The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-09
MKINLEY'S CABINET.
Possibilities in the Next Official
Family at Washington.
Hanna Will Have no Portfolio, But
May Wear John Sherman's Toga.

Already the tide or minor Office seekers
flows toward Canton. They will have
their labor for their reward, for there will
be no consideration Of the subject of offices
until after Major Mckinley returns from
his vacation, as he calls IT, This Is the
first step In any programme he may have
formed. / stated that New York will
probably be his destination. This will
probably be the case Mark Hanna wishes
him to visit Cleveland
Ten days or u fortnight will be spent In
Cleveland. Mrs. Mckinley desires a
change, and her husband can better head
off the visits OF would be of,iceholders,
cranks and bores at Colonel Herrick's s
house Mrs. Mckinley not only desires a
change, but there are rumors of an intend
ed visit to an eminent medical specialist in
New York.
Cousin William Mckinley Osborne de-
sires that his distinguished relative may
come to his home at Jamaica Plain, por.
tion Of Boston. In this connection it may
accurately be stated that Cousin William
will go as consul general to London. He
resided In the British metropolis for many
years and has associations there that he
wishes 10 renew. There was an impress
sion existing among Bostonians that the
collectorship at Boston would be the berth
he would fill, but this idea is erroneous
To London he will go
Mark Hanna can have any position in
tho government he desires. He has certain
desires which he will make subordinate to
his practical requirements. Mr.. Hanna
talks freely 10 friends who are In his conf
dence. He admits that the treasury would
have attractions, but he says his extensive
and intricate affairs, which fer nearly two
years he has greatly neglected during his
private and public campaign 10 secure the
nomination and election of Major McKin-
ley, require his devoted attention. He
thinks that he has all the glory politics
can give him, and that the profits OF a
great and successful business are prefera-
BILE 10 the small emoluments of q cabinet
secretary and the honors thrown in. He
feels that he has made personal sacrifices
enough. Mr.. Hanna had the confidence
Of the business world at the outset, and
bis personal assurances as to what would
sso the policy OF he administration of the
man no wished to elect president were ac-
cepted without question in New York,
Boston, Philadelphia, Chicago and all inn
portant centers of commerce and trade.
1t is Mark Hanna's present intention
not TO hold place under his friend Presi-
dent Mckinley. The treasury is the only
Office he would accept, il any at all. If
Mr. Hanna's business affairs are extensive
and exaoting, so as TO demand attention
inconsistent with his duties as cabinet
officer, scat in the senate would not only
be agreeable, but is desired.
John Shermans term expires In 1899.
The venerable statesman is "a close friend
of Hanna, and no doubt "a good under
standing would prevail between the two
on the subject. General Charlie Grosvenor
has yearEings in the direction of the sena-
torship, but he would be compelled to yield
to the mighty man of Cleveland.
Leaving etst- AR, Hanna, There arc two
names Major Mckinley has held In mental
review for places in his official family, one
being Judge William II. Day of Canton,
the other the expert Ggurer of prenomina-
tion days, the afIable General Charles Il.
Grosyonor, who was reelected to congress
by IA large majority.
Judge Day will probably be made at
torney general. He would hold the same
relations with President Mckinley as did
William Henry Harrison Miller to Harri-
son. He is the leader of the Stark county
bar, "a slender, delicate appearing man,
with n sandy mustacho and partially
bald head. lie has the manners of "a stu
dent. AS "A public speaker he is quiet but
In manner Qnd turn of mind
Judge Day suggests Miller
The brilliant young lawyer of Chatta-
nooga, Henry Clay Evans, has been in /
Major Mckinley mind for a cabinet place.
His is one OF the few cases where an anto- /
election assurance was givon by Mark /
Hanna, with Major McKinleys approval /
Evans was an active and prominent cum 4
1idato for the vice presidency. lie gave I
way at st. Louis Tor Hobart, whom Nc /
kinley wished in the second position on \
,he ticket
Evans wishes TO be postmaster general. 7
He Is dignilicd, showy man, good law
for and an expert politician. Ills calling \
and election may he pronounced as snro q
Rodloid Proctor may go In the cabinet
again ~ he desires. lie has close relations
With Mark Hanna and Major Mckinley.
His recent visit 90 the Pacific states was
ono OF prattical politics There arc fcwor
onger headed, cooler or more rotioent pol
ticians iu tho Unitcd states than Proctor
Henry &. Payne OF Wisconsin who has
oiled for MclInlcy at the head Of the ora
orical committcC, desires a cabinet port
olio. lie VIII receive IL, probably the in
erior department, although he wished for
be posioiacc under Harrison. Ills cxccu-
i've cnpacity 10 very great, and he IS we'll
uited Tor portfolio covering the intricate
business of tho interior Office
can cbJain 10 hint concerning New
York = place Ina tho cabinet or tho suggos-
ion who of her fnyoTite sons will he called
y President Mckinley. It will be om-
arrassiny 20 choose between tic factions.
iajor Mckinley Is distinguished for his