The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-29
POLITICAL NOTES AND GOSSIP.

As to tom" Rccd.-There is excellent
authority for stating that. as surmised by
The Times a few days ago, the Hannaites
have publicly announced the blacklisung oil
the Hon Thomas Bracket Reed in order TO
minimize the damaging effect of declara-
ton which it is known he was on the point
Of making to the effect that he could not
support Mr.. Mckinley. Joe Manley has
denied in positive terms that Mr.. Reed has
been blacklisted. but Mr.. Manley. after
years Of arduous effort, has acquired
reputation for employing language to con-
ceal thought which would make him val
liable aid to Sheng and his associates IN
the Ananias business at Shanghai. Man
ley also declares that he personally has ex--
tended an invitation to Mr.. Reed to particl-
pate in the campaign and make series oil
speeches in Maine before the September
election there. Aside from the well-known
fact that Mr.. Reed has not reposed conf
dence in Manley since the treachery OF the
latter at the st. Louis Convention four
years ago. it is important to note that MI
Marley does not claim to have received
assurances from the big man that he Will
make speeches for MIR. Mckinley. 1t is
probably true that Mr.. Reed will make a
few speeches in Maine in response to the
cIamorous demands of his old friends in
the Pine Tree State to come up and help
them out, and if he does this it is be-
lieved he will regard that as all the work
he should be expected to do for the party
at present. The ex-czar was driven out
OF public life by Mr.. Hanna and Mr.. Nc
Kinley by methods that are now thoroughly
well understood by nearly everybody with
an insight into present relations OF ma
tional politics. and it is not believed he
is the kind of man who forgets or forgives
injuries of this sort. Close friends OF MI
Reed who have talked with him recently
declare that the Mckinley campaign man
ayers would better let him severely alone
if they don't want to stir him up in a way
that will cause them regret. Mr.. Reed
has been content thus far to exercise the
proper privilege of the private citizen to
discuss public men and affairs with MS
friends 1t is not his fault that many OF
his biting sarcasms at the expense OF Mr..
Mckinley have found their way into print.
Though importuned repeatedly on his visits
to Washington by intimate friends in the
newspaper business to talk about the Ad
ministration for publication. Mr.. Reed has
resolutely refused to be quoted, and his
confidence as we'll as his expressed wish
| have been scrupulously respected for the
most part, as is usually the case with
| Washington newspaper writer's II, how
| ever, the big Maine man is hectored much
| more by Mr.. Hanna and other members OF
| the Hanna organization there Is the high
est authority for stating that he will have
few remarks to submit publicly.
Depew's FceIcr.-An avowed organ
of the Administration at Philadelphia pub
lished yesterday a cablegram from London.
sent by Senator Depew. containing Ian
| guage which is considered significant Of a
great deal more than the expression OF
| individual wish or opinion. DR.. Depew was
the guest at big dinner, given by some
British lawyers to visiting members Of the
bar from the United States. Why he felt
impeIled to cable an expression Of senti-
ment to the Hon. Charles Emory Smith s
I newspaper is not known, unless it be that
| he was requested by Mr.. Hanna. the Presi-
I dent or some other prominent member Oh
the Administrations to do SO in o-der to
| throw out feeler to the country on the
secret understanding amounting to an in
| ternational treaty which exists between
| the United States and Great Britain,
| thanks TO the hypnotic power OF LORD
! Pauncefote of Preston over Sir John Hay
OF Lafayette Square. 1.-THE United States
| and England go hand in hand" declares
| Senator Depew, in his cablegram. This
| sentiment contemplates peace. arbitration,
and. without any political alliance. har-
| mony of action throughout the world on all
| questions involving civilization, humanity,
| and the rescue of kindred" DR.. Depew,
Of course is always in joyful mood toward
the whole world after a banquet. and this
ebullition of Joy is not surprising. But
why should he feel called upon TO cable
It to the newspaper edited by Mr.. Mckin-
/ lev &c Tr-fr tor
behind this unusual action some hidden
motive of international political signif-
| canoe? That is the question that was
asked by politicians OF both parties In
Washington yesterday. 1t is believed, from
the Senator's reference to arbitration, that
he was instructed by Mr.. Mckinley to as
sure the British politicians, who Just now
are extremely anxious to enlist the active
sympathy OF this country, that the Arbi-
Tration Treaty, which Great Britain urged
upon the United States strongly few
| years ago and which was rejected by the
Senate, will be again brought forward in
| the next Congress il Mr.. Mckinley Is re-
elected. The Depew cablegram is expected
to arouse great deal OF discussion
| Throughout the country and promises to
| play an important part in the campaign.
A Late Campaign. - News reached
Washington yesterday which seems to in
dictate that the Democrats will not ac-
lively inaugurate their campaign at a:
early a date as has been generally ex'
pected The Hon. William Joel Stone o.
Missouri, who is now in New York will
Chairman Jones and other members of tn,
Democratic National Committee, engaged
in a determined effort to make Hill ant
| Croker come from under cover, will oc
cupy position Of commanding importanc,
IN the campaign management. What hi
title will be is not yet known, but tina
he will be the real director OF the Demo
: cratic forces in the field was long ago de
termined. Hence. until Governor Ston
gi5es the word the forces will not move
; He is booked for a trip to Europe, and
is his intention to sail early this week
to be gone thirty days. Not until the frs
Of September can he be at the head
a.. MI