The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-05-04
CARTER IN THE CABINET.

CARTER IN THE CABINET.
The latest Washington umor con-
Germ changes IN President Harrison's
cabinet. A bit of gossip interesting to
M~ontanians is the following from a
Washington exchange:
There seems to be but little doubt now
but that Secretary Proctor will succeed Mr..
Edmunds in the senate, and already Il
great many speculations are INDUCED in as
to who will succeed to the war department
portfolio. A friend of President Harrison
said yesterday that he knew that the prssi-
9 would regret having to make any
change in his cabinet, but that the oppor-
tunity might be taken to get a new secre-
tary of the interior at the same time that &
new secretary of war was appointed. ''It
would not surprise me at all" said he, III
Secretary Noble WAS superseded by Land
Commissions Carter. MIR. Harrison has
not beon quite satisfied with Secretary No
BILE for some time
1t is a we'll known fact in Washington
that Secretary Noble is entirely too in
dependent to suit the head of the adj
ministration. The president will knuckle
to Blaine, but he insists on keeping the
other members of the cabinet in line
with his views as dictated by the pre-
mier. The spirit of rebellion manifested
at times by the secretary of the interior
is doubtless the cause of his
rumored retirement from the cabi-
-& NyLz+ln, h, u,lI lo n,,oolnl 1,,
Carter is a matter of considerable spec
u"lation, though such a succession is not
SO improbable when the events OF the
last year are reviewed. Let us glance
at recommendations which might be
made by Commissioners Carter if he
should drop in at the White house and
apply for the vacancy. He would tell
President Harrison that he was elected
to congress in 1889 by the people of
Montana to represent the interests of
the greatest mining state in the Union;
that he was recognized in congress by
appointment to the craftsmanship of the
committee on mines and mining, an I'M
portant position; hat the silver issue
was fluSCtt oSlolo tlIo iibloiitAl lCSiSlG'
ture in a stronger light than it ever APP.
peared before; that the president die
not want the silver bill before him fol-
consideration and that the representa-
tive from Montana, by reason of his I'M.
portant craftsmanship, used great intlu-
once in killing the bill. Mr.. Carter
could tell more. He might argue
that the republicans of Helena
with the exception of Russell B. Har.
~risesSS'%ere solid for the appointment
of James B. Walker as postmaster. Mr.
Carter had promised to do what he
could for Mr.. Walker. He found that
young Mr.. Harrison for personal reasons
desired the appointment of another man
SO he deserted the present city treasurer
and assisted the president and his son
out Of the hole by recommending an.
other man. Then Mr.. Carter might OBJ
serve that his underhanded fight against
silver and his treachery to the wishes OF
the republicans of Helena were largely
instrumental in causing his defeat fol-
congress last fall. He knew that this
might happen but he sacrificed oppor-
tunities to assist the president and his
son. Could any reward be too great for
these services? 1t is true that Mr.
Carter received the commisslonership OF
the general land office IN recognition OF
his work. But Caesar is ambitious. lie
may ask for more.
After rec.ting his treachery to state
and party he may argue for the future
1t is now generally understood tina
Harrison will make a race for the mex
presidential nomination. He will neel
help. The greatest opposition to him
in the republican ranks thus far has
come from the western and northwest
ern states. Some n from the silye
producing states must champion hi
cause. In looking over the leader
where does he find one more adroit
more influential, more INSCRIPTIONS tc
secure his end han Thomas Henry Car
ter. Would d half term in the cabine'
more than repay a man who can dc
this?
1t is not difficult to find another rea
son why Commissioner Carter NAV b,
appointed to succeed Secretary Noble
Tins is suggested 10y his close "poIitica
partnership with Russell b. Harrison
The prince is likewise ambitious 70
political preferment. Absurd as it ma,
appear 1t has even been rumored thai
this young man is actually planning t.
break into the United States senate b,
way OF Montana. Perhaps he will use
his influence for Carter in the expect
ancy that the COMMISSIONS will hel,
pave the way for him to a senatorial
seat.
From any point of view 1t is a YER,
pretty play. We wonder how Nobl
likes it,.
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