The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-02-02
THE SLATE SMASHED.
Allison Declines an Honor and Leaves the
Presldent.tIect All at Sea.

Allison Declines an Honor and Leaves the
Presldent.tIeet All at Sea.
lNpIANAPoLIs, Jan. Sl.-Two kilograms
were received In this city since last night
by prominent politicians. One came
from Washington, the other from New
York, and both indicate Senator Allison
has finally and conclusively decided 10 de-
cline the treasury portfolio. Whether any
Information OF this character has yet
reached Gen. Harrison cannot be ascer-
tanned.
Gen. Harrison had number OF visitors
to-day, the most notable being Senator Sa-
bin, OF Minnesota. The senator had long
conference with the president-elect. In q
brief interview he said he was very sorry
Senator Allison had declined the treasury,
and declared he had simply stopped over q
few hours to call on Gen. Harrison In q
social and friendly was. lie had nothing
new 20 communicate.
A committee OF colored men from Vir-
gina and Maryland waited on the presi-
dent elect this afternoon In the interest Of
Malone for cabinet position. The gem
erai gave the committee q cordial recep-
tion and spent half an hour In conversation
with them. They did not claim that be
gave them any encouragement that Ma
The politicians are at sea now Mt regards
cabinet speculati0ns, Senator Allison's de-
clination having necessitated clearing
down OF the work OF construction, with the
exception of Blaine, and beginning over
again. In conversation to-day Gen. Harri-
son jocOsely remarked that " he could find
seven men In Alaska he believed he should
put them In his cabinet as a means OF re-
storing harmony In the states.
There is scarcely any doubt that Califor-
MIA will be represented In the cabinet and
II Is almost equally certain that Estes will
@le the chosen maa, but instssd Of heing
made secretary OF the interior II Is prob.
able, according TO lat st trustworthy In
iormation,he will be made attorney gener
al
Late tonight il IL asserted the political
q. New for member Of the cabinet. Here
II is believed he would not accept anything
but the treasury portfolio. Referring TO
this gossip prominent politician said 10 a
correspondent 10 night that Justice Miller,
OF the federal supreme court intends 10 re-
tire from the bench at an early day. He ia
competent, said this gentleman, 20 fill any
position under the government, and his
nomination as secretary OF the treasury
would meet the approval OF the entire west
and east II is true he is well
would break down II he under
took all the details Of such n great
Office, but that is not necessary.
Neither Is IL imperative that he should re-
main In Office throughout the entire term
of his appointment even, though temporar-
lily he would serve good end, as after the
house IL organized some younger man could
easily be substituted. II is believed this
suggestion Is among those under consider
alton by the president-elect.
Gen. Alger's name. II IN believed, has
since the sunshlng OF the slate by Senator
Allison, been permanently marked on, for
without prejudice 10 that distinguished
gentleman, Il Ia believed Gov. Rusk. OF
Wisconsin, or some other soldiers name,
will be substituted.