New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-30

GENERAL. RUSSELL A. AIGER
man A. w Thompson. Of Ohio General Alger
and Judge Thompson were at once driven to Ma
for McKinleys home. Major Mckinley greeted
his guests heartily and luncheon was announced
The other guest at luncheon was Titus Sheard'
of Little Falls, n. Y. General Alger. after lunch
con- had a long talk with the President-eect'
and then made the announcement noted above.
He started for Detroit at o'clock. returning by
way of Cleveland This was his first visit to
Canton since the Sunday he spent here In the
campaign with the Union Generals who were
stumping the country for the sound money ticK-
ct. General Alger was in excellent health and
spirits to-day. and looked as though he were
equal to the task Of directing any great Govern
mental department. General Alger is a native OF
Ohio. and has a large number of personal friends
in the State He has participated, too. In great
many political campaigns in Ohio, and his ap-
pointment will he popular here as 1t Will be
among his own followers in Michigan
This evening, a few hours after the departure
Of General Alger. ex-Congressman wilson, OF
Iowa, arrived and was driven to Major Mckin-
leys house The President-elect and MI Will
son were in Congress at the same time and did
not meet as strangers. Mr.. Wilson came mere
by invitation It Is understood that the port
folio OF Agriculture will be rendered him and
that he Will accept
Ex-Speaker Titus Sheard. Of New-York, was
an early caller to-day He talked for an hour
and a half with the President-elect this morning.
and was asked to remain for a second interview
in the afternoon.
IT came to Canton" said Mr.. Sheard, ION my
way home from Chicago, where I have been to
meet a business engagement My talk with Ma
tor Nc N a agreeable
many respects a very satisfactory one"
Did YOU discuss a Cabinet appointment for
New-York?" asked
Eyes. I said to the Presldent-elect that l
thought the appointment Of General Woodford
would give satisfaction to ninetenths Of the fair
minded men Of the State. irrespective OF party
There is a great deal to he said in favor of Gen
era Woodford. and nothing against him. He IS
able alert vigorous. honest just. and a good
Republican. He could fill any position in the
Cabinet in a capable. satisfactory manner. and
while his appointment would be acceptable to
the organization. there is no valid reason why it
should be distasteful to any Republican"
do you think New-York will be represented
In the Cabinet?'
Yes" answered Mr.. sheard II gathered
from my talk with Major Mckinley that he
much desires to have a New-York man in his
Cabinet and that he appreciates the advan-
tages of having the cordial goodwill of the or
ganization think he will find a good man
for the Cabinet from NewYork. He has dem
onstrated his ability to select and draw strong
men into his official family. and his good judg-
ment will not desert him when he makes his
choice In NewYork."
do you think Congressman Wilson, Of Brook
lyn is likely to receive proffer of a Cabinet
portfolio?" was asked.
II do not think any other Brooklyn man than
General Wocdford is under serious considera-
ton" answered Mr. Sheard II hope he will be
appointed" he continued. land believe he Will
be but If he is not, the choice of the President
elect viii in all probability fall upon some one
who has not yet been mentioned in the news
papers.
1t develops tonight that the status of Judge
Nathan Gof is not absolutely fixed. Numerous
reports from West Virginia have found their
way into the papers to the effect that Judge
(;off has decided that he cannot accept place
in Major AicKinley's Cabinet. These announce
ments unauthorized and premature Judge
Golf has reached no decision, and still has under
consideration the question Of leaving the bench |
to enter the Cabinet. 1t Is possible he may
not his way clear to take an active part IN
the work OF Major McKinley's Administration.
but the chances are that he will arrange to be- !
come a member OF the Cabinet.
The only California man under consideration |
is Judge Joseph McKenna, and II is likely that |
within a few days the news that he has &C
cepted a portfolio Will be announced.
Colonel John j. McCOOk, OF New Ork. VINO |
spent last evening with the President ELECT, Is |
spoken of tonight as a Cabinet possibility. but |
nj present this use Of his name is In the nature
OF a guess.
G. NJ REYNOLDS Of Des Moines, Iowa. called at |
the Mckinley home to-day. He on his way |
East ard stopped to talk over several matters |
relating TO Iowa and the Cabinet. He said that |
the people OF his State would feel highly hon
ored at the selection OF ex-Congressman Wilson |
for Secretary Of Agriculture. Mr.. Reynolds is |
president Of the Des Moines National Bank. and !
is n personal friend Of Lyman ]. Gage. He said |
that the selection of Mr.. Gage was just the |
thing that the people of the West wanted. and |
smoke in high terms OF the recently appointed !
Secretary OF the Treasury Mr. Reynoldss |
name has been frequently coupled with the Of |
flee OF Controller of the Currency. and his
friends have been urging him for that place. |
He saws however that ne personally Is making |
no effort to get the Office but would take II II |
1t given to him.
Major Mckinley received to-day many tele- |
grams Of pleasant nature expressing sentl- |
mems suitable to the occasion on his fifty fourth |
birthday He dined with his mother and sister |
Tonight and received gift OF a fine portrait OF |
his mother which was painted by George d. |
Peixotto OF New-York Major Mckinley was |
not aware that the picture had been painted, |
and was pleasantly surprised when II un-
yelled. .-.st.
Russell Alexander Alger was born in lafayette.
Medina County Ohio. on February q. 1896 Being
left an orphan at the age Of eleven. he worked ON