St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-09-12
DISCUSSED BY THE CABINET.
Tanners Bad Breaks Sized Up
by the President and His Ad-

WASHINGTON. Sept 1.-THE retention, re-
moval and resignation of Commissioner Tan
ner were subjects of protracted conferences
at the executive mansion to-day between the
president and most of his cabinet officers.
Informal conferences were held during the
day between the president and Secretaries
Noble and Tracy, but the formal cabinet
meeting to discuss the matter did not con
vene until nearly p. m, and lasted until
about O'Clock this evening. Secretary
Noble was with the president as early as
o'clock He brought with him the
report of the committee which has
investigated re-rating in the pension
Office during Commissioner Tanners ad-
ministraton, presumably to be used as an
argument for securing the commissioner
vacation OF the Office. Members Of the cabi-
net tonight are extremely redcent about
what happened at the meeting. The presi-
dent however, authorized a representative of
the United Press to state that Commissioner
Tanner had not been removed, and that he
had not asked for the commissioner, reslg-
nation" Commissioner Tanner tonight de-
clined to talk about the imbrOgho. further
than to say that he had not been suspended
and had not resigned. Efforts are undoubt-
edly being made 10
INDUCE TANNER TO RESIGN
the commissionership of pensions by offer
ing him another equally lucrative and honor
such persuasion is not known, and further
conferences and more time are needed to set
tie the matter. Now that II is generally be-
ieved that Commissioner Tanner will vacate
or must go, rumor is rife with candidates TO
succeed him. Extension Agent Poole, Of
New York, and ex-Congressmen Brown, OF
Ohio. and Thomas, of Illinois. are already
mentioned among others for the place. Vice
President Morton arrived here tonight from
New York, and called al the White house
this evening while the president and his cab
met were considering the case of Pension
Commissioner Tanner. He was shown into
the cabinet room and Joined in the discus
sion Secretary Noble is reported TO have
said that the president must decide which
one of the two he will retain in his present
positiOn-the commissioner or himself
First Deputy Commissioner Smith has been
in charge Of the office to-day. but whether by
especial designation Of secretary Noble, or
simply in the absence OF the commissioner,
cannot be stated definitely. In all the ex-
citement over the matter, the lips Of officials
directly connected Herewith seem to be
sealed. Two appointments have been dis
cussed in this connection, beside the official
circle-United States marshal for the South
ern district of New York and register of the
treasury. The first, it is said, Commissioner
Tanner can have, if
HE LEAVES THE PENSION BUREAU,
without any doubt AS to the other Office,
President Harrison is quoted as saying that
he had no intention Of removing Gen. Rose
Grams. The Office Of marshal pays $4,000,
and that of register $1,000. Mr.. Tanner is
reported as being very reluctant to return 10
Brooklyn. With the Tumors of a change in
the head of the pension bureau has come
discussion OF the possible successor TO Com
missioner Tanner. Senator Hiscock is cred
tied with pushing the claims Of extension
Agent Poole, of Syracuse. for the place. Ex
Gov. Foster. of ONO, who was alleged to
have originated the scheme to provide for
Commissioner Tanner by making him regis
ter of the treasury, is said to be supporting
Gen Charles Brown, of Cincinnati, who was
a prominent candidate Tor appointment with
Tanner. 1t is the general Impression that
New York Will not again be favored, if a
change be made.