Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-01-11
President Elect Mckinley Leaves
Cleveland for Canton.
HIS CABINErPLANS HAVE Been UPSET
Ex-Gov. Long and Judge Golf
Mentioned for State Department.
THE SHERMAN CONFERENCE

ing. few persons were at the station,
but the departure was far less demonstra-
tive than was the arrival of the President
elect when he came to Cleveland week
ago.
The visit of the President-elect here has
BEEN a success in one particular, and a
failure in another. Socially the major has
enjoyed himself thoroughly, but politically
he has had rather a stormy time. He came
here to write his inaugural address and to
make substantial start in the construc-
ton of the cabinet. He left this morning
after having written something on his ad-
dress and after having made but one Sc
lection for his official household. Corne-
Illus N. Bliss is the only man who has been
definitely determined upon for cabinet
port folio.
The selection of premier for the next
administration is the question which more
ina any other Is a serious problem for
the President-elect. The declination of
Senator Allison quite upset his plans. 1t
was thought that when Mr. Allison de-
chned Senator Sherman would be the
next in line, but the conviction is growing
here that Senator Sherman will not be the
next Secretary of State
Ihere are two reasons for this conclu-
slon-frst, because the senior Ohio senator
Is too old and for that reason not perfectly
equipped for the work: second, because the
senator himself wishes to stand for re-
election in Ohio next fall. The impression
IS beginning to prevail here that no con-
ference will be held between Senator Sher-
man and the President-elect at Canton, as
has been frequently stated.
Inc name most freely mentioned in con-
nection with the premiership today is that
that of Judge Nathan Goff of West Vir-
ginia. While Judge Golf has not hereto
fore been mentioned in connection with
the premiership, he has nevertheless de-
Neioped as man who would be capable of
handling state problems and the most
available man at this time.
Not until the state portfolio has been as
signed will the position of Mr.. Hanna in
the cabinet be known. If Senator sher-
man is made Secretary of State the ma
tional chairman will not enter the cabinet
at all, but If the latter should not be
chosen 1t is reasonably certain that Mr..
General.
Mr. Hanna would rather be in the Senate
than in the cabinet, and that Maj. Nc
kinley would rather have Mr.. Hanna in
the cabinet than in the Senate there is no
question. Mr.. Hanna, with all his political
experience, recognizes as exceedingly dan
gerous a course which would lead him into
senatorial fight next year. With the For
aker men against him. and with the demo-
Gratis presenting a solid front, there is
grave doubt as to the complexion of the
next legislature
The national chain man. on the principle
.iioe q oiu III manu- is worth TWO IN the
bush has about consented to go into the
cabinet. The only thing that will alter his
determination is pledge on the part Of
GOV. Bushnell to appoint him to the Senate
In IN case MT. Sherman goes into the cabinet.
Ihe probability of such pledge being OBJ
famed Is as f1eeting as the wind.
This week in Canton will be an important
one Many prominent men are expected to
visit the President-elect. Many of these
Will come by earnest invitation, while 9TH
ers will come of their own yoIition.
BY Associated Press
CLEVELAND. Ohio, January 11.-Maior
and Mrs. Mckinley left Cleveland for Can
ton at HIS this morning. The distinguish
ed visitors were driven, in company with
MIR and Mrs. Myron r Herrick to the
Cleveland. Canton and Southern railway
station. The party remained seated in the
carriage until the train had been backed
down to the station. No Unusual crowd
was present. and apparently very few of
those around were aware that the Presi-
dent-elect was at the station.
The homeWerd journey was made in the
private car of General Superintendent Can
niff Of the Lake Shore and Michigan Cen
trail railroad. which was attached to the
regular 11:15 train for Canton over the c.
c. and S. road.
1t could not be learned today Just when
the expected visit of Senator Sherman to
canton Will take place, although it is
known that 1t will be during the present
week. and possibly within the next two or
three days 1t Is acknowledged by those
VINO are very near to the President-eIect
that much depends on this conference, so
far as the cabinet is concerned, and the
meeting is. in consequence, looked forward
to with much interest in political circles.
New England Probabilities.
II is said that Senator Proctor, on the &C.
casion of his visit to Canton, recommended
to Mr.. Mckinley the selection Of certain
distinguished New England senator as Sec
rotary Of War. and that the senator's name
is now under consideration, with the under
standing that he will accept if the tender is
made.
Representative Draper of Massachusetts,
whose name Is mentioned in Cleveland dis
patches, along with that of ex-Gov. Long
of Massachusetts, as cabinet possibility
said today that he did not know of any sort
of foundation for the suggestion. Nothing
had been said to him on the subject, and he
thought it was merely the suggestion Of
some amiable writer who wanted to pay
him q compliment.
Mr.. Draper wants to be an ambassador
and is supported by the whole Massachr,-
sets delegation for that place, and Is not
being pressed for the cabinet A New
England senator said today, however, that
If any man from Massachusetts went into
the cabinet it would be Mr.. Draper. Ex-
Gov. Long Is In such bad health that it is
rot thought possible that he could go into
the cabinet. Ex-Gov. Long retired from
Congress voluntarily on the grounds that
he was not rich enough to afford to remain
in the government service.
The opinion seems we'll founded that
Senator Cullom will not refuse the secre
taryship of the treasury If it should be
offered to him. Whether or not 1t will he
offered Is still in doubt. There is addi
tional confirmation today of the statement
that it is finally and definitely settled that
Senator Sherman will be Secretary of State
The selection of Judge Golf fer Attorney
General Is also definitely confirmed.
Probable Private Secretary. 80
1t Is announced on good authority that.
Perry 8. Heath. the well-known Wash
1ngton correspondent, and for q couple of
years editor-in-chief Of the Cincinnati Com
mercial Gazette. will be Mr. McKinlev.s
private secretary Mr.. Heath did effective
work for Mr.. Mckinley during tho I.st
campaign as the head Of the renuhIican
literary bureau. located in Chicago He
was one OF the original Mckinley men aud
before the campaign opened he adyocataI
Mckinley's nomination in his paper.
An Electric Light Hearing.
The Senate committee on the District NJ
Columbia will give a hearing to the Com
missioners Of the District of Columbia to.