New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-10
CABINET BUILDERS AT WORK
GENERAL DRAPER OF EX-GOVERNOR
LONG MAY BE CHOSEN
SENATOR PROCTOR TALKS WITH THE PRESIDENT
ELECT ABOUT NEW ENGLxNDS REPRE-
SENTATIVE LEADERS.


rsY TELEGRAPH THE TRIBUNEl
Cleveland. Jan 9-Major Mckinley finished
busy week with number of important confer
ences which consumed most of the day. He has
accomplished good deal since he came to Cleve-
land. and the week closing tonight has been one
Of the most actvShe has spent since the election
charles G. Dawes. of Chicago. arrived early this
morning and had an extended talk with Major
Mckinley Immediately after breakfast. He came
"a discuss several important matters bearing on
tho political situation in some Of the western
states and he also brought the latest informa-
ton about the Senatorial contest In Illinois His
call was followed by that Of score OF persons
rsnresenting almost as many States as there
were visitors
shortly after II o'clock Major Mckinley was
driven 10 the Union Club. where he lunched with
senator Redfeld Proctor Of Vermont: Colonel
Nvron T Herrick. NJ. A. Hanna and Mr.. Dawes.
After luncheon the President-elect talked for
two hours and half with Senator Proctor and
Mr. Hanna A great many important matters
were discussed, and Major Mckinley listened
with interest to Senator Proctors views men
and measures which are now occupying the pub
lie mind The New England situation care
fully considered with reference TO the forming Of
the Cabinet and three men were talked about.
None OF them have been mentioned in print save
that of William F. Draper. OF Massachusetts.
His name has been discussed In these dispatches
as Cabinet possibility. The other names which
Major Mckinley and Senator Proctor discussed
This afternoon were those of Ex-Governor John
n Long of Massachusetts and Ex-Governor Dr.
ungham OF Vermont. Ex-Governor Long IL a
man of high ability. He is an excellent lawyer.
and has served with distinction In the Govern
or's chair and in Congress Major Mckinley
knows him well. esteems him highly, and has. no
Doubt thought of him in connection with Cab
met offer many times Ex-Governor Dilling-
ham of Vermont. is man of ability and charac-
ter less widely known than Governor Long. but
a man Of fine attainments and good administra-
tive capa,ty. General Draper is one of New
England's most successful manufacturers and
business men. He is also an uncommonly success
full member of Congress Some of his speeches
have attracted wide attention. and his work on
the Committee on Foreign Affairs has been of a
high order General Diapers friends think he
would fill any official position with distinction
and he would bring to the dispatch of depart
mental work valuable business training. cou-
pied with practical knowledge of political and
public life
Governor Long it is suggested. would make an
excellent Attorney General. Secretary of War or
of the Navy. General Draper is mentioned in
connection with the two latter positions Tne m
dicatons tonight are that one of these men VIII
be chosen as the New-England member OF the
Cabinet. Mr.. Dingley is no longer among the
possibilities. and the mention of Senator Aidrlcn
as Secretary of the Treasury is not considered
seriously by those who know how important his
services will be to the party in the next Congress
The task of plotting the new Tariff bill through
the Senate will devolve upon Mr. Adrich
Senator Proctor said tonight that the CUBAN
resolution would not be acted upon. In all proba-
bility for the reason that the friends OF CUBA
do not want il beaten after long discussion
and the belief is current that II would be beaten
IN the House. and If ii were not beaten Its pur-
pose could be defeated TO considerable degree
Nv q hostile Executive. Senator Proctor is very
friendly TO Cuba. and thinks Spain will be unable
TO crush the rebellion.
The Ohio Presidential electors have informed
Major Mckinley that they hope to call upon him
on Tuesday after finishing their work in Column
bus The call will be informal. and there will
he no specch-making. IL the wishes OF the Presi-
dent-elect are consulted.
CABINET GOSSIP IN WASHINGTON.
SENATOR Cr-LLoM SPOKEN OF FOR THE TREAS
URY-MR SHERMAN AND THE STATE
DEPARTMENT
Washington Jan 9-The gossip connecting the
name Of Senator Aldrich OF Rhode Island. with the
Secretaryshp Of the Treasury Is only a passing
compliment a who is In every way fitted for
the place. and who could fill it with great ability.
Senator Aldrich would not accept the Secretaryshp
1t Offered 10 him. This statement be made
at a dinner at Senator Hales house last evening.
and the gossip of the day the subject of the
table conversation. The Senator then said In most
emphatic terms tina; under conditions would he
accept the place: that its duties would be dstasteful
10 him. and that Mr.. Mckinley had probably never
had an idea Of connecting his name with that Cab
ine position. After the dinner Mr. Aldrich took the
train for his home in Providence
The latest 10 be considered In connection with
the Treasury headship is that Of Senator Culom OF
Illinois and there appears TO be ground for this
talk. The Senator recently returned from Cleveland.
whers he saw Mr. Mckinley. but ne declines to make
any statement to what was said at this confer
ence. II Is understood however that the President
elect discussed with Mr. Cuom the qualifications Of
several men he has in mind. 1t Is known that no
tender OF the Office made TO Mr.. Cullom. but
there intimatlon that the Senator should
slider whether he could his way clear 10 take the
place should ne he called on. Mr.. Cullom has four
years more OF his present term In the Senate. His
possible withdrawal from the Senate was quietly
discussed this morning by his colleagues number
o. whom advised him against leaving Congress.
Senator close TO Mr.. Mckinley who recently
paid visit 10 the Presdentelec;, Is also authority
Tor the statement that il would be well 10 keep Mr.
Cullom in mind. He has long been identified with
me Committee on Appropriations. and has made a
s,oay o. the financial question lie is thorougny
grounded in the Republican fiscal policy, and would
az friends say. make efficient officer, In whom
f zen the East and West would have implicit con-
Senator Sherman will leave Washington for Can
ton on Tuesday evening, in response TO a request
rom the Prcsden-elect conveyed 10 him, IL Is un-
.uselstood on Thursday by Mr.. Osborne. who was In
Ine city for few hours that day. Senator Sherman
Goes not TO leave the Senate. but has intmated
70 some OF his close friends that II Mr. Mckinley in,
sss upon drafting him into service he would
not feel that he could decline. Mr. Mckinley will
pave a conference with Mr.. Sherman on Wednesday
Every man Of prominence who has recently returned
rom Canton brings with him the impression that
sSr Mckinley has settled upon Mr. Sherman for
secretary Of State and that the Senator will accept
M men the time comes to give a final answer to
Mr. McKinley's request.
FOR TIT INAUGURATION BANQUET.
washington. Jan. 9.-The Inaugural Committee
wnight unanimously adopted the repor; OF the
asq Committee. which recommended the APP
Snntment as caterer OF Carl G. Essner of the
~ fs. Philadelphia. and the Hotel Rudolf Allan
- n1lty. .Mr. Essner was associated with George