New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-20
Mr.. LAUI'ERBACH IN CANTON
HE SPEAKS FOR THE REPUBLICAN or
GANIZATION OF NETWORK

THE PREsiDENr-ELEcr INFORMED THAT THE
MACHINE" WOULD LIKE TO BE CON
SUITED IN THE MATTER OF APP
PoINTMENTs-CABINET GOSSIP.
fBY TELEGRAPH TO THE rRrBuNE.l
Canton, Ohio Jan. 19.-The visit OF Edward
Lauterhach to Canton to-day stirred the interest
OF the politicians to an unwonted degree 1t had
been reported that Mr. Plat himself was COM
Ing. but 1t seems that Mr.. Lauterbach was au-
thorized to represent as he expressed IT, tine
whole Of the Republican organization OF New
York from the Governor to the Senator-elect.
so there was really occasion for Mr.. Platt to
come.
Mr. Lauterbach came out on the same tram
with Abner Mckinley. w. ]. Arke and Hamil-
ton, the cartoonst. They went at once to the
Mckinley residence, and Mr. Lauterbach had an
hours talk with Major Mckinley.
I'VE discussed the New-York situation" said
Mr.. Lauterbach later. and did most OF the
talking l told Major Mckinley that the organ
ization was acting as a unit in political matters.
and tina. we wanted to maintain the power and
prestige of the party in NewYor and In Great
or New-York, and that we wanted to maintain
cordial relations with the National Administra-
ton. did not say that we would oppose this
or that man. but intimated that hoped appoint
ments would be made which would not DE 3D.
tectionable to the organization"
What was said about the Cabinet? was
asked.
The Cabinet" said Mr.. Lauterbach was the
main topic Of conversation. Severai names
were discussed. and 1 am firmly OF the opinion
that New-York will have place in Major Nc
Kinley's Cabinet. | do not know who VIII DE
appointed and | do not know what place VIII be
hufI dar Secre
tary of the Navy. and think the leading posi-
biljty is General Stewart j.. Nood1oru. tnousn
Serene r.. Payne, J. Sloat Fassett ana benjamin
f. Tracy are high on the list OF posslDi,i'ss s.
General Horace Porter was also mentioned All
of these men. | take it. would be acceptapie 10
the organization.
Does Mr.. Plat desire place in the Cab
met" asked.
He does not" answered Mr.. Lauterbach.
HE is thoroughly we'll satisfied with his present
position lie has so far as know no thought
about the Cabinet"
Mr. Arkell lunched with Major Mckinley and
had a pleasant talk of a general nature and MIR.
Hamilton made a number OF sketches Mr. Lau-
tcrbach was not included in the invitation TO
luncheon.
Major Mckinley is much engrossed with the
Ohio situation and is waiting for the Senatorial
contests in two States to come TO an end
before he finishes his Cabinet. II was said on
good authority tonight that the Cabinet would
probably be finished by the end of next week.
Senator John c. Spooner. Of Wisconsin. came
to Canton late this afternoon. and dned with
the President-elect. Mr.. Spooner. who has just
received the caucus nomination for the United
States Senate came here to talk about Henry c.
Payne for the Cabinet. Mr.. Spooner thinks the
active Republicans of the State desire the ap
pointment Of Mr.. Payne to the Cabinet. Mr..
Payne is opposed. however by the followers Of
Ex-Governor Hoard. and II is by means GER
tain that Wisconsin will be represented In the
Cabinet.
j. w. Yerkes OF Kentucky was caller at
Major McKinley's this evening. He suggested
the appointment Of St John Boyle. OF Louisville.
to the post Of Attorney General. but it Is not
believed that the President-eect contempates
the selection of a Cabinet officer from Kentucky.
Tonight. for the first time since his nomina-
ton. Major Mckinley was present at the Opera
House. He went with Mrs. Mckinley and a
number Of friends to listen to a concert and his
appearance was greeted with applause.