The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-11-11
HARRISON'S CABINET.
CHANGES REPORTED AS LIKELY
TOBE SPEEDILY MADE.

Evans, OF Tennessee, to be Given Port
folio, and Secretary Tracy to be Put on
the Supreme Beneh-AgriculturaI and
Mechanical Colleges-Notes.
WASHINGTON, ID. c., Nov. 1O.-lSpecial.l
In political circles here some credit is given
TO the report telegraphed from Chattanooga,
Tenn, that Congressman Evans, who has
just been defeated for reelection by De-
mocrat, may become a member of Presi-
dent Harrisons Cabinet. According
TO this report Secretary Tracy
is to be appointed TO the Supreme bench to
ill the vacancy caused by the death OF
Justice Miller. Now, to those who keep
track OF political events and indications.
several facts are known that tend in some
degree, at least, to render this story plausi-
BILE. In the first place IL is known that
Secretary Tracy has been restless and
naturally, very unhappy since the fear
ful catastrophe OF the burning Of his
residence and loss Of his wife and daugh-
ter. He was taken from the burning build
ing in an unconscious condition, and Tor
some time was mentally dazed by the
frightftil calamity which so suddenly over
took him. One Of the first suggestions he
uttered as to any plan involving his future
action was that he would retire from the
Cabinet.
In reply to most urgent advice Of friends
that he remain and prosecute the labOrs he
had undertaken, MIR. Tracy said that the
surroundings here, officially and privately,
would as forcibly remind him of his great
loss, be distasteful, and the position irk-
some. None were more urgent than the
President that Secretary Tracy remain
IN office and devote himself to building
up tine navy which he had begun under
most auspici0us circumstances; that al
ready he had, by the display of marked
ability and aptitude for the task in hand.
won the commendatiOn Of Democrats as
well as Republicans. Mr.. Tracy replied
that there was no longer any incen-
tive for him to seek the plaudits
Of the public; that he was no
longer ambitious. The President replied
that by giving himself up TO the great and
important task Of supplying his country
with an adequate navy, the Secretary
would find something TO occupy his mind.
and thus prevent broOding over the loss he
had suffered. Finally, in response TO such
arguments the Secretary consented to
resume his public duties, at the
same time intimating that should
he find them irksOme and uncOngepial he
would renew his proposal to resign. AS
lawyer of national standing, a former Oc-
cupant of the judicial bench, and "A close
student of legal literature. what position
could be more congenial than place on the
Supreme benchl Ii would afford TO MIR.
Tracy degree of retirement and
quietude not compatible with his
present position, and would furnish ample
ployment for his mind IN a direction entire
ly c0ngenial.
AS TO Congressman Evans: He is a rep
resentatiye vf the respectable and progress
sive element of the Republican party in the
South. Extensively interested in manufac-
turing enterprises, he is conspicuous
representative Of the men who maintain
that only by and through the fostering aid
OF protection can Southern manufacturers
continue to prosper.
STUDENTS or AGRICULTURAL COLLEGES.
The Acknowledgement OF the United States
Army, in his annual report, just out, gives
a statement showing the number Of pupils
at the several state agricultural and me-
chanical colleges who receive military in
structiOn through details Of army officers
made for that purpose.
At the Virginia Agricultural and Me-
chanical College at Blacksburg, out Of to-
tai of 1879 students, l3j received military in
fiscal year. The aptitude of the pupils is
classed as very good; interest manifested by
the pupils in their military studies. etc.,
very good interest manifested by the facul-
ty as good.
At Bingham's school, Orange county,
North Carolina. out of total of l39 pu-
pills, l3T received military instruction.
The aptitude manifested by the pu-
pills was "good;" interest manifested by
the students in their military studies was
fair; interest manifested by the faculty
good.
The Adjutant-General states that the best
results 10 be attained from military instruc
ton in these State institutions will not be
achieved until military drill and inspection
shall have been made compulsory upon all
male students Of the proper age, and who
are physically able TO endure it. lie also
insists that adequate facilities for indoor
drills during winter months should be pro-
yided at these scHoOls.
CANDIDATE FOR HOUSE POSTMASTER.
Harold SnOwden, Of the Alexandria
Gazette, is the candidate for postmaster Of
the next House, aDd Is supported by Senator
Barbour. SnOwden has written 10 members
of the Virginia delegation asking their sup
port. Friends here Of DIR. Fisher, of Richmond
expect him TO run.
o'FERRALL ON THE sPEAKERsHIP.
Representative O'Ferrall arrived in the
city to-day. He thinks it too early yet TO
agitate the speakership tight. and says the
Democrats should elect thel best man after
conference and due deliberation, regardless
of his place Of residence; that the party has
many men capable OF properly welding the
gayel. and will no doubt calmly and patri-
Otically make the best selection.
CAPITAL NOTES.
Superintendent Meredith OF the Bureau
of Engraving and Printing. says there are
now being furnished daily S4O,OO in de-
nomination OF ones, and $4,000 in iiye's Of
the new Treasury notes. The new two's
VIII be issued in about week.
Minister Lincoln arrived here to-day and
called on Secretaries Rlaine and Proctor
at the War Department. lie held quite a
reception. He denies emphaticaly the
truth OF the report that he intends to resign,
but says he will return 10 England at the
expiration of his two months leave OF alb
sence.
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