The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-08-25

Governor of His state, Mayor of st.
Louis and Is Gold Dcmocrat-Secre-
tary Smiths Movements.
BUzzAED's BAY Mass, Aug. 25.-PrcSi-
dent Cleveland announces that cx-Gov-
ernor Francis, of Missouri has been ap-
pointed secretary of the interior, vice Hoke
Smith.
The announcement that the president
had appointed Ex-Governor Francis, of
Missouri, to succeed Mr.. Smith as secrc-
tory of the interior rather surprised Wash
ington, more because Of the suddenness
with which 1t followed on the heels Of the
announcement of Mr.. Smiths retirement
than because Of the selection. The rea-
sons for Secretary Smith voluntary with
drawal from tho cabinet were understood
as soon rs the announcement was made on
saturday, and It was naturally expected
that, as he had retired because he felt
Obliged to support the nominees Of his
party at Chicago his successor would be
In full harmony with Mr. Cleveland on
the money question. There was feeling
also that tho president would probably
select MIR Smiths successor from the mid
die west as the south was already well
represented in his official family.
Speculation, therefore, went TO Missouri
Indiana and Illinois, and the numcs of ex-
Governor Francis, eX-Congrcssmun BY
mum and others naturally suggested them
selves Governor Francis took strong
stand in favor of the gold standard in the
preliminary battle for delegates to the
Chicago convention, but he and his asso-
ciates were disastrously beaten in his state.
During the convention he was also very
active Since the convention he has, 1t is
said by his friends here, given no public
utterance as to his position with regard TO
the Chicago ticket, and so far as known
has not, at least actively, allied himself
with the movement for the indianapolis
convention. Governor Francis through
out his political career has been q strong
supporter and n warm friend of Mr.. Cleve-
land and the administration 1t is re
called that when Mr.. Cleveland was at
Lakewood making up his cabinet prior TO
entering upon his second term ex-Gov-
ernOr Francis was summoned there, and
there was "a strong impression for "a time
that he would be given portfolio.
He had been mayor of ST. Louis and
twice governor of Missouri, and before
Mr.. Cleyeland's nomination benme Ger
tainty was pressed for the Fresdontial
nomination. At the time he was talked
Of for II cabinet position it was said that
he had been bitterly opposed by "a faction
in his state, and that rcmOnstrance
against his selection was forwarded TO
Mr.. Cleveland. Governor Francis is well
known in Washington. He has bocn here
frequently and is exceedingly popular He
was here only few days ago and it was
thought when he left thpt he had gone to
Gray Cables Despite the high honors he
has already achieved he is still y cumpara-
lively young man, in the nighborhood Of
3d. strong and vigorous of sunny tompera-
ment and genial disposition. Although
taller in stature, he somewhat resembles
Secretary Morton in personal appearance,
He has a ilOrid complexion sandy hair
and mOustaChe. Ex-Governor Francis is
said to be a man Of considerable means.
He was said to be a millionaire "a few years
ago
Secretary Smith evinced the greatest
satisfaction when he heard the name of
his successor He said: II have the pleas
ure Of an intimate personal acquaintance
with Governor Francis, and esteem him
most highly. He is "A man of marked abil-
ity. OF course feel deep interest in the
department., and don't know any one to
whom | would more willingly turn it
over
Many Of the friends of Secretary Hoke
Smith. both within and outside the de
partment, called during the day TO express
regret at the coming departure. A num-
Der have sent communications to the sec
retary expressing similar sentiments. Sec
retary Smith has made no plans looking
to participation in the canvass Of the state
and has SO far declined all invitations to
speak, His intention is to resume law in
earnest and to rebuild the eXcellent prac-
tice he enjoyed. He will practice alone.
Andree's "Trip Delayed.