New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-21
oNr CALLER ON M'KINLEY.
VAS SENATOR PRITCHARD OF NORTH
CAROLINA.
sr psEsrpEST-ELECT IMPROVED HIS oPFoR-
ENTITIES AND FINISHED HIS INAu-
ornAr. AppREss-oFFTcE-sEE
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canton. Ohio Feb 20.-Major Mckinley had
..,r one caller to-day. Senator Prtchard Of
18th Carolina His visit was brief one, and
:. left Canton shortly after noon for Cleveland
= consult with Mr.. Hanna
The political pilgrims have ceased to come
:, canton. for the reason that it is we'll and
,snerally understood that no one can see the
pras,dent-elect who has not been sent for
made an appointment with him. He wants all
,,s time he can get between this date and
March !, when he leaves Canton 10 dispose of
,srsonal and public matters of moment. Major
Mckinley has been listening TO appeals and sug
restions and acquiring information for several
months The time for action has arrived, and
he does not need assistance
To-day the President-elect practically finished
his inaugural address. The chances are that
40 other draft of it will be made He has al
eady revised it with care, and the amendments
which he made to-day will doubtless be final
II is document. it is safe to say. that will
command as much respect by reason Of its
.oundness and excellence as the letter of ac-
eeptance. There is reason to believe that Major
McKinley's State papers will be notable ones
the documents OF their class. II Major McKin-
lev has occasion to write on the subject Of arbi-
,ration or the pending treaty after his Inaugural
ton Il Is safe TO assume that his utterances
on that subject will be forceful and convincing
He is on record as an advocate of the principle
Of arbitration. and the Senators who have been
here think he is heartily in favor OF the ratfca-
ton OF the present treaty. Major Mckinley
is man OF rugged patriotism but he is not
IN airy sense a lingo. To his mind the pros
perity and welfare OF the country are bigger and
better issues TO advocate and work for than
the prosecution of war, and he will never
reedlessly or hastily plunge the country into
war while he is charged with the administra-
ton Of its affairs.
Major Mckinley Is steadily improving In
health. and his physicians say that by the end
Of next week he ought TO be as we'll and strong
as he ever was IN his life. The partial rest that
he Is taking Is precisely what he needed. and
bis system Is responding TO 1t splenddy.
J. Addison Porter. OF Hartford who expected to
be here about this time. writes that he, too, has
the grip and is unable to leave home. Mr.. Por-
ter will probably not come to Canton again, but
will proceed TO Washington and make some
preparations there for the arrival OF Major Mcr
Kiney.
The visitors have ceased 70 come TO Canton.
save the few who are sent for but the pressure
on Mr.. Hanna chairman OF the National Com
mittee. has increased fourfold. All who want
20 visit Canton and are restrained by the in
junction of Major McKiney's physician. which
forbids the Presdent-eect to them, are
pouring In upon Mr., Hanna, and his Cleveland
Office is crowded from morning till night
Mr.. Hannas Offices said Colonel Myron T.
Major McKinleys closest friends. and who came
down this evening to spend Sunday with the
President-elect resemble those of q popular
hotel in city where a National political con-
vention is in progress. One sees there politi-
clans from all parts of the country and Of all de-
grees of importance. Mr. Hanna has to see and
talk with all OF his callers, and he will be glad
when he can get away. I understand he Is
coming 70 Canton Tuesday Wednesday. and
that he may start for Washington Thurs
day"
do you think Governor Bushnell will appoint
Nj. Hanna TO succeed Mr.. Sherman in the Sen
ate of the United States?" was asked.
Mr.. Hanna's chances Of appointment are in
creasing daily. Indeed, there has never been
any doubt about it in my mind. A tremendous
sentiment favorable 70 his appointment has de-
yeloped both in and out of Ohio. l have been
al over the State. That sentiment is growing
daily and while Governor Bushnell has not said
what ne would do, am sure he is good poll
tician and will recognize the popular demand
for Mr.. Hanna and appoint him. The appoint
ment Of Mr. Hanna will mean much for the ONO
Republicans. 1t will mean harmony in the
party for years TO come. Mr.. Hanna deserves THIS
honor. and there should be no hesitation about
bestowing It on him when the time comes, and
have never thought Governor Bushnell would
seriously consider any other course.
United States Senator Pritchard arrived here
this morning. He said his visit had been delayed
ago" said the Senator. Il forwarded papers and
Endorsements from my State asking that Col
onel James L. Boyd be chosen for a portfolio
In the Cabinet either that Of Attorney General
or Secretary Of the Interior Colonel Boyd is an
attorney Of ability and talent. and would make
efficient official ] see that Mr.. Gary, OF
Maryland has been chosen as the Southern
member OF the Cabinet. ] believe that Mr. Gary
will be perfectly satisfactory 10 the South, and
two men from that section of the country are
hardly expected for the Cabinet l suppose Col
onel Boyd will not be In the official family. l
an not here on any political mission other than
10 speak good word. If opportunity occurs, Tor
Colonel BOYD. i want TO talk with the Pres
dent-elect on the work which will come before
the special session of Congress Immediately after
the Inauguration. The passage Of tariff bill
is of first importance 10 meet the obligation or
the Government and put the unemployed TO
work We want TO do as the Irishman said
"ray the Wilson bill and get down 10 business
Governor Bradley of Kentucky will be here
early in the morning and VIII spend sunday IN
Canton.
Frankfort. KY, Feb. Ex-Governor Bradley
left here for Canton this morning In response to
an invitation from the President-eect, VINO
wants 10 hold conference with him about the
Senatorial contest which is soon 10 come UP De-
fore the Legislature.