The herald., 1897-01-11
THREE GOOD LITTLE BOYS
Cheered for Mckinley and Made
Him Smile
INAUGURAL PREPARATIONS
Progress 10 Manner Satisfactory TO the
Committee
The Wiseacres Busy With Speculations
Concerning the Personnel Of the
New Cabinet-Names Slated
Associated Press Special Wire

Associated Press Special Wire
CLEVELAND, o., Jan. 10.-President-
elect Mckinley remained at the home
of Col. M. Il. Herrick today. This morn
ing, in company with Mr.. and Mrs. Her.
rick, he attended service at the old
stone church. There was large con-
gregation present. The pastor prayed
for divine blessing upon the president
elect and those who were to compose
his administration. AS Mr.. Mckinley
was about to leave the church an anus
ing incident occurred. After he had ta-
ken his seat in the carriage three small
boys ranged themselves in line before
the carriage door. The president-elect
bowed and smiled and was about to
say pleasant word to the youngsters.
when one of them. evidently by prear-
rangemert, cried: Three cheers for
Mckinley" The cheers were given
with hearty good will, while the as
sembled bystanders clapped their hands
and the president face was
wreathed in smiles.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mckinley will return to
their home in Canton tomorrow after
noon.
INAUGURAL PREPARATION.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 10.-The ar
rangements for the Inauguration of Pres
ident-elect Mckinley are progressing in
a manner very satisfactory to the COM
mittee having them in charge, and it
is believed that the decorations, illu-
limitations, and' ceremonies incident to
this event will at least equal in beauty
and impressiveness those of any former
Inauguration. A large number of COM
mittees, composed of prominent citi-
zens, each having in charge a single
feature, are working in perfect accord,
and the results SO far obtained give
assurance OF complete success. All of
the money asked for by the executive
committee has been contributed, and
a number of contracts have already
been let.
At a meeting of the executive COM
nittee Chairman Wright of the commit
tee on public comfort. reported that he
will be able to furnish lodgings for
100000 people, if necessary. He has al
ready registered 9100 places where meals
could be obtained and III windows and
number of balconies from which the
parade may be witnessed.
General Clay, from the committee OIL
military organization, reported that
there will be il the parade one entire
division from Pennsylvania. Consisting
OF the governor and his staff, division
and brigade commanders and their
staffs, three regiments of ten compa-
nies each, twelve regiments of eight
companies each, one battalion of four
companies, one separate company, three
troops of cavalry, two companies of ma
val militia-in all $500 men.
Maryland will send her entire Ma
tional guard and large bodies of troops
are expected from New York, New Jer-
sey, Ohio, Rhode Island, Massachusetts,
and other states.
The cadets from the United States mil
itary academy at West Point and the
United States naval academy al Annap-
oils will also be in line, as we'll as a
large number of crack military organi-
cations from different parts of the coun-
try. Applications from many civic So
cieties and clubs for positions are being
received. and this feature of the parade
will no doubt be unusually fine.
The Inaugural ball promises to be an
exceptionally brilliant affair. The dec
orations will be very elaborate and all
of the appointments of a high order
The contract for the banquet was let to
Carl G. Essner of Philadelphia, after
q spirited competition among the cater
ers of the east A military band of sikh
ty-five pieces and an orchestra of 125
pieces will furnish the music from sep
arate stands in the east and north
fronts.
The committee on civic organiza-
tions contemplates the erection of in
fornp2 ton booths all along the line of
the parade and in the business portions
of the city, to be manned by the mem
bers of the Washington High School
cadets The Washington Light Infantry
Veteran association has rendered its SER
vices to the committee to do escort duty
during the inaugural week. The usual
reductions in railroad rates from all
parts of the country are expected.
CABINET SPECULATION
CLEVELAND, o.. Jan. 10.--The opin-
ion among those who claim to know is
that Senator Sherman will be offered
and viii accept the secretaryship OF
state in Mr.. McKinley's cabinet, ana
that Mr.. Hanna will not be one of the
cabinet advisors of the next president
1t is believed to be certain that Mr..
Hanna will be appointed as the success
sor Of Mr.. Sherman in the senate, a
place which he very much prefers to
any portfolio which the president nt-elect
could offer him. Inasmuch as the sena-
torial appointment would have to pe
made by Governor Bushnell the ar
rangement herein suggested is said to
indicate the friendly feeling which Sen
ator-elect Foraker has for the president
elect and for the chairman of the nation
al committee.
Regarding the selection of Cornelius
Bliss of New York for secretary of the
navy, it is said that Mr.. Bliss has been
offered the place, but that he deferred
acceptance until he could ascertain
he could so arrange his business
affairs as to permit of his taking the
place.
General Alger of Michigan is counted
as certain to be the secretary of war,
NOT A CANDIDATE.
WASHINGTON, Jan. Ex-senator
Proctor of Vermont has returned from
Cleveland, where he was in consultation
yesterday with President-elect McKin-
ley. -enator refused to discuss
for publication the object of his visit.
as he says his conference with Major
was entirely confidential. Mr..
Proctor, however, felt free to say for him
SELF that 1t has been known that he
personally diGi not want and would not
accept cabinet position or any other
office.
WANTS THE NEWS.