New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-15
GENERAL HARRISONS CABINET.
SENATOR FRYE AND TIE NAVY.
ANOTHER sHREwD GUESS THAT SOUTHERN
MAN WILL BE ATTORNEY-GENERAL-
VISITORS FROM CHICAGO.

Indianapolis Nov. II (SpeciaD.-Many Of General
Harrison's friends who called this week have been
Chicago people. More of them were here today 10
see him. and the interest that they evnce In the Pres
dentelect has aroused the suspicion that they want
something II isn't Cabinet position, according to
tho most reliable information But the Office OF Col
ector OF the Port is desired by william Penn Nixon,
and he has many influential friends who are anxious
that the appointment should be given him. however,
II General HarrsOns friends know as much ABOUT MN
as they think they do, any efforts to inhuence hiiu
at this time Will be unavaling
The friends of the Presdent-elect are expecting MIN
10 do some extraordinary things, but his greatest
moves probably VIII be an endeavor TO bring about
a change in the relations between tho
North and South. Next to his Endorsement OF the
protective doctrine there IS nothing that General
Harrison has advocated with more emphasis than a
free ballot and fair count and in his public speeches
for several years he is pledged to do everything
possible TO reform Southern elections He VIII en-
deavor 10 do it In kindly and friendly way, but
he will do IT, His plans not known Colonel
John A. Brdgeland oxConsul TO Havre, who is one OF
General Harrisons friends and frequently calls upon
him. said to-day that he did not think they would
be made known TO anybody before they are presented
to the Cabinet for consider alton
II is believed that no will select as one Of his
advisers q Southern man in full sympathy with the
people Of that region, from whom he VIII expect
important aid in the execution Of his plans inc
position 10 which the Southern representative VIII
probably be assigned is the MISUNDERSTANDING
General James n Tyner another of General Harrl
sons friends who called upon him to-day, Is impressed
with the belief that the Presdenelect VIII strongly
urce upon Congress such legislation as will
tend to insure fair elections the South The latest
hit OF Cabinet gossip connects Senator Sabin OF MIN
nesota with the Administration. II IS reported tna'
he has declined to be candidate for reelecnOn 10 the
Senate having prepared the way for his return
Even as late as a week ago, 1t is said he was looking
after Minnesota legislators whose votes he might
desire. and he had succeeded in getting pledges from
mona than half OF them. The only explanation
for his change OF mind is that he
has received an intimadOn that there IS
another position awaiting him and that 1t would
he inst as we'll 10 let some other worthy man go TO
the Senate He will be in indianapolis In few
days. -,
What may be reasonably expected as TO who will
form the Cabinet7" asked Colonel Bridgeland 10
day. ,
There IS no doubt. was the reply that It will
be composed of great men who VIII DC iuhy 10 mar
mony with General Harrson's views. He is man
who will have his own way and VIII
tolerate no contentious believe that John
sternan entcrtains views that are IN
harmony with those of General Harrison. and believe
that he will be a member of the Cabinet. Mr. Frye
of Mane will probably be made Secretary OF the
Navy lie comes from State that builds more snips
than any other State in the Union lie is iamihar
with naval affairs and, member of the Fisheries
Commission, acquired much information tnat "ouni
be valuable TO the Administration"
DO you believe that Indiana Will be Represented
In the Cabnet?"
"Certalnly"
Al that's another question. do not believe that
you expect an answer"