New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-06
THE CABINET.

II does not seem to occur TO most people thit
the Cabinet Of President Mckinley Is one Sc
lected for work and not for display. or Tor 'le
distribution of patronage. 1t Is not Sltherng
of boys. Secretary Sherman was born De1ore
1890 and Secretary McKenna after 1910, but the
six remaining members were born between lS''o
and 1910. The grand old veteran VINO was at
the birth of the Republican party and entered
Congress forty-twO years ago as Kepupiicah
heads the list. and Acknowledgement Mchenia
of California born in 1913. but since he WAS
TWENTY-FIVE years old highly esteemed as Il law
YER and in later years as judge. is lis young
est member. Messrs Bliss and Gary were born
In 1892, Professor Wilson in $50, Secre'ar!
Gage in 1896, General Alser in 1871 ana uo'-
ernor Long in 1888. In birthplace sherman anu
Alger are from Ohio. Long from Maine Bliss
from Massachusetts, and Gary from Conhecl-
Ont Gage from New-York. McKenna from Phia-
delpbia and Wilson from Scotland. Their DuSl-
ness activities and lives represent Mnssachu-
sets. New-York. Maryland Ohio. Michigan.
Illinois. Iowa and Californa-as reasonable
geographical division as could be desired
Respecting public position. Mr. sherman mas
been in active service forty-two years. lead
ing Representative in Congress. SENATOR
Secretary of the Treasury who achieved res"'np'
ton of specie payments. and since senator
Mr. Long has been Governor of Massachusetts
and General Alger of Michigan, and 1t Is no
secret that Messrs. Bliss and Gage. except 1or
unwillingncss 10 leave business duties. might
have held high office in their States. MT " iSou
has been in Congress. but Is more widely Known
for his services as professor OF the Iowa Agrl-
cultural College and Judge Mckenna has Deeh
I'm Congress. but has won greater reputation on
thc Bench. Mr.. Gary. an Aboltionis, when that
name was one of reproach. Republican OF old
time and unwavering faith. though long shut OUT
of pub,ic service by Democratic machinery and
IFS resulting majorities in Maryland has in his
own State as high appreciation and honor as
others who have enjoyed n surrounding at
mosphere Of greater honesty ana freedom.
The duties to which these men are called are
10 a large extent those for which they nave eSFe-
cial training Senator Sherman has been so long
ON the Committee of Foreign Relations that lie
has little 10 learn about the duties Of the high
office which he accepts. Mr.. Gage has disfin-
| gushed himself by making Chicago BANK
| scarcely second IN volume of legitimate business
| TO any other in the country and as PRESIDENT Oh
| the Worlds Fair displayed great executive ab
| ity. General Alger was soldier Of merit. ard
has been honored by his former comrades. and II
| would be difficult to suggest man better quail
fed for the post Of Secretary of Agriculture than
| the Professor of the Iowa College. Judge Me-
Kenna leaped into the front rank as lawyer
| earlv in life. and has since won distinction as a
Judge Governor Long, Mr.. Gary and Mr. Bliss
nd
arc believed TO be equal to the new responsible
| ties they have assumed.
1t a Cabinet for practical work, and not mere
| parade 1t is also Cabinet of warm and SIM
cere friends of the President and much will be
expected of it in making the new Adminisfra
| ton success.