New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-21

Stanley There IS no doubt that Mr.. Stanley
will win by a big majority The POpulists have
no strong platform upon which to make n fight.
They dare not bring up the silver issue-they
would be numerically beaten on that-so they
are busy defending their State administrat don.
which was the most corrupt in the history Of the
state In addition to this. they attacking
the President the alleged ground that he is
weak and controlled by Hanna and others.
They are also attacking the war policy Of Secre-
tary Alger. Their abuse of the President is
making hundreds OF votes for the Republican
party. Ninetynin pei cent OF our people are
more than satisfied with the Presidents con-
duct Of the war, and have the greatest
fdence in him. They proud Of our Army
and Navy and believe that the naval victories
which were won have no equals In the history or
the world
MINNESOTA SURELY REPUBLICAN.
Respecting the political outlook in Mime
sofa. Representative McCleary, Of that state.
to-day said:
In 1896 there We're those who cl6ssed Mime
sofa a doubtful State. but when the votes
were counted. by a majority of almost $4,000.
her electoral vote was given to the nominee Of
the Republican party. Now, again. there are
those who think that Minnesota is one of the
doubtful States. but when the votes are counted
next November II will again be found as al
ways in the past that she is reliably Repub-
lican
Our State ticket is very strong one, com
posed OF men Of high character and ability.
Never within my recollection. have so many or
the nominees been men who able 10 go upon
the stump and state clearly and effectively the
issues before the country, and the Republican
position on these issues. We have now a solid
Republican delegation in the House Of Repre-
sentatives. six Of our seven Representatives.
have been renominated and the seventh Mr..
Heatwole. will be renominated on September g.
The hardest contests will be In the With Dis
trict. represented by Judge Morris. and In the
With District represented by Mr.. Eddy Judge
Morris has as his opponent ex-Representatve
Charles A. Towne. II is expected that special
effort will be put forth by the opponents Of the
Inatt In,
Judgment Judge Morris will have a larger ma
5ority than he had in 1896 He is a very fine
campaigner. and the conditions in his district
have substantiated his claims Of two years ago
and overthrown those Of Mr.. Towne.
Mr. Eddy's district is in the northwestern part
of the State the part which has had the largest
number Of State Popusts. The man nominated
against him. Senator Ringdal. is both honest and
able He is a good csmpaigner, but MT Eddy
has the advantage OF his fine official record lie
stands very nieh In the confidence of his people,
and will without doubt be reelected
HIGH PRAISE FOR THE PRESIDENT.
How does the Administration stand in the es-
timation Of the people Of your Slater" Mr. Nc
Ceary asked
In the Judgment Of the people OF Minnesota.
Mr. Mckinley IL the hero OF the war There
were a good many who thought before the war
that he was too slow IN beginning IT, but they
now realize that delaying matters until prepara-
ton could be made was a wise way in which 10
proceed. Then. again some were In FAVOR OF
now it is better to have so managed that
Havana should fall without that direct attack
That is. the method pursued was the one which
was least disastrous to the lives Of American
soldiers. Mr.. McKinleys wisdom having been
vindicated on every large question thus far the
people are ready to trust that wisdom in
dealing with measures that remain 10 be dis
posed or
What Issues are proving OF greatest inter
es. to the people OF Minnesota" Mr. McCleary
was asked
The questions which most people are think
ing aboui are those rel ating 70 the consequences
OF the war. hut opinions have not been crystal
lized nor issues made The Icopie or al par
ties are practically unanimous In favor oi me
absolute ownership Of Porto Rico by the United
States. They recognize that cuba presents
number of problems. but are OF the opinion that
Il Is the duty Of the United States TO retain us
hold there until a stable government shdII nave
been established. The subject about which there
IS least disqualification Of opinion IL That or dear
Ing with the Philippines only on one point Is
there general agreement Of opinion. and that IS
that we should retain In the Philippines at least
a commercial base. from which we may operate
IN securing a reasonable share of trade with
China and japan
POPULIsTs FEAR NATIONAL QUESTIONS
The opposition seems dsinclined to make Ma
t!onal questions the issue in the coming cam
paign and indications are that they VIII try
70 conflne the discussion TO State issues 1t Is
matter OF which every Minnesota Republican Is
IA power In that State since before the war. us
record is such as TO give little comfort 70 those
who would undertake 10 find ground for con-
demnatiOn.
There Is comparatively little being said about
the silver question. although it Will stu be
factor People IRE engaged in harvesting large
crops They expect 10 receive fairly good prices
Their minds are occupied by pleasant anticipa-
tions OF prosperous times and they are inclined
20 credit the good things which they are enjoy
ing and which they expect 10 ENJOY III part ~
the party in power.
Nh McC!oary is a member of the Republican
Congressional Committee and has charge OF
the campaign literature. He is in close touch
with the leading Republicans in all parts OF the
State. by means Of correspondence and has
clear idea Of the situation and prospects
WHAT THE HANDBOOK CONTAINS.
Secretary Overs,rcet OF the committee ar
rived In Washington tonight; Chairman Bah
cock is expected tomorrow. and Governor HUI.
chairman OF the Executive Committee. has been
here several days. so that by tomorrow night
the oficia; staff Of the committee VIII be VIZ
tuailv complete and ready for business. one OF
its first duties Will be TO review the manuscript
OF the campaign handbook. which Is ABOUT
ready for the printer. and Will be published ana
distributed speedily rs practcap'e' Inc
handbook will plainly indicate two important
facts In regard 10 the view OF the camPais"
taken by the committee. one is thai Tree com
age OF silver will not figure largely In ihhuehc-
ing voters-in fact, that this question VII! haru-
~ be regarded as an issue at all Jhe other Is
that the Republicans are to base their cause
almost wholly upon the good record made by
Mr. Mckinley during his year and half In the
White House. with a review Of the events OF
this period 10 show that predictions made by
Democrats two years ago have not been fui-
eiled
THE ADMINISTRATION REVIEWED.
IN the campaign book large number or
pages will be devoted 20 a review OF the Work
Of the present Administration. Especial stress