The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-07-25
Mr.. DICK VISITS CANTON
CONFERS WITH THE PRESIDENT on
OHIO CAMPAIGN MATTERS.
Mr.. Mckinley Besieged by Callers
May Return to Washington i'm
a Few Days.

CANTON, o., July 24.-Chairman Dick,
of the Republican State committee, held
an hours conference with the President
to-day. AT its conclusion General Dick said
they had talked over matters concerning
the campaign, but that there was nothing
to announce. Asked to the coming of
the Ohio officials, candidates and commit
teemen next Saturday, Chairman Dick said
the party would come If the President was
here to receive them at that time, but
there was a possibility that the President
would then be in Washington again on
account of matters connected with the Chi
nese situation.
did the President intimate an early de-
parture?" was asked.
No; 1T would be unfair to say that
was speaking except from current reports.
If he is to undertake mediation with the
powers, Ii is quite likely that he will be at
the capital for at least part of the work"
How soon will the campaign In Ohio
open?"
Right away; it is open now. 1 don't be-
lieve in waiting on anybody"
1.-THE speaking?"
"Oh, that will begin as soon as we can
get the speakers. We will have plenty of
them and as strong as any State in the
country. Yes, there will be considerable
club organization. 1 have any number of
inquiries for plans to organize troops OF
Rough Riders and 1 believe many will be
organized on that line. And from the de-
mand for saddles reported everywhere,
believe there is going to be many mounted
clubs. We want big Republican victory
In the State and We are going to work for
it,
The chairman was accompanied by Rev.
DR.. Priest, of Buchtel College, who re-
newed the invitation to the President to
assist in laying the cornerstone for the
new college. The President was obliged
to decline, as he is not accepting any in
The Mckinley callers are increasing at a
lively rate and are coming from all quar-
tiers. Scarcely moment passes from early
morning till late at night but one or more
may be seen on the porch awaiting an
audience. Those who come to nay their re-
spects are still in the majority. but those
who come for favors are growing num-
Der. Their business calls relate to per-
sonal matters In the Pension Office or
other departments, promotions or dis
charges in the army. and now and then a
request for position for some unfortu-
nate. Nearly all of these matters must of
necessity go direct to Washington for con-
sideration, but all are given patient hear
ing here. For the past few days the Pres
idents time has been largely absorbed by
the Chinese question, which he is directing
from here, and the callers have long waits.
In such cases the porch fills up.
A member of the vestry of the Episcopal
Church called with an invitation to the
President to attend service there next Sun
day morning. Hon. j. K. Watson, former
attorney general of Ohio. now member
of the federal commission for the codifca-
ton of civil laws brought his son James
here for a social call.
Jacob Weyand, of Beaver, Pa, one of the
fourteen survivors of the founders of the
Republican party, will be here tomorrow
| to visit President Mckinley.