The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-02-19

pects-Csdets Have Poor Show at the
InauguraI-Hanna's Senatorial Fight.
Canton. O., Feb. 1s.-Dr. T. H. Phillips
gave out -he following statement con-
oerning the prcsident-eIect this morn
Ing:
Major Mckinley has about recovered
from his illness, but needs and<nust
have absolute rest and quiet He can
i4ct receive any callers this. week, nor
~in ne so 10 Cleveland before the first
OF the next week"
Many friends and neighoors OF Major
and Mrs. Mckinley stopped at the house
- Inquire as TO the health Of the presi-
dcnt-eiect and his wife. They were in
formed that the formers condition had
greatly improved over that Of Yesterday
and that Mrs. Mckinley appeared 10
have regained her usual good health.
The house was very quiet and the rest
from business and reception OF callers
has proven very beneficial TO the presi-
dent-elect.
Dr. Phillips. the family physician, call
ed about II O'Clock and found his patient
very much better The doctor prescrib-
ed short drive andafter his visit was
ended, the family carriage was brought
u the front steps. Accompanied by Mrs.
Mckinley, Mrs. Heinstand and Captain
Floyd, a drive about the city was taken
-or about an hour, the major beaing en-
colsced behind warm furs. They r.
turned 70 the house, the major appear
ING TO nave greatly enjoyed the drive.
Dr. Phillips viii insist upon the presi-
dent-elect receiving nc one during the
lime ne remains in Canton. other than
members OF the family and his secrs-
taries.
The majors mail continues TO be very
heavy and letters by the hundred are
received az each delivery. Many OF
these letters are direct applications for
positions, or endorsements and petitions
tor friends from prominent people
Private Secretary-elect J. Addison
Porter arrived in Canton this evening.
NOT GOLD, BUT PIE-HUNTERS.
San Francisco, Feb. Isl. J. De Hay-
en- is bound for Carton. He left town
LAST Monday, and before his return he
VIII, doubtless. know who Will succeed
Judge McKenna as United States circuit
court judge for this district
Judge De Ravens trip TO Major Nc
hinley's home was not announced in the
newspapers. and it was not generally
known among politicians. He left town
quietly, JUST as Judge McKenna did. and
will go direct 70 Canton.
Judge De Haven has been prominently
mentioned as possible successor 10 the
circuit judge when that gentleman
lakes his seat in the cabinet. Both serv-
"a In congress with Mckinley and both
enjoyed friendly relations with the ma
,or- De Haven has also served upon the
oench OF the supreme court Of this state
AZ the Republican state convention Of
1884 he was defeated for the nomination.
Major Frank Mclaughlin, chairman
81 the Republican state central commit
tee, and ". B Hamilton are also bound
for Canton. They left town last night.
Il Is said that Mclaughlin goes east at
the invitation OF Mckinley. Mr.. Nc
Laughlin has repeatedly stated that he
Is not candidate for federal Office. but
Ii was said yesterday that the president
would tender him the Office Of superia-
The petition of Speaker COMBS for
appointment as minister 70 Japan is in
circulation at Sacramento. Assembly
man Kenyon Of Los Angeles is seeking
the consul generaIship 10 the Hawaiian
Islands
THINKS GARY WILL GET IT.
Washington. Feb. 1s.-Senator-elect |
Wellington % Maryland. was asked to-
day concerning the report that James I
" Gary OF his state. had been selected /
for postmaster general and replied: II /
think It is true. We believe he will be /
the next postmaster general"
SLIM CHANCE FOR CADETS.
Washington. Feb 1s.-The senate COM |
mittee on military affairs today took ad- |
verse action on the proposition 10 bring 1
the cadets from West Point to the in /
auguration Only eight members were f,
present, and four. Senator'S Fate. Cock |
rel. Mitchell. of Wisconsin and ValthaIl. /
voted against the measure. Senator
Palmer did not vote AMI Senator's Haw-
Icy, Proctor and Shoup voted for il. No
action was taken looking to another
meeting.
HANNA WILL FIGHT FOR IT.
Cleveland. o, Feb. 1S.-It IS definitely
settled that NJ A. Hanna will not 90 in
- Mckinleys cabinet. Hanna announc-
ii this morning that he had determined
to remain in Ohio. He viii contest the
legislature next winter for the full term
n the United States senate. IN fact.
Tanna's supporters have already organ
zsd his campaign. The hope that Gov
7rnor Bushnell may appoint Hanna to
Ill the uneXpired term Of Senator Sher-
nan has practically been abandoned.
HANNA'S VISITORS.
Cleveland O, Feb. 1S,-Hoa. John
Grant. member q the national Repub.i-
an committee from Texas, was caller
AZ the Office Of Mr.. II. \. Hanna today
ind was in conference for some tim.
With the national chairman I IS under
stood thar NJ. Grant is here in the in
crest Of his candidacy for 2 cabinet po-
;:ticn.
Hon. Sam P. Snyder 81 MinneapoIis.
'finn-, was also among those who con-
s--.d with Mr.. Hanna during the day.
Y. A Hanna announced this after
7ooa that Major Mckinley would not
,onla % Cleveland this week, as expect
ed
The president-elect,' said NJ. Ham
"a. mas decided not 10 leave Canton IN
II March >, when he starts FOR WASH
nsto1- He VIII devote his time now 70
recuQe-acing and viii see but few Wis
tors
Mr.. Hanna viii leave for Washington
N February =.
WILSON Knows A GOOD THING