The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-01-17
Conferences Held with Prominent
the Pacific Coast and the East.
CLAIMS OF GOV. HASTINGS
FOR A CABINET POSITION URGED BY
MESsRS. QUAY AND PENROSE.
John Grant Doomed by Party of
Sixty TeNans-Judge Mckenna, OF
Califos mia, Talks for Himself.

CANTON, o., Jan. 16.-This was another
busy day for President-elect Mckinley His
visitors were numerous, and important
matters relating TO the Cabinet and the in
coming administration were discussed. Sen
ator Quay and Senator-eiect Penrose came
to ask consideration of Governor Hastings,
of Pennsylvania, for a Cabinet portfolio
and To discuss other matters. Judge Joseph
Mckenna, of San Francisco, a Cabinet
possibility, arrived this morning and had
very earnest conference with Major Me
Kinley. This afternoon large delegation
came from the Southwest asking for recog-
milton of State Chairman John Grant, of
Texas. Throughout the day there was
steady stream of callers.
When Judge Mekenna was asked this
morning TO whether he had come here
at the solicitation of the President-eect he
replied: While l always desire TO do all
/ can for the newspaper boys. l must de-
cline to answer that question"
How long will you be in the city,
judge?"
"Oh, maybe day or two; maybe not so
long. i cannot tell"
He admitted that he was fully aware that
mis- name had been mentioned in connection
with Cabinet portfolio, but said he did
not know there would be any more than
that transpire. Asked to a preference,
if Le were 10 express one, for a Cabinet
place he said: THAT / must also decline
To state. You know lawyers are given the
right to object even before question is
answered" he added, smilingly, anu con-
tinued: Naturally to lawyers the secre-
tary of the treasury and the attorney gen
eralsnip would be preferable. The interior
is also a desirable place. Some of the best
Cabinet officers the country has ever had
have been lawyers who occupied the navy
and other portfolios
When Messrs. Quay and Penrose arrived
on the Pennsylvania train from the East
they were met by one of the Mckinley
household and driven directly TO the Majors 5
home, where they We're cordially welcomed.
Senator QuayS last visit was prior to the
national convention, but many at the depot
recognized his familiar features he
stepped from the Pullman coach. His visit
to-day was known TO but few early this
morning, but the news spread rapidly, and
by the time the train was due several hun
dred men gathered at the depot. The train
was about twenty minutes late. but all
waited patiently 10 catch a glimpse Of the
keystone senator's Senator-elect Eenrose
said to reporter that part of their mis-
| sion 10 Canton was 10 talk of Governor
| Hastings's interests as a Cabinet possibil-
| ity. He did not say to which position they
hoped to see Mr.. hastings appointed. What
| ever else was talked over Senator-elect
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| Penrose had nothing further to say.
Senator Quay, when seen at his rooms in
| the Hurford House, after the conference,
| said he had nothing TO say as to the object
| of the visit TO Canton further than that
| Governor Hastings was spoken or among
| other subjects. "Our conference was strict
! " conGdentiai. / have nothing to say for
| publication" Later, when on his way 10
the railway station, the senator was asked
| whether he thought Hon. Charles Emory
Smith, formerly minister to Russia. and
editor OF the Philadelphia Press, would be
| invited to accept the treasury portIono- he
| replied: "Only President-elect Mckinley
| knows" Messrs. Quay and Penrose left
Canton for the East at 2:O5 this afternoon
Senator Quay expects TO start for Florida
| next Thursday.
| this afternoon. The delegation was COM
! posed of over sixty representatives cltlzens
| of Texas including railway officials, bank
| owners and capitalists They announced
! that they had come to Canton TO pay thelr
| respects 10 the President-elect, and TO
| formally present the name of John Grant,
| national Committeeman from Texas Tor a
Cabinet position, the preference oelng ior
| two special Pullman coaches. and came
/ from Cleveland. where they paid their re-
spects to National Chairman NJ. A. Hanna.
| The party had been served dinner in their
car en- route from Cleveland and imme-
! diately on arrival called on Major McKin-
ley; marching to the residence anout ii9'rar
| where they were cordially received by the
| President elect. After shaking hands with
! each of the visitors President Leach intro.
| duced Hon. II. b. Kane, who, on behalf of
| his fellow-citizens, formally presented the
| greetings OF Texas. A memorial recon-
| mendng DR.. John Grant for a Cabinet pO-
| sition was handed the major. II is mon
ster petition bound in eight volumes and
| containing. lO3,SM names OF kepubncans
| Major r.. NJ. Grubbs, of Atoka, l. T., spoke
| in behalf of historic Texas and New Mex
leo Major Mckinley made formal re-
| To
| "Gentlemen-I feel altogether inadequate
| to the task of making a response TO the
eloquent words spoken by your chairman
| (Ir. Kane). l can only say TO you that l
| am both pleased and honored to have this
! large body OF Republicans, representing SO
| many interests of the great State or Texas,
give me this call / congratulate you all
upon the splendid progress which Repub-
licanism has made in your state and IN the
other States in the Union. i conSI atulate
| vou all the more because l believe that
! Republicanism presented this year tie best
| and highest interests of our common coun-
| try. North as well as south Mr.; Chatlr-
| man it is a very high tribute that you
| have paid the candidate whom you present
here to-day both IN the words you nave
! spoken and in this splendid presence of his
| fellow republicans who have Journeyed so
far TO testify to his character, and assure
! you that l will give. careful ana due con-
sideration to the subject which you nave
! brought TO my attention. shall De very
| glad to meet each and ali these gentlemen
constituting your delegation personally.
|
| delegates. after which they departed. The
| visitors left for their ZONES at 5:2O o'clock.
| Judge Charles G. Richie and Col. ii: c.
Richie, of Louisville, called this morning;
| They say their visit was purely social ana
| that they seek no political favors. The
| Judge expects a session of the Kentucky
| Legislature about March 10 name a sen
| ator and says If necessary sound-money
| Democrats will help Republicans.
| Mrs Mckinley enjoyed a drive this morn
| ing in the family carriage and went TO the
! Fort Wayne depot 10 meet an expected
| lady friend She observed the arrival OF
| Senator Quay and Senator-elect Penrose,
| and bowed pleasantly 10 the gentlemen.
| Aft.r a call mother Mckinley she re-
| turned home.
| IL was learned tonight that Judge Nc
| Kenna. who came here this morning TO see
| Major Mckinley had left this evening for
| his home He did not accept Cabinet
| portfolio because he was not given the op-
| portunity. The matter was canNasSed and
| held under adVisement. The position in
| connection with which his name was piin-
| cipally associated was the Interior Depart
| ment but other positions were discussed.
sherman Talks Charity.
! WASHINGTON. Jan. Ex-senator Sher-