The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-08
He NEVER RETIRES.
Senator Hanna Indignantly De-
nies Quit Business Story.

Oyster Bay, July s.-Secretary of
State John Hay was a guest of Presi-
dent Roosevelt last night at Sycamore
Hill. Matters of grave Importance 10
this country in its International rela-
tions were considered during the after
noon and evening. The conclusions
reached are not disclosed, both the pres
ident and Secretary Hay regarding it
as 1nexpedient at this time to discuss
for publication the details of their work
To two subjects of serious concern most
of their attention was turned. They
considered in all its phases the Russian
situation, particularly with respect to
the B'nai Birth petition, which it has
been determined will be forwarded to
the Russian government; and the Alas
kan boundary question which next
month is to be taken up for what is
hoped may be final adjustment by the
American and British commission on
London.
Secretary Hay arrived here from
Newport, r. l., where he has been Wis
iting his daughter, Mrs. Payne Whit
ney.
After luncheon President Roosevelt
discussed with Secretary Hay and
Senators Fairbanks, Hanna and kearns
the Alaskan boundry matter. Senator
Fairbanks was member of the joint
house committee which had the question
under consideration several years ago
ana tne president ana secretary look
this opportunity to go over the matter
with him. 1t is understood the papers
in the American case have been made
up and the case is ready for presenta-
ton. Secretary Root, Senator Lodge of
Massachusetts, and former Senator Tur-
ner of Washington-the American
members of the commiSSion-will leave
for England in the course of month
to begin the actual work of the COM
mission in London.
IL
consideration of the final instructions to
the American commissioners Senators
Failbanks and Kearns left presidents
home and took a late afternoon train
for New York. Soon afterward Senator
Hanna and his party boarded their
yacht and sailed for Newport. Senator
Hanna will cruise along the North At
lantic coast for several weeks in the
Alvina going as far north as Bar Har-
Dor. Me.
Have I retired from business?" said
Senator Hanna, repeating the inquiry
put to him by the newspaper men, as
he was about to enter the launch at the
pier to return to the Alvina. Il should
say not never retire from anything"
The senator has relieved himself of
some of his business responsibilities. but
he says he has no intention of retiring
from active business life. That is
part of his own life. he says. and he
could never be happy with no business
to attend to.
Senator Hanna assured the newspaper
men that his visit to the president had
no political significance. His health he
said was getting better, but when one
of his persistent interviewers inquired
if he thought he would he able to man.
age the next Republican campaign he
replied laughingly: Now you are get
ting inquisitive. Really. that is a mat
ter which has not been determined, so
far as know. That question of the ma
tional Craftsmanship can be determined
only by future events"
When the other visitors had gone the
president and Secretary Hay continued
their conference until far in the night.
1t was noted a bit suggestive that
they should begin their conference on
the very day the Russian ambassador,
Count Cassini sailed for home It is re-
garded as likely that some developments
in the Russian situation may be expect
ed in a few days.