Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-10
HANNA'S HOMECOMING.

There can be no doubt that Mark \.
Hanna IS as represented, exceedingly
anxious 'to get back home" And by
home is meant not only this country In
general, but Ohio I'm particular. No
doubt also that after landing upon these
shores Mark will not lose many hours in
making a bee line for the Buckeye state.
There is work there for him 10 do
serious work and plenty Of (which will
make tremendous demands on his time,
talents, and Doodle.
Both Of the great political parties have
held their conventions in ohio. put up
their tickets. and adopted their plat
forms. and the subsequent proceedings
in the State will interest Hanna intensely.
Indeed, they will interest the whole
Of the United States.
Now. as heretofore, McKinleyisrn and
Hannaism are one. in the Ohio cam
paign, as many see it. are involved the
political fate OF Mckinley and the fight
of Hanna's life. II IS recognized that in
the matter of securing a denomination
for Mckinley a Republican victory in Ohio
Is a necessity. 1t is also recognized
that even II a victory shall be achieved
the chances Of reconciliation will be large
ly in proportion to the extent of the
victory The issues IN the State, as laid
down in the platforms of the two parties
are: The financial, McKinley's Philip
pines policy, and trusts. But in the ma
ture Of things-Ohio being Mckinley's
State-the first named must, in great de-
gree become subordinate TO the other
the fresher-two. The Republican con-
yention endorsed, unequlvocally, the adj
mlnistration's Philippines policy. The
Democratic convention, in an equally UNI
equivocal manner, denounced that policy,
and all it carries with 1t. including the
fostering Of militarism. Both conventions
adopted antitrust resolutions, but none
the less trusts will be a vital issue. The
Republican pronouncement was vague,
half hearted, and insincere. No sane
man imagined for an instant that it was
anything but perfunctory. Hanna was
known TO have inspired the Republican
platform-to have been the controlling
spirit OF the convention-and the idea
that he had any serious purpose of kill
ing the goose that laid the golden egg
was absurd. Hanna. subsequently, in an
interview. confessed that the trust de
liverance was insncere and a trick, when
he said that he assumed the other
party Qhe Democratic would also pro-
nounce against trusts, thus making
stand or and taking the question Of
capitalistic combines out Of the campaign.
As TO his stand of" assumption, how
ever. he reckoned without his host The
Democratic doliverance was clear
ringing and Enthusiastically sincere.
1t appeals TO the vital interests
of the Ohio masses, and already
there is conclusive evidence that
It is destined To have powerful influence
in popularizing the Democratic size in
the contest Already also there is evil
dence that the Ohio masses are echoins
the note Of reprobation Of Mr.. Mckinney
Philippines policy in a manner that is
giving the administration NEST decided
uneasiness. |
But this is not all that IS calculated
to prevent Hanna and Mckinley from
sleeping the sleep of an infant until the
Ohio returns are in. Foraker is no in
significant power in Ohio politics and he
stin has a knife in his boot for the ma
tional Republican boss and his presiGen-
tial protege. If sthsre IS any man he
hates more than he does Mark \. Hanna
that man is William Mckinley. and
while he may be depended upon 10 openly
espouse the side OF mis- party. he will
bear close watching lest he secretly stab
the two individuals most Interested in a
Republican victory. He will bear close
watching lest he render TO the twain
such service" as ne rendered 10 Mark
in the latter's senatorial campaign and
effort to control the Cuban franchises.
Oh. no. There can be no doubt that
Hanna is anxious TO get back home, and
there can be no doubt that Mckinley
is anxious for him 10 get bacN We
iterate that there Is work for Mark 10
do in the Buckeye state that will make
tremendous demands on his time, talents,