The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-03

ilines-Herald correspondent was given
"ulnorlty tonight to state that the
I cdolnet question was fully discussed
! W Messrs. Hanna and Mckinley yes
4 .eruay and today. Before leaving for
| nome today Mr.. Hanna was formally
/ tenoered the treasury portfolio 5y the
presloent-elect. Mr.. Hanna did not ac-
| cept or refuse, but told Mai. Mckinley
ne would take the matter under 3D.
Vlsement. This information is autban
tic, but the correspondent was ~
formed under promise that the so,rca.
OF the knowledge would not be given
to the press.
CANTON, O., Dec 2.-Cbairman Qua
MRS. Hanna. who. were visitors at Mai
Mckinley's yesterday and TODAY. took
the 4:3O train to Cleveland this after
neon. Maj. Mckinley drove them IN.
tne station MI. Hanna spent portion
- the oay IN close consultation with
.he presloent-elect, Nothing definite
IS positively known of the nature of
their consultation, but it is understood
that Mr.. Hanna will be given the treas
ury portfolio if he will accept posi-
ton In the cabinet and that he is AZ
yet undecided as to the matter.
1t is generally known among the,
friends of the chairman, that questions
OF Importance have been discussed. and
that the cabinet slate has been prac-
tically decided upon In addition to.
this, it is stated that Mr.. Hanna will
bear with him to Washington, Mai.
McKinley's expressed views in regard
to immediate legislation, especially in
reference to the Dingley bill now pend
ing. Hon. j. w. Babcock, of Wiscon-,
SIN, chairman OF the congressional
committee, expressed himself well
pleased with the results Of the work of
his bureau during the recent campaign
and says that with but three or four
exceptions, all of the geo Republicans
| elected to the next house stand square
/ ly upon the st. Louis platform, and
| can be depended upon in earnest sup
port of the gold standard and the res
toration of a protective tariff and reel
procity policy. He believes that an
/ extra session of congress is imperative
" necessary for the good of the coun-
try
Judge Harry White, Of Indiana, Pa,
and daughter, Mrs. Hitchcock, were
| callers at the Mckinley residence today
| and were made part of the party at
lunch. Gen. White was formerly col
| league of Maj Mckinley in congress
and is a prominent Republican leader
in the Keystone state.
National Commander t. s. Clark
son, Of the G. A. r.. ac-
companied by several members of
his staff. and ladies, arrived in the
city this afternoon. They were driven
to the Hurford house where dinner
was served at one large table Seated
there were National Commander
Clarkson, Omaha; A. Trayner, Omaha,
I'll. E. Palmer, Omaha; F. NJ. SterretJ,
St Louis; w. II. Armstrong, Indian
apolis; Thomas w. Scott, Fairfield, ILL.,.
D. M. Caylor, Noblesville, Ind j. j.
Kantz, Trenton, N. j.; G. II. Healing.
Bay City, Mo-; Mrs. Agnes Hit, In
dianapolis national president w. r. c.;
Mrs. Malissa Caylor, NOTES.-THE, Ind;
her chief of staff; J. C. and Mrs Saran
d. Wirans, Troy, national instituting
and installing officers of the W. r. c.
On the left of National Commander
ClarkSOn sat Capt. H. 0. Sheistand,
U. S. A, and directly opposite, Past
Commander A. C. Snider, of George d.
Harter Post No 555, G. A. r., Of this
city.
Following dinner, Gen CIarkson was.
met by number of G. A. r. men OF
the city who took advantage of the
opportunity to greet their national Of,
ficer. The party, later in the after
F.. noon, called on Maj. Mckinley and
were cordially received. 1t is under
stood the party is here to grange for
place for the Grand Army men in
the inaugural parade.
The call Of Commander Clarkson and
staff was most happy affair. The
party called Informally and when all
were assembled, Maj. Mckinley came
into the room and introductions were
exchanged. Gen. Clarkson made All
informal address on behalf of the yisl-
tors, the feature of which was an in
vitation and an acceptance by the
major to attend next years national
encampment of the G.. A. r. at Buffalo.
Gen. Clarkson extended the invitation
ir, the name of the city of Buffalo ana
of the thousands of veterans Of the
order.
IF the Lord Is willing. I will be
there" said Maj. Mckinley, and then
in happy response, he delivered his
fluctuations to his old comrades and
expressed his regrets at not being able.
to attend the last national encamp-
ment. After the call this afternoon
Gen. Clarkson said it had been decided
when, he did not say that the G. A. r..
as an organization, will not participate
III the ceremonies. but it's members by
the thousands will attend as citizens
Gen. ClarkSon said the G. A. r. had
no candidate for any Office and Is con,
tent to leave everything to -Comrade-
Mckinley
Some of the veterans here today
however, said that Cen Clarkson him
self is a very strong possibility for the
war portfolio. Senator Thurston. of
Nebraska. will be here tomorrow Sen,
ator Mitchell and Mcbride, of Oregon,
are also expected tomorrow.
Mrs. A. l.. Conger, Of Akron, was
Mrs McKinley's guest today. Visitors
of Importance were not numerous this
morning, and Maj. Mckinley and Mr.
Hanna have had, since the latter's ar
rival, ample time to discuss the peril
pent questions of the hour in Wlichs
they are both interested. Mr. Haniias
has been visited by a. number OF Can
tonians and to them has confirmed the
report that the Eighth regiment OF
national guards, three companies of
which are stationed in Canton will
have a post of honor in the Inaugural
ceremonies.
State Senator Glenn Miller, Of Utah,
was one Of the early morning callers
at The Mckinley home. and had an
interview with the president-elect. FIX
State Librarian Joseph P. Smith, who
has been spendings.two weeks with his
family IN T7sl%SSrtasa q has retllTned to-