New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-05
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HANNA THREE VOTES SHORT
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morning to qualify as Speaker pro tenn. with the
other candidates OF the combine.
After the Legislature was orgarized Mr.. Grf-
nth had another night of conferences on both
sides Of the Senatorial case. ana this morning
1t Is said he gave the Hanna men written
pledge that he would vote for the Senator
Later in the day he was seen by the opponents
OF Hanna. and tonight he gave out the follow
ing:
70 the Public: It is due to the public and my,
convention that nominated me passed a reso-
and while at Various times during the eampaign
and H Dozen Or 81
nay constituents in Mr.; Hannas hesdquarteIs on
however. since learning the particulars OF the in
Gsnes hsaP Ped Ts MSna s n
true TO my manhood should cast my vote for
and shall resent the ndlrniies and insults heaped
upon myself and friends and also DO service service
iican other than Mr. Hanna for United States Sen
Notwithstanding the threats that have been
made to me that cannot return and live In Union
hope and belief that the good people who have
honored me with their confidence, and whom
lion that cannot under any circumstances now be
changed.
When a copy Of the statement purporting 10
come from Representative Griffith was shown
TO Senator Hanna this evening. he said: Il do
not believe Mr.. Griffith made this state
ment. because II is not true. II Is represented
to me that he is an honorable man. and there
fore I shall not believe without some further
evidence. that he ever made authorized any
euch statement"
The document. however. is In Griffith's hand
writing whether he prepared it himself or not
Griffith's letter has caused not only a sensation.
but the most bitter feeling on the part of the
rival workers.
George NJ. McPeck. neighbor and personal
friend Of Representative and Mrs Griffith is
sued statement tonight denying that Mrs
Griffith had received any insults or indignities
from Mr.. Hanna's friends.
Judge F. z. Dellenbaugh. Of Cleveland to-
night gave out statement in which he said:
II am prepared TO say as coming from the lips
Of Senator Burke that he will faithfully keep
every pledge and every promise he made to the
good people OF Cuyahoga County. either on or
OF the stump in the last campaign. Further
more, Mr.. Burke's vote. in compliance with the
wishes of the people of Cuyahoga County and
the State at large. will be cast for NJ. A. Hanna
for Senator
IN THE LEGISLATURE.
The morning sessions OF both houses were de-
voted to routine business. Senator Burke OF
Cleveland. arrived to-day from Chicago, and
completed the full complement Of Senators.
Burke voted with the Democrats. but took his
seat on the Republican side Of the chamber
In the House several bills were introduced
against corporations These measures were re-
garded as thrusts at Senator Hanna whose
business interests varied. An amendment 10
the Nichols law. which taxes the earnings OF
express. telegraph. telephone and other
panies introduced to include street
railways, electric light and powe: equipment,
artificial and natural gas, sleeping car and all
other corporations. There also bill intro
duced to repeal the law for new State House.
This was regarded as returning the compliment
TO the Columbus people who have expressed
their disapprobation of the course OF Governor
Bushnell
While these measures were being thrown in
delegation of $50 from Springfield the home of
Governor Bushnell, marched into the State
House. wearing Hanna badges and carrying
banners with drastic inscriptions. and called on
the Governor. Congressman Weaver the spokes-
man OF tie delegation. in addressing Governor
Bushnell said
Il had the horror 10 present your name at the
Toledo Convention, and am proud of IT, Circum-
stances have arisen which have changed the
current of affairs. Certain persons who claim
70 be Republicans are endeavorlng to thwart
Mr. Hanna's candidacy, but we cannot believe
that you are Of these, that you are unloyal.
For you TO do this would be a political blunder.
II not a political crime. Hence we call 70 ask
II you have done what is charged against you. -
APPEALING TO THE GOVERNOR
Following this, Mr.. Weaver's remarks were in
the nature Of an appeal to the Governor not to
permit the Republican party TO 60 down to de-
feat by the election Of any other man for Sena-
tor than Marcus A. Hanna.
Governor Bushnell showed much emotion in