New-York tribune., 1900-07-12
THE PRESIDENTS PLANS.
NOT TO MAKE SPEECHES IN THE PRES
ENT CAMPAIGN
ARRANGEMENTS FOR NOTIFICATION COM
PLETED-A BIG CROWD EXPECTED
IN CANTON.

IN CANTON
Canton, Ohio. July 1.-THE campaign Of 1900
/ in Canton viii not be a duplicate of the cam
paign Of 1896 It is not the present intention
Of President Mckinley to make speeches to dele
cations which may visit Canton in the summer
and fall. even if he remains here all the time
He viii he so much occupied with public busi-
ness that he viii have little time to devote to
I the campaign Four years ago he was a private
citizen, and as the candidate of his party felt
justified in taking an active part in the cam
paign. Now he is President of the whole peo-
pie and feel- that he should give his attention
I to the many public questions pending and con-
stantly arising He intends, therefore, TO CON
fine his part in the campaign to his speech to-
morrow and his letter Of acceptance. Many
clubs, delegations and deputatOns have asked
when they can be received by the President.
The replies TO these messages have said that the
length Of the Presidents stay in Canton is in
definite and that he can make no appointments
for the reception of such delegations. Those who
call 10 pay their respects will be received at
times when the President is not engaged, as
they would be We're he in Washington. But he
viii not make speeches from the front porch 10
visiting delegations.
PREPARATIONS FOR NOTIFICATION
Preparations are completed for the notification
TO President Mckinley Of his denomination. Two
large flags. one covering the upper portion and
the other draped over the awnings OF the Presi-
dents home in North Market-st. are all the dec
orations that viii meet the eyes Of the visitors.
Back of the house a large tent has been put up.
and here the Notification Committee will have
luncheon after the ceremony is completed The
speaking will take place from the famous front
porch Of the Mckinley home, unless the weather
or4trents in which case the opera house VIII be
used. Canton is preparing for a large crowd.
Many people can reach this city tomorrow,
take part in the ceremony and return home al
night and clubs and other organizations,
well as individuals are taking advantage Of the
opportunity to be present. The members OF the
local committee having charge Of the arrange
ments say the notification will be much more Of
an affair than IL was four years ago. and that
a larger number Of people will be present. The
Notification Committee and the survivors Of the
Presidents regiment. the 23d Ohio and a num-
ber of prominent Republicans are to have places
Of honor.
II is probable that a number OF speeches be
sides those of Senator Lodge and President Nc
FfnIev will be made. Senator Hanna, Senator
Fairbanks and Representative Tayler, Of this
Congress district are TO be called on for short
addresses. The business houses of Canton are
70 % closed for part Of the day, to give en-
pIOyes an opportunity 70 take part in the
demonstration in honor Of their townsman
Postn1a aster-CeneraI Smith reached Canton
10 o'clock and VIII remain until after the nou-
hcation. Secretary Cortelyou met him at the
station. and took him 70 the Presidents home
President Mckinley shortly before luncheon
took a walk Of several blocks, accompanied by
the Postmaster-G General and Postmaster George
p. Frease. Senator Clark, Of Wyoming, accom-
panied by party Of Hawahans, arrived in the
afternoon for call. and Senator Fairbanks, Of
Indiana arrived this evening. and is 70 be
guest Of Judge Day. The Controller of the Cur
rency and Mrs Dawes arrived to-day, and are
being entertained at the Day home
POSTMASTER-GEN on CAMPAIGN.
You can say that we Of the East are pleased
with both conventions" said Postmaster-Gen-
eral Smith, when asked TO speak OF the poll
tIcal situation
What kind of campaign do you expect2"
asked.
Il look for an active and earnest campaign
all along the line with much speaking. The
general speaking. I do not think, Will begin
much before September l. but between now
and then there will be occasional addresses by
AIr Roosevelt and possibly some others
Along what lines do you expect the campaign
to be foughto"
L think the contest viii virtually settle down
TO two issues one of these probably the chief
cratic Convention has made it They re-
fused 10 accept he verdict OF four years ago.
They have proclaimed their stand for silver, and
the battle Of four years ago on that question viii
have 10 be fought over. There IS no such issue
Imperialism. That is a fiction There can De
no Imperialism in free country But the ques-
ton of upholding and strengthening the Govern
ment in dealing with the issues growing out
Of the war and the new people brought unGer
our care and protection IS an important issue,
and viii figure conspicuOusIy in the campaign
ITO what extent viii the trust question enter
into the campaign? =?
Not to q great extent. To my opinion that
is a business question rather than a political
issue and the Republican party has declared IN
favor OF such legislation Will correct any
evils that may exist and control harmful com
binations as clearly and as forctbly as any party
can in honesty and fairness"
What Of the present situation in CHINA p
1T seems 10 be clearing We are hopeful that
IL has improved; we have not had definite COM
municatiOn but reports indicate the safety OF
the Ministers on July I ,, and If 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 ~elief.'
DO you think the Chinese question VIII enter 4
into the campaign?
No I do not. II cannot become issue. The .
Government is doing nothing more than any
Government must do 10 protect it's people We
have emDhatIcaIIy and continuously dsclaimed
intention TO do anything else. The note OF the
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