The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-04

Cleveland, o., Dec. 3.-Mark Hanna
looked happy this afternoon. He SAID
that he felt happy. He had just re-
turned turn a from a tTo days ss,.ad. conference
Mr.. Hanna. has 1t been settled
whether you are to be the next secre-
tary Of the treasury or the next senator
from Ohio to succeed Senator Sher-
man"
Never mind what It will be. Ycu
newspaper fellows are smart, and will
fool you all yet"
He refused to throw any light on
what he meant by the remark only to
about, and that 1t would all come to
pass in due time.
When asked about his proposed
Washington trip he said:
Il will leave for the capital Friday
noon. One Of the chief objects of my
visit will be to arrange for the inaugu-
raj ceremonies. II present indications
augur anything believe that the pomp
and splendor attending McKinley's in
auguration will be the grandest ever
seen."
will you hold any important confer
ences?"
II will have several consultations
with leading Republicans. Will likely
meet Senators Sherman, Quay. Proctor
and others. Cannot say who the others
will probably be-"
Has Mr.. Mckinley determined to call
a special session of congress?"
Not yet. 1t is little early to de-
eide definitely on that point There
are too many other matters to be de-
cided before reaching any definite con-
clusion on that score. ! do not know
whether q special session Of congress
will be called or not"
M'KINLEY'S MANY CALLERS.
Canton, O., Dec. 3.-Major Mckinley
discussed many question with many
men today. His first extended inter-
view was with Senator ]. NJ. Thurston,
OF Nebraska, who told him about the
situation in the west and discussed at
some length the probable course OF con-
gress this winter.
Major Mckinley then had Q pleasant
chat with Mr.. Charlton, q member Of
the Canadian parliament. who had
some interesting suggestions to make
on the subject Of reciprocity and Of the
establishment Of closer commercial re-
latiOns between this country and Can
ada.
Hon. W. E. Mason was the next
caller. His call was purely personal
one and he stated to Major Mckinley
that he was candidate for the senate
Of the United States and only asked
fair treatment from his opponents.
Nelson A. Dingley, Of Maine, and his
son were the next callers. Major Nc
Kinley had long talk with Mr.. Ding
ley and Senator ThurSton participated
In part Of the conference.
Late in the afternoon Senators Mitch
ell and Mcbride and Representative
Hermann, of oregon, called and had
pleasant chats with him. Senators
Thurston and Mitchell left for Wash
ington this evening. Mr.. Dingley ex-
poets to set out for the capital Friday
afternoon. General Stuart L. Wood
ford stopped of on his way to Chicago
to pay his respects to the president
Mckinley tonight.
Representative r. w. Taylor, Of this
district, arrived from Washington this
afternoon. He said the opinion pre-
vailed at the capital that Senator Sher-
man had decided to become an active
candidate for reelection to the senate
Of the United States.
Another caller bound for Washing
ton today was Representative john
son, Of North Dakota.
NO CABINET MAKING.
There was no cabinet making today.
Major Mckinley talked with the WIS.,
itors, whom he took into his confidence
upon questions Of public and party
policy. Senator Mcbride, Of Oregon,
thinks his state IL entitled to recogni-
tion and calls 1t the banner common
wealth Of the Pacific slope. but neither
he nor Senator Mitchell made any cabi-
net suggestions to the president elect.
Senator Thurston said he would not
accept q place In the cabinet II one
were offered him.
Some of the Grand Army men talk
Of urging their commander In chief,
General ClarksOn, for q cabinet posi-
tion, but 1t is not at all likely that
Nebraska will be recognised In this