Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-16
THE OHIO CONVE NTION
Not Expected to Pass Resolutions as to a
Colonial Policy.
VIII Probably Pledge support to the
AdministratiOn-GOv
of Hawaii.

President Mckinley has given the sub
ject of the future of the Philippines a
great deal of consideration, but it can be
positively stated that he has committed
himself to no policy and that the future
will wholly determine what this country
will do with the territory ii has acquired.
1t is understood today that some of the
closest and most confidential friends of the
President have talked to him on this sub
ject. The Ohio republican state conven-
ton meets next week, and the question of
what it will do has been talked over by
the leaders here. General Grosvenor. who
stands as close to the President as Senator
Hanna or any other man, will leave for
Chic to take short rest and to be present
at the convention.
No Aggressive Revolutions.
1t has been agreed among the leaders
here, and the President thinks they are
right that the convention will adopt no
resolutions on the Philippines which will
outline policy or commit the republicans
of that state in any way. 1t is recognized
that resolutions of an aggressive nature,
advising colonial policy or any other
important suggestion, would be regarded
by the country as in line with President
Mckinley's views and as attempting to set
pace for the country With his usual
care and foresight the President will not
agree that anything of this kind should
be done. The first reason for this is that
it would not faithfully represent the Presi-
dents views at this time. 1t might also
commit the republican party to a line of
action which would not be advantageous
or patriotic in event of unexpected de-
velopments. In short. even the President
cannot calculate what the future will bring
or what will happen before the war closes
He is a man who acts action is needed
and does not propose to settle in advance
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ed itself.
Will support the Administrations.
II is probable that the Ohio State con-
vention. as most representative at this
time of the republican party in general,
viii adopt commentators resolutions and
offer the loyal support of the party to the
administration in any wise course it may
take. 1t will not attempt to cut out a pat
tern on which 1t must build or which will
bind anybody.
1t is ascertained that many republican
leaders of Ohio are favors BILE TO resolutions
which suggest aggressive action in the way
of the acquisition and holding of foreign
territory. These men will be held in check
by the more conservative and thoughtful
leaders.
1t is positively known that the President
has not intimated to anybody what he
thinks this country should do with the
Philippines. He has been so careful as no:
10 speak even a temporary thought of his
mind which would indicate anything. IL
the councils of the cabinet the Pres
ident has been content to say that the f,j-
tUre should take care Of itself. Every step
50 ar taken has been quickly decided on
as Il became necessary, and there has been
lao graphing with shadowy and remote
matters which might change form at any
minute.
Government OF Hawaii.
Regarding Hawaiian annexation every
body knows the Presidents mind He is
satisfied with the way matters are pro
crossing. Until Congress makes Il perma-
nen- form, which will not be at this SEES
SION Hawaii viii stand in the same reIa-
ton to the government as any territory of
the nittd States. President Dole proba-
Diy VIII administer the affairs of the ISL
anu as governor and the other officials
under him Will be given places in kcepina
with their present standing. for under the
resolution passed by the House yesterday
the President is given power to put in ef-
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