The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-11-18
him beyond the pale Of cabinet bou-

cabinet, thong tbs thought by mahy
that concessions to the gold democrats
would result in retaining many Of
them in the republican ranks. II is
believed the gold democrats will be re-
coguised by appointments to foreign
missions.
The name of Senator Sherman is not
being mentioned prominently 10 co.,
pec,ion. with the treasury department.
because there is a general belief that
the Ohio senator would prefer ending
his political career 10 the senate. he
having sunouaced that he will retire
from public life at the end of his pres
eut term. He has had cab net houors,
apd it is understood that bis life in the
senate is so agreeable to him that he
would not care to make change.
Representative .DiDgley, Of Maize,
Cornelius Bliss. of New York, Lyman
P. Gage of Illinois and Jobu Wanama-
ker of Pennsylvania are regarded as
men who would make good secretaries
Of the treasury. Representative Ding
ley Of Maine lie looked upon as espe-
cially we'll fitted to take charge of the
treasury portfolio. He is known by
every one as a man Of the widest leg
,slative and executive experience. who
has the capacity Of giving bis work
Infinite pains and whose knowledge of
everything connected with the fiscal
affairs of the government is most thor
ough.
For secretary of state there is sug-
gested the names Of Senator Cullom of
Illinois. Robert T. Liucolo, exmiuis'er
to England, and Cbauncey NJ Depew,
but while Mr.. Depew is regarded as a
master Of diplomacy, his railroad con-
nections make him less desirable as
cabinet tin Der, provided be wculd con-
SEPT to serve 10 such capacity.
Every one agrees that ez-presidens
Harrison would reeHct great credit on
the administration of Mckinley if be
could be induced to become secretary
of State. His undoubsod legal attain
meots and knowledge of the arts of
diplomacy especially fit bin for useful
ness 10 that Office. There is also politi-
cal reason for securing the active cooper
alton in the work of the administration
of the statesman from Indiana. That
State will be in the doubtful list in the
next presidential election. aud every
effort will be necessary to insure its cop-
tiuuapce. 10 the republican column.
Mr. Harrison contributed much to saw
ing the state last Tuesday, and it may be
his influence will be greatly needed to
keep it op the republican side four years
hence
Chairman Babcock is named for sec.
retary of the interior or the postmaster
generalship He has the advantage
OF representing state that gave the
republican ticket q large majority aod
Of bayiog dooe much to secure The elec-
ton Of MIR ""Kiuley while chairman
of the congl ssional committee.
Senator Mitchell Of Oregon is spoken
Of for the interior department. because
of bis familiarity with the questions
taat come before that branch Of the
government Senator Mitchell. al
though silver man. is given the cred
it for holding bis State in the republi-
can column.
Senator Mauderson is looked upon as
good cabiues timber Mr.. Manderson
was originally from Canton, Ohio,
where years ago he served as city at
toruey. He was 10 the senate twelve
years and during his last term was
chairman of the mmittee on military
affairs, aud his close acquaintance with
the needs Of the army is looked upon as
we'll fitting him to preside over the war
department
Senator Proctor is also spol o of as
man who would make good secretary
of war. Every one remembers bow Mr..
Proctor become a Mckinley nan be-
fore the ST. Louis convention, and when
his failure to stick closely to Mr.. Reed
caused sometiug Of furore among
New England politicians
For the same department. the name
of Gov Alger of Michigan is also men
toned It vas be who directed and
paid the expenses oftbe party of ''gen-
erals' doting their tour of the West in
the interest of Maj McKinley's udi-
dacy. and be is everywhere regarded as
man of great executive ability.
Senator Quay of Pennslvauia, Rep
reseDtative BoutelIs of Maine and Mr..
de Young Of the San Francisco Cbrou-
iole are all suggested for secretary ci
the navy. Mr.. Quay has navy yard
aud great shipbuilding concerns in
this state, and Mr.. Boutelle, besides
being one Of the original Mckinley
men, has an mbition to be con INJECTED
with the navy. with which be has bad