The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-01-01

uaoon desperate, but there was moth
ing to indicate that this surmise was
well founded There was some rejoice
ing over the public declarations of Rep
resentattves Redkey, Of Highland coun-
ty, and Smith, Of Delaware county,
that they would vote for Mr.. Hanna.
Both these representatives had been
claimed by the opposition. Mr.. Red
key comes from county where it
was expected the majority of his party
would indorse his stand against Mr.
Hanna If maintained. Representative
Smith had war of words with Mr.
kurtZ as a result Of his desertion from
the anti-Hanna ranks Representatives
Mason and Bramley, of Cuyahoga, now
stand practically alone in their open
opposition to Mr.. Hanna, although they
do not represent the strength of the
anti-Hanna Republicans. The others
have UP to this time kept closely under
cover. Representative Mason Is the
avowed candidate Of Mr.. Kurtz for
speaker in opposition to Mr.. Boxwell.
Lieut. Gov. A. J. Jones, of Youngs-
town, arrived this evening. He was re-
ported to have said that Mr.. Hanna
would be defeated. In an interview he
said: IT am here to do my sworn duty
under the constitution. I shall preside
at the organization Of the senate and
think there will be no trouble. AS to
the senatorial contest know nothing
about 1t; neither do I propose to take
hand in the matter. It Is my place
and duty to be strictly neutral and
that Is the position will occupy. I
hope everything will come out salts
factory to the Republican party. What
more can say?"
Hanna badges were conspicuous
about the hotel Hobbies tonight. They
bore a picture Of Mr.. Hanna and the
words, For Senator, the Party's
Choice" The senator was besieged by
callers all evening, but accorded a
representative of the Associated Press
an interview. In response to an in
qulry as to what he thought Of the sit
uation, he said:
THE contest between the Republican
and Democratic parties was settled by
the people at the polls last November.
The verdict was in favor OF the Re-
publican party and It's platform. Since
then have not read anything or been
given any good reason why the verdict
should be changed. The Toledo con-
vention recommended the whole state
ticket and Endorsed the administrations
Of President Mckinley and Gov. Bush
nell. The platform was adopted by the
state convention by a unanimous vote.
1t contained an Endorsement of my
candidacy for the United States sen-
ate, and as far as the party could do
in state convention It was committed
to my election to the high Office to
which I aspire. That combined action
was a part Of the platform Of the
party, and therefore Republicans all
over the state think the fruits Of the
victory obtained by the success Of the
Republican party at the polls means
nothing less than that the will Of the
voters as expressed last November
shall be carried out by their represent
atives IN the general assembly I
know Of no reason why there should
be any change from the programme
adopted at Toledo, and, having faith
in the loyalty and patriotism OF the
Republicans Of Ohio, I have no reason
to doubt the fulfllment OF the pledges
made to the people"
What do you think Of the action Of
Mr.. Kurtz?"
II do not see any occasion why I
should indulge in personalities. I con-
slider that my own personality in tll1s
contest is Insignificant as compared to
the Importance Of this issue as affect
ing the future welfare Of the Repub-
lican party. I will merely state that I
am confident that the attempt to defeat
the will Of the party will not be sue
cessful."
The Dispatch sent messages to all
Ohio congressman today. Republican
congressman were asked:
IF Hon. M. A. Hanna IS the caucus
nominee, can Republican members of
the legislature honorably vote other
wise than for him?"
To this Congressman Southland re-
piled: mo Republican member Of the
legislature VINO respects himself or the
pledge Of his party can vote against
Hanna for SENATOR"
Congressman Shattuck said: "I do
not think any Republican member of
the Legislature can honorably vote for
any other than Hanna, whether he
is or Is not the caucus nominee. Hanna
was Endorsed by the state convention,
and members Of the Legislature can
not honorably vote for any other than
Hanna, whether he is or is not the eau
Gus nominee. Hanna was Endorsed by
implied agreement that members of the
legislature should carry out the con-
vention pledge"
Congressman Danford said: 1T re-
ply no; and, further, there is not the
slightest danger that any member Sc
lected as a Republican will vote
against Hanna"
Congressman Weaver said: 'I do not
think any Republican member of the
legislature should vote against Hanna,
either in or out Of the caucus"
The Democrats Of congress were
asked: "Do you believe the Democratic
members Of the legislature can afford to
vote for a Republican for the United
States senate to defeat Hon. NJ. A.
HANNAH"
Congressman Meekinson, Democrat,
replied: yes, If sound on currency,
when contingency arises"
Congressman Mcdowell In effect said
that If the Democrats alone could not
elect they would be justified in voting
for straight silver Republican.
POPULIsT APPOINTED.