The herald., 1896-12-03
To Arrange for Place in In.
auguraI Parade
HANNA IN CONSULTATION
On Subjects Not Revealed to an Anxious
Public
Politicians and Citizens Pay Their Re
spects-The President-elect Ac-
cepts G. A. R. Invitation.
Associated Press Special Wire

Associated Press Special Wire
CANTON, o., Dec. 2.-National Com
mander T. s. Clarkson of the Grand
Army of the Republic. accompanied by
several members of his staff and ladies.
arrived in the city this afternoon. The
party called on Major Mckinley and was
cordially received. 1t is understood
that the party is here to arrange for a
place for the Grand Army men in the in
augural parade at Washington.
The call of National CommalEeT
Clarkson of the G. A. r. and his staff
was most happy affair. The party
called informally, and when all were
assembled Major Mckinley came into
the room and introductions were ex-
changed. General Clarkson made an
informal address on behalf of the visit
ors. the feature Of which was an invita-
ton and an acceptance by the major to
attend next years national encampment
of the G. A. r. at Buffalo General
Clarkson extended the invitation in the
name of the city of Buffalo and Of the
thousands of veterans of the order.
IF the Lord is willing will be there"
said Major Mckinley. and then, in a
happy response. he delivered his felicita-
tions to his old comrades. and expressed
his regrets at not being able to attend
the last national encampment. It was
presumed that the visit today concerned
the G. A RS participation in the inau-
gural ceremonies.
After the call this afternoon General
ClarKson said it had been decided that
the G. A. r. as an organization should
not participate In the ceremonies, but
it's members by the thousands will at
tend as citizens. General Clarkson said
the G. A. r. had not candidate for any
office, and it is content to leave every
thing to "Comrade" Mckinley.
Some of the veterans here today, how
ever, said that General Clarkson him
self is very strong possibility for the
war portfolio.
Senator Thurston of Nebraska will be
here tomorrow.
Senators Mitchell and Mcbride of Ore
gon are also expected tomorrow.
Congressman ]. W. Babcock of WIS
consin. chairman of the Republican con-
gressional committee, arrived during the
afternoon, accompanied by Mrs. Bab-
cock. They spent some time at the Nc
kinley home.
Ex-Governor Romoldo Pacheco Of Cali
fornia was one of the visitors today
Mrs. A. L. Conger of Akron was Mrs.
McKinley's guest today.
State Senator Glen Miller of Utah was
one of the early morning callers at the
Mckinley home and had a social visit
with the president-elect State Libra
rian Joseph p. Smith, who has been
spending two weeks with his family in
Urbana, Ohio, is back to his office here
attending to affairs for the president.
elect.
Chairman and Mrs. Hanna, who were
visitors at Major McKinley's during
yesterday and today took the 80 train,
Mr. Hanna spent a portion of the day
in close consultation with the president
elect.
M'KINLEY WILL GO.
BUFFALO, N. Y, Dec. o.-This after
noon telegram was received by the
G. A. R. committee on arrangements
reading as follows:
CANTON, o., Dec. ITO D. H. Tur-
ner, Secretary Citizens Committee, Buff
falo, N. Y: Major Mckinley says
1.-THE Lord willing. l win be At the next
national encampment q the G. A. r. at
Buffalo"
(Signed) T. s. CLARK1ON.
HANNA IS MODEST.
CHICAGO, Dec. "A special to the
Times-Herald from Canton, Ohio, SAYS:
The Times Herald correspondent was
given authority tonight to state that-the
cabinet question was fully discussed by
Messrs Hanna and Mckinley yesterday
and today. Before leaving for home to-
day Mr.. Hanna was formally rendered
the treasury pc tfolio by thep resident
elect.
Mr.. Hanna would not accept or refuse,
but told Major Mckinley he would take
the matter under advisement.
This information is authentic, but the
correspondent was informed under
promise that the source of knowledge
would not be given to the press.