Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-10
Senator Hanna and Mr.. Dick Con-
fer With the President.
PRELIMINARY STEPS For CAMPAIGN
The National Political Situation
Discussed at Length.
GENERAL SHAFTER CALLS

Senator Hanna. chairman OF the republi-
can national committee, and Representa-
tive Dick, secretary of the same body were
engaged in a long conference with zPresi-
dent Mckinley this afternoon, going over
the national political situation and taking
the preliminary steps for the campaign OF
1900 This is the first extensive conference
on that subject held in a number Of years.
1t is generally stated by republican poll
ticians that the President feels absolutely
certain of reelection. His denomination is
conceded by everybody, and to that he
gives no thought, except of gratitude for
the warm feeling expressed for him in all
parts of the country. While the President
is confident of his reelection, it is said, 1t
is felt best to prepare for the battle which
is to come off. AS good republican and
a good leader the President does not desire
to be overconfident. He and Senator Hanna
like hot fight, and will be ready for it
when 1t comes.
Not Frightened Mt Bryan.
The fact that Candidate Bryan had ap-
parently been making good progress in the
east in reuniting discordant democratic ele-
ments and adding some new strength to
his party has not frightened the republi-
can managers. it Is said, but 1t has warned
them that the democratic leader Is begin
ming the fight early and intends to make
1t interesting clear through to the Novem-
ber election. Chairman Han9a is willing
to accept the gage and WIFE sprepare now
so that there will be no unruly pieces In
his campaign machinery.
Until after the Philadelphia convention
the fight will not, Of course, become active
to great degree. Secretary Dick will be
at republican headquarters q great deal
at night, and will direct the work that is
now to begin. Considerable literature is to
be sent out on different subjects. Much of
this is now to be written and made ready
for the public.
Gen. Shafter Calls.
Gen. Shafter, who came east with the
body of Gen. Lawton. was at the White
House today. and paid his respects to the
President He will leave in few days for
his command OH the Pacific coast.
The President received a large number OF
callers today, among them being Senators
Allison. Cullom, Lodge, Foster and Depew,
Representatives Grosyenor, Steele. Moody,
JONES' Washington Thomas Of Iowa and
Thomas of North Carolina.
The Commissioners to Paris.
Congress having provided for eighteen
commissioners to the Paris exposition, In
stead of twelve as originally provided, the
President is expected to announce the ap-
pointments in a week or ten days. There
was great demand for these places which
pay well and entail no hard work. Many
Of the selections made have from time to
time been given in The Star. Another
new selection is that OF Mr.. Saunders, edi-
tor Of a live stock journal in Chicago. His
selection was urged by western men.
One of the commissioners will be Mrs.
Potter Palmer. She Will be the only lady
representative among the eighteen, but
there will be a special representative in
the person of Mrs. Daniel Manning, widow
of the late Secretary Manning of the treas
ury. Her appointment was provided by
act of Congress few days ago. Mrs.
Manning will also represent the Daughters
of the American Revolution. of which or
Sanization she is president
TOday's Nominations.
The President today sent the following
nominations to the Serate:
Army-Hospital Steward Frank A Jer
nigan, 34th Infantry, U. 8. v, to be second
lieutenant; Raphael A. Edmonston of the
District of Columbia, to, be assistant sur
geon. with the rank Of first lieutenant; !;
Second Lieut.. John Morrison, jr., Sd Cav
airy, to De first lieutenant; Second Lieut.
Harry o. Willard. 10th Cavalry. to be first
lieutenant; Second Lieut.. Lucius r. Hol-
brook, 4th Cavalry, to be first lieutenant