, 1904-02-16
DEATH OF SENATOR HANNA.

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the most conspicuous figures in the
United States. He was born in
New Lisbon NOW Lisbon), Columbiana
county, O.. September "a. 1887. He
Cleveland. O.. in 1852. and received
his education In the common schools
OF that city and the Western Reserve
college of Hudson. o. After his edu-
cation he became an employe in the
wholesale grocery house of Hanna,
Garretson & CO.. his father being the
senior member of the firm. His father
died in 1862 and he represented that
interest in the firm until 1867. when
the business was closed up.
Mr.. Hanna then became a member
of the firm of Rhodes & Co., engaged
In the iron and coal business. At the
expiration of ten years he title of
this firm was changed to NJ. A. Hanna
< Co, which still exists. He has
been identified with lake carrying bust
ness. being interested in vessels on
the lakes and in the construction OF
such vessels. The senator was presi-
dent of the Union National bank Of
Cleveland. president of the Cleveland
City Railway company. and was direc-
tor Of the Union Pacific Railway com
pany in 1885. by appointment by Pres
ident Cleveland.
In 1884 he was selected as a dele
gate to the national republican conven
ton. and again in 1888 and 1896. He
was chosen chairman of the national
republican committee in 1896. and
held that position at the time of his
death. March 5. 1897. he was ap-
pointed to the United States senate by
Governor Bushnell. to fill the vacancy
caused by the retirement of Hon. John
Sherman, who resigned to accept the
ident McKinley's cabinet. In January,
1898. he was elected for the short term
ending March 3, 1899. and also for the
succeeding full term, which would
have ended March 3. 1905. In January
Of this year the legislature of Ohio
elected him to another full term in the
United States senate. beginning in
March. 1905, by the largest majority
ever received by a senatorial candidate
in that state.
1t was as a political leader that Mr..
Hanna lavnlp,nI tho n,nSf nhnnnmn-
nal strength. He believed in the peo-
pie and had faith in honestly present.
ing a case for their consideration.
When he wen to St. Louis in 1896 it is
not probable he had any idea of becom-
ing the chairman of the national re-
publican committee. He there for
he sole purpose Of securing the nomi-
nation of William Mckinley. Having
secured his nomination. the friends of
Mr.. Mckinley said that it was Mr..
Hanna's duty to manage the campaign
and see him through to victory. He
consented and conducted one of the
most remarkable campaigns in the his
tory of America. He repeated the per-
Torrance in 1900.
His affection for Mr.. Mckinley
amounted almost to idolatry. He be-
came acquainted with him when the
latter was a young. struggling, ambi-
ticus lawyer. Mr.. Mckinley conducted
a case for Hanna's opponent and did it
with such consummate. painstaking
skill that Mr.. Hanna lost his case.
Right there Mr.. Hanna saw the great
merit in the future president and be-
came his fast friend and ardent ad-
mirer.
In the management of men Senator
Hanna possessed wonderful ability.
Despite the fact that thousands of men
were employed by his firm. little
trouble was ever experienced with labor
and he was honored and respected by
all.
In all America perhaps no man pos
sessed to a greater degree the con
fidence of all classes. The financial
interests of the nation looked upon
him as an absolutely safe man and at
the same time labor unions and labor
ing men generally imposed in him the
most implicit confidence. This ap-
pears like a paradox. but nevertheless
it Is true.
Senator Hanna managed a political
campaign with the same method that
he conducted his immense business in
terests. He weighed every. PROPOSE
ton presented to him with the keen
calculating mind SO long successfully
applied to the iron and banking bust
ness and his judgment was seldom
criticised.
During the past two or three months
there has been much talk in relation
to Senator Hanna being a candidate
for the presidency. but he at
any time said he would enter the race.
On the contrary he repeatedly stated
he was not a candidate.
The death Of Senator Hanna leaves
the Craftsmanship Of the republican ma
tionsl committee vacant. The place
will probably not be filled till the con-
I vention meets in June. In all prob
ability Mr.. Perry Heath, secretary of