New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-11-09
"CABINET MAKERS" AT WORE
BUT MAJOR MKINLEY HAS NOT YET SET
TIED ON A SINGLE MEMBER

Canton, Ohio. Nov (SpeciaD-Newspaper
men and restless politicians have already begun
vigorous discussion of the so-called Cabinet
possibilities" The managing editor Of one of
the most important daily papers in New-York
teegraphed this message to one Of his staff
correspondents who was here the day after
the election: Send at once complete list of
McKinleys Cabinet. and secure portraits of their
wives and families Don't indulge in rash
speculation, but confne yourself to facts"
When the editorial directors of widely crcu-
lated newspapers show little knowledge of
the true situation the foregoing dispatch
indicates. 1t is not surprising that the public
should be confused by the volume of gossip
about cabinet matters at this time, and should
permit itself to take some of 1t seriously No
confidence is betrayed in saying that Major
Mckinley has not definitely decided as yet upon
single member of his Cabinet. He undoubt-
edly has in mind, and is considering. a number
OF men whom he would like to have in his Off
cial family; but lie is careful and conservative.
and there Is no reason Why he should be in
haste about reaching decision in a matter Of
such far-reaching and vital Importance.
1t Is not likely that more than one member
OF the Cabinet will be chosen before the ho-
days. After starting point has been deter
mined, the situation will be much smpliied.
At present. Major Mckinley is still occupied
with the aftermath Of the campaign. and he
has not had time to adjust himself to the
condition which looms before him. When man
has devoted all of his tin e and attention for
months to speechmaking, handshaking and the
consideration OF the difficult questions OF
| political nature which naturally arise with fire.
quency during the campaign. and is then elected
| President Of the United States and buried for
| days under avalanche OF congratulatory mes
sages 1t cannot be expected that he should
| emerge from all this with elaborately
| planned and carefully organized government
within a week after Election Day. Major Nc
Kinley is still receiving letters and kilograms
| Of congratulaton. and they will continue to
come for some days and weeks longer 1t is a
| singular fact that messages congratulatng MN
upon his nomination were received from Texas
| and certain parts OF Indiana as late as Octo-
! ber 20.
MR.. HANNAS POSITION.
| There Is no doubt whatever about the position
| which Mr. Hanna occupies in reference to the
| Cabinet 1t IS universally conceded by those
| who know him best, and those who know Major
Mckinley. that the latter would be glad to offer
him portfolio Mr.. Hanna has said frequently
Of late and with unmistakable emphasis. that
he does not care to enter official life in Wash
inCton at this time He has great business IN
terests which demand his attention. and. as he
has already given up whole year Of his time
| to politics. he feels that he ought not to make
a further sacrifice at present. Ii Is not I'M
probable that he may become n candidate Tor
the Senate OF the United States Senator Sher-
mans term of Office will expire on March T.
1890 and his successor Is to be chosen by the
! Ohio LEGISLATURE one year from next January.
| 1t Is understood that Mr.. Hanna 10 likely TO be
a candidate for Mr.. Shermans seat
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cussed by unauthorized makers Of Cabinets In
| connection with the place Of Secretary OF state.
His long experience as Chairman Of the Senate
! Committee on Foreign Relations has doubtless
| caused him to be frequently considered as one
likely to be chosen as the head OF the Depart
ment of State 1t is not at all probable. now
ever. that Senator Sherman will be member
| Of Major McKinleys Cabinet He has IRE
duently said that he had no desire TO be Secre-
tary Of State. and that the duties OF that ofiice
are not at all to his taste or liking. While
Senator Sherman has a great knowledge or Tor
eign affairs re does not possess the diplomatic
quality in a high degree. and he has said the
social responsibilities Of the office would be irk-
some II not irritating TO him. He Is an old
man now. and not desrous OF assuming addi-
tonal unaccustomed responsibilities
THE OHIO sENATORsHIP.
The Ohio Senatorship Is likely TO occupy a
great deal OF public attention during the next
wear Governor Bushnell. who has made an ex-
cellent record chief executive OF OHIO and
who will doubtless be renominated and re-
| elected Is said to be an active candidate for the
Senate General c. II. Grosvenor. OF Athens.
has aspirations In that direction. and Mark
Hanna with the friendly influence OF the Ma
tional Administration behind him. VIII be
formidable candidate. Mr. Hanna Will reap the
benefit which the prestige of his political man
agement has brought him. He has not only won
a victory but has conducted the campaign IN
! q very elaborate way without incurring a cent
of debt For the first time. probably, In the MS
tory Of the Republican party. the Natlonai
chairman will turn over the affairs OF the com
/ mittee 10 his successor without bequeathihs MN
a heritage Of liability. The National ''oiniii.tee
d,stribufed 1SJOJOOO0 documents In addition
/ m that most of the influential newspapers OF
the country were fighting the pattlc OF sounu
ynoney and there ten times as many
sneakers in the field were ever heard IN any
! political campaign in any country before.
C,hauncey NJ Depew said. when ne was mere
. Tow davs before the election. that the docu-
ments for the most part. were either heavy or
! trivial and that they had comparatively niue
effect upon the general result, wrereas vo.es
are being made this year by the speakers.
| Meetings were never so numerous or so
largely attended. and know from my own
nxnerience and from that OF others. what ~
| soid ,ather than what is read. is stimulating
and strengthening the sentiment for souho
money and Republicanism
MAJOR M.KINLEY GOING TO CLEVELAND.
Ma,or Mckinley expects to have quiet week
| or ton days In Cleveland. He will leave canton
nm the Baltimore and Ohio Railway when mas
n,acod a handsome private car at his disposai
earlv in the week. MAJOR Mckinley, while MS
health is excellent, Is beginning to feel the heeu
nf a little rest and he wants period Oh coin-
nIete RELAXATION before he sets seriously 10 "oih
,,non tho great task Of organizing his Admins
tration' He expects to avoid all large or pubic
| funcficns while he Is at CleVeIand. anu tnIhhs