New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-08
oWTHE FOREIGN SERVICE
,,.,on MKINLEY CONSIDERING HIS APP
POrNTMENTS OF AMBASSADORS
AND MINISTER'S.
,u, CONSULAR SERVICE TO BE REoRGANIzED
WITH TIE UTMOST CARE-THE ExAMINA-


WITH TIE UTMOST cARE-THE ExAMrNA-
rIoNs TO BE CONTINUED.
rpY TELEGRAPH TO THE rRIBuNr]
canton. Ohio, Feb. 7.-Major Mckinley lis
tened this morning to sermon which interested
.,r, deeply from the Rev. William MacAfee OF
rolumbus who was his pastor when he was
Governor Of Ohio. Representative Francis H.
wilson, OF Brooklyn went to church with the
presdent-elect Mr.. Wilson departed for the
East this afternoon and beyond the statement
that his visit had been agreeable and satisfac-
tory. had nothing to say concerning it.
g A. Perkins. ass istant secretary OF the Re
,ublican National Committee who has charge
NJ the permanent headquarters in Washington.
came here from Cleveland to-day. He says that
Mr.. Hannas friends there think he will not be
n the Cabinet. The sentiment favorable TO the
appointment OF Mr.. Hanna 20 the United States
Senate is pronounced and powerful in Washing
ton. People come there from all parts Of the
country. and they seem to be unanimous in the
expression of friendly interest in Mr.. Hanna and
his Senatorial aspirations. The feeling is that
ha has. by reason Of his splendid services to his
country and to his party. richly earned an APP
no,ntnnent 10 the Senate Of the United States.
and that the Ohio Republicans II they fail TO
give it TO him. Will fail in gratitude.
Major Mckinley IS devoting about fifteen
hours day to the work Of organizing his Ad-
.ninistration. His Cabinet is practically fin
ished. and though there may be one or two
places TO FILL there are a number OF avail
able men in sight. and it will not take long
70 complete the list. 1t is not improbable.
however. that the names of or two men who
are yet to be appointed to the Cabinet Will be
withheld until March 5. and only be known
when the Cabinet appointments are sent 10 the
Senate for confirmation.
Major McKinley's Cabinet has been formed
slowly and with initiate care. good many
men have been discussed in the newspapers
for Cabinet POSITIONS; and good many men
have been considered by the President-elect
whose names have never reached the public.
Indeed. some Of those most seriously considered
have not been talked about The country gives
strong evidence Of being thoroughly we'll salts
fed with Major McKiney's selections. Con-
gratulations upon the choice of Senator Sher-
man, Mr.. Gage, General Alger. Mr.. Wilson OF
Iowa, and Mr.. McKenna, Of California. are
pouring IN here daily. and considerably increas-
ing the volume OF Major McKinley's mail.
With the Cabinet practically off his mind. his
inaugural address finished and a thoroughly
competent and in all respects satisfactory pr-
vate secretary selected. Major Mckinley now
finds himself free to consider some Of the other
important appointments which he will have TO
make. His attention would naturally be d.
rected in the first place to the filling of the four
embassies, which rank. by common consent IN
point OF distinction. desirabilty and Importance
With the Cabinet positions. The country viii
: sect these places to be filed by men who are
equal In at ailments and reputation to those
selected for the Cabinet. The leading foreign
appointment and the post which many dis
tingushed men have preferred to that OF
Cabinet portfolio. is the Anlbassadorship to
Great Britain. The French Embassy is equal
In rank and considered almost as desirable. At
ter that come the German and the Russian en-
bassies. The American diplomatic representative
in Italy has also been made Ambassador,
and though his rank is the the others.
the post is not considered quite so important.
and the salary Is not 80 large 1t Is likely that
by the time Major Mckinley has been inauguo
rated he will also have selected. in addition to
the ambassadors half dozen or more men to
fill important missions. such as Mexico. China.
Spain Austria Norway and Sweden and Bra
z He may also after his inauguration
announce the appointment Of four or five Con-
suls-G General. The most important Consul-G en-
eral is that Of London. Then follow those Of
Paris, Berlin. Vienna. ST. Petersburg. Rome
and Constantinope.
The PRESIDENT WILL ACT SLOWLY.
Most Of the missions and consulatss will be
filed slowly. The President is not a man who
will be hurried, and he means 10 give the most
careful consideration possible to every foreign
appointment 1t will not be surprising if the
work OF recognizing the consular service is not
IN before
even later. OF course. there VIII be few APP
poirtments from time TO time. but there is every
reason 10 believe that while Major Mckinley in
tends TO fill the offices with Republicans he
does not expect to demoraliZe the service by
turning out all the present ncumbents within
sixty days after his inauguration and supplying
the places with new men. 1t is his purpose 10
ell every vacancy by appointing man who is
equally competent as the officer whom he sue
ceeds. or moro competent. Major McK'nley's
wide experience In public life, and his vast ac-
quaintance in business and commercial! circles.
cause him 10 believe thai there are plenty of
good men in the Republican party TO fill all the
foreign posts which he Will have at his dis
posal. In manner thoroughly satisfactory to
himself and the country. He proposes TO sift
and examine the applicants for consular posi-
lions until In each instance he finds tho right
man for the place. II Is the ambition Of the
President-elect above all other things. TO ad
vance the business interests OF this country, to
expand foreign markets and TO contribute 10
the substantial restoration OF abundant normal |
NO man VIII be considered TOT an
appointment OF the slightest consequence who |
Is not believed 10 be willing and able to do come |
thing % increase the demand for American
products abroad.
ABLE MEN WANTED.
Major Mckinley wants gentlemen in the for
eign service. and wants men OF education Gull |
ture and ideas. who will. In their bearing their |
acts official deeds and utterances exemplify |
the best. truest and highest type of American
citizenship He will have no whatsoever for |
drones or for rich ders who hope TO become |
sumptuous loungers about foreign capitals |
That the consular and diplomatic service is TO |
be administered upon strictly business prnci- |
Pies along the lines here indicated the friends |
OF the President-elect most earnestly believe. |
NO one will be appointed who is not above the |
average In intellect, breadth of purpose and dig |
NIFTY or Character No President elect has ever !
Deen animated by higher and more pa riotic |