New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-23
M'KINLEY STILL SECLUDED.
HE REMAINED INDOORS YESTERDAY
AND SAW NO CALLERS.
Mr. HANNA AND COLONEL MCOOK EXPECTED
TO-DAY-THE REPORT ABOUT COLONEL HAY
QUALIFICATION AT GOVERNOR
PVSHNEII'S ACTION.
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PVSHNEII'S ACTION.
rpv TELEGRAPH TO THE rRrBuNEl
Canton. Ohio. Feb 22-This has been a dull
wet. gray day in Canton. Rain fell steadily
for several hours and no ray of sunshine pierced
the heavy clouds The President-ele remained
indoors and seemed in nowse improved as TO
bis health. The family physician continues to
prescribe rest and quiet. Consequently the WIS.,
itors who come TO Canton expecting to see Ma
jor Mckinley are disappointed.
Tomorrow NJ. A. Hanna expects TO come mere
for a farewell conference before his departure
on Thursday for Washington and Colonei D. D.
McCook Of New-York. may arrive about 'he
same time. 1t can be stated positively 'ha' IL
Colonel McCook is a member of the Cao'he' lie
will not be Attorney General 1t has not peeh tue
purpose OF the President-elect at any 'iiie s'"0e
Colonel McCook's name has been "nuer cohs'u-
Grafton TO assign him TO the Department OF
Ius,,ce in case he decided to make him mem
Der of his official family the Auorney-|eh-
ora, was selected long before Mr.. McCook was
Thought Of in connection with the Cabinet
There has been no small degree of discussion
IN Canton to-day of the rumor that Colonel
1ohn I4av. Of Cleveland. is likely to be appointed
Ambassador TO Great Britain: The report could
no, he verified or denied. There were several
no,iticians here who know Colonel Hay. and
they had a good deal to say about his admra-
Bile equipment. in the way of special training
for post of the Importance of The one with
which his name is connected. The President
elect is a warm personal friend of Colonel Hay,
and knows how thoroughly well fitted he is
for a high place in the diplomatic service. The
impression prevails that Colonel Hay is under
very serious consideration for appointment as
Ambassador 10 the Court of st. James.
Ohio Republicans here and throughout the
State are rejoicing over the decision OF Gov
ornor Bushnell to appoint Mr. Hanna to the
Senate Of the United States to succeed John
sherman when the latter goes into the Cabinet.
Many kilograms containing pleasant comments
on Governor Bushnells statement have been
received here to-day and both Mr.. Hanna and
the Governor are being deluged with congratu-
latory telegrams
Governor Bushnell has served notice TO the
country" said Republican Of wide prominence
here this evening that the Ohio Republicans
mean 10 stand by their President as unit; that
they mean henceforth TO have two representa-
tives instead Of one in the Senate Of the United
States The action Of General Bushnell means
that the Republicans are harmonious and full of
zeal. and will elect a majority of the members OF
the General Assembly next fall and send Mark
Bushnell and Senator-eect Foraker. whose ad-
vice counts for much with him. saw an oppor-
tunity TO make great stroke for party harmo-
ny and they both proved equal TO the OCCASION
The Republicans OF Ohio owe them good deal
Looking at the matter from 2 selfish, factonal
POINT NJ view. neither of them had much TO gam.
The appointment meets With almost universal
satisfaction No protest has been heard against
it think - per cent Of the people of Ohio
we're In favor Of it, Major Mckinley will now
have Nh Hanna at Washington. where MT
Hanna will be free 10 give him and his ADMINS
tration the benefit OF his business and poilt'cal
experience Mr. Hanna is a strong character a
man e great native force, wide ACQUAINTANCE
Wonderful business training and uncommon eN-
ecuriva ability He is sure 10 make himself felt
in Congress and the administration is par
ticularlv fortunate In having the earnest. actNe.
loval support OF two such men as Foraker ana
Hanna Major Mckinley is a great peacemaker,
and his wisdom and foresight have gwen the
Ohio Republicans an opportunity 10 es'aDiish
harmonious relations that ought TO endure Tor
many years.
Dv J. A. Enander. OF Chicago, the Editor OF
Wish journal came 70 Canton to-day 10 HE a
well-indorsed application for the post OF Consul
General at Cairo. Egypt. He was unaDle 10 SEE
the President-eleCt.
NJ II De Young Of San Francisco. stopped on
his way West to pay his respects 10 Major NC
Kinley. but did not see him. ~
Wilbur F. Wakeman. secretary or the FRO
tactivs Tariff League. was visitor to canton
to-day - ..,
The house where Major Mckinley lives. when
has become famous by reason Of his occupancy
Of II and his memora bic speeches from the 'front.'
porch has been leased by Captain Herman
Kuhns. a well-known National Guardsman OF
Northeastern Ohio.