New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-23
Mr. H1NN4'S PLACE.

The determination Of Governor Bushnell or
Ohio 10 appoint Mark Hanna Senator upon MI
Sherman's resignation clears away many uh-
ceriainties 1t was not difficult 10 see that MI
Hanna in the Posiofice Department, though less
congenially placed for his own taste. would also
have been in the most inconvenient place that
could be named for any opponents. 1t was even
imagined by some that Senator sherman might
alter his decision and decline 10 leave the senate
for the State Department if his request that
Mr. Hanna be appointed in his stead should not
be granted But Governor Bushnells letter OF
announcement shows that he has sought TO learn
the general preference Of the Republicans Oh
Ohio and believes that he respects that prefer
epce in bis decision. Thus the Cabinet is prob
ably completed, and also the distribution OF
places and influence in Ohio, and Major McAm-
ley's desire 10 have the personal support ana
counsel at Washington of his strong personal
friend is to be satisfied.
Mr.. Hanna will not be Senator of unlimited
oratory and unless his mental habits chanSe'
will not be found one Of those who block the
business of the country by countless and end
less speeches. He is man quite able 10 say
what he thinks without great expenditure OF
words More important Is the fact that what
he thinks is generally worth pubic consldera
lion. So much, at least, the people OF the whole
country have learned from the phenomenal man
agement Of the Presidential campaign, first Tor
the nomination, and then for the election OF NC
Kinley, under circumstances of extraordinary
difficulty The opposition to the nomination TOOK
q peculiar form. The boiling of silver men ana
the outbreak of Altgeldism made the campaign
In many respects the most perplexng the couh-
trv had ever seen II was not a race along a
beaten road. but the path had TO be cut from the
first through obstacles hitherto untried.
Mr.. Hanna taught the country that in knowl-
edge of public questions. perception OF the most
effective way of treating them, understanding
Of men and ability TO combine ana direct the
efforts Of many, he had few equals. And every
body knows that these exactly the qualities
which NAV be in the highest degree valuable III
the Senate The tremendous power OF speaker
Reed in the House has been due only in small
measure to his gifts Of oratory. much as those
have been priced by his friends in many sharp
debates Far more important have been MS
ready perception of the tendencies OF public opih-
ion his clear understanding of the pracucal
bearing Of measures proposed, and his facui'v
Of enlist,ng the convictions of others and getting
things done. AS a practical business man OF
creat experience. Mr. Hanna is sure to be a most
useful member OF the Senate, even thouSh mex
perienced in the rules.
1t is from jealousy or antagonism in the SEN
ate that Major McKinley's Administration, IN
the Judgment Of some friends. has most to fear
The situation has. indeed changed greatly since
a number Of influential Senators were opposing
his nomination, and It would be strange If Me-
Kinley's own strong and impressive leadership
during the campaign, and the rare SIKH OF Mt
Hanna, and the tact which both have shown
so often in winning over opposition ana marx
ing out the path to success, have not changed
the feelings Of many. But II Is evident mat ID
the Senate Mr. Hanna will be placed just wherf
he can be OF the greatest service in aiding the
policy Of the coming President, IN promoting
Republican union. in helping forward wise meas
ures. and In guarding against the discords winch
are apt TO embarrass new Administration.