Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-03-09


and his advisers proposed to do a little
business. 1t was said that the cabinet desired
to arrange the organization of their respective
departments with as little delay as possible,
and the consultation to-day will result in the
announcement of several important appoint
ments OF departmental character on Monday.
THE PRESENCE OF MIR. PI.ATr
in the city has started the report that a meeting
of the New Yorkers will be held at the Randall
house tomorrow, for the purpose of consider
ing the distribution of patronage in the Empire
state. Several informal conferences have
already been held, but thus far no conclusions
have been reached. In this connection it is said
that Warner Miller may be induced to accept
the Assistant Secretaryship of the Treasury.
INDIANA CLAIMING EVERYTHING.
The Indiana people are still claiming every
thing in sight, and they appear confident that
Chairman Huston will eventually capture the
o. s. treasurership, and that John c. New will
get prominent foreign mission. The Hoosiers
do not seem inclined to be deferred by the
Presidents statement on yesterday that In
diana must not expect too much under the
present administration.
wANAMAKER TAKEN FOR KENNA
Postmaster General Wanamaker had an
amusing experience in the White House lobby
this morning. He had Just arrived to attend
cabinet meeting and was proceeding upstairs
Several democratic Congressman. who had Just
left the President, greeted the distinguished
Philadelphian as follows: ''Hallo, Kenna,
what are you doing here?" West Virginia demo-
Gratis won't stand much show under this admin
istration.'
The new Postmaster General explained that
he was not the senior Senator from West Vir-
glnia, and the laugh was on the southern Con-
gressmen.
ALBERT HAWKINS TO STAY.
fn ha in, x1a
rumor that Albert Hawkins, for so many years
the presidential coachman. is to be removed.
When seen at the White House this morning
Albert grinned as he stated to a STAR reporter
that he had just come out of the tailor shop
where he was measured for a new livery. In
reply to direct question he said if he has been
discharged he would like to be discharged in
the same way for the balance of his life.
But" said he as he hurried off in the direction
OF the White House stables, Il am not sup
posed to talk to you newspaper men,"
IN BEHALF OF Ex-Assr. SECRETARY THOMPSON
Among the early callers at the White House
this morning was Senator Wade Hampton, ac-
companied by Assistant Secretary Thompson.
The South Carolinian stated that they simply
called to pay their respects, but it is under,
stood that Senator Hampton will have the sup
port Of many influential democrats in pushing
MIR. Thompson as the democratic representative
IN the civi-service commission.
THE ENTIRE IOWA DELEGATION
called upon President HARRISON this morning
and had long chat with him. Senators ALI
son and Wilson, Gen. Henderson, Gov. Gear,
and Mr.. Kerr presented three names for the
consideration Of the PresideAt-Gen. Tuttle for
commissioner OF pensions, ex-Gov. Stone for
commissioner general land Office and ex-Con-
gressman Hepburn for commissioner of patents.
The claims OF the gentlemen named were fully
vnraC tad ~ De- H.
derstand that the republican party in Iowa
stood ready to endorse these nominations unan-
imously.
FOR PUBLIC PRINTER.
Ex-Chief Clerk Childs, of the government
printing Office, has joined the long list
OF patriots who are anxious to succeed
Public Printer Benedict. He called at the
White House this morn.ng, and gave it out that
his long experience as chief clerk gave him an
insight into the workings of the Office which
few men possess.
Col HallOwell, of Indianapolis does not in
tend to let Gen. Harrison forget that he is a
candidate for the public printer, for he was at
the White House again to-day with another
contribution to his already large pile of en-
dorsements.
THE MASSACHUSETTS PATRONAGE.
Senator Hoar, accompanied by E. w. Bar
rett. editor Of the Boston Advertiser, and now
sachusetts legislature, were also among the
morning callers upon the President. 1t is sup
posed that they desired to locate their claim
for share Of the federal patronage in Massa-
chusetts.
SENATOR HIGGINS, OF DELAWARE,
proposes to have something to say about the
selection Of the collector of internal revenue
for the district embracing the District of Co
lumbia. Maryland, and Delaware He called at
the White House this morning accompanied by
his candidate, DR.. Dawson, Of Delaware, and
formally notified the President that DIR. Daw-
son is in the race.
AFTER COLLECTOR MAaoNEs SCALP
Senator Hiscock and other New York repub-
licans do not propose to rest on their oars and
allow Collector Magone to preside over the port
of New York until his term expires, The New
York Senator was at the Treasury department
to-day looking up some official data relative to
Mr.. Magone's appointment, and how long be-
fore his Il rm expires. Ex-senator Platt is said
to be Senator Hiscock's choice for the New
York collet torship, but there are persons who
insist that the latter is pulling vigorously at the
wires in behalf Of his personal friend Plummer.
THE aovERNoRsHIP OF ARIZONA
seems to be in active demand just now, and
three applicants are pulling all the strings
within reach. Mr.. Everett B. Pomeroy, Cali
fornia-Arizonian, is on the ground. and if the
way he is pushing things is a sample Of what
he will do il he is appointed it ought to be
good deal of q Recommendation. Dr. Evans.
formerly Of Ohio, wants TO be Arizona's
next governor, and 30 does Mr.. Jos. Dwyer.
another Buckeye"
ooLoRED MEN FOR MEREDITH.
A delegation Of colored editors and printers.
headed by Arthur st. A. Smith, called at the
White House this afternoon and fled petition
in behalf of Capt William N. Meredith for the
Office of public printer. The paper was signed
by majority of the members Of the National
Colored Press association and q number of the
most prominent colored men in the country.
The newspaper men represented twenty differ
ent states. Mr.. Smith said if indorsements win
do any good he saw whole portfolio in Capt.
President Harrison said to-day that he has
not had ten minutes TO himself since the fourth
of March.
Mrs. Harrison got an opportunity to-day for
the hrst time to 60 through the domestic por-
ton OF the White House. Her housekeeping
instincts I'D her to make through Inspector
OF the kitchen, the laundry, and al that part Of
the establishment devoted TO the housekeepine
labora She found the kitchen not - neat snd
trim perhaps a. her little kitchen ct home. but
she had very few suggestions. TO make.
niss Newcomer, who has been visiting the
White House, left to-day for Hagerstown-
Miss Lima Mckee, sister 70 the Preaideptss
son-in-lsw, arrived ct the White House to-dav.
Among the Preaident's callers to-day befose
cabinet meeting, were esnatxs Plumb, Teller