Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-02-06

The special attention shown by Mr. Cleveland in
New York yesterday to Senator Lamar, has started
a good deal OF speculation. MIR. Lamar was
quietly informed that the President-elect wanted
10 see him, and he lost no time In going over to
New York. Whether the purpose OF this invita-
ton to the Mississippi Senator was to invite him
into the cabinet, Is not yet known. Other Con-
gressmen from Mississippi, who went over to urge
the appointment of Representative Money as
Postmaster General. were heard briefly, while Mr..
Lamar was detained in close conference with Mr.
Cleveland for O long time.
Senator Lamar has said that he would not accept
cabinet position for several reasons, one seing
tnat anOtner citizen OF his state Mr. Money, was I'm
tne held. 1t Is no secret that Mr. Lamar Is among
the numerous democratic Senators who consider
MI: Garand the best Qualified man In the party for
1t can be stated that up to the present Mr. Cleve-
land mas not made direct offer OF cabinet posi-
was the first distinguished democrat summoned by
Mr. Cleveland, and there was no e0uiyocatio III,
tne pro1er OF the State department to Senator Bay
aro senator Garland was the next invited, and
the general tenor OF what was said is believed 10
nave Indicated his appointment.
,ran "A prominent democrat, who is undoubtedly as
wen INFORMED as to Mr. Cleveland'S purposes and
intentions as anybody, with the exception OF the
presldent-elect and his confidential friend and sec
reJary, Col. Lamont, told a STAR reporter that Mr.
Cleveland is In no hurry to make up his Cabinet.
rms gentleman did not believe that the confer
ences In New York this week would settle every
probable that Mr.. Cleveland would DELAY final
decision as TO all his cabinet until after his
In Washington.
IL appears upon pretty good authority that
Cnalrman Barnum. OF the national democratic com.
mlttee, wants a cabinet position. Another state
lnent, Whlch comes In shape that entities 1t to
some respect, is that Hon. Daniel Manning editor
OF the Albany Argus, will probably be Secretary OF
the Treasury. he is acceptable to Mr. Tilden and
az MS TRENDS, as well as to democrats not allied
WIN the T1den wing. and also to the Independents
VINO supported Mr. Cleveland.
Mr. Money for Postmaster General.
WHAT ONE OF THE MISSISSIPPI DELEGATES WHO PRE-
sENIED HIS NAME TO THE PREsIDENT-ELRCr SAYS
Mr. Van Eaton, who, with Senator George. visited
MI. Cleveland at New York yesterday as commit
tee designated by the Mississippi delegation to
present Mr. Moneys name to the President-elect
for the Postmaster Generalship, has returned. and
was IN his seat in the House to-day. He said to q
STAR reporter. who saw him this morning. that he
i had avery pleasant interview with Mr.. Cleveland
In whom he found very courteous gentlerna an
warm and genial in his manners and an excellent
listener He says he is convinced that he will sur
round himself with able advisers. and having Sc
lected his cabinet, he will be Influenced by their
advice He listens attent1vely to everything that
IS said by the statesmen visiting him, and seems
deslrous OF collecting all the information he can
riends. - A'a
with relation to his cabinet he said to Mr. Van
EATON, iaugh1ngly, that sometimes he went to bed
at night thinking he had his cabinet all made up
put got up In the morning to find himself as far as
ONOI uOii q ocCiSlOu. DcyOn CnlS he said nothing
with relation to his cabinet, except In answer To
the Visitors presentation OF the name OF Mr. Money
SAYING 10 this connection that he had had MI.
Money brought to his attention in many ways, by
letters and by persons who had visited him.
Ihe policy OF the new administration, Mr. vanEat-
on sayswas not referred the object of the visit
was to present the name OF Mr.. Money on the pari
OF the state and not to volunteer advice He thinks
Mr. Cleveland is consulting with certain Senators
and Representatives as to his policy but those
with whom he talks on this subject he invites to
Vlslt MIN expressly for the purpose 1t was for this
purpose. he thinks, that Senator Lamar was In
vited to New York yesterday.
Senator Vance's Trip to New York.
HE WENT SIMPLY TO PRESENT EX-Gov. JARVIS NAME
FOR A CABINET PLACE.
Senator Vance returned last night from his triI
to New York. He said to q STAR reporter TO-DAY
that he went for the purpose Of presenting to MI
Cleveland the joint memorial of the North Caroline
legislature in behalf of ex-Gov Jarvis for cabine
appointment. Senator Vance says he discharged
this duty as briefly as possible and retired Ht
added that Mr.. Cleveland impressed him as a maj
of self-possession. but that he had no opportunity
to study the President-elect at all. The occasion
he says, was more like q reception than anythine
else.