The record-union., 1896-06-23
Selections of the Executive Committee
Not ALI Yet Made.
Colonel Henry l. Kowalsky and Judge
James A. Waymire of California
Also Guests at the Presidential
Candidates House, Both of Whom
Predict a Large Republican Ma
jority in This State.

CANTON (O), June 22-Major Nc
Kinley met his famous manager, NJ. A.
Hanna, to-day for the first time since
the triumphant conclusion of his labors
of the past six months at ST. Louis
last Thursday. There was nothing the
atrical nor demonstrative about it.,
neither of the gentlemen being inclined
to exhibit emotion even under the most
trying conditions. Mr.. Hanna came
down on the Valley Railroad in his
private car, accompanied by Mrs.
Hanna, Hon. Henry Clay Evans of
Chattanooga, Tenn, Mr.. Hobart's most
formidable opponent for the second
place on the ticket nominated at ST.
Louis; Mr.. and Mrs. Fred D. Grant, Mr..
Osborne, a cousin of the Majors; Mrs.
Myron T. Herrick and Sylvester Ever
EFT of Cleveland.
Major Mckinley was at the station
and he met his guests in the car. The
greeting to and from Mr.. Hanna was
marked with a cordial grasp of the
hands. The Major said: Il am glad to
see you," and Mr.. Hanna responded:
Major, I am glad to see you"
Alighting from the car, Major Nc
Kinley took Mrs. Hanna, Mrs Grant
and Mrs. Evans with him in the fam
lily carriage, and, drawn by the staid
old white horse, they proceeded Sc
dately and securely to the house. The
gentlemen utilized public conveyances
Mr.. Evans was his usual frank, en-
tertaining self, and responded readily
to the suggestion of an interview
What do you think of the ticket,
now that it does not include the name
of Evans?" he was asked.
L think it is a first-rate combina-
tion,' was his hearty answer, land a
sure winner. 1t will go well in our part
of the country
rs there any chance for carrying
Tennessee"
Indeed, there is Much more than a.
fighting chance, too. Our Governorship
contest will give us votes. The Demo-
Gratis nominated Bob Taylor as the
only. man they could possibly elect He
served two terms, and made a very pop
ufur Governor. He cannot point to
single measure inaugurated during his
four years administration which bene-
fitted the people in the least, while we
can specify several abuses which origi-
mated in that period. Possibly the worst
of these is what is known as the county
back-tax attorney law That provides
for the appointment of an attorney. or
one so called at least, in each of the
forty-six counties of the State. who are
authorized to institute suit for the re-
covery Of unpaid back taxes 1t has
proven to be a very burdensome law.
In Shelby County, where the nephew of
Senator Harris was appointed. the fees
Of the attorney this year, I am told, will
amount to over $40, 900"
After lunch Mr.. Hanna came out on
the porch with the other visitors and
chatted most affably with the newspa-
per men who make that their canning
place.
Anything political bring you down
here to-day?" was asked Mr.. Hanna by
the United Press reporter.
NO, l cannot say that there was" he
replied. Il returned from the conven-
ton only Saturday, and naturally want
ed to see Major Mckinley at the first
convenient opportunity. That was to-
day
What about the Committee on Noti-
fication?"
The members will meet in Cleveland
and leave there by special train next
Monday morning for Canton, returning
later in the day. The speeches will be
made early, so that the ceremony NAV
be concluded by lunch
Have you selected the members of
the Executive Committee?"
cannot say that the selections are
ali made, but / am at work on the sub
ject, and will announce the names in a
Few days. L may say that all publica-
ton of names in connection with the
composition of the committee have been
wholly unauthorized"
here has been much said about the
financial plank of the platform. Mr..
Hanna, and the reasons for its adoption
in its present form. What have you to
say2.
only this: That the assertion that it
was in any sense forced upon the COM
mlttee or convention by the delegates
from the East or any particular part of
the East is untrue
Then, it is satisfactory to your"
personally speaking, entirely So"
W nat shape or direction will the
campaign take, tariff or fnance?"
on, it will be strongly tariff, you
may be sure of that"
Later Mr.. Hanna was closeted with
Mr. Mckinley, remaining with him until
train time
While these visitors were at the house
they were Joined by William Hahn of
Mansfield, formerly member Of the Ma
tional Committee from Ohio, and Colonel
Henry |. Kowalsky, a delegate from
san Francisco, en- route to Pittsburg.
where he viii address the ratification
meeting to be held in Carnegie Hall
The Colonel takes roseate view of
the situation in the West
California" he said, lis vitality in
terested in the maintenance of the
principles of protection, and upon that
issue the Republican party will tri-
umphantly carry the State The money
question viii cut no important figure.
think the condition of things in Colo
RADIO warrants me in saying that VOL
colt will defeat Teller and the Centen-
NAL State will remain in the Repub-
lican column. / have talked with Major
Mckinley, he continued, land he is of
the opinion that several of the silver
States, so-called, can be carried this