New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-03-02
THE NEXT CABINET.

g,vulT IS KNOWN ABOUT ITS COMPOSITION AND WHAT
II rs YET IN DouBT-sENAToR BLAINE TO DE sEcRE-
4 TARY OF sTArE-MR. MORTON FOR THE NAVY
n sECRETARYsHIP.
iBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRrBUNE.l
WASHINGTON. March 1.-The arrival of the Presi-
sept-elect has given q fresh impetus to CaDlnet
sneculations and many of the stories current TINS
evening have an exceedingly strong navor
of probabiity Out of the whole mass of gossip and
assertion in regard to the final choice. two
statements may be made as facts: First, that the
full list of Cabinet advisers has been determined
mon by General Garfield, although some OF the gen.
tlemen upon whom this honor is conferred are not
vet aware of the fact and second that the name OF
James G. Blaine, as Secretary of State, heads the
list
The name of the Hon. William Window is men,
toned tonight for the first time in connection WIN
the Treasury portfolio, and there are many reasons
for believing that the connection is not unwar-
ranted. Senator Allisons name is believed
to be upon the list, and it is
thought probable that he will. be ten
dered the position of Secretary OF the Interior
II this tender Is made. it can be stated as a
certainly that the honor will be declined Senator
Allison has never said to any one that he would
accept any Cabinet position. but there were reasons
connected with the local divisions in the party in
own wishes in the matter, to accept the position
of Secretary Of the Treasury had 1t been rendered
10 him. Senator Allison has been from the Begin
ming an earnest supporter of the candidacy
of the Hon. James F. Wilson for
either the Post Office Department, the Interior
Department or the Treasury. Certain c1rcum-
stances not long ago made itse ems desirable that
Senator Kirkwood should be selected for the Cabi-
net position which was expected to fall to the State
of Iowa. and as this selection would have been ap-
proved by the entire Republican party OF the State
it seemed, until to-day, quite probable that he would
be named for the place. more especially as IL was
known that General Garfield was himself warm
friend and admirer of Senator Kirkwood. Ii
the offer of the Secretaryship OF the In
terror is made to Senator Allison and
declined as it will be- it is very probable that Sena-
tor Krkwood will be offered and will accept the
rositiop. In the language of brother Senator
with whom TRIBUNE correspondent was convers-
ing on the subject this evening, " lie
ia q little obstinate, but he Is
man Of abundant common sense and would serve as
an excellent regulator for the next or for any AL
mipistration. His long public services have made
him thoroughly acquainted with public affairs and
his obstinacy in the Interior Department would
make him eli the more valuable. His acquaintance
with Indian affairs is especially mentioned as one OF
his qualifications for a very trying position"
influential members Of the New-York DELEGATION
in Congress express the belief tonight that the Hon
Levi P. Morton has been offered and has accepted
the secretaryship of the Navy There is little room
to doubt that this is fact. Mr.. Morton's public
and private record is we'll known to the readers q
THE TRIBUNE and to the country, and no one VIII
auestion the fitness Of placing such man at
the head Of the department where experience
gaiped in an eminent business career can be liladt
available for the public good.
Robert Lincoln, ESQ.,, Of Illinois, is mentioned al
the coming Secretary of War. The Hon; WAYNE Wiayn'
ri Hunt. of the Court of Claims, are alst
leading mentioned in connection aSe Pt Pns
Once Department the gossips seem to be quite a