New-York tribune., 1896-01-24
CHIT ABOUT PROHINENT NEN'

William Astor Chancr. tho African explore was
a, the Brevoort House yesterday ii IL uni"fsiooi
that he j. working upon a book which he VIII shortly
nuhlIsh When an attempt was made 10 induce Nj.
t'hancr TO talk about his plans. and wha, he cN-
u.cfed 10 achieve by Joining Tammany Han. As Nc
XII recently he said that he would prefer not 10 talk
about the matter II j. hinted that Mr.. Chaner has
political aspirations. and that he hopes to 'ttan
position OF political prominence IN the Empire stare
Ever since ex-senator Platt wrote that letter TO
Cincinnati the public have vaguely wonderei why he
did 1t. OF course the public understands that Mr
Pla,t has constituted himself supervising engineer Of
the Morton boom. and at the same time spokesman.
Now an alleged explanation OF why the letter was
written has leaked out. Senator-elect Foraker was
in New York this week lie met and II sad 70 have
tnked with Mr. Plati. When you ask Mr. Foraker
whom he is for in the Presidential race he will say
that he is for Mckinley, and then look at himself in
the glass ana wink. 1t seems that ex-Governor
Foraker as,utely reasoned OUT that Mr.; Plat's sup,
port of Morton not more sincere than 1t should
not think that the New York leaders were in earnest
in their support Of Morton. Mr. Plat was indig-
felt that nc had been referred to- and 20 he secured
ready letter writer and composed the dispatch which
commen,ins comm upon Mr Platts letter said Charity
begins at home There are G as "Sng No N IN
Plat begin his work Of converting the infdcls At
Rut then you know the old adage about prophet not
being without honor, etc, ana that may be the
cause.
Mr.. Foraker has closed up his law business in
New York but ne found time to offset Mr. Platts
missionary work with little Of his own There is
no doubt that many politicians who nave known
the relations between Foraker and Mckinley FOR
akcr's support Of Mckinley When Foraker told
Plat about Oho's incrednlity, Mr, Pisit IN al
knowleigc OF the relations between Mckinley and
arv work ana he is quoted as strongly In favor OF
Mckinley as Plat speaks for Morton. II" said: In
McKinley' 10 Republican in the state opposes I'm.
and he Will receive the forty-sx votes of the state
ohio is unanimous FOR Mr. Mckinley. and We have
not reckoned upon any other candidate In ca's he
could not secure the nomination.
Ex-Congressnan James J. Belden is accused OF
trying TO make the first rift within the lutte" that
has been sounding the praises Of Governor Morton
as a Presidential candidate. Ex-Mayor Jacob Amos,
OF Syracuse brings the intelligence Of Mr. Beldens
detection from the ranks OF those who are support
Ing the Governor Mr.. Amos said: NE nelden Is
hl- district TO support Reed In the s. Louis con-
den Is for Reed, and is no more for Morton than
a from Maine would probably be- Mr lelden
he cannot do that he will try to get lie is be-
Ing opposed by the Republicans who are loyal 10 the
Governor and 1t is doubtful II he can carry out his
plan. With even one delegate for Reed from New
York Mr. Bel1en could DO Ere great deal OF damage ;.
out however and 1t is not going to be sucA an easy
thing for him after all
Ex-Governor Campbell OF Ohio has shaved of his
mustache This makes wonderful difference in
the Ohio statesman. He has been at the Imperial
Hotel for the last few days. and many who knew
him only casually have not recognized him. owing
to the alteration Without the mustache there IL a
wonderful facial resemblance between Major Nc
Kinley and Mr.. Campbell. There is difference in
height and build. but the face has the same lines
and sharp features that mark those of Major Nc
Knley There is political significance In Mr..
campbells visit the city. When he was defeated
In Ohio last fall he said that ne would leave poll
tics forever. and yesterday he ad that he had not
.t.,. HI, .tf,1 Mr. n hai - -
prosperous bicycle Arm. and is here attending the
Cycle SHOW. Things have been coming his way
lately 80 he saws. Not only has his bicycle ven
ture turned ont prohtably. but also his mine In
the We-t which Re never expected to get a cent
III. NJ