The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-11-09
THE NEXT ADMINISTRATION.

THE NEXT ADMINISTRATION.
Now that IIarrison's election has been
determined definitely II is interesting to
consider who may be called upon TO gil
the more important Offices under his Adj
ministration. The first prizes are the
Cabinet positions. There is large guam
tity Of available timber, portion Of which
was grown at the Chicago convention. His
prominent competitors Tor the nomination
were Sherman, Gresham, Allison Blaine,
Rusk, Algor, Mckinley, Depew, Phelps
and Ilawley. A Cabinet could DO made
up Of these gentlemen and with duo re-
gard for proper geographical distri-
button. Mr.. Blaine could probably
secure the Secretaryship Of State if
so inclined, but leaving him out Of nc
count, Mr.. Harrison would make q
popular hi: il he could get Mr.. Depew
TO accept the place OF all the men in the
Republican party, he would fill the posi-
ton the most gracefully. Allison's name
naturally comes up in connection with the
Treasury portfolio, and it is not unlikely
that he will be asked TO take it. Then
there is left Alger for Secretary Of
War, hc being nm ex-soldier and Michigan
having thrown such a tremendous Repub-
lican vote. Phelps might come in for the
Naval Sccretaryship, though his friends
would doubtless claim that he has special
qualifications for Secretary of State, being
a rich man and having had experience in
the diplomatic affairs of the country.
There ought TO DO something for
Mckinley in view OF the heroic
attitude lac assumed in the Chicago Con-
vcntion. Gresham is doubtless satisfied
with his Circuit Judgcship and lIawley
with his Scnatorship. Then It must be
borne in mind that there will DO an lndi-
ana man in the Cabinet. This suggests
cx.Gov. Porter, who put Harrison in nom
ination for the Presidency, for the In
terror Then there are the South and the
far West W. o. Bradley, Of Kentucky,
who cut down Buckner's majority for
Governor last year. might DO made Post
master. General, and an Attoney.G General
might he found among the prominent
railroad lawyers Of California. Therefore
TnE ArrEAL will risk this guess at the
composition Of llarrison's Cabinet
For Secretary Of Statc-Blaine, Depow
or Phelps.
For Secretary Of tho Trcasury-Alllson
or Mckinley.
For Secretary Of the Intcrior-Porter.
For Secretary Of war-Algcr.
For Secretary Of the Navy-Phclps or
llawlcy.
For Posimastor-Goncral-Ilndlcy.
For Attprncy.Gcneral "A California
man.
But what Southern men will Harrison
recognize in making mp appointments for
the Foreign Missions, the Commissioner.
ships, the Territorial Governorshps, etc. &?
In Tennessee there arc VIM. NJ. Smith,
VIM. NJ. Randolph and Judge T. W.
Brown, Of Memphis; VIM. Rule, Of Knox.
willie; Lewis Baxter. OF Nashville, and
sam W. Hawkins Of Huntington who could
not be overlooked very we'll In Mississippi
there are cx-Gov Alcorn aud Gen Chal.
mcra who are conspicuous. In Arkansas,
Logan II. Roots is the best figure, though
the Claytons will probably control things.
In Louisiana, Warboth is ut the front Of
the party. In Virginia, Wise and Malone
will both be rcconciled at the public crib.
In West Virginia, COZ has a clear title to
leadership. In Alabama, Georgia, North
Carolina, South Carolina. Florida and
Texas them Is a scarcity Of Republicans
who aro known abroad. although Texas
will still point with pride TO Flanagan.
Thcse Souihcrncr will probably DO heard
Of in connection with important Offices
under the Harrison Administration. II
such Souihcmcn a. the Tcuncssccans
whom We have mentioned 10 taken M
there will not DO much complaint on the
part Of Southern people.