St. Paul daily globe., 1888-11-29
HOMAGE TO HARRISON
Hundreds of Politicians Max
ing Their Pilgrimage to
the Hoosier Capital.
As a Matter Of Course All
Have Axes to
Grind.
Senator Farwell Wants the
Distribution Of the Big
Chicago Offices.
A Couple of Clevelanders Give
the President-Eleet Some
Pointers.

day now witnesses the arrival OF a fresn
batch of distinguished statesmen and
politicians, making their pilgrimage to
the big brick fenceless house out ON
Delaware avenue. Among the presi-
dent-elect's visitors this forenoon were
Senator c. B. Farwell and Gen. Martin.
chairman of the Illinois Republican
central committee. They came from
Chicago on an early train, and were
accompanied by Col. Fred Grant. who
has been visiting his brother-in-law
in Chicago. The party made very
hasty trip, driving out to Gen. Harri-
sons Immediately after breakfast. re-
naming with him about an hour and a
half. and on returning they went direct
to the depot, embarking for Chicago at
1855 via the Monon route. They moved
with such alacrity that the news
paper spondents had to throw
out picket guards, so to speak.
to capture them, only to find them
dumb as oysters on all cabinet themes
or presidential policies. Senator Far
well did state, however, that they had
not come to offer any suggestions re-
garding the cabinet, or to discuss any
questions regarding the policy of the
administration, should it have a policy.
He admitted that their mission had
reference to local Chicago and Illinois
politics and did not 60 beyond that.
What names, if any, Senator Farwell
and Gen. Martin suggested to the presi-
dent-elect for the big Chicago federal
offices neither of the visitors would
indicate, and Gen. Harrison when
mildly
SOLICITED TO DROP A HINT
in this direction only smiled and re
ferred his tormentOrs to the visiting
statesmen for such information. Col.
Grant informed the correspondents that
his visit had no connection whatever
with politics, that he had taken no part
in the political matters discussed be-
tween Senator Farwell, Gen. Martin
and the president-elect. He said
he had been visiting his friends in
Chicago and simply took this oppor-
tunity to run down and personally con-
gratulate Gen. and Mrs. Harrison. He
had many good words for Gen. Har-
rison, and predicted he would give the
country grand and liberal administra-
tion. Senator Farwell, in telling his
impression OF Gen. Harrison, remarked
that he had "a big head and close
MOUTH Many other visiting states
men commented upon the generals
superb listening qualities. Among Gen
Harrison's other visitors through
out the day were Col. K
w. Thompson, eX-Secretary OF
the navy, with W. r. McKeen, Of
Terre Haute, president of the Van
dalia road. "Riley'' McKeen. as he is
familiarly known in Indiana, has beeI
frequently mentioned as
A CABINET POSSIBILITY,
in the event of portfolio falling tt
clares with sincerity was entirely non
political, simply social call with 1.-THE
ancient mariner of the Wabash
Other visitors were Gen. M. D
Leggett, of Cleveland, who hap
pened in the city on an important patent
case pending before Judge Gresham
Col. Frank B. Posey, the defeated Re
publican candidate in the First Indiana
congressional district, State Senator
Charles f. Henry, of Anderson, Hon. b
f. Claypole, of Connersville, and Attor
ney General Michiner, accompanied by
Hon. w. q. Plummer, of Dakota. The
evening train from Cincinnati
brought two distinguished pill
grims from Ohio in the person;
of the Hon. M. A. Hanna, of Cleveland
and Congressman Ben Butterworth, o1
Cincinnati. They held a conference
with the president-elect at 7:30 thi:
evening, remaining in consultation nearly
a couple of hours. The well-known in
innate relations of both gentlemen. es
pecially Col. Hanna, with Senator JOhr
Sherman contributes much interest t.
their visit, and lends color to the theory
that the president-elect is making
SOMETHING OF A STUDY
of the intricacies of Ohio politics, but tt
what purpose can only be conjectured
If this theory is correct the president
elect certainly had two astute tutors
with him tonight. Talks with leading
Ohio. Indiana and Wisconsin politicians
during the past several days have faileC
to elicit any enthusiastic or other ap
proval of the frequently published sug
gestion that the president-elect ough
to tender the state portfolio t.
a down East statesman. Col. Hanna
and Congressman Butterworth returned
home at late hour tonight. Gen
Harrison received a box of large fine
apples to-day from P. L. Turley. O
Huntington, W. Va, who writes tha
the fruit is a new variety of seedleSs ap
Piles which he has
| CHRISTENED THE BEN HARRISON
1t is winter apple, large, solid anC
licious white meat. Gen. Harrison, VI
to date. has had a mountain named fol
him. two big gas wells, new variety O1
apples and forty-four babies. Mrs
| Harrison held her first weekly Wednes
day afternoon reception to-day, assisted
by her daughter, Mrs. Mckee, and hel
| guest, Mrs. Brown, the daughter of eX
| Senator Davis, Of West Virginia. Among
| the ladies who paid their respects were
Mrs. Denny, wife of Mayor Denny:
Mrs. Halford, wife. of Private Secre
tary Halford, accompanied by MIS-
Everett Chamberlain, of Milwaukee
Mrs. j. B. Bradshaw, Mrs. FL. R. Allen
Mrs. Roberts and daughter, Mrs. Col
Walker, Mrs. Judge Claypool. of Con
norsville, and many others. At $3.50 to
night, Gen. and Mrs. Harrison, acco m
panied by Mr.. and Mrs. Mckee. Mrs
Brown and Russell Harrison, attended
a large and fashionable party given by
Judge and Mrs. E. 3. Martindale, in the
parlors of the New DennisOn hotel.
The Martindale party partoOk largely
of an impromptu society reception tx
Gen. and Mrs. Harrison. Some 400 i'll
vitations were issued and
THE ELITE OF THE CITY
were present in force. The dining
room ahd parlors of the hote
had been elaboratly decorated ant
embellished with hothouse plant.
and flowers. Shortly after the
arrival of the president-elect and hi!
party. they were escorted to the mair
parlor, where, with Judge and Mrs
Martindale, they received the guests
Con Hn r,.i cor, r,nd tho ot thar nantlampI