The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-06
DINGLEY, BLISS AND PAYNE SLATED
FOR PLACES In THE
CABINET.
Mr.. HANNA IS OUT OF 1T.
LATEST RUMoRs ASSIGN THE
TREASURY PORTFOLIO TO THE
MAINE MAN.
NAVY DEPARTMENT TO NEW YORK
Postofice or Interior Portfolio, the
Plum Likely to BE Picked OF by
Wisconsin.

! WASHINGTON, Dec. 5.-The arrival
| Of many prominent Republicans in the
| city, many of whom have recently been
| at Canton, has caused an unusual
amoat of. cabinet talk, some of which
assumed quite definite character to-
day. One senator, who is high in the
| councils of his party. stated that three
positions seemed to be pretty well set
tied, and said that Nelson -Dingley, now
chairman of the ways and means COM
mittee, seemed to be slated for Secre-
tary of the treasury. Mr.. Dingley, it
was said, has the matter under consld-
Grafton. The other two men who were
considered as quite sure of cabinet
places were Cornelius N. Bliss, of New
York, for secretary of the navy, and
Henry c. Payne, of Wisconsin, for
postmaster general, or secretary of the
interior.
Hon. M A. Hanna, chairman of the
Republican national committee, accom-
panied by Hon. H. c. Payne, of Wis
consin arrived in Washington at 7:40
today and went to the Arlington hotel.
Mr.. Hanna declared that the purpose
Of his visit was confined almost ex-
clusively to the making of preparations
for the inaugural ceremonies next
March, and to deciding some points in
connection with the proposition to re-
move the headquarters Of the commit
tee to Washington with a view of con-
tinuing the work of the committee in
preparing for the campaign of 1900. His
first work was to make a survey of
the new congressional library, with a
view of it's acceptance or rejection as
place for holding the inaugural ball.
The eligibility Of the place has been
strongly urged by those who believe
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much to disarm the criticism of those
who on principle oppose this inaug-
ural festivity Mr.. Hanna was ac-
companied in his inspection of the
building by Mr.. Payne and several
other friends.
tion as to the accuracy of the reports
concerning Mr.. Hanna's intention to
call upon Senator Sherman as the
agent Of Maj. Mckinley, with view
to offering the senator the state depart
ment portfolio, that he had no doubt
Mr.. Hanna would make a social call
upon the senator, but that if he should
do so the incident need have no special
significance. as they were personal and
political friends. II don't believe
said Mr.. Payne, that the personnel
Of the cabinet will be decided for
month yet, or for a longer time.' Mr.
Payne declined to discuss the report
ley's official household.
In response to inquiries, Mr. Hanna,
this afternoon, said:
"The people all over the country are
congratulating themselves over the
outcome Of the election, and l think
the result will be a large attendance on
the inaugural ceremonies
When asked how he had found the
result of the election affected the bust
ness in this country, and whether there
had been a healthy revival of indus
tries, Mr.. Hanna replied:
THE election has had a good effect
in restoring confidence. This is not the
time Of year for large volume of bus
iness, but confidence has been restored
and the future looks extremely hope
full"
DO you think the business men of
the country want any currency legis-
lation in congress this winter
81 think the business interests are
/ locking forward to the time when that
question can be taken up by congress
in an intelligent and non-partisan
way" replied Mr.. Hanna. Party lines
have been broken down on that issue.
and now 1t remains to be dealt with
by the best thought of both parties.
The truth is our currency matters are
| IN pretty good shape, l think There
is nothing alarming about the currency
question. There is no question about
the TepuDllcanS OF Ine west wanting
| conservative tariff bill passed by con-
! gress,''
Mr.. Hanna was besieged by news
paper men all day, but he laughingly
! declined to discuss cabinet rumors.
Mr.. Hanna took lunch with Henry G,
Payne, of Wisconsin; M. M. Parker, of
this city. and Gen. Horace Porter, of
! New York. Subsequently Mr.. Hanna,
Mr.. Payne, Gen. Porter, Secretary
! Proctor and Representative Babcock,
! of Wisconsin, walked over to the White
| house, where they had a somewhat
protracted audience with Mr.. Cleye-
! land.