The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-12-05
HANNA SEES ROOSEVELT.
AN IMPORTANT CONFERENCE AT
 WHITE HOUSE.
R.norts of A Break in Their Pleasant Rotations Said to be "PrePostsrous AbsurdIty"-No Discussion Regarding National Chairmanship-Deeis Not Finally Given.

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 Washington, Dec. 4.-An important conference was held at the White House tonight between the president and Senator Hanna. It occurred on the in- itiatiye of MT. Hanna and both partici- pants to the conference say it was per- fectly satisfactory. Senator Hanna ar rived at the White House at 9:SO and remained with the president until Il. The conclusion of the conference which, 1t can be said, was marked by distinct evidence of sincere friendship and cor diality on both sides, neither the presi- dent nor Senator. Hanna cared to dis cuss for publication. It was stated that the mutual discussion had not differed from other talks the president and sen- ator Hanna have had in the past and which they will have in the future. It was announced that the reports circu- lated that there had been or was likely to be a break in the pleasant relations between the president and Senator Hanna amounted to a ''preposterous ab- surdity." The president himself desires 1t to be understood that, hereafter, he will not take occasion to refer to these reports or to dignify them with any att tention. It may be said that the rela- tions between the two are those of cor dial and appreciative friendship.
 The conference tonight took a wide range. It dealt principally with pend- ing and prospective legislation before congress. particularly with that relat- ing to the isthmian canal, and with general political conditions. Both be- fore arid since he became chairman of senate, MT. Hanna has manifested deep inteTs est in all that relates to the con- struction of that waterway.
 He took occasion tonight to discuss the present situation, especially it's dip 1oinatic phases very fully with the president. Their management on the subject was absolute. Both. it can be said, are confident the position taken by the administration will be approved by the American people.
 The contested confirmation of General Leonard Wood was not considered, though an incidental reference to it was made. It is known that the presi- dent and Senator Hanna differed on that subject. but each fully recognizes that that difference is honest and sim cere and it is believed by friends of both that 1t cannot possibly interrupt their relations.
 Likewise, it can be said, no discussion took place concerning the chairmanship of the republican national committee. It is known that President Roosevelt has expressed to MT. Hanna his desire that he should retain the chairmanship. The senator has not announced yet his final decision regarding the matter. It may be said that the state of MT. Ham mas health is involved in the decision, and, indeed, will be the controlling fac- tor in 1t. >*
 As Senator Hanna lest the White house he was besieged by newspaper men who desired to learn the result of the conference. He declined to make any statement, insisting that as 1t was merely friendly talk over matters of mutual interest, it was of no public sig nificance or importance.
 T spent very pleasant evening"" he admitted finally. that is all about there Is to it. You can say. however, that all those stories about wide differ ences between the president and myself are absurd. I have no statement to make about the conference.''-