New-York tribune., 1896-12-02
HANNA AND THE CABINET.
BELIEF IN CANTON THAT HE WILL AC
CEPT THE NAVY PORTFOLIO.
HE HAS A LONG CONFERENCE WITH THE PREs1-
DENT-EIEcT-GossIP NOW NAMES c. N.
BLISS AS SECRETARY OF THE IN
TERROR AND GENERAL ALGER
As SECRETARY OF WAR.
As SECRETARY OF WAR.
fnY rELEGRAPH no. THE rRIBUNE. ]

rBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TaIBUNE.1
Canton. Ohio, Dec Ito Chicago visitors and
Mr. and Mrs. Mark A Hanna Of Cleveland
Major Mckinley gave much Of his time to-day
Mr. and Mrs. Hanna came down this afternoon
from Cleveland and will remain till Wednesday.
Major Mckinley and Mr.. Hanna talked Tor TWO
hours and a half this afternoon ana had an
other long conversation in private to-night. IL
Ia the first time since the election that 'hey
have had uninterrupted conference OF con-
siderable duration. The belief Is current mere
tonight that Mr.. Hanna has come to decision
resp. citing the Cabinet and that he Will be ap-
pointed Secretary Of the Navy. In case Mr..
Hanna becomes the Secretary OF the Navy. IL IS
believed that the present arrangement contem-
plates the appointment Of Cornelius ~ Bliss or
New-York as Secretary of the Interior lndl-
cations continue to point to the selection OF
General r. a. Alger. Of Michigan. as Secretary
Of War 1t can be stated with some degree OF
authority that the Cabinet Will not be hnaIly
and completely formed before March J.
Dr. J.. y. Jameson. chairman of the Repup-
lican state Committee Of Illinois, had long
talk with Major Mckinley this afternoon Dr'
Jameson represents the regular organization
and he came to learn the views OF the PRESIDENT
elect concerning It, Dr. Jameson said the Re-
the Cabinet. hut the leaders would be glad 70
know whether any one from their state is likely
to be selected for a place in Major Mckinleys
official family He thinks there are dozen
men In Illinois who would be available for the
Cabinet ani most Of them would be acceptable
to the regular organization. DR. Jameson Is
friend Of Senator Cullom. and does not think
the Senator would care for place In the Cap-
net.
In reference to Charles q. Dawes. who mas
been talked Of by the gossips for private secre-
tary TO the President. Dr. Jameson SAID MS APP
pointmcnt would fl no wise be- opposed py the OF
gan!zation. Mr. Daw -" said he. was one OF
Major McKinleys original friends In the state
and worked indus;riously for his nomination IL
the Ma ior wants to reward Dawes do not think
any one in Illinois will lift finger against him
II would not be seemy In any event to oppose
the Presidents choice Of a private secretary. ~
occurs to me that no one has a right to interfere
I'm the selection of n man for personal appoint
r,ent Of that nature" There is no confirmation
as vet u the rumor that Dawes Is to he Major
McKinleys private secretary.
Another Chicago visitor to-day was T. [.
Dewitt. president Of the Marquette Club. The
Marquotte club was one OF the first clubs In the
country To- urge the nomination OF Mckinney.
and he made Of his most noteworthy
grccches before them. NJ Dewitt says the mem
hers OF the club have been earnest consistent,
helpfu friends of Major Mckinley and they
feel that their wishes to a certain degree ought
TO he consulted In dealing with Illinois affairs
Major Mckinley had fewer visitors to-day than
Yesterday but they occupied quite as much OK
his attention Among the callers were j. II.
shaw. OF Phlladelphia; Chaplain Loser and Miss
Helen Narick Boswell. president of the Womens
Republican Association OF New-lork
4 telegram announces the coming OF General
81, son Commander Of the q. a. r.. to visit
Major Mckinley Wednesday morning. A
letter from Colonel y. G. Winans. 'hlef or stan
sovs that National Commander Cl8rkson. with
member Of his Executive Committee. and two or
three Of his staff including Chief Winans VIII
arrive the morning {. &. ana :. tram from
cleveland The party will return to Cleveland
I'm time for campfire there at the Army and
Navy Post. The entire party VIII call on Major
Mckinley. Canton g. \. X. men VIII give a re-
ccption at the Hurford House parlors at noon.
and every member IS invited TO call and meet
their National commander