New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-01-05
MISSOURI MAKING BIDS
MR.. CLEVELAND HEARS HER DELEGATES
he DOES NOT RECEIVE THEM OVER WARMLY

he DOES NOT RECEIVE THEM OVER WARMLY.
HOWEVER Ex.MINIsTER PHELPS HERE.
Large additional quantities Of advice as to the
formation OF the Cabinet and the proper way IN
which to conduct his Administration were dumped
upon Mr.. Cleveland yesterday AZ his Office IN tine
NILS Building. The good Democrats VINO toin the
President elect what he ought TO do ana now ne
ought to do It hmi jorneyed a'l the way from MIS-
souri, for that purpose. The delegation was beaoee
by Colonel Grfith Iraiher and Colonel James Broad
head, OF 81. LOnis. and their object was TO Jolly
Mr. Cleveland into agreeing to appoint Ex-Governor
d. r. Francis Ct that state. TO one OF the portfolios
at his disposal They not particular ms to tho
Office hut for the purpose OF putting gooh lace
upon their application AMI 10 make II look us II they
really expected something definite they dlated upon
the ex Governors qualifications for the Department
Of War. Anerward they said that he would do rs
well Secretary Of the Navy or OF the Interior
Department.
In spite OF the powerful efforts OF ex-Governos
Franciss ST. Louis partsans well posted Democratic
politicians believe that they might as wei nave
stayed home. Mr. Francis and his Missouri frenos
among Mr.. Ueveands most determined adver'
sares ut the Chicago Convention. and did everything
they could think Of To prevent his nomination. M
Francis himself said some extremely bitter things
about Mr. Cleveland personally. which nave been
carefully treasured and brought 10 the notice OF the
President elect The latter is not in the habit OF
forgetting injuries Of this kind as Mr.. Francis u
likely 10 find ont TO his sorrow
The Missouri ex- Governor has two opposing can
didaes from his own state in the persons Of Major
Charles H. Jones' OF "Tle ST. fouls Republic and
Congressman William II. IIatcb, Of hannibal Those
capable OF reading the signs II the times In Mr. Cleve
lands neighborhO0d say that II anybody from MIS-
souri, gets Cabinet place II VIII be Congressman
Hatch. who has been devoted Cleveland man. ana
that the best Hing that he can get will be the Agri-
cultural Department.
News was received at Mr.. Cleveland's office yes
terday which had the effect OF removing exCongress
man William II. Morrison. Of Illinois, from among inc
Cabinet possibilities. The news came in a telegram
from Springfield. Congressman benjamin I. CABLE
william :. F0,man and George ". Fithian, OK that
STATE with Illinois supporters Of Mr.. Morrison had
gathered at Springfield for the purpose OF getting
resolution through the State Legislature request
ing President -e,et Cleveland 10 make Mr. Morrison
"a Cabinet officer. After Il careful count OF roses,
the fiend5 OF Mr. Morrison held consultation ana
decided that TIE opposition TO him among the
members Of the LEGISLATURE was 20 strong
that the introduction Of the resolution meant sure
defrat. II any action regarding the Cabinet
+ taken by that body II will contain
simple reminder to Mr.. Cleveland that Illinois voted
for him. and would like be remembered in his
distribution Of plums. Mr. Cleveland read the tele-
gram from Springfield giving these facts without q
tremor and not syllable Of regret for the fate Of
ltpTIOutHl Billy. HIS. 50 lar as II hlO"H Ntg
escaped him. On the contrary. the Iresdenteect
wore Il relieved look during The rst Of the day.
Edward j. Phelps OF Vermont. whose chances are
said 10 be excellent for securing the first portfolio in
Grover Cleveland's Cabinet. says that he IS In New
York on private business. Mr.. Phelps reached New
YORK y.tcrday. and II iur"ed thlt he came here
for the purpose Of telling Mr.. Cleveland thai he woud
Le willing accept IT, rOsit ~ seer, tarv OF State.
ports to that effect untrue. Mr. Phelps when
seen ut the Clarendon Hotel Yesterday sail
am here phi, ATE business, and ] cannot say
how long | shall remain here
"WouM YOU accept Cabinet Office under Mr.. Cleve-
lands administration 7" he asked.
at will be time enough 10 talk about such matters
when l have been placed In a position to consider
them" the reply.
Mr. Phelps Is II warm. personal friend OF Mr..
Cleveland, but lie NAV leave the city, so he says.
without calling on the President elect. When asked
n he had called OH Mr. cleveland. he said
No. / have not. and may not have time TO do
So Pressing business engagements may prevent me
f.Om seeding Mr.. Cleveland