The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-11-07

campaign. II 1t shall finally appear that Mr..
Hanna has been saved in Ohio. the result will be
due to the fact that at the last moment many of
tho voters began to realize the fact that tho ma
tional elements of tho campaign were Of over
shadowing Importance. 1t is tho belief of some
of the most earnest workers in the State that IL
Mr.. Bryan had entered Ohio a week earlier all
question as to the Republican complexion of the
Legislature would have been SO clearly settled
at the polls that tho results announced the
morning after tho election would have been
everywhere treated as conclusive. 1t is equally
tho judgment Of these gentlemen that, except
for this late conviction that the vital issue of
tho campaign was Organism. the Legislature
would have been SO decidedly Democratic as to
have left no doubts to DO resolved by the official
returns.
Tho concurrent testimony of the Republican
workers in the Ohio campaign Is that President
Mckinley personal popularity in the State was
not anywhere diminished or questioned. On the
other hand, tho campaign 80 shaped itself that
Mr.. Hanna became tho central Issue, and 80 re-
manned TO the end, except tho arousing already
noted which followed the advent of Bryan.
While this was o paradoxical situation as re-
spected tho President and Mr.. Hanna, both ele-
ments Of It existed as stated, namely, that all
signs throughout the campaign showed that tho
Presidents popularity is increasing in the State.
On the other hand, 1t was equally clear that Mr..
Hanna was the overshadowing Republican issue.
OF course, he was charged with things in great
variety which could not be properly laid at his
door. Tho campaign assortment of these asser
lions was varied and portentous from the first.
There were friends of Mr.. Sherman who strenu-
ously insisted that he had been forced out of the
Senate against his desires to make Q place for
Mr.. Hanna. While Senator Foraker worked
openly. continuously. %forcibly. and. no doubt.
honestly for the success Of tho whole ticket,
ferred in their quiet talks to the earlier days
when their leader was not supported. and the
results at the polls undoubtedly reflect some Of
the effects Of such talking.
cause net OF George Cox Cox YET y'st"iit il Is s.f fact tf'sta cox !;
was not invited to declare for Mr.. Hanna in the
him to the Senate. But, ascertaining that this
was to be done. Mr.. Cox. in the exercise Of his
seif.preseryation Is the hrst law. ostentatiousIy
declared himself for Mr.. Hanna. Without the
fss,t Is It thu ssf ie setisI. sa eief ssFG IN q clD GGT ns.ii0d the
There, were many friends of Gov: Bushnell
who had private views Of the legislative ticket:
friends, owing to the closeness OF the vote. have
turned out to DO a potential factor in the result.
Hanna and talked in nearly all communities in
a very demoralizing manner OF promises, dating
| before conventions, before nominations, and be-
fore elections. Doubtless many of their claims
were unfounded. but there were enough which
| were accepted as eStaDllSheQ TO nOat all the rest.
This situation turned out to be one Of the most
difficult Of all to meet and one Of the most dam
aging: To make II worse. the all,peryading
bers upon President Mckinley than upon his
Ohio predecessors. There were not only those
campaign work, but there was also the army Of
those who had fallen under the Democratic
regime and who insisted upon restoration. So
the trouble in the late campaign. always a seri-
GUS ono for the first year of an administration,
was of unusual proportions in Ohio, and WAS
/ much fntenSifed nv the disOOSitiOn to charQa
everything to Mr.. Hanna.
| Not only does every one here now see that the
Issues of the recent struggle were national, but
all recognize the fact that the campaign for 1900
is on. and that the central issue OF al the hosts
order, both financial and socialistic. which are
being rallied against the next national party. is
It is perfectly understood here that President
Mckinley was elected, not by the Repubican
party BART Of a a i%ss eu So Gy @ Of s ]eitinens u hot aIiie On w ihS
that party. hut who were as earnest and rs pa:
triotic as any in the support of national financial
The unpleasant facts of the election and the
~exultant manifestations in every quarter of
monetary unsoundness, and among all support
ers OF the anarchical planks OF the Chicago plat
form, are accepted by the Presidents friends as
clearly indicating that the identical battle Of
1896 Is to BIO fought over again in 1900. The
lines OF the the t Eppossi n,,o1 q are Sesn to be rapidly IDLY
practically all the voters are to BIO divided be-
tween those who will stand for monetary hon
sssy; 3 pGp se out u ot Snnrsh Sf in mi It's s s%aitiif SrG tor a thS
balcful forms, and those, n the other hand. who
advocate national Reputation, and rally about
which the country Is cursed.
The disappointmcuts of tho election have
brought no signs OF faint-heartcfness In Admin
istration circles, or the lack of high resolve to
face this wild and enthusiastic rallying. The feel
party will be able to unite for the next national
campaign all who continue to oppose the rev.
planks OF tho Chicago platform, without regard
TO their party alliances, 1t Is believed that In
the next linins np for the tn election Of a presi.
who oppose free silver will, act openly with the
Republican party than in the last campaign, II
put in the field by, sonnd.money Democrats, or
that any OF the side tickets will m much
The contest 10 which Administration Republic.
cans are now looking forward for tho nest ma,
The Democratic Icllef is that it will he presented
adopted by acclamation. Say these Democrats
III Kentucky can be rGgainci with IL, Ohio, the
It. and New York Won under il. or in spite Of il
why should NC not feel confident OF victory IN
the Sy pGkt general PrnsISaa Sa Mckinney 4 is saving nothing
oven To his most intimate friends. in regard to d
second term, and doing nothing which can bt
these friends. like the friends OF all Presidents
NJ this stage OF nm administration are begin
vided into two classes. with very sharply differ
ing views as TO plans and policies.
but unfortunately influential, who believe II
using patronage 10 create machinery for use II
"a national convention. Such dealings must o
necessity be with the most unsavOry member
OF the party. 1t Is certain that The Prcsiden
has no leanings in these directions. II is ~
certain that, oil his own accord, he would not ap
point disrcputHble men 10 place. There hay,
= doubtless boon instances where promises haVI
> been made without his knowledge which he ha
felt called upon TO redeem. Such things canno
: be entirely eliminated from party work. Beyont
0 question, the Presidents inClinations would re
duce them 10 the lowest possible proportions.