The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-01-15
LATEST CABINET GOSSIP.
sherman Seems to Be Only Man Settled On
So Far.

Canton, January 14.-The withdrawal
of G.. N. Bliss from the list OF caplnce
possibilities leaves the situation open
as far as the choice of cabinet olneef
from New York is concerned. Ihe III
preston is prevalent here that one OF tie
last members of the cabinet to be chos-
en- will be representative from ne"
York. Gossips are using the name Oh
Stewart Woodford of Brooklyn. Another
New York Republican who Is discusseh
somewhat as cabinet possibility TO-
night is j. Sloate Fassett.
If Major Mckinley has any one IN
mind from New York he has given no
sign. His secretary OF state having ibeen
selected. Major McKinley's next task
will be the choosing of secretary OF
the treasury and the chances tanight
are this position will not go to New
York
Senator Lodge, after conference with
Mr.. Mckinley today, said: I am not
candidate for cabinet position. am
satisfied TO be Senator from Massachu-
setts. Major Mckinley is considering
ex-Gov. Long for the cabinet and the
chances are he will become member
of it, though portfolio has net ct nean 81
| tendared him. Representative w. Il.
Draper. who has been referred TO as a
cabinet possibility, will be considered
| in that connection as he desires for
eign appointment. 1t is understood that
| the Massachusetts delegation in Con-
gress will endorse ex-G0y. Long for the
cabinet and that there will be no other
l al - eo,,so, ,-c1x- nciG
cred. The mails have brought Mr. Nc
Kinley a flood of messages felicitating
him upon the choice of Senator Sherman
F! for secretary of state.
Major Mckinley appointed Senator
Sherman without any thought as to his
successor, assuming of course that he a
Republican. The belief is widespread that
ed to succeed Mr.. Sherman in the Sem
ate.
Long Considered Available.
Canton. Ohio, January 14.-Senator
Henry Cabot Lodge of Massachusetts, ar
rived here this morning fro.n Washing
ton and left at p. M. for the East. tie
had an interview Of more than two hours
duration with Major Mckinley ana the
| Question of New England mem ber OF
tge cabinet was exhaustively discussed.
Ex x-Governor Long Of Massaoh usetts was
talked of and Major MCKINLEY Indicated
that he consid cred him an available
man. Nothing has been determined as
yet concerning him, however.
Matter Net at all Settled.
Washington, January 14.-With regard
to the morning paper dispatches an
Douncing positively the acceptance by
Mr.. Sherman of the State Department.
portfolio, that Senator said to represen-
tative of the United Associated Presses I:
"You may gay for me that that matter is
not at all determined y More than this,
Mr.. Sherman would not sag.
Bliss Declines Too.
Nav York, January 14.-Cornelius
Bliss said today: "You can say positiy e.
ly that shall not bs a member of Major
McKinley's Cabinet Mr.. BLISS refusal
to this seoretaryship of the navy makes it
extremely probable, it is said, that Gen.
Horace Porter will now be made secre-
tary of war.
Golf Will Be Attorney General.
Richmond, Va, January 14.-Judge
Golf, vino is holding United States cir
Quit court here, would not be interviewed
regarding the reports connecting him
with McKin1ey's cabinet. 1t Is given
out from reliable source that he had
admitted to friends that he had been Oft
cred and would accept the attorney gen.