New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-05
AIJJLL IN CABINET MAKING.
~uANCE THAT MR.. HANNA MAY YET
GET A PORTFOLIO.
WAITING FOR GOVERNOR BusHNEIA!s ACTION ON
TIE ONO sENAToRsHIP-MR. PORTER TO
BE PRIVATE sECRETARY-YEsTER-
DAYS VISITORS AT CANTON
DIN III IOfNS 4 tHN IUN.
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BE PRIVATE sECRETARY-YEsTE
DAYS VISITORS AT CANTON
IpY TELEGRAPH TO THE rRrBuNEl
Canton. Ohio. Feb. 4.-Catinet gossip and
Cabinet making came to a halt to-day. There
vas 10 be sure, a good deal Of speculation about
Mr. Hanna's intentions. for 1t seems to be as
sumed by most Of his political friends that
Governor Bushnell does not intend to appoint
him 10 the United States Senate to succeed
John sherman. If Mr.. Hanna is not appointed
nv Governor Bushnell II is believed that he
may yield to Major Mcliinley's desire and be-
come a member of the Cabinet. If he accepts
nortfolio at ALL he will be made Postmaster
General.
Mr. Hanna will be here at | o'clock tomorrow
and may remain over Sunday. One object Of
his visit will be to discuss the Ohio situation.
Whether he goes into the Cabinet not. he
will doubtless become a candidate for the SEN
ate and will hope TO have majority OF the
Republican members of the Legislature elected
next fall friendly to him. A United States Sena-
for FOR the regular term OF six years will be
elected in January next. and Mr.. Hanna's
friends confidently believe he be chosen.
1t Is not unlikely that Governor Bushnell will
also be a candidate for the Senate before the
Ohio legislature next winter.
General r. A. Alger. of Michigan. who is to be
President McKinley's Secretary Of War, spent
two hours with the President elect this morn
ing They talked over some Michigan mat
ters and there was little conversation about
filing the post OF Assistant Secretary of War
General Alger said: II want a good and able
man for the place and think we shall have
no difficulty In finding one"
General Alger said he had not had time to give
yryit1 J,
the War Department. and that he had formu-
lated no plans policies. He is Of opinion
that there is time enough for that after he
reaches Washington.
Another caller who attracted attention was
John X Gowdy, chairman OF the Indiana State
Republican Committee Mr.. Gowdy spent most
OF the day here He felt good deal Of proper
pride In the record which the Republicans Of
his State made in the election last fall.
I'VE carried on vigorous campaign and had
TO-" was his observation. THE odds seemed
TO be against in the State and there was
much free-silver sentiment TO overcome. But
we gave Major Mckinley a handsome pu-
ralty and we have elected United States
Senator"
"Do you keep your organization up?" was
asked
Yes we never close the State headquarters.
Continuous work is the price of Republican vic
tory in Indiana. We hope to retain all we have
gained and to go forward rather than back
ward"
will the indiana Republicans ask for large
amount Of recognition In the way Of Federal
PATRONAGE"
NO" said Mr. Gowdy, ~ think not" and the
truth of his remarks Is evidenced by the fact
,ns.t Nd to this time there have been fewer ap-
plicants for office here from Indiana than from
any other large State
Mr. Gowdy would like to go abroad for few
years and is inclined to think the office of Con-
sul-General at Paris would be an agreeable place
for him to fill. The present incumbent Is an lndi
ana Democrat. and Mr.. Gowdy thinks it would
be a good thing to keep the appointment in the
State There are score of well-ndorsed appli-
cants for this place. but IL IS safe TO say that IL
Mr. Gowdy does not receive this particular APP
rointment he will be offered something else quite
John Addison Porter. Of Hartford, who has
been appointed private secretary to the Presi-
dent-elect was here yesterday for a short time,
and is expected again on Friday He decided late
at night. after leaving Canton. to accept the
place. and his telegram TO Major Mckinley did
not reach the latter till after bedtime. Perry S.
Heath. who had been mentioned in connection
with the private secretaryship. but who wanted
another office came here to-day by request and
had long and pleasant interview with Major
Mr. Heath had charge of the literary
bureau at the Chicago headquarters. and did a
great deal of efficient work. Major Mckinley
has known him for dozen years, thinks highly
OF him, and to-day promised him the appoinr
ment which he has long desired
y. Bruce Martin and DR.. j. NJ Ripple of
Waynesburg. Penn; f. j. Miller. member Of the
Inaugural Committee. Columbus. Ohio. and j.
X. Pollard, steward Of the Deaf and Dumb
Asylum at Columbus. called together at the Nc
Kiney home In the forenoon. Mr.. Miller said
that Ohio will have organized clubs represented
at the Inauguration to the number OF more than
1000. The clubs have been assigned to the sec
Ond division.
Brainard T. Skinner, of Battle Creek, one OF
the prominent manufacturers of Michigan. was
among the callers on the President-elect to-day.
The Rev. Drs. Rider and Stewart. of Cleveland. |
were callers at the home of the President elect !
Wednesday afternoon. They came from a meet
ing Of pastors Of the Methodist Church. held in |
Cleveland TO present testimonial Of their re-
gard and esteem TO the Presdent-elect. They |
also assured him of their sympathy and sup |
port
Among other callers to-day were the Rev 8. |
D. Hutsinpiller. Erie. Penn. NJ w. Jacobs. Buff |
Cooper and II. II. Greer. Of Mount Vernon Ohio. |
II may not be generally known that the name
Of DR.. ". Seward Webb. of Shelburne. was pre-
sented by Vermont Republicans and seriously |
considered by the incoming President for
place in his Cabinet. Owing, however. to private
demands on his time. it would have been i'm
possible for DR.. Webb 10 accept place. and |
his friend. General r. S Peck. visited Major Nc.
kiney at Canton and withdrew his
Major Mckinley said this afternoon that he
had not yet received word from General Golf in
eoicating whether he could or could not accept a
pace In the Cabinet.
General j. H. Ketchum. OF New-York. was one
OF Major McKinleys callers tonight.
DR. HUNTERS VISIT TO CANTON.
Washington. Feb. CspeciaD.-"The story that
Avn 70 have the place Of Internal Revenue Commits