Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-03-17
GEN. HARIRIsoN's SENTIMENTS
Regarding Porto Rico and the Phi
ippines Were Contrary to Those OF
Hss Party

Regarding Porto Rico and the Phil
ippines Were Contrary to Those of
His Party.
Regarding Gen. Harrison's attitude
in reference to the Philippines and
Porto Rico. Gen. Tracy said:
Il am certain that Gen. Harrison
took his position conscientiously.
While personally / differed with him
on these questions, l never doubted his
sincerity, integrity and even patriotism
in the matter. While he was in New
York the last time we had an inter-
view on the subject. Gen. Harrison
believed sincerely that the annexation
of the Philippines and their govera-
ment as a province was
Inconsistent With Our Theory
of government. He held that We ought
not hold as colonies islands that were
so far separated from us.
Gen. Harrison's relations with the
members of the cabinet We're always
most cordial. Mr.. Blaine thought it
was his duty to withdraw from the
cabinet, but l never discovered n
evidence of bitterness on Gen. Harri-
sons part because of that"
George K. Mash, Governor of Ohio,
arrived in the city this afternoon. He
was accompanied 10y a number of the
Ohio State officials, including John "A.
Shauck, judge OF the Supreme Court;
w. ID. Gulbert, auditor of State; Lewis
b. B~onebrake, State school commits
sioner; Lewis C. Laylin, secretary of
State; J. M. Sheets, attorney general,
and e. i. Patterson.
During the afternoon the visitors re-
ceived callers and later in the evening,
accompanied by Mayor Taggart, they
viewed the remains of Gen. Harrison
at the State House and called on Gov
ernor Durbin and State officials.
Lieut.. Governor Robinson and Sena-
Sovereign, of Lansing. Mich, arrived
in the city at moo They will repre-
sent the State of Michigan at the fun
eral of Gen. Harrison.
Senator Sovereign belonged to the
151st Indiana regiment during the
civil war, and Gen. Harrison was the
commander of his brigade.
Senator Sovereign drew up the reso-
buttons on Gen. Harrison's death,
which were adopted by the Michigan
Senate.
Hon. John Wanamaker,
Postmaster General under the Harrison
administration, arrived this afternoon.
Later in the evening he viewed the re-
mains of Gen. Harrison at the State
House. After returning to his hotel
he said:
Il have just viewed the remains of
Gen. Harrison over at the State House
and | must ask to be excused from
talking. My emotions have overcome
me. In the death of Gen. Harrison the
country has sustained an irreparable
loss"
Captain w. M. Meredith, Of Wash
ington, chief of the United States Bur-
eau of Printing and Engraving, also
arrived during the afternoon.
Among those who will arrive to-
morrow morning to attend the funeral
ceremonies of Gen. Harrison will be
a delegation from Wisconsin, consist
ing of Lieut.. Governor Stone, ex-Gov-
ernors Peck, Upham and Schofeld,
and Gen. Frederick G. Winkler.
Governor Yates, of illinois, with a
party of three. will arrive tomorrow
morning by the Monon.
The body Of Gen. Harrison was re-
turned to his home at 1870 O'Clock to-
night. 1t was 1925 when the doors of
the State House were closed to the
public. 1t then required an hour to
remove the body from the State House
to the hearse and make the trip to the
house. y
Notwithstanding the lateness OF the
hour several thousand people were
about the Capitol building when the re-
moval was made and all showed the
same signs of respect as had been
shown by the crowds during the day.