The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-02-13
HOUSE is JAN FULL
M'KINLEY NAY HAVE TO TAKE TO
THE FRONT PORCH.

Necessity Of tho Case, II tho Peopis
Who Want Things and Don't Care whs
Knows 1t, Keep ON -Colores
Leaders Want Something Vice Hams
Takes Day on Cages Diagnosis of tn,
Financial Case.
Canton, o., Feb. 12-Major Mckinley
| passed one of the busiest days of tht
week. He had scarcely finished break
| fast before the library began filing
| Messrs Thomas A. Banning. Charles II
| 0. Field, Philip c. Dyrenforth and Doug
| lass Dyrenforth were among the first re
ceived. President Banning delivered {
| adopted at meeting of the Patent Law
association Of Chicago few days ago
The association recommended that the
appointee for commissioner of patents bt
a man thoroughly acquainted with the
patent laws, but did not name any one
for the position. Major Mckinley listen
ed and thanked the committee for the
timely suggestion.
Francis T. Roots of Connellsville, Ind,
W
is prominent member of the legislature,
banker and manufacturer. He claims
the honor of having nominated HQn. c.
w. Fairbanks, who was elected senator.
He is also close friend of ex-Presiden,
Harrison. Mr.. Roots declared that his
visi; was only social call.
Another prominent visitor was Hon.
William r. Holloway of indianapolis. an
Old friend of the majors. Mr.. Hollo-
ways extensive experience in the news
paper business leads to the belief that he
would like to be public printer. He said:
Il am happy, and / was not turned
down. Perhaps you can guess what
came for, but if you can't L won't tell
you"
a Pennsylvania party consisting of
State Chairman ]. p. Elkins, j. NJ.
Clark and an Altoona gentleman VINO
Withheld his name. arrived from the cas-,
and drove directly TO the Mckinley resi-
dence. They refused TO reveal the object
OF their visit.
A delegation Of four colored men, con-
sisiing of Rev. Horace Talbert, DR.. +. P.
Clemens, Lincoln Green of Dayton and
S. NJ. Smothers of Colfax, Iowa, came
to confer with the president-elect con-
corning patronage for that race. There
are three prominent colored men, Bishop
Arnett, Bruce and John r. Lynch, who
have been mentioned for register of the
treasury and the visitors would like TO
see one of the three appointed.
Mr.. Giles Il. Jackson, colored attor-
ney of Richmond. Va, said he was here
as the representative of the depositors of
the late Freeimans bank, which failed
n n ~
coming admins tIatiCn TO secure an ap-
preparation 10 reimburse depostors.
ir,any of whom lost all they had in the
crash. Mr.. Jackson said he was advised
TO collec; ali the facts obtainable and
present them 10 the proper authorities at
Washington.
General Henderson of Illinois, member
of congress for twenty consecutive years,
and Major II. +. Lloyd of Cincinnati.
were callers today.
Henry Weidner, president of the Ger
man National bank, and Director NJ. II.
Winstell Of the came institution, and a
delegate to the Minneapolis convention,
both OF Newport, Ky, also called, in com
pa1y with John c. pueber. To the As
sociated Press the gentlemen said that
Kentucky would be- pleased to have a
representative in the cabinet, but If this
cannot be, then Tennessee would be their
second choice, II. Clay Evans preferred.
They left via the Cleveland, Canton and
Southern for their homes this morning.
General McNulta of Illinois took din
ner with the major and spent the even
ink with him.
General A. E. Buck, prominent in
Georgia politics, held a consultation with
President-elect Mckinley this afternoon.
When seen by the Associated Press re-
porter, General Buck did not feel at lib
erty TO discuss the subject matter OF his
interview. He said they had not talked
a great deal about the cabinet, and that
nothing of a definite nature on that sub
ject was arrived at during the interview.
General Buck, it is understood, favor5
Major Hanson. prominent cotton man
ufacturer of Macon, for a portfolio.
INAUGURAL ARRANGEMENTS.
Washington. Feb. 12.-Invitations to
the inaugural ball were sent today to the
foreign ministers and charge d'affaires.
Of countries represented al Washington.
The cards OF invitation are hansorlely
and in the upper left-hand cor
ner Of each is striking reproduction Of
the American flag in miniature. Thirty
two OF the invitations were issued. only
the chief representatives Of the foreign
governments receiving them. Each was
made out in the recipients name and
Was numbered. Sir Julian PauncefOts,
the British ambassador, as dean OF the
corps, received card No. l. |
Up TO date, accommodations have been |
provided by the public committee for
5. 4SS persons. and places where meals |
would be served. for 1880 There is a 1
1roba bilty that the Shenandoah Valley |
Patriotic Legion, composed OF about 500 I
* Confedarates. will be in line. One OF /
he features of the iegion's share in the !
parade will be the band OF the Old /
Stonewan Jackson brigade
HANNA'S DAY OFF.
Cleveland. O., Feb. 12-Chairman !,
Hanna. accompanied by Major Charles /
;. Dick and number o; other friends. I
af. the city for GAINESVILLE in a special 4
ar over he Cleveland. Canton and /
southern road at O'Clock this morning
o attend the Republican league banquet
oEisnt. tn. party will return 10 Cleve-
and tomorrow.
Canton. o.. Feb. i2-Cheirman Hanna
assed through Canton this morning. en-
ou-e 70 Evansville 70 attend the annual
neetiug OF the Ohio Republican clubs.
IL occupied the Wheeling and Lake Erie
private car and was accompa-
led by Msjcr Charles e Dick. <. T. Ev-
rett. Captain Beck OF Cleveland and L.
. Miles OF Akron. The party was JONI
d az the Cleveland. Canton and South
n depo; by Private Secretary James
soyje q the Mckinley household. and q
uraber % Cai.tonians.
FAREWELL DINNER TO GAGE.
Chicago. Feb. 12-The Commercial
Tub last night. gave farewell dinner
, Lyman J. Gage. the new secretary q
IL treasury. The banquet WAS held a.
= Auiiacriun and about 100 men prom