The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-02-14
DR.. Chauncey's Appointment ns Sue
cessor to "ChevaIier" Bayard Urged
by Prominent New Workers.
NOTHING SAID BY M'KINLEY
THAT WOULD INDICATE HE HAS
CHOSEN EITHER DEPENy OR HAY.
DIR. w. Seward Webb and Party, Gen.
Palmer, of New York, and Others
at Canton Yesterday.
Special to the indianapolis Journal.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
CANTON, O., Feb. 13.-There was much
speculation here to-day over the object of
the visit of several prominent New York
Republicans. The arrival of DIR. w. Sew
ard Webb started the report that he came
here in the interest of DIR. Chauncey Nj.
Depew, the railroad magnate and spell
binder for the post of ambassador to
Great Britain, but DIR. Webb said his visit
had no political significance. 1t is known,
however that Mr.. Depew's name has been
mentioned for the position by other we'll
known New Workers, and ii is believed the
famous after-dinner orator would not OBJ
ject TO four years Of fame and glory at the
court of St. James as "Chevalier" Bayard's
successor. 1t was reported several weeks
ago that Col. John Hay might represent
the United States at London, but nothing
has been said by the President-elect TO con-
firm the rumor. If he has decided 10 ap-
point either Mr.. Depew or Mr.. Hay the
public has not been taken into his conf
dence.
Secretary of State John Palmer. of New
York, who was here this morning, said he
came in the interest of Stewart l.. Wood
ford, of his State, for the Cabinet, and
hoped to see him appointed. He spoke
very highly of the New Yorker, and said
his selection to a portfolio if made, would
please the leading Republicans of that
State. He said that Major nc Kinley de-
sired to recognize New York, If possible,
in the Cabinet appointments if the right
man can be found. Mr.. Palmer was COM
mander-in-chef of the G. A r. In 1892.
Speaking of Mr.. Chauncey NJ. Depew as
ambassador to England, Mr.. Palmer said
he believed the appointment would be an
excellent one. Mr.. DepeW is an American
from head TO feet. and a diplomat of un-
questioned ability. Every New Yorker
would be pleased to see him thus honored.
Still Mr.. Depew would be compelled TO
make some sacrifices which would be
matter of serious moment TO him. He has
reached point of life where salary is out
of consideration, and with position or
honor and trust he would round out life
of devotion to business and to his country.
OF course. Col. John Hay. who is talked of
for that position, is eminently qualified, but
New York is for Mr.. DepeW.
Dr. w Seward Webb. of New York,
president of the Wagner Palace Car Com
pany and vice president of the New York
Central Railroad, was accompanied by his
wife. nee Miss Vanderbilt; his brother.
Capt. +. Edgarton Webb, and Mr.. Hart
LYMAN of the New York Tribune. The
party arrived at 9 o'clock in the morning
in DIR. Webbs private car Etlsmere DR..
y.
Knley residence and had a very pleasant
talk with Major and Mrs. Mckinley. DR..
Webb said to a reporter that his call had
no particular political significance. Il am
not hero in the interest of Mr.. Chauncey NJ.
Depew-in fact. his name was not men
toned in our talk-neither am / here for
any office for myself. Further than that
/ do not care TO say. We had a delightful
talk with Mr.. and Mrs. Mckinley. whom
We wanted to see, being in Ohio and near
their home"
Hon. Booker T. Washington. who is prin-
cipal of the Tuskegee Normal and Indus
trial Institute at Tuskegee. Ala. called
this afternoon. He was accompanied by
Prof. w. l.. Carborough, of Wilberforce
College. Mr.. Washington was one of the
he said to meet the President-elect. He
was one of the few eminent colored men
spoken of early after election who would
be the choice of coiored people should they
have representative in the Cabinet Mr..
Washington said that while he appreciated
the great honor he is not an aspirant for
any position, being content with his edu-
cational work In the Tuskegee school. He
spoke highly Of Hon. B. X. Bruce John f..
Lynch mad the son of Bishop Arnett, who
have been mentioned for register of the
treasury.
The sound of the drum corps. cheering
and. marching of men was heard on the
streets to-day and brought forcibly to mind
ante-election days. and the scene at the
Mckinley nome was animated as il was
in September and other months of the
campaign. About two hundred of the Cleve-
land delegates to the GAINESVILLE meeting of
Republican clubs came here in a special
train and stopped in Canton long enough
20 greet and shake hands with the Presi-
dent-elect. Headed by the Nineteenth Ward
Mckinley Club Drum Corps the delegation
marched from the railroad station to the
Mckinley house. They were presented TO
Major Mckinley by Senator John ]. Sulli-
van who was elected president of the Ohio
League, and each was given a handshake
by the major.
Senator John NJ. Thurston of Omaha
Neb., accompanied by Mrs. Thurston
rived this morning to make a social call.
Among the later callers at the Mckinley
home were Congressman David WiIber OF
Oneonta, y. Y, author of the famous filled
ber talked of the New York political situa-
ton. but no one in particular was men,
toned.
Governor James A. Gary. of Baltimore
Md. had a strong advocate for a portfolio
in Charles II. Linville. of Baltimore. who
this afternoon called on Major Mckinley
Mr.. Linville told the President-elect that il
would please his State should the Balti-
morean be named. He said Major McKin-
in Maryland and the placing of the Demo-
cratic State In the Republican column
Congressman Chickering. of New York
and ID. X. Watson, of Columbus were late
callers tonight.
Mrs. Mckinley whose health has greatly
improved during the past few days. took an
hours drive this afternoon, accompanied by
the President-elect.
1t is expected that President-elect McKin-
ley will be out of the city for several days
the first of next week. Ii is Understood
that his absence will include a day or two
with National Chairman Hanna and other
friends in Cleveland.