Evening star., 1897-05-01
OHIO POLITICS LIVELY
An Early State Convention to Be Probably
Called.
Mr. Hanna snA the Administrataon
Somewhat 4AnxiSus Over the
PerplexinE- Situation.

Quick developments are promised in Ohio
politics. The administration is not exactly
alarmed at the situation, yet there are
threatening elements which 1t Is deemed
wise to check in time. This Is to be done
by calling an early convention, and thus
preventing the opposition from organizing.
The program Is to have the convention held
the first week in June.
When Mark Hanna returned from New
York he had an immediate consulta-
tion with his liettenants. some of whom
were fresh from the state. Yesterday
they were with him again, and the outcome
was, the announcement of the plan for an
early June convention. It was expected
that Chairman H. p. Grouse of the state
committee would confer with Senators Han
ma, and Foraker and Governor Bushnell in
New York, and that an agreement would be
reached. but Mr.. Grouse did not put in an
appearance.
1t is said. however, that he will issue the
call as early as desired. Gov. Bushnell has
no reasons for delay, though he did some
tart talking In New York, which Indicated
that he was not yet in full sympathy with
the administration plans, which include
his own denomination for governor and
Mr.. Hanna's Endorsement for senator.
Senator FOraker's Position.
Senator Foraker. on the surface. at least,
Is not taking an active part. He said to-
day: Il had thought that it might be bet
ter not to hold the convention until we get
through with the tariff and Congress ad-
journed. The time Is not material, and,
as Mr.. Hanna prefers an early convention,
l see no objection. Governor Bushnell
will be renominated and Mr.. Hanna in
vention is held
The opposition. which. it is feared, may
gather force. centers in Cleveland, with
possibilities Of an eruption in Cincinnati
Secretary Dick, who returned from Cleve-
land last night, says the sentiment there is
overwhelmingly In favor of Mr.. Hanna's
Endorsement by the state convention. New
ertheless, it is understood that no salts
factory assurances have been received
from Maj. McKisson. He has full con-
troll Of the party machinery in Cuyahoga
county, and the possibility Of his electing
an anti-Hanna delegation to the state con-
vention from Mr.. Hanna's home cannot be
ignored. Maj. Mckisson refuses to ac-
knowledge any aid from the administration
in his reelection, but holds rather that he
was elected in spite Of Mr.. Hanna's
friends. His course Of action Is not fully
outlined, but the idea Of the administration
men Is that he must be treated as hostile
factor.
MIR. Hannn's Lieutenants.
1t is probable that within a few days all
of Mr.. Hanna's lieutenants now in Wash
inston will be scattered through the buck
eye state. s. M. Taylor, ex-secretary of
state. who was at Frankfort as the repre-
sentative of the national chairman during
the senatorial contest. Is available for home
outy since the election Of Deboe as senator
He wants good consulate, but will delay
till the uncertainty over Mr. Hanna is
cleared away. Director Joseph p. Smith of
the bureau of American republics, who has
been giving his time to the southern pat
ronage. Is expected to concentrate on his
own state for the next few weeks, and an
early visit to Ohio Is scheduled for him.
Secretary Dick is also likely to make an
other trip soon, while 1t is an easy matter
for Senator Hanna himself to run I'D to-
Cleveland.
Senator Foraker is likely to continue his
attitude of friendly neutrality, though 1t is
not apt to go beyond his expressed opinion
that there Is no objection to Hanna's in
&c rsement for the Senate. Hanna agreed
with Foraker In the latter's position against
making Bellanly Storer assistant secretary,
OF state and the two senators are on good
terms personally. In spite of this some of
Senator Foraker's supporters in Ohio, along,
with Governor Bushnelrs following, are
determined to keep their control of the
state machinery. That is why the state
is likely to be an interesting
ore, even though 1t is settled in advance
that Bushnell will be renominated for gov
ernor and Hanna indorsed for senator.