St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-09-13
WILLNoT BE FILLED HASTILY
The Hole Left by Tanners Res
ignation Not to Be Plugged in a
Hurry


WASHINGTON, Sept. ia gentleman who
had a conversation with President Harrison
upon the subject says that the vacancy Gre
ated by Commissioner Tanners resignation
will not be filled in haste; that some time
may eIapse before successor is announced.
In the meantime Mr.. Tanner may take
leave of absence. Another Office to which
rumor assigns the commissioner is that of
recorder of deeds for the District of Column
bia. one of the most lucrative in the gift of
the president. To a reporter Mr.. Tanner said
to-day:
1.-The president did not ask for my resigna-
ton nor did he advise that l resign. He as
sured me, however, that the investigation
into the affairs of the pension office had de-
veloped nothing that reflected upon my hon
esty or my good intentions, and said that il
/ remained in Office Secretary Noble would
resign. The dismeinberment of cabinet is
a very serious thing, and | decided that it
was better that should resign, since the un-
reasonable prejudices of Mr.. Noble could not
be overcome"
Secretary Noble was adverse to saying any
thing on the subject for publication. He did
say, however. that. aside from the official
correspondence in the case, President HarTi-
son had written letter TO the commissioner
conveying IN cordial terms his esteem Tor
Mr.. Tanner. "And am glad he did so. too"
continued Secretary Noble. Reference was
made to the published statements of an I'M
friendly feeling between the secretary ana
the commissioner. Mr.. Noble said that there
had been no
BREAK IN HIS PERSONAL RELATIONS
with Mr.. Tanner, and that there was nothing
personal in the cause which led to the sew
erance of their official relations. The secre-
taIy said that it was entirely due TO differ
ence of opinion in regard TO matters of Off
eial administration. The secretary called at
tention to a letter received this morning from
Secretary Tracy, in which he stated that he
would be occupied all day, and that he de-
sired Secretary Noble to contradict the
port Of the interview which is said 10 have
taken place ct the White house. Secretary
Noble said that the story OF WrangIe be-
tween himself and Secretary Tracy was
made out of whole cloth, and was true
the same cordial relations existed between
himself and Secretary Tracy as be-
tween the other members of the
cabinet. Commissioner Tanner so far
has made no plans for the
future He win continue to live in the dis
trict for some time. He has lease for year
of the residence in Georgetown which he
now occupies. and it is furnished with fur
niture which he brought from his home i'll
Brooklyn. Speaking about the Tanner case
to-day Private Secretary Halford said:
You know the president is not believer in
much talk. and don't like to say anything
about the pension office, but there are one or
two Measurements that ought to be corrected.
No issue was ever made by Secretary Noble
to the president to whether he or Mr..
Tanner should so. Next. there was never
any formal cabinet consultation about the
matter. and there was no disagreement what
ever among the members. much less any ex-
change Of ineivilites. The president had