Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-05

The notable inciden. at indianapolis yester-
day was call upon Gen. Harrison OF the menu
bers OF the Indianapolis Ministers association.
some forty IN number, who presented him
with an address, expressing their kindly feel-
ings toward him and their satisfaction at his
election. The address was handed the Presi-
aent-elect by Rev. Hunford A. Edison. of the
Memorial Presbyterian church. who said:
GEN. HARRISON; Your neighbors and friends,
the members Of the Indianapolis Ministers as
ISOLATION, have been in strait betwixt two
We are not unmindful Of your imperative en-
gagements, and yet we're unwilling 20 see
you taken from among us TO your new tasks
without seeking an opportunity 70 paw Won our
respects and wish You godspeed. Considering
the weight OF responsibility SO soon TO come 10
you, 1t is grateful to be able TO turn toward the
wise and loving providence of God As We
stand before our congregations and in our
homes, you may be assured that we shall con-
tnue TO crave for you His protection and guild
ance. The association have prepared brief
aodress, and II is my pleasure in their behalf
now to present 10 you these expressions of their
most cordial esteem and affection.
THE TEXT OF THE ADDRESS
is as follows:
10 Cen. BenJdnain Harrison, Presidenf-elecs Of
nie United States:
to enter upon the high Office 10 which Won have
been chosen by your co.ntrymen, the members
OF the indianapolis Ministerial association beg
eaNe most respectfully to tender this express
sion OF Their cordial esteem and affection. IL is
natural that We should consider the Influence
ot onr natural development upon the progress
oil the Kingdom of Jesus Christ We therefore
r.)oice that the chief nagistracy of the repub-
nc Is To he lntrusted to one who holds all
ohrIstlah interests IN sacred regard. We shall
ahsr.- l.F.., Al
heavenly grace, imploring for Won that divine
guidance upon which all power and usefulness
must depend. Trusting that happiness NAV re-
main with you and yours through the coming
years, ana that IN your responsible station YOU
may be "a minister of God for good" 20 our
country and the world We subscribe ourselves
most respectfully and sincerely yours.
GEN. HARRIsoN's REPLY.
After receiving the address Gen. Harrison
made the following brief but happy reply:
Il very greatly appreciate this kind and
friendly expression. Coming as il does from
all the pulpits of the city, il is all the more
grateful to me-. Entering upon the discharge
OF the duties which i shall so soon assume L
am sure / shall need and appreciate the PRAYERS
and sympathy of the good people of the ma
ton. II L am conscious of the possession OF
any qualification for the duties to which 1 am
called, II is serious and settled purpose TO do
right, as II shall be given me to see the right.
L thank you for your visit and your friendly
expression of interest,"
CABINET GOSSIP.
The gossip in regard TO the cabinet now
takes wide range. Though Messrs. John
farwell, ex-Gov. Foster, and ex-Secretary Win
dom are mentioned for the Treasury DEPART
ment, 1t Is still generally believed that Col
John c. New will be selected for that Office
Mr.. Whitelaw Reid is mentioned as a cabinet
possibility in settlement of the New York
problem. and it is stated by the Graphic and
MAJ and Express that three propositions have
actually been made either one of which Gen
Harrison is willing TO carry out provided il will
settle all political differences in the party in
the empire state. These propositions as stated
by the indianapolis correspondent of the
Graphic. are as follows:
The first is TO take Whitelaw Reid of the
New York Tribune, into the cabinet as a com
promise. give Mr.. Evarts the English mission,
ana urge Mr.. Plat for Senator in the place
thus vacated or leave it open to Mr.. Miller to
contest the senatorship with him.
The second proposition is to make Mr. Evarts
Attorney-General.a position he is understood
to have already declined, give the agricultural
department to Mr.. Miller and put Mr. Plat in
line for the vacant senaJorship.
The third Is 10 put both Plat and Miller in
the cabinet, the one as Secretary of the NAVY.
the other as Secretary of Agriculture and 10
send MIR. Reid TO England.
AS TO Ex-oov. FOSTER.
The Washington correspondent of the World
in sending the rumor that ex-Gov. Foster. OF
Ohio, may be selected as Secretary of the
Treasury, adds: He is said to be acceptable
to both the Sherman and the Foraker factions.
and really the only man in the Buckeye state
whose appointment would not cause jealousy.
he has hard-money record, like Senator Alii-
sons, and his personal relations with Gen Har-
rison are cordial"
LAW PARTNER MILLER
The Mail and Express says: The only def
mite minister and portfolio thus far decided
upon is that of attorney general, and he is To
be General Harrison's heretofore law partner.
William Henry Harrison Miller. Of Indianapo,
lis. Mr.. Miller Is lawyer of great learning,
extensive practice and a citizen of the highest
reputation. His personal friendship for Gen
Harrison Is undoubted. and the whole country
would consider Gen. Harrison TO be clearly en-
titled to bring one man into his cabinet from
purely personal grounds Of confidence. respect
and affection, so long as he also united 70 these
qualifications those of the greatest ability and
highest integrity, as is the case with Mr.. Mil
Ter.
THE LATEST SLATE
The Associated Press sends the following
from Indianapolis last night: There are
rumors and rumors on the cabinet situation.
and they multiply faster than the seven-year
locusts of Egypt. The best opinion here 10
that Blaine will be Secretary Of State: VIM.
Window, of the Treasury; Rusk. of the War,
and Wanameker for the Navy. with Evarts az
Attorney -Generrl As has been said there il
no doubt that Allison has positively declined to
so into the cabinet and as Gen. Harrison de-
sired the Treasury department to GO TO the
west, it is reported on good authority that he
has selected Mr.. Window for that place.
NOTES.
Col New did not start for New York yester.
day, and his delay is believed by his friends to
be due to the fact that he had been selected
for the place declined b. Senator Allison
DIR. John b. Hamilton. surgeon-general of
the marine corps, called upon Gen. Harrison
yesterday. He was on his way to inspect the
marine hospital at Evansville.
Major Geo. w. Steele, member OF Congress-
from Indiana; Chas. Avery, of Buffalo: A. w.
Iddings, one of the Nebraska electors; Levi Il.
Parsons, of Bingham, Ala, and Judge G.
C. Hines. now of New York, formerly Cen.
Harrison's law partner, called on Gen. Harri-
son yesterday. None of the calls was of any
political importance.
Gen. Harrison has written letter 70 Mayor
Filter, of Philadelphia, saying that il is impos-
sible for him now TO say whether he will be
able to spend some time in that CITY in Apru
on his way to the New York centennial celebrs-
ton.