The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-09-14
Gen. John Rea, of Minnesota Gen. Brown. Of
Ohio; Mr.. Bole, Of Syracuse. N. T., and
Gen. Merrill, of Boston, Also Named.
Reception to Senator John Sherman by
the Ohio Republican Association.
The Capital Almost Deserted by Senators, Con-
gressmen and Government officials
Illness of Hon. D. w. Voorhees,.
THE sUCCEssoRsHIP.


Seeking Mr.. Tanners Vacant Place.
Special TO the Indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 13.-Politicians and
gossipers quit talking to-day about Corporal
Tanner and what he will likely do, and en-
tered vigorously into discussion of his
probable successor. Major Warner. of
Kansas City. late commander-in-chief of
the G. A. r., was in consultation with Sec
retary Noble some time this afternoon. He
was undoubtedly called here for consulta-
tion over the commissionership. Major
Warner is good lawyer, well posted on
veteran affairs, and is intensely popular.
HIS advice at this time is, therefore. valu-
able. Representative Wade. of Missouri,
who is an intimate personal friend of Major
Warner, says the latter would accept the
commissionership, and that it is very prob
able he will be appointed. That is the
general belief in Washington. Hisappoint-
ment would. it is universally conceded,
be q wise one. The only objection. SO far as
can be learned. is that with him Missouri
would have q Commissioner of Pensions,
Secretary of the Interior, Deputy Commits
siOner of Pensions and Assistant Attorney
general-quite liberal allowance of off,
GERS for strong Democratic State.
The Minnesota men. led by Secretary
Window. have put forward General John
Rea, of their State, for the commissioner
ship. He was commander-in-chief of the
G. A. r. Immediately preceding Major War
ner.
Although Senator Sherman and General
Grosvenor presented the name of General
Brown, of Ohio, to the President to-
day, he is not talked of seriously.
The name of extension Agent B0le, of
Syracuse, n. Y, is not mentioned seriously
either.
When itwas announced that President
Harrison had postponed his departure for
Deer Park from this afternoon until to-
morrow it was rumored that he intended to
dispose OF the pension commisslonershlpl I'M
mediately., Then Congressman who
talked to the chief executive stated that
there would be no hurry about it, that
some weeks may elapse before Commits
sioner is named. Beyond this nothing is
known of when action will be taken.
talk with the President during the after
noon. and 1T, was stated that he
would be considered for the place. Merrill
is an ex-commander-in-cfIi of the
q. A. r. There were G. A. II. men about
the White House all day, and it is evident
deal to say on the subject of the CorporaPs s
successor.
A demand is being made by some of Mr..
Tanners friends that at least synopsis of
the Secretary of the Interior and the Com
missioner of Pensions be published, with
an outline of the report of the commission
that investigated the management of the
Office under Mr.. Tanner. Secretary Noble
saySrbe does not believe it would add
anything to Justice in anysdirection to pub
Hsh this matter.
Major Warner Thought to Be the Man.
To the United Press.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 13.-An intimate
friend of the Presidents said tonight that
Major Warner had been rendered the posi-
tion, but that the President had no posi-
tive information that it would be accepted
and that there were some doubts whether
Major Warner would accept, as it would ne
cessitate his abandoning the lucrative
position he now holds as solicitor for the
Missouri Pacific railroad, worth $4,000 to
$4,000 q year. for the commissiOnership,
worth a salary of but 5000. Congressman
VIM. Wade. of Missouri. who was associated
Congress, said tonight that he had no
doubt that Major Warner would accept the
position.
Assistant Secretary Bussey, who has
been harshly criticised by G. A. r.
%sn of Mr.. 'ne TaRpners Rna spouSfe. sDaSi Oh and nd
who, it has been reported, is likely to be re-
moved through q. A. X. influence. is appar-
emily but little disturbed over the situa-
tion growing out Of Mr.. Tanners retire.
to some of the official acts of the Commits
sioner he has been actuated by no feeling
of personal ill-will towards Mr.. Tanner
and feels confident that influential Grand
Army comrades, men who thoroughly com.
prehend the situation and the circumstance
that led to the friction between the depart
mental executive officers and the head OF
the Pension Bureau. will sustain him in
what he has done.
Tonight Secretary Noble told reporter
that there was nothing new to say con
corning the appointment OF successor tC
Mr.. Tanner. The report of the commission
that examined the administration of the
Pension Bureau under the Secretary's ord
ers, will be in print tomorrow, and copy
seen it in manuscript. Whether OF not il
will be made public is not yet determined
Views Of General Alger.
DETROIT, Mich, Sept. 13.-When Genera
Alger was asked. last night, what hi
thought about Mr.. Tanners resignation, h
said: "Well, that is hard question to an
swer until the facts come out. know in
general way that he has been accused o.
exceeding his authority as Pension Com
missioner. If he has done so. am sure il
was unintentional. / do not believe b.
would do any dishOnorable act, but OWNS
to lack of business capacity he may hav,
made serious mistakes in his conduct of til,
office. 1t is unfortunate that all this shOult
have happened. but at present 1t is mat
ter entirely between the President, the Sec
retary of the Interior aud Mr.. Tanner. Ii
fact, it is no business of anybody's. except
the officials interested. When was in Mil
waukee General Bussey and Mr.. Tame
both sought my advice. / urged them t,
bury their differences and pull togethe
harmoniously. but it seems they could no
be reconciled.
Il have been asked what the G.. A. r
think about it," General Alger said. in con
clusion, "but under the circumstances the,
have no feeling, except one of regret. The,
will have no opinion to express until tn
facts come out. No, have not the slight
est idea who will get Tanners place.
| have great respect for Mr.. Tanner. absolut
confidence in his integrity and greatly re
| gret his resignation"
OHIOANs AT THE CAPITAL.
Many Come to Attend the Reception OF Sen
ator sherman and Talk with the President.