The herald., 1897-03-12

favorable vote could be expected Tht
men who come to Washington with ap
pointments from the governors would
be advised that time can not be giver
to discussion of their cases and that the
| legislatures which have failed to elect
must be responsible for the vacancies
In the states representation.
AT THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON, March n.-Presi
dent McKinley's nominations of the foui
ambassadors, which have been anxious
ly awaited for some days, are to be sent
| to the senate next Tuesday and there
is strong probability that the list VIII
be as follows: s
Ambassador to Great Britain, Col.
John Hay of Illinois.
Ambassador to France, Gen. Horace
| Porter of New York.
Ambassador to Germany. ex-Gov.
Merriam of Minnesota.
| Ambassador to Italy, Hon. william
F. Draper of Massachusetts.
The first two nominations are regard
| ed as settled beyond a. a.question, yet after
twenty years of public service the pres
ident never considers thing done until
the last step has been taken. These
nominations will be considered open un-
til the papers are sent to the senate.
The tendency toward Gov. Merriam
for the German mission and ex-Repre-
sentative Draper for Italy are regarded
by persons well informed as so strong
that little doubt remains as to their
names being sent to the senate. There
is strong reason to believe that John A.
Logan. ir., whose name has been prom
inently mentioned in connection with
the mission to Austria Hungary, will
not receive that appointment. 1t is un-
derstood also that considerable doubt
has arisen within the last few days as
to. the appointment of Bellamy Storer
as assistant secretary of state.
Affairs at the White House are fast
assuming their normal aspect and there
is a marked falling off of the crowds
of public men and the general visit
ors. There was comparative quiet In
Secretary Porters office and the ante
rooms so that the president was able
to give some time to public business.
The congressional callers dropped in
from time to time, but at no period was
there a rush such as occurred during the
first few days Among the callers were
Senator Morrill, of Vermont. chairman
Of the finance committee; Cullom and
Mason of Illinois, Platt of Connecticut.
White of California. Spooner OF Wis
consin. Stewart of Nevada. Clark and
Warren of wyoming and Representa-
tiyes Lacey and Catchings.
Archbishop Chappelle of the Catho-
lie archdiocese of Santa Fe, called
Another clerical caller was the Rev.
Dewitt Talmage.
Senators Walcott Of Colorado and
Chandler of New Hampshire, who have
been prominent in advancing the pro-
posed in.erna tioIal conference. called
during the morning and had prief
talk with the president.
Representative Coombs, one OF the
directors Of the Pacific railroads for the
government, saw the president for the
purpose of explaining the status OF the
litigation against the roads.
Among the other callers were the two
Ohio senators. Messrs. Hanna and Fora
ker. Senator Elkins, Penrose, ex-Sena-
tor Sawyer of Wisconsin and Represent
ative Sorg Of Ohio
Senator Mason introduced Edward
Elliott of Chicago as candidate Tor
assistant attorney general.
]. c. Napier of Nashville, Tenn, was
selected for register of the treasury
At noon the attorney general called, at
the request of the president, and they
were together for some time.
After weeks stay at the White
House, Mother Mckinley and Miss
Helen Mckinley, the presidents sister.
left tonight for their home in Canton.
Among the afternoon callers were
ex-senator Brice, Senators Hawley and
Platt of Connecticut, ex-Secretary of
State Foster. Col John Hay, Senators
Frye and Hale of Maine. Comptroller
Eckels, ex-Mayor Grace and John Mil
ton Holland of New York. 49,
POLITICAL NOTES.
SALT LAKE. Utah, March 1.-THE
eighteen members of the state senate
drew for terms, half of the members
holding over for two years and the bai-
ance for four years. Cannon, Chambers.
w ~ 4NNbdhtif ANpplSOhb oiii ~
Jeff. Whitaker, Wright and Aquilla Ne
baker drew the long terms They are
all Democrats and will participate in
the election of Hon. Frank Cannon to
the United States senate
WASHINGTON, March 11.-Secreta-
ry of State Sherman today appointed
William B. Gaitre of Marietta, O., as his
confidential clerk The position pays
$1,000. 1t has been filled heretofore by
the detail of civil service clerk. Mr..
Gaitre was also associated with Nc
Kinley while he was governor of Ohio.
CHICAGO, March 1.-THE Daily News
Washington special says that Harrison
Gray Otis of California has received as
surances that he will be the assistant
secretary of war;
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