Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-29
THE MINISTER'S AND THE BALL.
Considerable Discussion as TO the Ex-
pense and About Dancing.

PonSe ana ABOUT dancing.
GEN. HARRrsox's VIEWS ON THE srBJEcr-srxA-
roR rELLER's VISIT AND ITS oByEcT-FoRAKER
DON'T WANT CABINET oFFIcE-cHAUNcEY DE-
PEW ~ 4 COMPROMISE CANDIDATE
The subject Of the expense of the inaugura-
ton ball seems to have excited the clergymen
Of the Methodist persuasion to a considerable
extent, and the resolutions adopted by the
Columbus, Ohio, pastors are being discussed
by indianapolis clergymen. Every special
sent out from that city last night gives the
views Of one or more pastors, and all condemn
the practice Of dancing because il is con-
demned by the church's book Of discipline.
The Presbyterian and Baptist clergymeR who
have been approached on the subject are
either non-committal or else think that the
question Of attendance upon balls is largely a
matter Of individual discretion. There will
be meeting of ministers in Indianapolis next
week, and an effort will be made to indorse
the Columbus resolutions, and also 70 induce
Gen. Harrison to withhold his countenance
from the Inauguration ball.
GEN. HARRIsoS's POSITION AND VIEWS.
In regard to this matter the Philadelphia
Times correspondent quotes a gentleman who
visited Harrison yesterday afternoon and was
in conversation with him for an hour or more
to the effect that the President-elect referred
TO the expenditure OF 100000 in connection
with the Inauguration, and said that he had not
been consulted about the matter further than
to signify his desires regarding the position
which he would prefer the Indiana represen-
tlves to occupy in the parade. and that he
had asked that members of his regiment
should be given front place in the column.
he added that he had no idea of the ex-
rnya1n tod h. I,1
ports in the newspapers regarding the prep
arations. and that he had not counseled
nor advised anything of the kind As far as he
and Mrs. Harrison were concerned. be added.
they had no choice in the matter and would not
have expressed any had the opportunity been
presented. The committee had proceeded
without consultation with him regarding de-
tails and he did not feel at liberty 10 offer any
suggestions, especially as all the arrangements
were In the hands of gentlemen competent TO
carry them out without suggestions from him.
He did not refer to the inaugural ball except
incidentally, by saying that he hardly saw how
he could be expected to change arrangements
which were making before he had any control
over the White House.
SENATOR TELLER's VISIT.
The visit Of Senator Teller TO Gen. Harrison
has caused a rise in Plat stock, for it is be-
heved that he urged that he be selected for
cabinet honors in preference TO ex-senator
Miller. The Herald man who interviewed Sem
ator Teller says: He saws il is believed that one
of the cabinet officers will come from the west.
and while he has not heard his name frequently
urged thinks Senator Mitchell, of Oregon,
would be q representative man. He thinks.
however, that the President-elect knows all
about western men, and knows best who he
wants.
lis it your intention to say anything to Gen.
Harrison about the cabinetyh was asked.
Il shall tell him what think about some
men, but 1t is my intention to merely express
my views shall not urge the appointment Of
any man. shall express my views. but do
not expect him to say anything de finite in reply,
and have no desire that he should"
THE BLAINE coNUSDRUM.
lis it believed by the members of the Senate
that Blaine should be taken into the cabinet?"
There is a division of opinion. Mr.. Blaine's
friends think that he will be the Secretary of
State, but there are others who think his ap-
pointment might not be advisable"
Senator Teller was unwilling to talk about
the suggestions that he intended to offer Gen
Harrison. 1t lie understood. however that he
has been giving some attention TO the situation
in New York, and he has views regarding the
fight between the cabinet aspirants of that
state that may be Of value to the President
elect.
The Sun says: The local Blaine sentiment has
stiffened up considerably within few DAYS in
as Sawyer and Spooner of Wisconsin, Davis of
West Virginia, and others of lesser note fol-
lowed by that of Teller to-day. If the Blaine
combine Is playing its last cards il is playing
strong ones. The preconcerted scheme to
manufacture an appearance of public demand
for the man from Maine has reached a strong
climax and it is wonder that its friends are re-
gaining the confidence they lost when the deluge
Of Sherman talk swept over Indianapolis a few
weeks ago. The rearising of the Blaine star is
Ina Oh afIy hnU f..S
has been his own worst enemy, if he really has
cabinet aspirations, for his failure to make
any effort for the place, or TO permit his
friends to make any effort and the talk about
its being a sacrifice for him to leave the Senate
have placed Gen. Harrison, if he decides to
select Sherman. in the position of apparently
forcing the place upon an unwilling man in
order to avoid appointing Blaine. Gen. Har-
rison realizes the disadvantage at which he
would thus be placed before the attack of the
Blaine men, which is sure to came if the man
from Maine is ignored
FORAKER WOULD NOT 90 INTO THE CABINET.
The World correspondent saws: Col. William
r. Holloway, the Gresham candidate for pub
lie printer, who has been to Ohio and visited
Gov. Foraker. has come back to Indianapolis
and is laughing as heartily as anybody else at
the reports scattered broadcast TO the effect
that he went as the envoy of Gen. Harrison.
bearing messages Of cabinet moment asked
him to-day what Gov. Foraker's position was
In the cabinet matter.
"You may set it down." he answered. shat
Gov. Foraker has not been offered any cabinet
position, and, what is more-this do not say by
authority at ALL do not believe there is any
cabinet Office that would tempt him to an ac-
ceptance. He has other plans. He wants to be
United States Senator. and will be-"
Ibid he talk about the cabinet probabilites?'
Hardly any. He said by way of introduce
ton that he supposed they were still making
up here in indianapolis. told him
yes, and he said: 1t is all speculation 1 don't
believe there is one who knows anything about
1t, told him, except 1t is Gen. Harrison, and
doubt if he does"
DEPEw AS A COMPROMISE.
There is a rumor that Mr. Russell Harrison
and W. j. Arkell, editor of Judge. have found
plan to heal the dissensions in New York. and
that Mr.. Harrison will present il to his father
when he arrives home tomorrow. This solu-
ton Of a very annoying difficulty is said to be
the selection Of Hon. Chauncey NJ Depew as
of State, which will give New York a
in the cabinet, and vet not COM
pei Gen. Harrison to choose between ex-Sena-
tors Miller and Platt. The World says:
The matter was much discussed at the hotels.
OF course Depews selection would freeze out
Blaine and throw the Treasury into the west.
But that is just what would suit Harrison. it was
said. 'You may set down lots of things more
unlikely than that Depew will be Secretary of
State, !" was a not infrequent verdict
Russell Harrison expects to 60 home to-
night Before he goes he will have a perfect
with all the party leaders here
and he will take home solution of the cabinet