Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1889-02-24
THE COMING REGEME.
Nothing But Speculation as to the Mem
bers of the New Cabinet.
But it is Thought Probable that the South VIII
Secure the Department of Justice and
the Slope the Navy.

INDIANAPOLIS, IND, Feb. 2S.-There
has been but little cabinet gossip here to-
day, and literally no news. Diligent in
quiry has furnished no grounds for
changing the situation. The only four
places that are considered definitely fixed
are those of Blaine, Window, Noble and
Wannamaker AS to the others every
thing is at sea. There is considerable
talk, however, of the probability that
the South viii yet be given another rep
resentatiYe besides Noble. 1t is alleged
Noble will go in as a personal represent
alive and the choice of Gen.
Harrison, and that the Southern
representative viii be one who
has had more direct connection with
Southern affairs and who will be able to
give some help IN the practical solution
of the Southern question
Since it was announced that Alger was
no longer being considered, it was
thought the West was sure Of the war
department, but in the past day
or two that has been regarded as
exceedingly doubtful owing TO the geo.
graphical situation. 1t is said the new
secretary Of agriculture will certainly be
from the West, and that tends to throw
a doubt rs TO some of those who have
been considered certain for other po-
sitions. The Central Western states will
have three departments, interior, treas
ury and agricultural. That is regarded
as her full share, and that the state,
postofdce and navy, at least, will go to
the East, leaving to the South and Pa
ciic slope the war department and de-
partment of justice.
Many of the Southern Republicans who
have been here have urged that the South
be given the department of justice, as it
is 10 that department they look to more
than to any other for the recovery of
their rights. This would make the ap-
pointment of Judge Speer not Impossible.
By others it is thought that the navy in
stead of the war department will be as
signed to either the South or the Pacific
slope, as San Francisco and the whole
coast are or will be deeply interested in
the navy.
In view of the present condition of
affairs at Samoa one of the best posted
Republicans said to-day that the cabinet
as whole would not be absolutely de-
termined on till after the arrival of the
general at Washington. Arrangements
for his trip have been all concluded. The
personal baggage of the gen.
eral and his family has been
packed and made ready for shipment.
The last Of his correspondence has been
TO and the general feels he has
made all things ready for his transfer to
the seat of government. A number of
visitors called during the day, among
them being several members of his old
who called to bid him good
bye. Col. Thompson, ex-secretary of
the navy, called for the same
purpose. Col. Thompson has met
and known every president the
country has ever had except Washington
and the elder Adams, aud has seen near
~ all of them inaugurated since John
Quincy Adams. Hon. n. d. Scott,
West Virginia member of the national
had long consultation with
the general in regard to affairs in his
state. One part of the conversation was
relative to the prospect Of a dual gov
there after the 4th of March.