Wichita eagle., 1889-01-15
MILLER AND PLATT.
Both Sides in the New York Contest Rep
resented Before General Harrison.

INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 14-John F. Plum
mer, the New York merchant who arrived
here yesterday, spent a couple of hours
with General Harrison last night, and
this morning he had another conference,
accompanied by Arthur E. Bateman. a
New York banker, of considerable politi-
cal influence at home. 1t is understood
that both of these gentlemen are friendly
to the interests of Warner Miller After
their conference today with the president
elect they were closeted with Colonel John
{. New.
Mr.. Plummer admits he was sent for by
General Harrison. In reply as to how
much political significance attached to his
visit, Mr.. Plummer answered, well, as
to how significant it is General Harrison
can tell better than | can. 1t may seem
strange to you, but [ do not know what
my visits mean, as General Harrison has
said nothing in relation to any intention
he may have"
"You favor the appointment of Mr. Mil
Ter as member of the cabinet, do you
not?"
II am business man and as Republi-
can | am interested more in seeing har-
mony in the party than the advancement
of any man. | believe it is true that Mr.
man in New York.
Another party of New York politicians
arrived in a special car called 1.-The Wan
derer," this morning, and they came. it is
understood, in the interest of Mr.. Platt.
which seems to indicate that the whole
contest between the PIatt-Miiler faction
IS to be fought over to General Harri-
Senator Askell, of Canajohana: Jno
Slycher, of Albany: ". !. Askell Of New
York; A. Gillian, the caricaturst. w. !.
Askeli is the proprietor of Judge and Gill
ham comes with the party to make obser-
vations that may be useful TO him. Their
visit was largely of social character, but
Editor Slycher intimated that there was
some politics in it, leaving but little doubt
that they spoke for Platt. Both New
York parties left the city this afternoon.
Another New Yorker who called this
afternoon was H. g. Hubbard, also we'll
known dry goods merchant, and the or
gaTiZer of the Harrison and Morton Dry
Goods Merchants club with a member
ship of 6,000. His conference was a brief
one, and if New York politics We're
discussed. Hubbard is put down as Mil
Ter advocate.
The west also had strong delegation
here today from Nebraska, Colorado, Kan
sas, Dakota and Wyoming The promi-
nent members of the party were Hon. g.
l.. Law, secretary of state for Nebraska:
Hon. J. w. Avery, of Halls Center, Neb.:
h. Harvey, of Orleans, Neb.; Jas. ". Do
Ian, of Indanola, Neb.; J. r. Hamilton,
ley, of Dakota, and 3. d. Miller
Rapid City. They came to lay before the
matters relating to alleged
homestead Irregularities which they and
the people represented by them think he
should be acquainted with. They charged
him TO select broad minded man for the
interior department who would treat the
settlers living on homesteads with
humanity and encourage them to inn
holdings, instead of impelling them
efforts III this direction by technicalities.
Secretary of State Laws says that many
homesteaderS find it almost impossible to
secure titles held for from three 10 seven
years because the department is so behind
in issuing patents and the condition of
affairs in the McCook, Neh.. land Office
where $50 claims have been suspended and
owners put to the expense OF 500 which
they could not afford in getting witnesses
and going long distances to
prove identity and possession.
Out OF 7,420 cases of filing on final proofs
only twelve have been cancelled. Another
member of the delegation stated that IN
The whole OF Dundy county, Nebraska !
'ltiN 4lAig patents letN bNtll LSSlSQ since ;
ISS5. The delegation brought with them !
number of letters from officials !
n the general land Office bear
ng upon the subject. These letters |
hey presented TO General Harrison. |
as corroborstive of their statements in the |
premises. There is good reason TO believe |
hat the Nebraska delegates suggested and /
wen urged the consideration of Hon. John |
rhurston's name as suitable head for the !
interior department.
Prof David Swing. the celebrated Chi /
ago divine, was the guest of General and /
Mrs. Harrison this evening by special in I
Tltatlon. He came TO the city /
1t 5 o'clock took dinner and spent /
he early evening with the ger
raj and his family and accompau- /
ed them TO Governor Hovey's reception /
u the capital, returning here at late l
hour last night.
Prof Swing was classmate of General /
Harrison at Oxford. He laughingly re- !
marked that there was 10 politics IN his /
-lsjt.
John Scanion. the well known Irish /
american, is also visitor in the city and /
likewise disclaims being on a political /
mission.