Evening star., 1896-12-05

when New England was wavering between
the Ohioan and its favored son from Maine.
Mr.. Hanna and the Vermont Senator in
dulged in little friendly chatting they
met in the lobby. and, together with Mr..
Payne, adjourned to the chairman's private
parlor: and at once a stream of callers be-
gan arriving.
Plans for Inaugural Ceremonies.
A Star reporter talked with Mr. Hanna
regarding his plans for the inaugural cere-
monies.
Nothing has been decided upon yet"
said Mr.. Hanna. Il have just arrived here
and haze not had an opportunity to talk
with any one. 1 expect to see a number of
people today and TO soon have this matter
arranged"
do you anticipate large gathering at
the irauguration?' he was asked.
The people all over the country con-
graduating themselves over the outcome
of the election. and / think the Jesuit of
this feeling will be large attendance on
tn inaugural ceremonies.
When asked how he had found the result
of the election affected the business inter-
ests of the country and whether there had
been healthy revival of indus tries. Mr.
Hanna replied:
Confidence Being Restored.
the election has had a good effect in
restoring confidence. This is not the time
of year for large volume of business but
ture 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 look
ing forward to the time when that question
can be taken up by Congress in an intelli-
gent and non-partisan way" replied Mr.
Hanna Party lines have been broken
down on that issue, and now ii remains to
be dealt with by the best thought of both
otto
are In pretty good shape. I think There is
nothing alarming about the currency ques-
tion.'
A Conservative Tariff Bill
Mr. Hanna did not wish to discuss the
likelihood of Mr.. Mckinley urging Congress-
to take action for the appointment of a
commission to bring about International
binIetallism. nor the probability of an extra
session of Congress to pass revenue bill
When asked what he thought the country
wishes to be done in the way of tariff legis-
lation he replied:
There Is no question about the .epubli-
cans of the west wanting a conserva, live
tariff bill passed by Congress-
Inc presence of Mr.. Hanna in Washing
ton has given fresh start to cabinet Cos
SIP, though Mr. Hanna has not made any
disclosures. The real informatio that is
available is of negative character While
II Is not positively stated that no circum-
stances might arise which would lead to
Mr- Hanna'S going iCto the cabinet it is
certain that he does not now contemplata =
taxing any position, and will not do so un-
less some unexpected contingency renders
II extremely desirable for party reasons
that he should. This amounts of course
practically to the disassociation of his
name with any appointment. Another
conclusion forced by what can be learned
through various channels IS that Senator
Sherman Is not to go into the cabinet.
Positive information as to how the cab
met will be composed Is precluded by the
statement which may be accepted as a
fact. that Mr.. Mckinley has come to no
conclusion as to any place which will nee
es: :arily stand, and that for the most part
he has scarcely approximated a decision
as to his choice for cabinet positions He
mas been looking a very large field
OF statesmen, and has gradually narrowed
this down. but the number of men whose
qualifications he is canvassng is still quite
large.
The fact that Mr.. Dingley of Maine has
visited Canton and conferred with Major
Mckinley strengthens the impression that
he Is apt to be selected as Secretary of the
Treasury. His close relations with the
President-elect and his recognized ftress
for the position also strengthens the i'm
preston, and the belief that he has heen
or will be selected is confirmed in the minds
of many. Payne of Wisconsin and Evans
of Tennessee are adhered to by. gossips as
probable cabinet selections.