New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-24
MARK A. HANNA IN CANTON.
GLAD THAT HE IS GOING TO WASHING
TON AS A SENATOR.
HIS LAST VISIT TO THE PRESIDENT ELECT BE
FORE INAUGURATION-wHA HE THINKS
CONGRESS WILL DO.
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CONGRESS WILL DO.
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Canton Ohio Feb. 23.-Chairman NJ. A.
Hanna arrived in Canton this evening and
will remain with Major Mckinley till roon to-
morrow Mr. Hanna was in excellent spirits.
and talked cheerfuly about several matters OF
current interest in the world OF politics. He
said frankly and genialy that the thought that
he was going to Washington with seat in the
Senate awaiting him gave him much pleasure
II am a business man." said Mr.. Hanna. "and
I think l know what the business and CONNER
cial interestssof this country desire and need.
| expect to take an active interest in tarif
legislation. The first thing we want is reve-
nue. bill that shall produce enough income to
meet current expenses. Tariff and revenue Will
go hand in hand think the members of Con-
gress pretty generally are Of the opinion that
bill which shall produce adequate revenue
shall be promptly passed, and 1 think the dis
position will be to waste no time the enact
ment OF such law The country expects.
needs and demands il, and It Is the duty OF
Congress- as look at 1t, to meet this demand
when do you start for Washington" was
asked
Il expect to go next Friday afternoon. and
this is my last visit to Canton prior to the in
auguration OF Major Mckinley
What has been the effect Of Governor Bush
nelrs announcement that he will appoint you
to succeed Senator Sherman" was asked.
1T has made the so-called Ohio situation SIM
pie and transparent. The party is unified as
perhaps 1t never was before. and a long era OF
harmony and good feeling will. in the estima-
ton of those who observe these things, he the
outcome of present conditions in the Republican
party In Ohio. The interest in the Ohio stua-
ton was pretty general, If one may judge from
the nature and extent OF the comment upon it,"
You have been pretty busy receiving tele-
grams Of congratulaton? was suggested
Yes. it has been q pretty lively industry"
laughed Mr.. Hanna zone naturally makes a
good many friends and acquantances In the
course of a National campaign. and business
career OF considerable extent"
When do you expect to take the oath OF office
as Senator of the United States?" was asked
ION March >, | suppose"
who will be the senior Senator from Ohio?"
MY understanding is that Mr.. Foraker Will
be"
referring to the Senatorial complications in
Kentucky, Mr.. Hanna said: II have had talk
with Governor Bradley recently. He expects TO
appoint Senator just as soon as there is va.
cancy. and he will also call special session OF
the Legislature"
In response to a question about the health OF
Major Mckinley Mr.. Hanna said: The Presi-
dent-elect is looking better than he did when
was here last week. but his throat troubles him
somewhat and he needs all the rest he can get
Among Major Mckinleys callers to-day was
Congressman H. F. Thomas. OF Michigan. VINO IS
strongly indorsed for the position Of Commits
sioner of Pensions by General r. A. Alger and
the whole Michigan delegation In Congress- Cen
eral Ayers last visit to Canton Is said TO nave
been in the interest Of Mr.. Thomas.
Ex-senator d. NJ Sabn and ex-Representative
6 p Snider Of Minnesota were also callers at
Tho home of the Presdent-elect. Senator Sabin
tl,at nla n
Commerce Commission has been offered TO e. A
Pillsbury, Of Minneapolis.