking
forward to the time when that question can
be taken up by congress in an intelligent
and non-parisan way" replied Mr. Hanna.
Party lines have been broken down on that
issue and now 1t remains TO be dealt with
by the best thought OF both parties. The
truth is, our currency matters are in pretty
good shape think. There is nothing alarm
ing about the currency question. There is
no question about the republicans OF the
NtSi wanting u conservative tarlif.
Mr. Hanna was besiegei by newspaper
men all day. but he laughingly declined to
discuss cabinet rumors or to say anything !
about the reports to the effect that Mr.. |
Mckinley had decided upon an extra session. |
After the return of the party to the Airing |
ton Mr.. Hanna took lunch with Mr., Henry |
c. Payne of Wisconsin, Mr.. NJ. NJ. Parker |
of this city and General Horace Porter of |
New York. Subsequently Mr. Hanna Mr. |
Payne, General Porter, Senator Proctor and |
Representative Babcock of Wisconsin, |
walked over to the white house, where they |
had somewhat protracted audience with !
Mr. Cleveland
Later in the day Mr.. Woodward the
prospective chairman of the inaugural COM
mittee, had conference with Mr.. Hanna
at the Arlington and after his departure a
delegation OF citizens of Washington called
and formally protested againlt Mr.. Wood
wards appointment on the sole ground that
he was a democrat, although he favored
gold standard, and that the chairmanshp
should by right be given to a republican |
Mr.. Hanna said to the delegation that tie
question of chairmanship had not been def
nitely decided upon and that he wouli
give their protest full consideration. 1t is
believed, however, Mr. Hanna sees no valid
objection TO Mr.. Woodward serving as chair
man and that hesis very likely to receive
the appointment. This evening Mr.. Hanna
lined at eX-SecreNry ]. w. Fosters and
him were: II. Il. Cooper, Hawaiian secretary
Of foreign affairs; Minister Hatch and Secre-
Lary Hastings of the Hawaiian legation;
Senators Sherman, Morgan, Hale Hawley,
Proctor. Lodge and Elkins; Repre-
Dalzell. Bariah, wilkins, Gardner,
Hubbard and John Hay.
CLEVELAND, Dec. 5.-An intimate friend
IF Mark Hanna said today: "Mr. Hanna il
,mphatcally opposed to the Dingley bill. He
considers it a make shift. He believes IL
vas framed merely to secure endorsement
rom democratic congress and democratic
president and not as a republican tariff
Measure. He regards it as nothing more
han sort of small Improvement on the
Wilson bill.
What does Mr.. Hanna favor in the way
)f legislation" was asked.
"He desires a special session of congress-
md he hopes that the tariff question viii
hen be brought up and courageously dealt
With"