The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-23
THE CABINET COMPLETE.
MR.. HERBERT, OF ALABAMA, CHO-
SEN SECRET1RY or THE NAVY.
Mr.. Olney, of Massachusetts, Appointed
Attorney -Generai-The South
Well Represented.

LAKEWOOD, N. j., Feb. 2.--Cleve-
land announced this evening that he had
completed his Cabinet by the selection Of
Richard Olney. Of Boston, for Attorney
General and Hillary a. Herbert. Of Ala
bama, for Secretary of the Navy.
The complete Cabinet is as follows:
Walter Q. Gresham, Of Illinois, Secre-
tary Of State.
John G. Carlisle, Of Kentucky, Secre-
tary Of the Treasury.
Daniel S. Lamont, Of New York, secre-
tary Of War.
Hillary A. Herbert. of Alabama. secre-
tary Of the Navy.
Hoke Smith. Of Georgia. Secretary Of
the Interior.
j. Sterling Morton. of Nebraska, secre-
tary Of Agriculture.
Wilson s. Bissell, of New York, Post
master General
Richard Olrey Of Massachusetts, Attor-
ney-General.
The selection of Hillary A. Herbert for
the navy has been made for several
days, but Mr.. olney s name had not been
mentioned In connection with the Cabinet,
ana his selection is a surprise to every
body. particularly 20 friends OF George A.
jerks.
Hillary A. Herbert has been in Con-
gress for many years, and has acted as
chairman Of the Naval Committee Of the
House. He is thoroughly acquainted with
the work that has been done toward
placing the United States navy upon a
proper footing. and his knowledge of the
present condition Of vessels under con-
struction. and which have been planned.
makes him most desirable man for the
head Of the department. His selection is
nTaGtICqllW a mr.
MIR. Richard Olney is one Of the leading
practitioners Of the Massachusetts bar.
He has not held any political position or
been prominent in political matters but is
known as one Of the leading lawyers
and substantial citizens Of Boston.
His selection gives New England a
representative in the Cabinet, and that of
Herbert gives the South three positions.
who Mr.. Olney Is.
BOSTON. MASS, Feb. 22-Richard Oh
ney, who has been selected by President
Cleveland as his Attorney General is one
Of the most prominently known members
Of the legal profession of this
State. He has az least twice
refused n place en- the bench
of the Massachusetts Supreme Court. and
when the last vacancy occurred In the
Office Of Chief Justice Of the Supreme
Court Of the United State, Mr.. Olney
was very prominently mentioned I'm con-
nection with the place. These offers ne
has refused and has devoted himself
diligently to the practice Of his profession.
Although not active in politics, he mas
taken great interest In public affairs. lie
is AT present general counsel for the Bos-
ton and Main, railroad. the Atcbison. To-
peka and SantI Fe, and the Chicago Bur
iington and quincy railroads. succeed
ing in the latter position the late sidney
Rartlett. Mr.. Olney has always, 50 lar
as is known here. affiliated Win 'he
Democratic party, except Whe" va
Marty in Massachusetts, TOOK renei"i
Rutler for it's guberndtorlal cahuIuate'
MIR. Olney then refused 20 support lne
nominee of the party Mr., Oihey N1S
mi, In Massachusetts in 1885, ana gran
uated az Brown University, eioss io'0' "''A
81 the Harvard Law School In lfoS'
MIR. Herbert Confirms th" Report
WASHINGTON, Feb. &.-keprrse'''"1,
tive Hilary a. Herbert had just ic'u. -
ut,h his daughter from "A reception wren
~ of,icial announcement Of his selectlon
-, President Cleveland ar Secretary Oh
~ Navy WAS communicated 10 MN ny
telenhone by a United Press reporter.
subsequently when the reporter caiIrd AZ
the Richmond, where Mr.. HerDe't -
stopping. the latter said he FAD TeeelNeu
no-lce of his appointment ID q .e"sia"i
froro Mr. Cleveland carly in the evening
and that be had sent IA reply accept"o
the honor conferred upon MIN Hr' Her
beyt In the course Of a few minutes CON
vcrsation. said that in the adminl nlslratl"h
If the Office about TO be entrusted 20 MN
no exnectod TO carry out the liberal IDEAS
for building up and promoting the navy
u.Lich we're begun by Secretary whitney
and continued by his successor MT tracy
and of which he had been an earnest au-
vocate himself.
Hilary A. Herbert, OF Montgomery,
Ala was born at Laurensville, ,. g.
when a child his father removed 20
Greenvlle. Butler county, Ala. lie was
educated at the University Of Alabama
and the University Of Virginia stodied
law and was admitted to the bar lie
entered the Confederate service as cap
tain. and was promoted To the eoionelcy
of the Eighth Alabama Volunteers lie
was disabled at the battle OF the VII
derness May 6, 1854. After the war he
resumed the practice OF law at Green
vile. Ala. which he followed until lsl2,
when he removed TO Montgomery, where
he has since practiced. He was elected
TO the Forty-ffth, Forty-sixth, Forty
seventh. Forty eighth, Forty ninth, Fiji
tieth. Fifty-frst and Fifty-second Con-
crosses as a Democrat. receiving at his
last election i0,6it votes against 2SSl Tor
: A PelieV. IndeDeudent.