New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-04
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PREPARING FOR MEETINGS.
PROGRESS OF THE WORK OF THE
NATIONAL COMMITTEE
THE SPEAKING cAMPArGN-MR. HANSA's DUTIES
HERE FOR THE PRESENT ABOUT COM
PLETED-ARRANGING FOR A BIO
aAss-MEETING IN THIS CITY.

Thoroughly refreshed by hts rest IN the coun.
Try over Sunday Marcus A. Hanna, chairman
OF the kcr ublican National Committee. returned
to his work yesterday and took up the thread
OF business where he left II on Saturday night
He reached the Waldorf late Sunday night
and at once retired. He was up bright and early
yesterday morning and took his breakfast in
the cafe Of the hotel While he was eating he
was joined by Charles L. Kurtz. member Of
the National Committee from Chic as well as
the chairman Of the Republican state Commit
tee. He said that the big mass-meeting with
which the campaign in Ohio is to be opened at
Columbus on the nigh Of August IL promised
TO be big success Senator-ele lect Foraker who
was going 20 spend the month In Europe has
decided TO stay at home through the campaign.
and will preside at the meeting. Senator John
Sherman will speak aad Speaker Thomas y.
Reed may also be- present The greatest kind
OF enthusiasm is looked for
While Mr. Hanna was chatting with NJ
Kurtz. General Powell Clayton member Of the
National Committee from Arkansas and also a
member Of the Executive Committee. stroed IN.
General Clayton is staying at the Holland
House. and will be here pretty much all Of the
time until the campaign is over He not
inclined to talk about the situation. and ex-
Just reached the city. and | have not yet had
time to look over my mail or even to select my
room at the hotel So Of course am not
ready TO discuss the outlook or talk about my
plans. I only know what / have seen In the
papers. l have come tc New-York to work
however and you Will lind me right here at the
helm until the campaign Is over" General
Clayton will be in charge Of the Bureau Of
"a a for he tai ~
OF the campaign He intends 10 make out
elaborate schedule within few days and will
arrange for a speaking campaign OF great
strength He believes firmly that this is 10 be
a campaign Of education and that the issues
must be placed before the people fully and in q
straightforward manner
MR. SCOTS IDEAS.
The only other member of the Executive Com
mittee, besides Mr.. Hanna and General Clayton,
who is now in the city is " 3. Scott Of West
Virginia. Mr.. Scott gives employment 20 a great
many in his works in West Virginia. and has
been close student OF the questions ~ the day.
He has been here for several days ard will doubt
less spend the most Of his time here until the
campaign is ended He has decided Views upon
the issues IN the campaign. and In referring 20
the talk about subordinatng the tariff and maxi
publicans. Of course, are ready to discuss this
money question, because We believe that the more
II is discussed the the Republican party
will be benefited. But, coming back 10 the old
landmarks OF the party 7 believe that IL the
Government will provide revenue from customs
duties equal to its wants the demand for gold will
cease. The cessation OF that drain would start
the wheels of industry all over the country. and
would give employment TO idle wage-earners II
would make a good market FOR agricultural prod
ucts. more business for railroads. and by IN
creased traffic would enhance the value Of rail-
road securities Instead of foreign holders Of our
stocks and securities sending them back 10 Us
and thus causing decline in prices. they would
purchase more as good investment. and thus
turn the balance % trade in our favor. In this
way gold whether IN the United States Treasury
or in the banks, would be permitted 10 remain
where Il is Restore prosperity TO the country
and give wOrkingmen a fair chance at good
wages and steady employment and you have
gone a long way toward solving the silver ques-
ton"
Congressman j. A. Tawney, Of Minnesota, was
in the city yesterday and called upon Mr Han
nd. Mr. Tawney is well-known gold advocate
in district where there is a great deal OF free
coinage sentiment. He is a member of the Con-
STesSlOndl tOUlTlltter. anu ne says lttt
the situation in the West is serious. although he
has hopes for change in sentiment. with 8
vigorous and thorough organization said Mr..
Tawney yesterday, I'VE Republicans can carry
Minnesota But the gravity OF the situation must
not be undsresima led. and the most serious ef-
forts must be put forth for among those who
have bolted the Republican ticket are such men
as John Lind, who will be the fusion candidate
for Governor: ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Day. Con-
gressman Towne. Frank Nye and others. II viii
not be so serious In time. think. and already
Of a.asf, 4frs he
y movement This reaction Is aided by the at
tempt to make the issue sectional. Patriotic
citizens do not believe In trying 10 array one part
of the Union against another"
SMOOTHING OVER DIFFERENCES.
While the members Of the Executive Commit
tee are not talking TO any great extent. they
are nevertheless exceptionally busy IN patching
UP differences in various sections Of the coun-
try where factiona troubles are rife One OF
the hardest factional fights that the committee
has encountered is in Virginia The trouble
seems to be the succession TO the leader
ship once held by the late General Malone
Colonel William Lamb, John s. Wise and Colonel
Brady have al been in consultation with Mr.
Hanna Mr. Scott and General CLAYTON and
several other prominent Republicans are ex-
pected 10 come 10 the city from Virginia and
at another conference II IL believed that plans
will be made for effective campaign under q
arrangement.
Charles w. Hackett. chairman o, the Repub-
lican State Committee. came UP from Manhattan
Beach yesterday and spent some time at his
in the Fifth Avenue Hotel Mr.
Hackett. after saying that the report that Mr.
Platt intended 10 be a candidate for Governor
was solely joke. added that he was busy pre-
pairing for the great Republican mass-meetina
that Is to be held here soon. he was not sure
about the date yesterday. He said that General
Harrison would probably be the chief speaker
and that efforts under way TO secure
Chauncey NJ. Depew and Speaker Reed The
meeting Mr.. Hackett thinks, will be held
some time early next week.
Mr. Hackett and Mr.. Lauterbach. chairman Of
the Republican County Committee. went over TO
National headquarters late in the afternoon and
had half-hour's conference with Mr.. Hanna
The subject OF the Republican mass-meeting.
which General Harrison and Speaker Reed are
to address. was discussed and IL was understood
after the interview that an early announcement