The times., 1899-12-16

mainly in behalf Of the votes OF those
States that are either normally Republican
or give hope of Republican victories under
favorable conditions of Candidates and plat
forms.
There is scarcely any doubt that
the Payne resolution would be
adopted today by the Republican
National Committee II only the ne
grOes at the South were TO be considered.
But il so happens that IN three or more
States that are normally Republican the
balance Of power is held By cOiCTed voters.
This is particularly true Of the States OF
Indiana Illinois, and West Virginia. and
partially true Of Ohio II is this feature of
the case which mainly is giving pause to
the trusted friends OF the Administration
in dealing with MIR. Payne proposition. II
is feared by them that if they should give
their aid 10 the Payne scheme IL would 50
incense the colored voters generally that
they would make their revenge felt in the
States in which they hold the balance OF
power. II il were not for this fear the op-
ponents of the scheme could not have so
well organized their forces in the commit
tee as TO involve in grave doubt the adop-
tion Of The Wisconsin mans resolution at
tOday's meeting of the committee.
It is interesting 70 note in this connec-
ton. II it is not actually significant, that
Judge Mcclure. of Arkansas. who is lead
ing the opposition to the Payne plan, has
enlisted the active aid Of Col. Charles Dick,
who represents Messrs. Mckinley and
Hanna This fact is accepted as cOnClu-
sive evidence that the President, for the
reason stated. is opposed TO the PROPOSE
tiOn, and this carries with it the conclu-
sion that the committee viii today Squelch
the matter. at least for the time being.
Still. MT Payne declares that he has not
,sv,4. 80 go
his proposition to a final issue at this ses-
sion. aad last night he was claiming
strength enough 10 push it through.
The Southern members continue to be
solidly arrayed against it, and it is known
that they gained some strong converts 10
their side by the trade which gave to Phil
adelphia the much coveted prize of next
years convention. Il is not impossible that
the vote by which Philadelphia won the
convention will be held together for use
in the contest Former Governor Hubbard.
Of Minnesota. Is one of the few members
of the committee who last night talked
enthusiastically in favor Of the Payne
plan He persists in declaring the belief
that the proposition will be adopted by the
committee. with votes to spare.
May Mean Hanua's Reelection.
The generous applause which Senator
Depew provoked by his glowing tribute
10 Mark Hanna as a political manager in
the speech made to the national commit
tee yesterday is being freely commented
upon as sign of Importance. 1t IS taken
By nearly everybody 10 mean the Te-elee-
ticn Of Senator Hanna as Chairman OF the
committee TO manage Mr.. McRinley's cem-
paign next year. There has never been
any question Of Mr.. Hanna's ability as
a campai gn manager, Neither has there
been any doubt Of his willingness to again
enact the role Of a Warwick" The only
feature Of uncertainty in this relation II
and mas been whether or not the chief per-
son at interest-tO wit, Mr.. Mckinley
would consider ii advisable for his friend
Hanna to have charge of the next cam
paign. The chief Importance Of Senator
Depew's tribute lies in the probability that
he eulogized MIR. Hanna at the suggestion
Of the President, mainly for the purpose OF
testing the sentiments of the committee
men and Republicans generally on the
subject of Hanna as the campaign man
ager. The spontaneous outburst of ap-
piause which followed the Depew eulogy
yesterday morning at the Arlington has
convinced nearly everybody that Mr..
Hanna is not as unpopular, at least with
( the Republican managers, as the harsh
! criticisms of him during the recent Ohio
]
] evidence Of Mr.. Hanna's popularity, the
/ President is now free to ask his Old-time
/ friend TO again assume the managerial
I reins, and, as the President s wishes in
! this matter VIII be paramount there ap'
! pears 10 be little room 10 doubt that Hanna
! viii be the commanding general in the
/ field for Mr.. Mckinley in 1900.
! An Ohio Democrat, who is known 10 b.
/ on terms Of Intimate personal friendship
/ with Senator Foraker, tells an interesting
4 story In this connection He says tha'
! Foraker has recently declared that every.
/ thing is fixed for Hanna to remain at the
! head of the Republican National Commit
/ tee. Hanna, Senator Foraker is ALLEGED
! TO have said is the only man We have
! who can hold the fighting strength of tht
! party together In next years campaign. H,
/ has had The opportunity 10 test and nov
understands fully the capacity OF ever!
! party worker Of importance. He viii
/ therefore, know exactly how to allot tn,
| work 10 be done. He enjoys, as does no
body else, the Presidents full and un
/ grudging confidence. But. best OF all, ant
! most important of all, he can raise none.
| for campaign purposes easier and with tn
/ least publicity OF any man capable OF man
aging the fight Why. then, should VI
even think Of changing Hanna for ney
{ anu AA4tA4E Adll EiG4esll 4ldLEtEst-4
Kentucky Problems 10 Consider.
The committee today may be called upo
10 consider the present threatening sit
uatlon in Kentucky. It is probable tha
the Hon John W Yerkes, the Kentuck,
member Ct the committee. will lay III
whole case before his confreres. and tina
they viii respond to his call for aid in
ringing address TO the country.
Mr. Yerkes, who is, in appearance de
pertinent and record one OF the mos
notable members Of the committee, freel
discussed the kentucky situation with
reporter for The Times yesterday A
times Mr.. Yerkes spoke with great feel
ing and at other times in tones Of def
ance.
For three or four months" said be
we. in Kentucky. have been like a lot G
small boys skating on thin Zee, and ne
I knowing at what moment the crust
going TO break and tumble them into th
water. The nervous strain has been great
4 er than can be imagined by people VIII
/ have not been in Kentucky since thi
Z Gcebel business began IT has made Of L
all lot of bullies and pistol carriers
There is no telling what the end viii be.
But your man has been inaugurated a
Governor" was suggested Yes. that
true was Mr.. Yerkes response. "bu
there's no telling how long he viii be per
mitted TO peaceably hold his Office l fe'
certain that the Democratic Legislature, {
assemble next month, viii throw him OF
or at least viii formally declare that Goa
bel and not Taylcr was elected Governo
II the Legislature does that there will /
trouble The right OF revolution is sacre
TO all Americans. and particularly sacre
10 Keutuckiaus. We shall meet force wit
force II that becomes necessary
.'All the other State officers elected Wit
Taylor viii also be thrown out II is per
fectly plain 10 me that this Is what IN