Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-10-28
WINDOWS SHOES.
EX-GOv. Morgan Said to
Decline them and COnk-
ling Talked OF.
Belief in Washington That
Conkling is to be the
Coming Man.
Wisconsin Men say There is
no Doubt that T. o. Howe
will be Attorney
General.
MacVeagh Refuses to Remain
in the Cabinet--Sher-
mans Whitewash.
Floods, Fires, Crimes, Casual
ties, Home and Foreign
News.
Washington.


gan declined the treasury portfolio
perem ptorily to-day. He sent tele-
graph dispatch to the president, after
long consultation on the subject with
the presidents fayorite secretary, who,
with Thurlow Weed, endeavored to pre-
vail upon him to accept the secretary
ship. The meeting took place at Gov.
Morgan's house; afterwards Gov Nor
gan went down to his place of business
and remained all the afternoon. He
had many callers, but declined to talk
on the subject of his appointment, say
ing he had written the president in the
morning, and that all information
must come from Washington. The
impression got abroad early, how
ever, that he had declined the prof
fered Office, and though the entire
confirmation did not come until late in
the evening, it caused such comment
in business circles. The reasons given
by the governor for his action were his
delicate state of health and his adj
vanced years.
Thurlow Weed, who had strongly
urged the appointment of Gov Nor
gan and who had as strongly urged
W dIICpb II. Sdld lO-IlllLlG IIldl
the declination was very generally
disappointment to his and the presi-
dents friends, and would greatly en-
barrass President Arthur's administra-
ton.
ROSCOE THE COMING MAN.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25.-The probabili
ty of Conkling being nominated for
secretary of the treasury is freely
talked Of here tonight, and it is very
evident his appointment would be re
cieved with more favor by republicans
here than il would two weeks ago or
even one week since. 1t is universally
conceded that the treasury portfolio
will go to New York, and the general
sentiment is, it is very proper it tshould.
Looking over the list of New York re-
publicans worthy to be considered in
connection with the secretaryship of
the treasury, some even who have no
special frien ship for Conkling, admit
that ne possesses superior claims and
fitness to others of this state, and the
republican senator who was outspoken
in his opposition to Conkling S course
last spring, and who but recently
thought Conkling ought not to be even
considered III connection with Arthur's
cabinet, said tonight he was inclined
to believe Conking was decidedly the
strongest man for secretary Of the
treasury the president can appoint from
New York He said Conkling as head
of the treasury would rise above petty
spites and reyenges, and instead of
undertaking to besmirch former secre-
taries he would summarily dismiss all
officials and employees who have been
guilty of Irregularities and fill their
places with men and devote himself to
the high and important duties Of the
position. This senator said there would
of course be
LOUn-MoUTHED OBJECTION
to Conkling, but he was satisfied his
appointment would meet with much
more approval than condemnation,
and ne had no doubt that in less than
six months Conkling would have the
substantial sentiment of the country
with him. This senator is not alone of
that body in having experienced such
a change of opinion recently concern
ing Conkling, and Conkling has warm
friends here who watch every symptom
favorable to him and probably report it
where they think it will do the most
good.
MEMBER OF CONGRESS FROM Wis
coSSIS
said this evening there was no doubt of
Howe's nomination as encouragement
| before the senate adjourned. He said
this appointment had been determined
on, and no change in the secretaryship
of the treasury would affect it. Howe
has the support of all
| LEADING WISCONSIN REPUBLICANS
besides that of General Grant and
others, and they have been persistently
trying him for cabinet position since
President arthur first began to consider
the question Of his cabinet One Of
Howe'S friends said to-day that Howe
had been in public life for years, was
honest, and a man of ability, and would
make an excellent attornev-general
1t is said
! EX-Gov. MORGAN
wrote letter to the president in re
| gard TO the secrstaryship, which while
it did not III expess terms say he would
accept, induced the president to nomi-
nate him. Morgan himself appears to
have had desire to take this place,
but his wife strenuously opposed it and
was supported by his physicians
Folger, of New York, is prominently
mentioned for the treasury, but those
who know him best do not believe he
will accept if rendered the position.
They say he has legal or judicial mind,
and loves the bench, and that he would
probably accept an appointement on
the L. 5. supreme bench; bot they do
not believe he would abandon the ju-
dietary department for the finances,
especially as he has ten years to serve
yet and get salary of twelve thousand
dollars a year. Inc report about
making
GILFILLAN
secretary Of the treasury is revived. II
is believed the cabinet nominations viii
be made tomorrow, as the president
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