Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-27
THE PRESIDENT-ELECT
Social and Political Callers at the Ar
nngton.

INTERESTING GROUPS OF PROMINENT POLL
TIcIANs IN THE LoBBIEs-cABINEr GOSSIP OF
THE pAY-wISDoM AMONG THE VISITORS
FRILNDs OF PLAT ON HAND.
General and Mrs. Harrison had moderately
early breakfast this morning, and they were
scarcely through when the callers began to
send up their cards. Very little ceremony was
enforced, and callers were not kept waiting an
audience. The calls were not those of poll
ticians or offce-seekers bent on business only,
but merely the preliminary paying Of re-
spects. What pleased everybody was the SIM
pie and unaffected manners Of the President
elect and his wife. Most Of their visitors were
people with whom they were well acquainted
here, and there was nothing formal in their
greeting. With this simple cordially they
have started out well
on THE ROAD TO POPULARITY.
Among the morning callers were two only
whose visit might bear some significance.
These we're Representative Thomas and Sena-
tor Palmer, both of whom are spoken of for
the Secretaryship of the Navy. Their call at
TINS time. was apparently merely to
CALLED later, remaining but about five
minutes. Among the other callers were
ii. Clay Evans, Representative Lodge, Repre-
sentative kean, Clark E. Carr, Senator Hawley,
Gen. Drum, +. Woodrupp, r. r. Shield, Sena-
tor Mitchell, Senator Hiscock and Governor
Saunders.
The men who were there for a purpose put
on the call until a more opportune moment. A
deal of political planning was going on in the
lobby OF the Arlington. Some big men had
their heads together, and considerable cabinet
making was in progress without the noise OF
the hammer.
SENATOR WINDOW,
who is slated for the Treasury, was in close
conversation with Elliott F. Shepherd in the
lobby. The Senator was calm and contented
in manner, and appeared in no undignified
haste to present himself to Gen. Harrison. He
was watched with that curiosity and interest
that attaches to one of the chosen. He is look
ing well and in condition to take hand in the
management OF a new administration. MIR.
Shepherd seemed deeply interested in what the
Tex" and-to-be Secretary had to say, and after
they separated Mr.. Window paced slowly down
the lobby, las if awaiting the arrival of the hour
OF an appointment. He then went to Gen. Har-
rison's room, remaining with him about twenty
minutes.
FRIENDS OF MIR. PLATT.
more interesting and eager group was in
another part of the room. John l. Davenport,
ex-Representative McDugall, former United
States marshal, and ]. N. Knapp, three working
friends of MIR. Platt formed a small triangle
with their chairs, and with their faces together
conferred about the New York situation and
Mr. Plat. They were all deeply interested in
the matter under discussion and there was a
quiet vehemence of expression at certain points
OF their conversation. Mr.. Davenport had a
paper which the three together conferred
about. These are not the only Plat men on
hand to-day. Fassett and others less known
a N and thew
are determined that New York shall be repre-
sented in the cabinet and that Plat shall be the
man. No effort will be neglected to bring this
about. The contingent is on hand early and
they expect to remain. Plat has been tele-
graphed for and is expected as soon as he can
conveniently get here.
THE vIcE-FREsIDENT-ELEcr
is on his way, bulletined to arrive here about
o'clock this afternoon He will go at once to
the Arlington, where his rooms are. and the
Platt men expect him to at once champion
their cause. This seems to be the most inter-
estlng feature of cabinet discussion to-day. 1t
is what is regarded by politicians as pretty
fight Senator Hiscock is, of course, Platt's
warm friend. He called on General Harrison
to-day and, 1T Is supposed. spoke about the New
York situation. 1t appears to be generally &C
cepted that two or three of the cabinet places
are still open, none of which, however, will be
accepted by Mr.. Miller unless he changes what
he has declared as his solemn determination,
but either Of which Plat would take.
HARD TO GET TRUSTWORTHY INFORMATION ABOUT
THE CABINET.
1t is only after it has filtered through several
hands, so that the source may not be too read
lily traced, that any information of a reliable
character can be had concerning the cabinet.
The statement that three places in the cabinet
are still held open relies on rumor. supported
only by the fact that some very active
work is being done in the interest of
two or three persons The friends of Mr..
Plat declare their belief that their man will
yet be recognized. With the Treasury depart
ment out Of the question, the Miller folks APP
pear to take but little interest in the matter.
THE STATUS OF Mr.. THOMAS,
as regards the Navy, is left in
is being urged for that place and that Palmer
Thomas friends hold. however, that there is no
doubt Of his selection. The California folks
say Swift is apt to go into the cabinet.
THE CHOSEN FOUR.
The only thing that Is questioned by no one
is that four-Blaine, Window, Noble and Wa
namaker-are settled comfortably and securely
in their places. Miller, of Indiana, is re-
garded as selected subject to contingencies that
may arise.
ocn. OOcs uOt appear 10 nave
changed much in his habits by a night spent
in Washington and not all who see him come
away with any notion to what he is going to
do. 1t will take day or two for the cabinet
sharps to find just where they stand.
THE LATEST REPORT THIS AFTERNOON
is that the New York folks. who are at the Ar
lington in force and have taken care to sur
round Gen. Harrison as we'll as possible.
are making determined effort to
Dust Window from the Treasury depart
ment. Some of them claim that
they have succeeded so far as to have the mat
ter opened for consideration. Their motion is
not to injure Window, but to get the Treasury
department for New York. II has
been conceded for some time that
New York state could not expect that
department, and it is not improbable that the
present move is not SO much in hope of hav-
ing the Treasury portfolio laid at their feet as
with the idea that by fighting for it they NAV
get something else. 1t is understood to be a
Plat move. and for some time it has been
given out that Plattt would accept any cabinet
place.
WHEN HE WILL SEE THEM.
While Mr.. Harrison's party remains at the
Arlington hotel, Private Secretary Halford will
see newspaper men only, between IL and 1890
noon and 1880 and 8 p. m. He says that under
the present circumstances some such rule is
absolutely necessary.
Death of an Old Citizen.
Another old citizen died last night-Mr