New-York tribune., 1896-07-29

,,ort ,,no, a ba sis where II would not have 10
borrow money. He thinks that changes '"ou~
he made in the tariff that would proViue sum
cient revenue to meet the expenses OF the Wv
ernment and then added:
..Iyl that I do not mean high protective tarin'
hnt a tariff that will bring the country PACK 10
the prosperous conditions Of 1871
He talked in a straightforward manner ana
said that he did not want the people of the coun-
try to think that the seriousness or the money
question was underestmated or that the money
issue would be cast aside to make room ior tue
tariff lie felt that they went togetner' s'ue 's
side and that an honest currency ana tarii oi''
paid the expenses of the Government were "iNe
Indispensable. He expected TO nave 'he ha''e'
thoroughly discussed by the Executive Commit
tee and he felt that the gravity OF the s''ua''o'
was realized and would be met
M'KINLEY TO THE GLAss-BLOwERs-
Mr. Hanna said that he had seen the criticism
that Major Mckinley was talking tarn ara .ig
noring the question of honest money. lnoeeu'
he said, since. game East ! have seen II, ny
tracing the matter carefully find that the criu-
csm in question dates mainly to a speech liaI
Major Mckinley made to the glass-Worheis' i'
was a speech that was intended to reach thir'y
.bousand voters. The spokesman OF the delega-
previous TO his address that the glass-workers
did not care what kind of money they had just
go long as they had steady work and good wages.
Mr. Hanna then went on to show that IN view
OF this announcement, Major Mckinley could not
do otherwise than show the delegation now
under a protective tariff they would have re-
turn TO good wages and steady employment, ana
closed his speech by admonishing them OF the ne
csssity of having perfectly stable ana honest
currency.
"I wish to impress IL upon the business men
of the East" said Mr.. Hanna. that the Re
publican managers are keeny alive to the great
Importance of the money question, anu tney
have not lost sight Of IL for a single moment
But fair to see how it can be separated from the
question Of raising revenue. we must place the
Government upon paying basis ana nave an
honest currency. All of these questions, how
ever, will be settled by the Executive Commit
tee when it meets and l will be able to talk
to the public more fully. through the news
papers. after that meeting
THE DUTY TO BE PERFORMED.
Mr.. Hanna was asked If he would see Mr..
Plat while he was in the city. Il expect ne
said. in reply, ito be here about week, and
may see Mr.. Platt. think that he and can
sit down and talk over the situation without
getting into a fight G. ~ Bliss is to call on me
al the hotel tomorrow and want 10 see all
the Republicans that can While mere. VIII
say this, however. / Will not discriminate pc
tween individuals in this campaign, ana am
chershing no resentments such as might have
been engendered previous TO the Conyention.
We haze The task OF electing the Repubilcan
ticket upon our hands ana we must "oih w.
gether." 49,
tended review Of the situation at the present
time or to talk concerning what states would
be the battle-ground. He said that things wouIo
change materially in some of the states before
fall, and il was Just as well TO wait lie sala
further that both headquarters-in New-1 ork
and in Chcago-WOuld be open all the tlne, ana
would be of equal importance. He VIII dlvide
his time between the two headquarters. when
he is not az his home in Cleveland NhIe AT
home he will have n loug-distance telephone IN
his house. connecting both with chicago ana
New-York.
pleasant and approaChah!e to every one that
saw him at the hotel Yesterday afternoon re
encountered within few moments after ne
reached ,he hotel, ex-Judge Reilly, OF virginia;
The Judge is we-known character around
the uptown hetels. He introduced himself TO
Mr.. Hanna saying: , .
You ought to know ! was Consul 10
Cairo, Egypt. under Grant l am Repupn-
can Coo wouldn't know when he comes TO
make up his jewels unless he found me me IN ~ .he
Republican ranks When can l see you lot d
short time >" Then he leaned over and began
10 whisper earnestly in Mr.. Hannas ear Mr.
Hanna broke away and turned around. Ex-
Governor Alonzo u. Cornell was introduced 10
him, and he sat down on the sofa for a SNORT
chat with the veteran Republican. There were
MANY other cellers. including Mrs Ellen fos-
ter ex-Congressman John ;. wise, Amasa
Thornton National Committeeman Frederick s.
Gibbs, S!las r. butcher and many others ne
finally excused himself from his many visitors
in the courje of the afternoon 10 get d ii'u0"'
needed rest
Mr. Hanna dined at the Waldorf last evening
with Senator Elkins. Of West Virginia; General
Osborne and Theodore Roosevelt He was inter-
rupted at dinner many times. az at luncheon by
cards that were sent in to him. One of those
who sent In a card Frederick 5. Gibbs MI
Hanna saw Mr. Gibbs for a few moments after
he had finished dinner. Afterward Mr. Gibbs
said: II simply called to pay my respects 10 MT
Hanna. He asked me to meet him at MS no.ei
tomorrow AT > O'Clock after the members or the
Executive Committee have had theirSmeetng
He has secured headquarters in the building IN
which 7 have my Office. | have placed my teie-
phones and other appliances at his command un-
til he can get his quarters in shape was much
pleased with my interview with him am sal.
isfed that he is here 10 meet Repubncans OF all
kinds and 20 cooperate With every one in elect
ing the National ticket of the party. This is no
time for heart -burnings or resentments. and
am sure that shall all get together and elect
our ticket"
Frank $ Witherbee. Of Port Henry. was an
other caller He chatted with Mr.. Hanna few
moments
After Mr. Witherbee had called. there was re-
port that Mr.. Hanna would announce him as the
ninth member of the Executive Committee OF
the Republican National Committee.
There were many other callers during the
evening and Mr.. Hanna was kept busy shaking
hands He remained at the hotel until late
hour ands then excused himself He said before
retiring that he would visit the headquarters this
forenoon Then he will meet Garret A. Hobart.
Senator Quay. Powell Clayton and other met
bers of the committee at the hotel. ana the con-
ference of.the Executive Committee VIII take
place Mr. Hanna will he here. so he said last
night. for a week. and in that time he hoped 10
have everything in good running order. Then he
will 60 to Chicago TO look after some business
there and Will not return to New-York for a
fortnight matter that will probably be set
tied at the meeting to-day is the date OF the
great mass-meeting in New-York Mr.. Hanna.
II is said may Mr.. Platt to-day, and
ne Will take luncheon with Cornelius n. Bliss
at noon. He declined 70 say anything about Mr..
Bliss and the treasurership Of the National Com
mittee.
MR.. HANNA AT THE FIFTH AVENUE
confererce that was regarded with interest