New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-22
GEN. HARRISON RETICENT.
NO HINT OF Els PURPOSE AS TO DAKOTA.
AN IMPRESSION IN OHIO THAT JOHN SHERMAN
WILL BE MEMBER OF THE CABINET
HIGH HoNoRs PREsAGED FOR RED

HIGH HoNoRS PREsAGED FOR RED
FIELD PROCTOR, or VERMONT
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indianapolis, Nov. 2l.-Thc rctcence OF the Prcsi
dcnecct respecting what he may do IN the future IL
characteristic that Just at this time stands out In
bold relief from other qualities OF the man, ana u Is
strongly impressed upon the minds OF those who come
early TO obtain information as to what may be en-
pectcd from him. II is his nature TO be conserva-
tive and in the whole of his public he has
never permitted himself to express opinion that
was not well considered 1t is evident that as Prcs
dent OF the ULited States he Is determined TO proceed
with oven greater than usual elaboration In reach
Ing his conclusions and not until the time for acon
Will his ideas intentions be made known to the pub
Ic The cautious disposition of the General was
strkingy illustrated to-day whom A. C. Mellctte, the
Provisional Governor Of Dakota and o. Clifford, Dele
gate to Congress from the Territory, called upon him
to ascertain, II possible what encouragement he would
give them IN proceeding with immediate preparations
for Dakoias admission TO the Union. Governor Mel
lctte talked with him the matter last Saturday.
The President elect listened attenvey and with evil
dent interest to all that said, Tut expressed no
opinion himself The Governor concluded that 1t
would probably be advisable TO go over the matter
somewhat fully at another conference, and
with the permission of the PRESIDENT
elect, called Delegate Clifford TO the city 10 Join him IN
moro forcibc presentation Of the subject The con-
ference to-day lasted about an hour The main OBJ
Harrison expression indicating that he is dis
posed 10 call an extra session of Congress next spring.
so that prcparations might safely be made by the
citizens Of the Territory for its admission to the united
States. They not successful as they hoped
they wcuh be. The Presidenteiect ns'ehed pa
tcnty enough bat he had little TO say. and that little
was not Just what they wanted. They freely adj
mited that be was wisely cautious. He told them the
information they had given him was valuable, and he
ives thankful to them for II. lie did not believe that
II would be advisable for him at this time to indicate
what his intentions might be. Ii was too early, ana
besides he desired hear what might be said on the
other side of the question before deciding whether or
not he would call extra session of Congress. With
that the conference ended but the Dakota representa-
tves returned the home Of the Presdent-ecct again
tonight with the hope that he might be disposed to
say somewhat more.
"what ere you expecting relative to the admission
of Dakota?s Delegate Clifford asked this evening
al am sure he replied that our Territory Will be
admitted into the Union within year at most ~
f. our desire that It should be taken in sooner, but
that ell depends upon whether or not there VIII be
an extra session of Congress, thing that at this time
is altogether uncertain. Tho Presldent-elcct will
probably not be disposed to call an extra session
unless he is given some assurance that 1t will be
agreeable to the members of Congress. am on my
way to Washington now 10 ascertain what Is inc
feeling among the Republican members OF The Senate
] am inclined TO believe that there Will be an extra
session. because 1t seems to me generally conceded
that there is need for tariff and revenue legislation
With little delay as poSSibc,'
"In the meantime, will the people OF Dakota pro
coed with preparations for admission 10 the Union
"Yes. In South Dakota already have Con
stitution, which adopted three years ago. ana
bill enabling the Territory to become state has al
ready passed the Senate 1t is true that it has been
reported upon adversely in the House but still IT is
, md can he
for passage at any time. In North Dakota, the
Legislature will meet in January, and think II VIII
at once order that the necessary steps be taken IN
anticipation of an extra session The people oi 'he
Territory arc impatient for tho rights Of siae Gov
einment. They feel that, with their population, IL
Is outrage take their money taxes ana to SEND
into the Territory Eastern nen to administer the
laws.
Among the callers at the home OF the President
elect to-day there were several Of political prom
nence, including A. L. Conger, OF Akron Ohio ana
General James VI ShackclfOrd of F. ansvilie, Ind
each Of whom came TO talk TO him about appointments,
but not with reference to Cabinet selections General
shachelford was one of the leaders of the Gresham
Republicans who went from Indiana 10 the Chicago
convention but after the nomination he gave hearty
support TO General Harrison. lie has long had
desire 10 20 abroad representative OF the United
states and under the Arthur Administration was prom
nent as an aspirant for appointment as United states
Minister TO Mexico 1t is improbable that he will
be given position of importance under the new
. Administration. In Southern Indiana he has much
Influence In politics, and in history distinguished
rs the colonel who pursued John Morgan, the Con-
federatc guerilla his raid into the North and capt
ured him in Ohio.
The purpose of Mr.. Conger's visit was well con
cealed 1t is known, however, that he came on
the invitation of the President-elect and was evil
IDENTITY greatly pleased with what he referred to as
his hour chat with General Harrison" In an in
terview he said that Ohio people expected that
John sherman would be named as of the Cabinet
Ministers, either Secretary Of state or Secretary of
tho Treasury, and it believed that he would
accept
"Who Will DO likely to succeed him In the Senate,
II he Is called into the Cabinet ?"
"Governor Foraker would probably be elected his
SUCCESSOR In the general talk at this time
IL appears that he regarded the leading candidate
Congress Mckinley might be elected but 1t Is the
expectation that he will be the next Speaker OF the
House. There are many available men IN ONO WHO
would make good senators, among uem eX-OOverEOf
Foster, General Gr0svener and Congressman Butter
wor'h All OF whom are regarded a. aspIants, II MI
Sherman does not desire a rejection
now suggestion regarding probable Cabinet
appointment comes from high enough authority to
make IL worthy OF some consideration, and # is really
a ai,ie strange thar III all theories to who would
be rcwa.ded for important campaign services, Red
fed PROCTOR eXGOvcnOi Of NcmOnt has been eniirey
overlooked. The Vermont dcleea ion wa' one of the
first th9t came 10 thc support OF General Harrison IN
the Chicago Convention and It's ten votes were cast
solid ) for him through many ballots preceding the
nomnsfien. 1t was largely through the influence
of Redfeld Proctor that this important support was
thrown ths Ind ana candidate. II received grateful
attention from General Harrison at the time, and after
Shea Mr. Pr0cOr called upon the n0mnss at h
welcome. Vermont has not been represented in the
Cabinet since 1e4y, and IL Is not improbable that the
Presidentc Get may d,ormine TO appoint Mr. Proctor
Secretary the Interior II he IS not called into the
Cabinet, he Will certainly be given position OF in-
portance
A PRIVATE SECRETARY APPOINTED.