The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-03-01
THE PLATT CASE.

IL do not propose to take part in factional
quarrels," ne said.
would you appoint Mr. Platt if War
nor Miller asked it," said one of Mr.. Platt's
friends.
"No;" he said, "Mr Miller might not be
able t. speak for his friends"
Consequently Mr.. Platt is now regarded
as out, absolutely out. So is Mr.. Miller,
and for the same reason. Yet New York is
to have a representative in the
cabinet, il New York can agree
upon one. Gen. Harrison named four men
called on him to-day, any one of whom
would be acceptable TO him if he would be
to New York. They were Elihu Root,
Cornelius n Bliss, John f. Plummer and
Whitelaw Reid. All but Mr.. Reid were in
the delegation to whom he made the re-
mark.
TAKING THE CUE.
Taking the cue, the hest friends of Sena-
tor Palmer are tonight gathering Michigan
together for him. He viii have harmonious
support Gen. Alger cannot afford to re-
fuse. So far no southern man has been
etated. Gen. Longstreet got no intimation
or assurance when he called To-day; neither
did Gen. Mahone's friends. 1t seems to be
Gen. Malone or nobody, and so to be no.
body The Pacific coast people have been
reuctal tly obliged to admit tonight that
they have very little hope Of getting in a
representative.
THE CABINET AS MADE UP.
By the associated Press.
An impression prevails in some circles to-
night that the cabinet of the incoming ad-
m nistration is complete, with the exception
to be named, and that no further change
will be made in the slate as at present ar
ranged. This is the make up which re-
ceives most credence: Secretary of State,
James G. Blaine; Secret 1ry Of the Treasury,
William Wind )m; Secre ary Of War, ex-
Gov. Redfeld Proctor Of Vermont; Secre-
tary of the Navy. to be filed; Secretary of
the Interior, Joh F. Swift Of California /;
Attorney General, John W. Noble of Mis-
souri,; Postmaster General, John Wana-
maker; Secretary of Agriculture, jeremiah
Rusk of Wise 9nsin.
NEW YORK'S CHANCES.
1t is said tonight that ex-Senators Platt
and Miller are distinctly out of the race,
and the Platt men are much annoyed. New
York may get cabinet place, but it de-
ponds entirely upon the temper of her pol
iticians.
Gen. Harrison, after hearing a great deal
about the situation in the empire state,
told Weep esident-elect Morton that if the
re ublicans there. without regard to fac
tions or personal difficulties, would unite in
recommending one man for cabinet place,
he would nave generous consideration. If
such harmony can be brought about the
man named will be given the navy port
folio.
PALMER NOT A POSSIBILITY.
Senator Palmer is not telieved to be a
possibility any longer. In the first place
there was no request for his appointment
by the republicans Of Michigan and with
out such request it is hardly probable that
with the great pressure for place a man
wi hout his state backing would be chosen,
except on personal grounds. In tie next
place, as Gen. Harrison is reported to ha Q
said to Nebraska man that where a state
had presented a candidate for cabinet
homo S, and it had been found mex
pedient to put his name on the list,
it was hardly TO be expected that man
not so presented aud supported should be
chosen. This was taken to dispose of the
chances Of Robert w. Furnas of Nebraska,
for Secreta y of Agriculture, who had been
suggested when John NJ. Thurston's name
was rubbed off, aud would equally well
apply to Gen. Alger and Senator Palmer.
The Wisconsin delegation Is still confident
that Gov. Rusk will have place. But he
Is not to be Secretary of War; that appears
to be conceded to ex-Gov. Proctor and the
only other place open to him is that of Sec
rotary of Agri -uIture.
VISITED BY DELEGATIONS.
This morning delegations of Wisconsin
and Illinois called in body upon Gen.
Harrison. Their visit occasionel some gos-
sip, as having been made with view to
affect the cabinet combination, but this is
denied by the members. They say they
called only to pay their respects, and even
If their purpose had been to talk cabinet,
owing to the presence of number of out
siders, they had no opportunity to do SO.
In the course of the conversation one of
the Illinois delegation, with a view to re-
lieving any apprehension the President
elect may have been under, and to demon
strate the informally Of the visit. re-
marked: General, have nothing to ask
for" Tnen, with keen glance into futur-
ity, he hastily added: That is, Just now"
Gen. Harrison smilingly remarked: Il am
thinking of opening a book 10 which MEM
bers aud other Interested persons may exc
cute release in advance. ''Well, general"
said Mr.. Cannon, "all l have got to say is
that a very little book will last clear through
your administration" This sally brought
down theh tu;e, fguratively speaking.
ADENIAL BY MILLER
w. H. Miller, the ex-law partner of Pres
ident-elect Harrison, who accompanied him
to this city, and VIII Sc name has bee often
mentioned as the coming Attorney General,
is n, W talked Of for sllcitor general He
said here was no foundation for the story
printed this morning from Toledo that l. @
had written to friend there saying that
he had accepted the position Of Attorney
General
As result of Congressman Belden's din
nor to the New York delegation last night,
it is stated that they " Ill support Gen.
George Sharp for collector of the port Of
New York
Fliends of Senator Palmer, who still
cling to the belief that he will go into the
cabinet, say that if he is not appointed
Secretary Of Agriculture he will be made
Secretary of the Navy.
THE INAUGURAL DAY PROGRAMME.
President Cleveland aud Gen. Harrison
have agreed on this program ne for inaugu-
ration day: After the cere uonies at toe
capt. the ex- resident will return to the
executive mansion with the President.
After light refreshments, occ pying but a
few minutes to which no guests will be in
vited, ex-President Cleveland will take
leave of President Harrison and drive TO
the residence of Secretary Fairchild aud
President Harrison will proceed TO the re-
viewing stand in front of the white house
and review the inaugural procession. MIR.
and Mrs. Cleveland will not be present at
the inaugural bail. They will go to Now
York Tuesday or Wednesday.
Lack of a Quorum.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2S-At the evening
session OF the Senate Mr.. Harris called at
te tion to the fact that no quorum was
present. No legislation was had, the time