New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-28
HARRISON AND ALLISON.
THE IOWA SENATOR VISITING THE PRESI-
DENT-ELECT


Indianapolis. Nov, 27.-The movements at the
home of tho President ect to-day there have been
much Of significance The carly morning trains
brought into indianapolis three men of promi-
nence who have been freely talked about prob
able Cabinet Ministers and by those who have
some knowledge Of General Harrison's intentions
it is regarded as settled that ono of them will be
among the advisers of the Presidentelect The
THO of DISTINGUISHED visitors were Senator Allison,
of Iowa Senator Spooner, of Wisconsin and John
X Thomas the Illinois Congressman. The two
Senators came together and their visit was evi-
IDENTIFY prearranged, but report that they came in
compliance with a request from General Harrison
was denied by both Of them. Mr.. Thomas came
in ahead of them. called at the residence Of Cen
eral Harrison at an early hour and started for
Illinois before any of his acquaintance could get
a chance TO see him. His conference with the
Presdent-elec5 in the interest OF friends, and
is said to have been of no special Importance. He
denied that he has any Cabinet aspirations or ex-
pectations and thought it improbable that the
Prcsident-elect would look to Illinois this year for
one of his advisers, not because there are no ac-
ceptabIe men in that State, but because clrcum-
stances which have much 10 do with determining
Cabinet appointments appear TO be more favorable
10 prominent Republicans in other States lie is
satisfied that the selections of General Harrison
will be acceptable to the country and further than
that, he has no interest in the appointments Mr..
Thomas was at the house Of the Presldent-elect
when Senator'S Allison and Spooner called, out
went away afterward.
Before starting ont to the house the two Sen
ators stated a. the new Denison House that 1t was
their intention to remain not longer than an hour.
They explained that they were on their way TO
Washington. and had stopped in Indianapolis
merely 70 make friendly call, not to discuss any
political matters The friendly call Of an hour,
however heightened into five hours, and IN conse-
quence the air is full of speculation tonight as TO
their mission When they returned to the hotel O
few minutes before o'clock in the afternoon they
were accompanied by General Harrison, with
whom they had walked the distance Of nearly two
miles az the risk Of causing Senator Allison TO
miss the train upon which he desired to continue
his Journey. He found that he had only ten min
utes in which to get 70 the railway station. The
PARTING was abrupt, the Iowa Senator rushed TO his
room two steps at time, because he couldn't
wait for the elevator, hurried down again, and on
the double-quick went rolling away TO the railway
station where he arrived in time to catch his train,
which was delayed for few minutes in making Its
departure. half dozen newspaper reporters IN
waiting for lin were afforded an opportunity for
brief interview lie insisted that mis- visit was en-
tirely of social natuse
Were you offered Cabinet position?' an
impatient eager reporter inquired The Senator
lau rhed, but made no reply Another questioner
more adroitly endeavored to ascertain if the pro-
longed conference Of the day had related TO Cab
met appointments and If the Senator would him
self decline portfolio, if it should be rendered
him lie laughed again, and replied:
:" II is 700 early to talk about the Cabinet
"What tariff legislation may be expected"
was asked.
The Senate bill Will be the basis Of whatever
legislation there may be, and the generally recog-
nzed importance of the matter makes it necessary
that something should be done with as little delay
as possible The Republicans have done and
will do all that they can, but possibly nothing
viii be done in the House before the close of tho
session.
"Do you think an effort win be made by the
Democrats to defer action Pr
should not want TO assume the responsibility
Of saying that they will IL would be q mistake
for them to do So"
Senator Spooner, who had intended TO leave
for Chicago early this afternoon, remained in
the city until IL o'clock tonight. He was
unwilling TO talk about the conference with the
President-elect but spoke freely of other mat
Congress about as Senator Allison had lie be-
lieyes that the Senate Tariff bill will be passed,
but that there may be some change in it, although
that will materially affect the protective
features of the measure.
Little direct information can be obtained re-
garding the subjects that were discussed at the
conference between the visiting Senators and
General Harrison, but it is evidently the most
important that has been held, and there is 10
doubt that 1t related 10 the Cabinet and the
legislation of Congress. IL is stated that when
Dir. ClarksOn was here last week, he in
formed that General Harrison would be pleased
10 have Senator Allison call upon him at his
earliest convenience, and to Mr.. Clarkson the
reasons for desiring the conference were Indicated
although they were not explicitly discussed
There are reasons given for believing that General
Harrison, since he has given any thought 10 the
matter at all has had Senator ALI
son IN mind as one of his Cabinet
officers. They are old friends The President
judgment OF the Iowa Senator on matters Affect
Ing public interest. When the Iowa delegates
went 10 Chicago they were It'd by the leader
that II was The expressed desire Of Senator Allison
that whatever oppCsi ton they might olIer TO
other candidates in promoting his interest, there
was one man against nothing should be said and
that man was General Harrison. 1t is stated
that their intimate friendship began some years
Ago. when Senator Allison was compelled on
account OF the dangeroqs illness OF his wife TO
cave his canvass in Iowa. General Harrison
volunteered 70 look after his interests and de-
liver speeches for him. lie did it WELL al 4 his |
kindness the gratitude of Allison
Friends of the President elect think that he |
laS determined TO make Senator Allison one of his |
dvisers. and it is believed that the Senator has
expressed his willingness to accept such an ap-
gentleman who talked with him
o-day believes from some rather significant re-
marks that were made that he will be the Premier
4 the Administration If John Sherman does not |
ecept the appointment The President-eect has
,een in correspondence with him, and the letters,
I is understood. have related TO the Cabinet. II |
: Mr Al laast haau
oven an intimation Of General Ilarrsons de
ire TO make him Secretary of State If he is |
wiling 10 take the position, and so far as |
ne would be disposed TO 90 into |
he Cabinet II be does decide TO |
mako the change, Senator Allison is pretty |
,ertain to be the Secretary OF the Treasury. |
But II he becomes Secretary OF State the Treasury
portfolio will. IL is believed 90 10 Now York |