The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-07-12

CANTON. o., July 11.-"You can say
that We of the East are pleased with
both conventions" said Postmaster Cen
eral Smith when asked to say something
on the political situation. What kind OF
campaign do you anticipate?" was
asked
II look for a very active campaign all
along he line, with much speaking. The
general speaking do not think will COM
mence much before the first of Septem-
ber, but between now and then there will
be an occasional address by Mr.. Roose-
Welt and possibly others"
Along what lines do you expect the
campaign to be fought?"
Currency I'm the Lead.
II think the contest will settle down 20
virtually two issues--ono of these prob
ably the chief one. will be the currency
question. The Democratic convention has
made II so. They refused to accept the
verdict OF four years ago. They have
proclaimed their stand for silver and the
battle of four years ago on that question
WIFI have to be fought over. There Is no
such issue as Imperialism. That is a fic-
ton There can be no imperialism In n
free country, But the question of uphold
ing and strengthening the government In
dealing with the issues growing out of the
war and In administering the new peo-
pie brought under our care and protection
is an important issue and will flgure con-
spicuously in the campaign"
ITO what extent will the trust question
enter into the campaign
Not to great WStent In my opinion
that is business question rather than
a political one, and the Republican party
has declared in favor of such legislation
as will correct any evils that may exist
and control harmful combinations as
clearly and as forciby as any party can
in honesty and fairness"
Chinese Question Not nn Issue.
what OF the political situation In
Chna?"
1T seems to be clearing. We are hope
full that IL has improved. We have not
had definite communication but reports
Indicate the safety of the ministers on
July or 8. and II they were safe. then
there Is reason TO hope that they are still
safe. Every day they hold out adds
to the hope of ultimate relief"
DO you think the Chinese question will
enter into the campaign"
NO. | do not. 1t cannot become an
issue The government Is doing nothing
more than any government must do to
protect It's people. We have cmphatically
and continuously disclaimed intention 70
do anything else. The note OF the state
department bearing on this subject has
been well received by tho people OF this
country and by the representatives of the
powers"
NisBse~s I'm Canton.
President Mckinley took an airing
about the city Rs usual this morning. and
shortly before lunch took walk OF ssv
eral blocks. accompanied by Postmaster
General Smith, who Is his guest. and
George n. Freese. There was large
number Of callers at the house during the
dav and active preparations about the
lawn for the notification tomorrow. SEN
ator Clark 81 wyoming accompanied by
a party of HawRtians. arrived IN the ar
ternoon for a call and Senator Charles
| W. Fairbanks. OF Indiana, arrived this
evening and IA to be the guest OF Judge
Day. Comptroller II the Currency and
Mrs Dawes arrived this afternoon and
are being entertained at tho Day home