The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-02-05
MAKING A CABINET.
Wr. Cleveland and His
Advisers.
1T IS RATHER WEARY WORK.
There Are Many RumOrS, but 1t Is
Known Only That Gray Has
Refused TO Serve.
IT IS RATHER WEARY WORK.
Special to THE MoRNING CALI

NEW YORK, Feb. 5.-A local paper will
saw this morning: The belief is growing
that James c. Carter of this city is now tho
choice Of Cleveland for Secretary of State,
and in the event of his appointment it is
said that Judge W. Gresham is likely to
have his place as attorney ia the BehriDg
Sea controversy. There is a good deal Of
discussion over Judge Gresham. whose ap-
p0intment to a Cabinet Office would be re-
ceived with disfavor by many Democrats.
1t is limited that Cleveland has already
offered Judge Gresham an office, and that
whatever was offered he declined.
Henry Willard may also be in the
Cabinet as Secretary of the Interior, but the
appointment would create considerable talk
because of his railroad connections.
''Ex-Seeretary of the Navy W. c. Whit
ney is no longer spoken of for Cabinet
portfolio. Ii Mr.. Whitney accepts any
England or France. General Patrick
Collins Will probably be New England's
representative 10 the Cabinet
NEW YORK, Feb. 4-President-elect
Cleveland was closeted during the greater
part of the afternoon with ex-Seeretary
Farchiid. At about o'clock Don NJ. Dick
lHNDH AIIlAtQ anu gUtHSO THRILL bC ottICAo
who dropped In during the afternoon,
Colonel Joseph Keller. Colonies Pepper
and Brown, r. W. Marslsnd and James
Keefe Of Virginia, ex-MayOr Grace and
Oswald Ottendorfer, were with the Presi-
dent-elect and ex-Secretsry Fsirchild for
about three-quarters OF an hour, and Colonel
Daniel Lamont and Senator Mcclellan were
also among Cleveland's afternoon callers.
e.
Senator Gray Of Delaware has declined the
offer of The Seeretaryship Of State, which
was rendered aim by Cleveland through
D ". Dickinson on Thursday. he prefer
ing to remain in the Senate. He had al
ready declined the offer Of AttOrney-Gen-
ersl.
It is said that Dickinson and Judge
Gresham have both declined portfolios.
WASHINGTON. Feb "A remarkable and
unprecedented scene was enacted in the
House. l. was tribute to Blount Of Geor-
gia, VINO reiires from Congress at this ses-
sion. When consideration Of the Diplomatic
bill had been completed. Holman, the
Democratic father Of the House, arose and
expressed sincere regret that an associa-
ton OF twenty years had to be severed.
O'Neill of Pennsylvania, the Republican
Nestor. Endorsed every word OF the high
eulogium which Holman had uttered. and
Hit, Bland. Springer and MeCreary added
their need Of praise 10 The ability and
patT otism OF the retiring member. and
through the speeches was a vein running in
tn direction Of Blounrs promotion TO the
Cabinet.
Biount was profoundly moved. In few
words lie responded to the remarks, and
declared that whatever the future had in
store Tor him he would ever look back to
this hour as the brightest hour in his life.
Senator Carlisle of Kentucky leaves the
Upper House of Congress to-day, this being
the date on which his resignation goes into
effect
MASON CITY, Iowa, Feb. 4-Colonel Me-
C0nlogue has received letter from the
Democratic National Committeeman W. F.
Harrity, saying: II will not hold any posi-
ton under the incoming Admin strati0n.
Ny official duties are at Harrisburg, Pa.
and nav professional and business engage
ments here are of such a character that 1t
would be great mistake for me to think of
accepting any Federal position"
LAKEWOOD, \. J., Feb. 4-Ths visits OF
statesmen to Cleveland Will cease to-day.
At his special request be will be left severely
alone from now until Inauguration, giving
han a breathing spell and ample time in
which to prepare his inaugural address.
BosTON, Feb. 4-Charles S. Hamlln was
asked to-day if he had heard anything Of
fetal regarding a dispatch stating that be
was to be appointed Assistant Secretary Of
the Treasury. He said that Cleveland had
not offered him position in the Treasury
Department.