The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-02-27
HE CAN'T HAVE HIM
M'KINLEY WOULD LIKE TO GIVE
WHITELAW REID A PLACE

| WdlTEIAW hElU a fIAUhr
| But the Distinguished New Torker's Health
Does Not Seem Rugged Enough to sus-
partment at Home the Arduous
Speech-Making Incident to an Ambas-
sadorship Abroa6-Dr. Phillips Gives
Mckinley . Clean Bill of Heaith-Hanna
on for Washington.
Canton, O., Feb. 26.-In the talk about
New York appointments that has ap-
peared in the newspapers from day to
day since the election, it seems to have
escaped general notice that Hon. White
law Reid, of the Tribune, New York. has
always been a great favorite of the pres
ident-elect for some suitable and con-
spicuous recognition. Mr.. Reds seiec-
ton for a place in the cabinet or for
eign embassy, at his choice, has been
until recently under Major McKinley's
careful and most cordial consideration.
The relation between the two gentlemen
have long been kind and intimate and
no one regrets Mr.. Reds ill-health more
than the president-elect, or is so anxious
for his complete recovery But both Air.
Reid and mis- friends think il would be
inprudent for him 10 risk the conflne-
ment Of official work until his health is
absolutely restored and hence have ad-
vised against that course. Major Nc
Kin,ey within the last fortnight finally
and reluctantly, gave up the idea OF ap-
pointing Mr.. Reid, and thereupon wrote
him letter expressing both mis- regard
and appreciation, and the deep regret
that, for the present, at least, he could
not have the advantage of his associa-
rion and cooperation in the affairs OF
the administration.
BUT NO HANDSHAKING. MIND.
Canton, O., Feb. 26.-Dr. Phillips at 2
o'clock said: Major Mckinley is well
man, and perfectly able to make the
journey to Washington. He will be well
enough to receive his fellow-citizens
Monday evening; in fact, ii is his wish
to do so. But there will be no hanshak-
ing. He will be able to say few words
of farewell if he so desires. do not ad-
wise against it, yet / am not in a posi-
ton to say that he will He must con-
tinue TO have absolute rest and will not
receive any callers during the remain
der Of his stay in Canton"
HANNA GOES ALREADY.
Cleveland, O.. Feb. 26.-Mr. Hanna
spent the entire forenoon today getting
his affairs into shape in order that he
might leave for Washington during the
afternoon. He denied himself entirely to
callers At Las O'Clock Mr.. Hanna, ac-
companied by his family left for Wash
ington on the Pennsylvania. No one ac-
companied him save his wife and
daughters.
ALGER IN WASHINGTON
Washington, Feb 26.-General Alger,
who will be the next secretary of war,
arrived in Washington today, and is
quartered at the Arlington hotel. He
will be given a dinner tomorrow even
ing, followed by reception, to which |
all army officers in Washington and
war department officials have been in
vited TO meet their new chief. General
Alger has leased the Lafayett Square |
house. now occupied by Secretary La
mont, and will move in as soon as the |
latter vacates. |
ALTOGETHER LIKELY.
Boston, Mass, Feb. 26.-Massachusetts |
and the other five New England states |
will be fully represented both officially |
and by a large array of private citizens, |
at the Inauguration ceremonies in Wash |
ington on Thursday.
HOW VERY THOUGHTFUL!
Kansas City. Feb. ga letter has |
been received by the law firm of Ball & |
Peake from John L. Peake, United States |
minister TO Switzerland, in which he says
his resignation has been forwarded to |
TO take effect Immediately. |
The minister resigns early, he says, so |
as not to hamper the new administration. |
Mr.. Peake was appointed year ago by |
President Cleveland. After tour of |
Holland and England he will return to |
this city and resume his law practice.