The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-01-16
CABINET MAKING.

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body Not an Easy Matter-Prominent
Probabilities
CLEVELAND, O., Jan. 10-Maj. Nc
Kinley thinks this week will be an i'm
portant one in the process of organic
ing his cabinet and administration.
The formation of the cabinet hinges
upon the salient and pivotal positions
of secretary of state and secretary of
the treasury. 1t is quite probable
that both of these important cabinet
portfolios will be rendered and ac-
cepted by the end of the week.
Senator Sherman has had some COM
m%unication with Maj. Mckinley, and
he will go to Canton whenever the
president-elect desires him to, and his
visit will, according to present ar
engagements here, be made about the
middle of the week. 1t is now pretty
well established that Maj. Mckinley
wants Senator Sherman to pc Secre-
tary of state, but it is by no means
certain that Nj. Sherman has made
up his mind to accept a cabinet ap-
pointment. His inclination is to re-
main in the senate, where MS work
is systematized and familiar, and
where he can regulate the amount and
quality of it to a very considerable ex-
tent. HE feels no strong DESIRE"
said one of his friends of long stand
ing to-day, ito undertake the severe
and exacting task of the most import
ant and difficult governmental depart
ment. but, on the other hand, he has
had long experience as chairman or
the committee on foreign relations
and many of his most valued friends
are earnestly urging him to close his
notable public career by a brilliant
administration of the department of
state"
The natural and timely desire of NJ.
A. Hanna to go to the senate may have
much to do with Mr.. Sherman's APP
pointment to the cabinet if he accepts
a portfolio. Mr.. Hanna has been one
of Mr.. Sherman's most valuable friends.
He has don a great deal for him in .
political way and Mr.. Sherman doubt
less feels hat he owes his last election
to the senate in part to the zeal and
support OF Mr.. Hanna. Their rela-
ions have been friendly and close for
lCdASs IL MI liz maj uOCo hOG az
cept the offer of a cabinet position,
the a to the senate will remain
closed to Mr.. Hanna, for he would not
contest the seat with his personal aud
political friend of long standing.
1t is rumOred tonight that SENATOR
elect Joseph Il. Foraker, of Cincinnati.
will be invited to visit Canton while
Mr.. Sherman is there. Upon the ac-
ton of Mr.. Foraker and his friends
the senatorial aspirations of Chairman
NJ. A. Hanna depends.
Gov. Bushnell will appoint Mr.. Shers
mans successor for the unexpire6
term of two years if he goes into tho
cabinet. He is n devoted friend and
ally of SenatOr-elect Foraker and it
be that it is feared that he would
not appoint Mr.. Hanna to the vacancy
for the reason that they belong to op-
posite factions of the party and have
been at odds, i'll a political, way only
fer several years. The impression pre-
walls among many of the politicians
while Messrs. Foraker and
Bushnell are thoroughly friendly
to Maj. Mckinley and desire
ouppOEJ ulA Loyalty ANU
efficiently, they do not wish to build
up Mr.. Hanna's personal prestige ana
power in the Ohio political field. No
promise or intimation of the course he
will pursue has been obtained from
Gov. Bushnell, who is i'll with the grip
at his home in Springfield. The belief
is current in Ohio that unless Gov.
Bushnell will consent to appoint Mr..
Hanna to the senate, the latter will
himself accept a cabinet appointment;
go the conference at Canton this week
involves the probable disposition of
two cabinet portfolios. a seat in the
United States senate, and the future
status of Mark Hanna in national pol
tics.
Events have marched with CELEBRITY
the last week and political con-
iitions are changing daily. Notwith-
the fact that one week ago
Cullom sincerely believed he
;0uld not accept a cabinet portfolio if
t were offered him, he is to-day a po-
.ent possibility. Senator CulIom is
highly esteemed by the pre~sident-elect
md is considered a wise, well equipped
u of high character and
most excellent training in public life.
The gossip about ex-Gov. John D.
long, of Massachusetts, and the cab
net seems 20 have a pretty strong
'asis for its existence. Maj. Mckin-
ey has been thinking about ex-Gov.
long for some weeks, n the visits of
Proctor evidently caused the
natter to be thoroughly and seriously
iscussed. Maj. Mckinley has a high
pinion of his character.and ability.
The availability of Judge Nathan
ioff for a cabinet position daily be-
ONES more manifest. and if a secrs-
cry of state is chosen this week and
secretary of the treasury the week
ollowing, Judge Golf is likely to be
he next possibility who will becomes
Should Senator Sherman decide to
emain in the senate, three eastern
.en will be considered in reference TO
heir availability for appointment as
ecretary of state. They are Stewart
:. WOodford and Andrew w. White,
New York, and ex-Gov. John d.
'Ong, of Massachusetts. OF the New
.ork men. Gen. Woodford is thought
y those who are specializing upon
ne cabinet to have the better chance,
this is a matter Of urmise