Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-26
SECRETARY PROCTOR's SUCCESSOR.
A Probability That Ex-Gov. Cheney Of Now
Hampshire Will lie the Man.

It is not regarded as likely that Secretary
Proctor will retire from the cabinet before
November, when he will receive his appoint
to the Senate. Therefore, the appointment of
his successor in the cabinet may not be
looked for until that time. There are several
candidates prominently spoken of and the
names OF many who are thought to be available
are being discussed in connection with the
Secretaryship of War. There is very little
politics in the War Department itself, but it
is thought to be likely that in filing the
vacancy Mr.. Harrison will have due regard
for the influence Of the appointment upon
his prospects of denomination. If Alger
would accept the place it is probable
that the President would not think to 60 any
further. but it is not believed that Gen. Alger
would accept any favor at the hands of this
administration which might put him under
tional convention. Gen. Ayers friends say
that he will not himself be candi-
date for the presidency. but they rather
intimate that he would be willing to
take second place on the ticket with Mr.. Blaine.
He is avowedly in favor of the nomination of
MIR. Blaine, and is credited with being active
in trying to bring that result about Unless the
public is misinformed as to his sentiments with
relation to the administration, it places him out
OF the range of selection to succeed Secretary
Proctor.
OTHERS SPOKEN OF.
General veazey has been spoken Of for the
appointment for some time, probably oftener
than any other, but there seems 20 be consider
able doubt about his selection. Senator Hawley
is mentioned also Is a possibility. The Presi-
dent however, would probably be very reluc-
tant to take any one from the Senate at this
time. There is now q very slim majority
OF stalwart republicans in that body. A
change OF one or two votes there
might enable the silver men to pass freecoin-
age bill over the Presidents veto. 1t is SAID
that Hawley will probably not expect another
term in the Senate, and he might be willing to
resign to take cabinet position. but he cannot
well be spared from Congress at this time. EH-
Senator Blair is spoken of also. Tho friends Of
Assistant Secretary Grant saythathis selection is
fur from impossible. He has made good Off
cer as q soldier is very familiar with military
affairs and knows the workings of the depart
ment we'll, having been acting secretary most
OF the time since his appointment as assistant
secretary. There would be no politics in his
appointment, however, though the Minnesota
people would probably be gratified by his Sc
lection.
Ex-Gov. CHENEY PROBABLE.
The selection regarded as most probable by
those who have been particularly interested in
the discussion since Mr.. Proctors retirement
Cheney of New Hampshire Gov. Cheney and
Mr.. Harrison are warm friends. Mr.. Harrison
offered him this same position just before the
cabinet was formed. He did not then feel in
clined to accept it, but favored the selec-
ton of Mr.. Proctor. whom the Presi-
dent had already about determined to
give some place in the cabinet 1t is
now thought that Gov. Cheney would accept
the appointment, and there are political rea-
sons why the friends Of Mr.. Harrison in New
Hampshire and in other parts Of New England
desire his appointment. The Challenger ele-
ment in New Hampshire is fighting to send
an anti-Harrison delegation to the national
convention, and it is believed that the appoint
ment of Gov. Cheney would strengthen the
hands of the Harrison men.
Senator Chandler is very anxious that this
selection should be made and Mr.. Harrison g
personal admiration and friendship for the
governor would naturally prompt his appoint
ment, all things being equnA