New-York tribune., 1896-11-25
CABINET GOSSIP IN CANTON.
SENATOR DAVIS. OF MINNESOTA TALKED
OF FOR SECRETARY OF STATE.

OF FOR SECRETARY OF STATE
Canton. Ohio. Nov. 4.-Major Mckinley found
a soodly number Of people awaiting him when
he came into his library this morning. Among
the visitors from distance was Colonel H. A.
Dupont. Of Delaware.
Major Mckinley read the statement of Repre-
sentative Dingley concerning the financial ques
tlon and the Emergency Tariff bill with evident
interest. and observed that Mr. Dingley wrote
exceedingly well.
The latest advices from Cleveland are to the
effect that Mr.. Hanna is still opposed to the
rotion Of accepting official position In the Cab
met. There Is still a good deal OF talk about
Senator Cushman X. Davis. OF Minnesota. for
Secretary Of State
Ex-Congrcssman Bellamy Storer of Cincin-
natl. who was prominent member OF the House
Committee on Foreign Affairs in the last Con-
gress. said Davis is ideal man for the place.
He has uncommon qualifications for the position
Of Secretary of State. Not only Is he man OF
great learning. experience and scholarship. but
h. Is very able lawyer. and is thoroughly IA
miliar with oil questions concerning our foreign
relations"
c. L. Kurt chairman of the Ohio Republican
State Committee. said: The suggestion which
I hear in Canton about Senator Davis. or MIN
ncsota. for Secretary of State strikes me very
favorably Senator Davis Is n man Of great In
tellectua power and information. II would be
strong thing from some points OF view for the
President elect to selec; a Secretary of state
from the West
While Major Mckinley was listening TO sor :
OF his political visitors ts afternoon score Of
Boston young women who give symphony con-
certs called ant brought their instruments w, n
cd to Ma ior and Mrs.
Mckinley. a: FOR half an hon- the President
elec: and his friends gave themselves over 10
the enjoyment OF good music.
Major McKirey's visitors were numerous to-
day and he expects important visitors to-mor-
row. Ex-Governor Merriam. Of MINI: ota. Will
probably lie here with some Of his friends TO dis
cuss the political situation in the Northwest
with reference to representation In the Cabinet.
Mr. Merrams friends are understood not 10 De
supporters Of 10 movement in favor OF senator
Davis. for Secretary Of state. They think II
Minnesota gets Cabinet position the honor
ought to be bestc d on Mr.. Merriam
There is more talk about Andrew ID. White
for Secretary of State than has peen hearh III
Canton at any time since the election ana the
belief that Nelson Dingley. Of Maine. may
he the New England member Of the cabinet
gains strength.
Among Major Mckinleys calleiS '"-""s WIZ
Mr. end Mrs. John a Logan. jr and Judge
Amber who formerly represented Mckinney
district in Congress. and cx-Assistant fost'nas-
tcr-,;eneral j. NJ. Tyncr
Major and Mrs Mckinley were guests ol
honor at dinner this evening at the residence
of Mr.. William Hawks.
Cleveland. Ohio. Nov 2l.-lt Is feportch 'ha'
Troon \ ohio National Guard. Of this city,
Will ac, AZ the military escort "f PRESIDENT
elcc, Mckinley AT the inausuratl"n ceremonies
In Washington Tho troop rendered It's services
before election. and II Is hInted that they were
accepted then. Professionally. OF course
Troop A. which was until recently an moe
pcndent organization under the rame OF the
Ist Cleveland Troop. Is one OF the nnest mill
,arv bodies in tho country. and probably en-
bodies the most wealth H. It's membership. IL
is splendldlv cquippe'. and we'll drilled In fact'
Z, bos elected expressions Of admiration from
regular army cavalry officers wherever II mas
been , =,
tarly next week National Chairman VI. a.
Hanna will go 10 Washington To max" arianse
,nopts for the ceremonies In connection win th'
inauguration II Is tho intention To make the "c-
c,sinn SO far as numbers are c"ncerh"o d,
least on. of the greatest events oi thc h'i'
ina, have ever taken place. III ~ aifead! hnoW "
,hat the attendance from ONO alone VIII pe
nearly double that at any previous ihausura-