The times., 1897-04-14
Senator Hanna an Early Caller
on the President.
PLATT SPEAKS FOR VAN COTT
SharBey VIII Probably Be Named
for Internal Revenue Collector at
Waymire to Take Nc
kenha's Place on the Federal
Bench-1he Cabinet Meeting.

he started on his brief vacation An air
of official business again pervaded the
White House, and from early morning until
late in the afternoon the President was
besieSed by Il hungry horde of office
seekers, all anxious to share in the
'spoils.''
One of the first callers was Senator
Hanna, who was closeted with Mr.. Nc
Kinley for some time. Nr. Hanna's visit
was for the purpose of talking over several
minor appointments in Ohio, among them
being that of Col. ID. L. Sills as appraiser
OF merchandise for the city of Cleveland.
Another notable visitor was Senator
Thomas c. Piatt, who held short inter
view with the President The ''eas y
boss called for the purpose OF urging the
appointment of Cornelius Van Cott as post
master of New York city. Van Cott held
the same position during the Harrison Adj
miuistration. 1t is understood that the
present incumbent, Charles A. Dayton, has
notified the President that he S ready To
get out when successor is appointed.
Senator Platt also spoke a good word
for Robert A. Sharkey, who wants to be
appointed as collector of internal revenue
L.
ination will be sent to the Senate in a few
days.
What the President is going to do with
ex-Representative Picker of South Dakota
is interesting a great many people now.
When MIR. Picker failed To be nominated
as Commissioner of Pensions, and 1t was
given out that he was to be provided for,
his name was at once associated with the
office of Commissioner of Indian Affairs,
as the next best to that of pensions, and
as the most suitable to Mr.. Pickler's taste
Now the Wisconsin people say the PreSi-
dent has promised the place to w. A
Jones, Of Wisconsin. There are so few
places left which Mr.. Pickler's friends
think would be acceptable TO him that il
is now doubtful what Will be the outcome
of his case. He has pronounced against
a foreign appointment, preferring a place
at home.
1t is stated upon high authority that
Gen. Wade Hampton, of South Carolina,
is to retain his place as commissioner OF
railroads, to which he was appointed by
President Cleveland.
a large delegation of prominent citizens
of Nashville, Tenn, called by special ap-
President to visit the Tennessee Centennial,
which will be opened there next month
The delegation. which was headedby Sena-
tor Bate aud Representatives Benton T.
McMillin and Brownlow, included Van l..
Kirkman, vice president. Tully Brown, DR..
w. L. Dudley, A II Robinson and q. II
Basket.
The committee urged Mr.. Mckinley To
be present at the opening OF the exposition
on May 1. The President, however, decided
that on account Of official business it
would be impossible for him to visit Nash
vile at thattime. He would, no wevcr. press
the button aud formally open t he affair, and
later on would visit Nashville accompanied
by his Cabinet.
1t is authortatively stated that Mr., Nc
Kinley has decided to appoint Judge j. A
Waynire, of San Francisco. as circuit
Judge OF California to fill the position
made vacant through the acceptance by
Judge Mex emma of a place in tile Cabinet
Judge WaynIire is well-kno WI jurist. and
his friends claim that his appointment would
give general satisfaction TO the people Of
the slope.
1t is believed that it was decided at the
Cabinet meeting yesterday to appoint Ellis
H. Roberts, subtreasurer of the United
States, at New York city Mr. Roberts
held this office under President Harrison
He had but one competitor for the office,
Conrad Jordan, the incumbent.
Mr.. Roberts is said TO have had the solid
support of the New York Republican dele
cation, including Senator Platt, and that
his nomination is an assured fact. Mr.
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Those who suppose President Mckinley
made his recent trip down the river atthe
expense of the Government are mistaken.
The President paid his own way That
is, he paid all the extra expenses his trip
incurred. The vessel, of course, is always
in commission, and salaries go on whether
the Dol phin is at dock or on the water.
The President insisted on paying every
expense attached to his trip which prop
erly belonged to him.
Alan Arthur, son of the late President,
who is candidate for the position of
minister to the Netherlands, to succeed
Minister Quinhy, saw the President yester-
day, in reference to his appointment. His
chances are not regarded as good, however,
as the Administration does not seem inn
pressed with the qualifications OF sons Of
eX-Presideuts and other noted men, for
office
Others who saw Mckinley before the
Cabinet meeting Were: Senators Eldns,
Cullom, Proctor, Spooner, Davis, and
Representatives Harmer, of Pennsylvania,
Dingey of Maine, Grosvcnor, and Benton
McMillin.
The members of the Cabinet began to
ar
tary Sherman being the first one Of the
Presidents official family to put in an
appearance All OF the other Cabinet
officers came a few minutes later
The President was warmly congratu-
lated ON his improved appearance. The
Cabinet meeting was long one, and lasted
for nearly two hours.
Secretary Alger laid before the Presi-
dent a report of the distribution of the
appropriation for the relief
of the flood sufferers.
Other business of Importance was dis
cussed, but the Cabinet officials maintained
strict reticence as to what trans
pired.
1t is said that the President has now de-
cided to turn his attention to District
matters, and will in a short time be ready
to name the new Commissioners
The prevailing impression at the White
House is that John B. Wight, Harry L.
West, Chaplin Brown, and Commissioner
Ross stand decidedly the best chance of
securing the coveted places.
The large number of candidates for the
positions, however, makes the Presidents
work OF finally disposing of the matter
slow.
Ex-Representative Cheatham, of North