New-York tribune., 1896-12-07
VISITORS BY THE HUNDRED
PROMINENT MEN WHOM MAJOR M'KIN-
LEY TALKS WITH AT CANTON.

met PossIBILIrIEs-GoING SLOWLY IN THE
MATTER Or MAKING A CHOICE.
Canton Ohio. Dec. 6.-No public man in the
country is working more arduously and continu-
ously than the President-eect. His days
filled with toll, but as widely known New Eng
land man who was here last week remarked.
Major Mckinley grows in strength the bur-
den which he bears increases in weight and mag
nitude. He meets every emergency with ease.
and rises with promptness and power to every
condition which confronts him." Major McKin-
ley talked with several hundred people last week.
Among his visitors were some Of the foremost
men OF the Nation. He will have distinguished
callers this week; II is unlikely Senator ALI
son. of Iowa. may be among them.
II does not follow. because the President
elect invites a man TO come to Canton that he
expects to ask him to become member of his
Cabinet. great many men have come here by
invitation because the Presldent-eect wanted
the benefit OF their advice, counsel and sugges-
tion. Major Mckinley has set about the task OF
organizing his Administration with great thor
oughness and care. He il meeting men ana
gathering information and opinions from all
/ parts OF the country. He is making himself thor
oughlv familiar with the political Industrial and
commercial situations in every State in the
Union His long experience in Congress and the
acquaintance among business men which he
made as a member OF the Ways and Means Com
mittce are Of great service to him now. and en-
able him to command without hesitation the
best information obtainable upon the many
questions that present themselves for his con-
sideration. Last week Major Mckinley con-
versed with well-nformed men from Washing
ton Oregon, California. Utah. Wyoming, Colo
rado Nebraska, Iowa, Minnesota. Michigan, ILL
nois Pennsylvania. Maryland, New-York Mas
sschusetts Ohio and Maine. He viii see many
other representatives from these States before he
determines the personnel Of his Cabinet, and be-
fore he decides definitely and finally upon the
lines Of the policy which he will pursue
Major Mckinley is giving a vast deal OF
thought to the selection of his Cabinet put ne
has not vet chosen a single member OF 1t. APP
parently he is determined not to commit himsef
in any way a long time in advance Of his inaug-
uration lie is aware that things may occur this
winter which will materially change the present
nolitical conditions and cause rearrangement
of any Cabinet which he would be likely to select
M the present time 1t is generally understood
and admitted that Major Mckinley desires to
have Mr. Hanna in the Cabinet but the chair
man Of the National Committee has not indicated
what his purposes may b.. and there is no reason
To think that he will reach decision before the
end Of the year.
EX-GOVERNOR DINGLEY's POSITION.
Ex-Governor Nelson Dngley. jr.. of Maine Is
one Of the public men whom Major Mckinley
estcems highly, ard II IL not improbable that ne
may invite him to enter the Cabinet but on the
other hand il may he deemed best 10y the party
leaders to have Mr.. Dingley remain at the head
- the Committee on Ways and Means Mr.
Dlngley said when he was here few days ago
that he had had no conversation on the supJe'.
of the Cabinet with Major Mckinney ana nau
not been invited 20 enter IT, There Is no propa-
biliiy that Senator Henry Cabot Lodge. of Mas
sachusetts will he n member of Major Mchln-
ley's Cabinet. Senator Aldrich. Of Rhode Island
is discussed by some ~ the men VINO come mere
a. among the New England possibilities
There are several prominent Republicans IN
New York whose names are likely to De cohsld-
i cred. Among them are Cornelius ~ Bliss An
drew D. White and Stewart l.. Woodford Henry
G. PAYNE Of Wisconsin. Ex-Governor Merriam
Of Minnesota General Russell A. Alger' OF
Michigan: Henry Clay Evans Of Tennessee
Judge Nathan Con Of West Virginia. and Judge
James 4 Waymirc. of California. are still can
vassed with much frequency by the unoihciai
makers OF Cabinets. II IA propable that the
States on the Pacific Coast Will try To unite upon
some good man and urge his appointment to the
Cabinet. The only name which has peen sug
gested from that section that the public Is aware
OF IL that ~ Judge Waymre There have been
a number Of CalIfornans and Western people
in canton within ,he last few days who have
spoken I'm the highest terms Of this gentleman's
character and availability He Is a good lawyer
"A capable man Of affairs. and. in n quiet way.
potent and effective politician. He is free from
facii0nal entanglements and was an ardent and
useful friend OF Governor Mckinney prior 10
the nomination and during the campaign.
STATES THAT HAVE NO HOPE.
II il not probable that the States OF Kansas
Nebraska, Colorado. Wyoming. Idaho. Missouri
clV
recognition in the formation Of the Cabinet. The
only State wholly west Of the Mississippi and
east Of the Rocky Mountains which is likely TO
bc considered Is Iowa. The state OF Iowa gave
Major Mckinley plurality Of about COZ -. even
had it not dealt so generously by him It's chances
for recognition In the Cabinet would De good. Tor
the reason that William b. Allison is one of ts
citizens Three Presidents have invited Mr. ALI
son into the Cabinet and thrice he has put the
honor by to continue his fine career in the SEN
ate His position at the head OF the Committee
on Appropriations and his great experience and
ability make hin an uncommon power in that
body and render his position altogether an in
teresting agreeable and commanding one. But
many of his friends think he has taken advant-
age Of all the opportunities which II offers ana
reaped all the hOnOrs which appertain to H.
Therefore they hope that If Major Mckinley
asks him 10 accept one of the two very important
places in his Cabnet-Secretary of the Treasury
or Secretary Of State-he will consent To do So
The people of Iowa justly have great pride in
Senator Allison. one Of the leading Congress
men from that state said last night:
I'm speaking as a citizen of Iowa. and one OF
Senator Alllsons closest friends in the State. /
would he glad to have him remain in the Sem
ate: but taking the matter In n broader way. az
n citizen of the United States ! hope he will
become member Of Major Mckinley's Cab
met and contribute his great experience TO the
new Administration by actively sharing in its
work as a Cabinet officer"
THE PERMANENT HEADQUARTERS.
Mr. Hanna said when he was here that one OF
the things he discussed with Major Mckinley
was the wisdom of establishing permanent head
quarters for the Republican National Committee
II has practically been settled that headquarters
are to be kept open and that a campaign Of edu-