The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-10-07
BEN'S SECOND TERM BEE.
CLARKSoN TO BE GIVEN A WHITE
HOUSE FEED TO WIN aIM OVER.

The Diplomatic Wanamaker May Sue
ceed in RoDing Quay Into Going to
See the Little Man of the White
EHouse-New Bnglsnd May be Given
the Secretaryship of War.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 6.-Chairman Clark
son of the republican national committee is
here to talk with the President and other
members Of the administration, aud also
with Senator Quay and Col. Dudley, about
the next national convention, and primarily
about the meeting Of the national committee
next week to determine the time aud place
Of holding it. Chairman Clarkson, Senator
Quay and Col. Dudley want the convention
held in May, and would probably prefer
Chicago The President is said to have no
objection to Chicago. but TO prefer Wash
ington, and a later month than MAY. How
ever, he is more concerned about the candi-
date than the convention. He is doing
everything in his power to win support from
all quarters, taking advantage OF Secretary
Bialnes inactivity to try to capture his
friends
WORKING CLARKSON.
He is continuing with Chairman Clark
SION as he heard that Chairman Clarxson
had arrived he invited him and Mrs. Clark
son to dine at the white house this evening
After an agreeable dinner the President and
Chairman Clarkson had comfortable talk
Chairman Clarkson's position seems to be
that If Secretary Blaine cannot be the can
didste he might support President Harri-
son. he would accept a cabinet portfolio
under new administration, whethor Sec
retarY Blaine or President Harrison was at
the head Of it. Chairman Clarkson may
issue the call for the meeting OF the rspub-
llcan national committee before he leaves.
QUAY IN TOWN.
Senator Quay came to town this evening,
and after dining at Chamberlainis was
driven to his house, where no denied him
self to callers. Before be left Chamberlain's
he said that his visit had no political signifi-
cance, that he had few errnnds in the de-
partment which he could better attend to
personally than by letter, and that he should
devote day or two to them.
Asked whether he should call on the
President, he said:
20, of course" with his significant smile
which induced the belief that he had no
present intention.
WANAMAKER MAY WIN HIM OVER.
However, he is going to see Postmaster
General Wa 1amaker, and that astute diplo-
mat may Induce him to see President Har-
rlson, who is only too anxious to forgive,
forget and make promises. The Postmaster
General himself who was somewhat nut out
at having to exert himself to prevent Sena-
tor Quay's convention from nominating Sec
rotary Blaine and to get it to indorse Presi-
dent Harrison, is waiting for Senator Quay
with smiling countenance OF course
Senator Quay will have a closer conference
With Chairman Clarkson and Col Dudley,
his brother managers. Senator Quay and
Col. Dudley will have a large share In deter
mining the plans and policies Of the nation
al committee.
CHENEY FOR SECRETARY OF WAR.
The fact that Mrs. Cheney came hack
with Mrs. Harrison, and will be her guest
at the white house for time, with the fact
| that her husband, eX-CiOv. Cheney, was ex-
pected to join her this afternoon as the
guest of the President, created the impress
| sion that the President had determined to
| offer Gov. Cheney the secretaryshIp of war.
| The fact that Gov. Cheney did not arrive
| this afternoon rather weakened this theory
Of the cabinet-makers. SO did the state-
ment Of the cabinet officer most likely to
know, who said: II think tho President
| will not seriously consider this matter much
| before Nov l." It is not Gt all improbable
that Gov. Cheney may succeed Gov Proc
tor. He helped nominate President H4rri-
son and has bsen his close friend. He is
trying to nominate again"
NEW ENGLANDEas WANT HIM
Senator Eimunds. Senator Chandler,
Secretary Proctor aud the other Harrison
leaders in New England all seem TO want
Gov. Cheney appointed by way Of
strengthening them in their struggle with
the Blaine leaders 70. delegates Gov.
| Cheney is very willing to accept. The only
reason WHY the President has not appointed
him yet seems to be that he is not quite sure
that this is the best method of utilizing this
cabinet portfolio. President Harrison is
| candidate for denomination and is using
every means at his command for this pur-
pose.