New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-03-27
THE PosTMAsTER-GENERALsHlP
sPECULATIoNs REGARDING JUDGE HowE's sue.
CEssOR.

sPECULATIONs REGARDING JUDGE HowE's sue.
CEssOR.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNEJ
WASHINGTON, March 26-The sudden death OF
Postmaster General Howe has gwen the political
gossips something to do and they are improving the
opportunity There is the best reason to believe
that the President is not only deeply saddened but
greatly perpexed by the situation of affairs-as
well by the serious illness of Secretary Folger as
by the unexpected vacancy in his Cabinet. The
latter event came so suddenly that be has not, of
course, given much thought or consideration to the
subject Of a successor. He will not lack for advice
or for candidates from among whom to make
choice. The name in nearly everybody's mouth
in connection with the vacancy is that of Mr. Hat
ton, who is considered by many to have the best
chance of success. Assistant Secretary New of the
Treasury Department. said to-day that in his
opinion Mr. Hatton's promotion is probable. He
did not think that the President would take an off
icer from another department and promote him
over Mr.. Hattons head. This is regarded as gen.
tie protestation Mr.. News part that he regards
the prospect of the First Assistant PostmasterGen-
eral for the place as better than his own. He, Of
course, thinks that Indiana has claims" upon
place in the Cabinet and hopes that she will re-
ceiye justice at last.
The presence of ex-Representative Butterworth
significant, but then it should be re-
membered that when he started on his
journey there was apparent probability
of Cabinet vacancy. If he has aspirations for the
Office however, the fact that he is on the ground
will by no means be disadvantage to him. The
name of Governor Foster, of Ohio, has also been
mentioned" to-day. There persons who be-
lieve that if the appointment should 60 to Iowa
Representative Kasson would be more likely to re-
ceive it than would Mr. HattOn. Mr.. Kasson has
had considerable experience in the Post Office De-
partment and negotiated several important postal
treaties His career 10 the last Congress was rather
disappointing TO him in several respects. Some Of
his friends seem to believe that he would not be
TO relinquishing his seat IN the next House
for the sake of q Cabinet office.
The suggestion that the President may think it
wise to offer the appointment to Mr.. Window is
received with great favor, although good
many who would be glad to see him IN the Office be-
lio ttao ne wUuu not accept IL. It s reported that
he has recently entered into business engagements
which VIII require his presence in Mexico.
The late POstmaster-General owed his place in the
Cabinet largely To the influence OF General Grant
who may desire TO have something 10 say as to the
choice of his successor, and il Is not improbable
that General Grants visit to Washington at this
time may be to some extent influenced by that
motive. The presence at the Capital of General
Diaz, however, would probably be sufficient 70 ac-
he was in Mexico President Diaz bestowed many
attentions upon him and warmly encouraged busi-
ness enterprises in which General Grant is inter-
ested.