The record-union., 1897-01-16
John Russell Young Talked of as As
sistant Secretary.
Little Doubt Expressed That Ex-Gov-
ernor Long Will be Member of the
Cabinet, But the Particular Port
folio Not Made Public - Strong
Efforts Being rIade in Behalf OF
General Alger to be Appointed Sec
retary of War.

CANTON (O), Jan. 13.-After more
than two months of extensive conSuita-
ton with party leaders, and after
weighing many eligible citizens in the
scale of personal fitness, statecraft and
PARTY politics, PreSident-elect Mckln-
ley has chosen the Premier of his Cab
inet-United States Senator John Sher
man of Ohio for the office of Secretary
of State This venerable but vigorous
statesman, who was in the Cabinet Of
President Hayes as Secretary of the
Treasury, and has been distinguished
Senator since 1861, except for his term
in the Cabinet, made a special trip from
Washington to Canton to formally ac
cept the tender of the first portfolio.
After his conference with Major Nc
Kinley, Senator Sherman authorized
the United Associated Presses to posi-
lively announce that he had accepted
Governor Bushnell will call a special
session of the Legislature to fill the
prospective vacancy, and that he can
be Senator Sherman's successor if he
says the word and does not want to
make way for Mark Hanna.
Senator Sherman and Ex-Governor
WILL in all probability, be in Major Me-
Kinley's Cabinet. sat down at table
with the President-elect to-day. The
other guest at luncheon was Senator
Burrows of Michigan. Senator Sher-
man arrived at the house about an
hour and a quarter before noon, and
left for Washington at 2 O'Clock. He
had long talk with Major Mckinley,
and they discussed many men and
measures. The formation of the Cabi-
net was the main topic of conversation.
Senator Sherman said appointments
and the organization of the work in his
department would not be considered
until after the Inauguration OF Major
Mckinley. 1t is understood that the
appointment of an Assistant Secretary
of State was not discussed to-day, but
the gossips have it that John Russell
Young of Philadelphia is under conSid-
GRAFTON. Senator Sherman was in ex
cellent spirits and seemed full of vigor.
The visit Of Ex-Governor Long, fol-
lowing so closely upon that of Senator
Lodge of Massachusetts, is construed
to mean that he is not unwilling to ac-
cept a place in Major McKinley's Cab
met. Senator Lodge assured Major
Mckinley there We're no objections to
the appointment Of Ex-Governor Long
on the part of Massachusetts Republi
cans, and it may be deemed reasonably
certain that he will be the New Eng
land member of the Cabinet.
Major Mckinley and Governor Long
Rad a long talk, and the latter left for
the East this evening. 1t is not thought
any particular place in the Cabinet
which is to be offered Governor Long
has been determined. No tender of a
portfolio was made to-day. Governor
Long said he simply came to confer
with Major Mckinley.
Senator J. c. Burrows of Michigan
came to see the President-elect in the
interests of General r. A. Alger, whom
he hopes viii be appointed Secretary of
War Senator Burrows said the Re
publicans of Michigan had counted
upon General Alger, and that he had
the hearty Endorsement of the two Sem
ators. General Alger is also being
urged by the old soldiers of the Union
armies Seator Burrows did not indi-
cate that the portfolio had been ten
dered General Alger, but the Fbelief is
pretty strong here that it viii be. The
differences that existed between Sem
ator Sherman and General Alger have
been happily adjusted. and form no
obstacle whatsoever to the appointment
of General Alger to the Cabinet. This
is stated upon high authority.
Representative r. B. Mahany of
Buffalo and John Mulholland of New
York City, who is said to be a candi-
date for Collector of the Port, were
among Major McKinley's callers to-
daV.