New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-09
EX-GOVERNOR LONG ACCEPTS.
TO BE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY IN
MKINLEY'S CABINET
CHICAGO BUSINESS MEN SAY THE PRESIDENT
ELECT FAvoRs A DEPARTMENT OF COM
MERGE AND INDUSTRY WITH
TARIFF BUREAU - OFFICE
SEEKERS IN CANTON.
SEEKERS IN CANTON.
[nY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.l

Canton. Ohio Feb. 9Th. formal acceptance
ty Ex-Governor John D. Long OF Massachusetts,.
OF the portfolio of the Navy received here
tonight 1t has been known for two weeks that
ex Governor Long was to be in the Cabinet, but
the exact place lie to receive has been In
doubt. and was not finally settled till near the
end OF last week, when letter 10 that effect
sent him.
Ferdinand w. Peck and Franklin Head,
OF Chicago. discussed with Major Mckinley
to-nigh. the proposition of the National Busi-
ness Mems League to ask Congress to estab-
lIsh a new Governmental Department, that of
Commerce and Industry. !dr. Peck said: Major
Mckinley s in cordial sympathy with every
wise movement calculated to improve the bust
ness OF the country and to promote its welfare.
He was deeply interested in the idea of De-
partment Of Commerce and Industry and /
think IL meets with his cordial appreciation. II
was also suggested that highly useful and i'm
portant adjunct of this proposed Department
would be a permanent Tariff Bureau. the func-
lions OF which should to he gather and coliate
all statistics bearing on revenue laws and to
look after the work Of tariff revision. The ult-
mate purpose Of the Tariff Bureau would be. OF
course to remove a source Of perennial disturb
ance to business by taking the tariff out OF poll
tics"
It may be truly said that if to-day Is an nd-
cation OF what awaits the Presdent-eect the re-
manning DAYS OF this week, he will have to
leave Canton or refuse TO about hall the
people who come to call on him. The home Of
Major Mckinley swarmed with ofiice-seekers
to-day. They filled the hail. occupied half the
stairway and could not find half enough stand
ing room in the library. For half an hour sew
eral men waited in the cold damp air on the
porch. They were unable To get into the house
Every train that came to Canton to-day brought
people who wanted to see the President-elect
and every one # those who came to see him,
with half a dozen exceptions. came for the ex-
press purpose of asking an office. The patience
and courtesy of the Presiden: elect are being
imposed uron by the impatient horde OF Office
seekers, and scores Of people are coming daily
10 Canton who wasting their money ana
their own time and that Of the President-eiect
The appointments will be made after Major
Mckinley is inaugurated and most OF the peo-
ple who come now will have TO see him again
in company with a Senator or Congressman
1t is likely that large number Of PEOPLE think
that by coming to Canton before the Inaugural
ton and talking with the Presdent-elect they
will be remembered by him when they call at
the White House to urge their appointment.
is danger that some of them will only be re-
membered as bores.
Major Mckinley had number Of interesting
callers to-day. Joseph s. Spears of California.
who was one Of the most active men on the
Pacific Slope in working for the nomination OF
Major Mckinley. and who was prominent In
the campaign, spent two hours with the Presi-
dent-elect tonight. Concerning the political
situation in California. Mr.. Spear said:
I'VE are delighted with the information that
the Pacific Slope Is TO have representation in
the Cabinet. | think and hope that Judge Nc
Kenna will be made Secretary OF the Interior
He is an excellent man. and his appointment
gives thorough satisfaction We have some eX-
ceent Cabinet timber In California Judge
Waymire Judge De Haven and Colonel Har-
rison Gray Otis. Of Los Angeles, are men whom
any President might be fortunate to choose for
official advisers.
"Win California Republicans hold all they
have gained?' was asked.
Yes am sure Of it, We expect to keep all
Of the ground we have won and TO gain more.
The organization is good and think the fusion
will never be so strong again. The indications
are that fusion is weakening everywhere. We
had a tremendous battle in California. Thu
people Of the East but family understand
how strong were the forces arrayed against
us and am very sure that we could not have
won with any other candidate than Mckln-
ley"
What does California expect in the way Of
important appointments"
well. We have Cabiaet officer. and that is
a great deal to begin with. and more than We
ever had before. l have heard it rumored that
NJ. IL De Young wants to be Ambassador to
Germany but cannot say that the report is
well founded Frank Coombs. Speaker Of the
House of Representatives. will be an applicant
for the japanese mission He is an accom-
plished man and held the post for short time
under General Harrison. He will be strongly
indorsed."
Governor c. w. Atkinson. OF West Virginia
accomranied by Colonel Morris Herkheimcr. OF
his staff. was one Of Major McKney's callers
today Governor Atkinson said Il am now
satisfied that West Virginia Will not be repre-
sented in the Cabinet We all regret the in
ability Of General Goff to accept a portfolio
He Is beyond dispute the foremost Republican !
NJ the South and ne would have reflected honor
mon the whole OF section Of the country
as a member of Major Mckinleys Cabinet
We have in our State no one else TO suggest Tor
the Cabinet"
Postmaster General" was asked
"Ue would make an efficient Cabinet officer |
7 deem Mr. Evans a strong and capable man. !
and I think his appointment would give salts !
faction Some OF the politicians oppose him. |
hut they would cease their opposition II he were
amounted and | do not think OF a better man |
for the cabinet from the South at this mo |
ment ~
1T did not come to Canton to discuss the Cabi- |
net with Major Mckinley. however We are |
all interested in the candidacy Of y. Is. Scott, |
our member Of the Republican National Com |
mittee We want him TO be made Commits |
sioner Of Internal Revenue, and we know the |
President elect cannot find better man. Mr.. |
Scott was An active. valuable member Of the |
committee He is one OF our foremost business |
mon and a man OF high character. | think he |
ain 90, the appointment, but that is my opin- |
ion only"
II n Kohsaat, OF Chicago. spent part OF the |
day az Major Mckinleys home lie is de- /
iIab,ed with the manner In which the appoint |
mrnt OF Lyman J. Gage has been received, and |
soid that perhaps the most potent words said |
in Mr.. Cages favor came from leaders OF Or |