New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-04

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suggest for Cabinet appointments are proceed
ing upon the theory that judge Goff is no longer
being considered An Influential delegation
from Kentucky called on Major Mckinley to-day
and told him IL would he agreeable TO the Re
publicans II that state if he could see his way
clear to invite -. John BOYLE, OF Louisville
into his Cabinet. Mr.. Boyle Is one Of the most
successful LAWYERS in Kentucky and has long
occupied a commanding position at the bar His
friends think he would make an excellent A.
tOrney-G General Among EIT Boyle's friends who
were here were Judge George Dureie. Of the
Kentucky Court Of Appeals Gales y Buckner
r.. Of Louisville. and Charles Z. Ballard OF
Louisville Major Mckinley did rot indicate
what action he would take in reference to the
appointment Of an Attorney-G but it IS
quite certain that this place has not been
filed
Judge McKeuna. Of California, as was indi-
Gated last night. Will be the next Secretary Of
the Interior. The formal announcement OF his
appointment and acceptance may not be made
for ten days.
The friends Of Henry c. Payne. Of Wiscon-
sin. who are vigorously urging his appointment
20 the place of Postmaster-Generai, have by
no means abandoned their efforts in his behalf.
senator-elect Mason. Of Illinois. spoke hand
somely Of Mr. Payne last night.
He would make an ideal Cabinet officer and
an ideal Postmaster General" said Mr. Mason.
for he is a trained man Of affairs and is an
expert both in politics and business. MI
Payne's services u the party have been great
and those Of US who know how much he has
done and how we'll he has done il hope he viii
receive a portfolio
Notwithstanding Mi Paynes strong indorse-
ments. it does not seem likely mat he VIII be
appointed to the Cabinet, for the reason that the
great section, Of the country which he repre-
sents already has three Cabinet offcers-Lyman
J. Gage Of Illinois, General Algef Of Mich
gan. and James Wilson. Of Iowa.
Among Major McKinleys callers to-day was
John Addison Porter, Of Hartford who is a can
didate for the Italian Embassy and who pre-
sentod the Endorsements of the Connecticut Con-
gressional delegation. Ex-Governor y .. COR
nell Of NeWYork was also Il caller \. w.
Monroe Of Baltimore, q close business aSsoc!a
and friend Of James Gary. Of Baltimore, had
a long talk with Major ckinley about the
desire Of Mr. Gary for a Cabinet appointment
Mr. Gary's friends are pretty active in ms pc
half and there is also some opposition 10 hlIu
developing in his own Sta'e. There -, TOO
revival Of the gossip about General Fe-N AZ
ms of Baltimore for a Cabinet position, and II
is said the President-eiect has his name under
consideration; but the chances still are thal
none Of the Maryland Republicans WIN be OF
the list when it Is sent 70 the senate Oh
March =. o.,
Major Mckinley was much pleased with what
the Missouri delegation when came mere 10
suggest the appointment Of MAJOR NIIilAHI
Warner. Of Kansas city. 10 the place OF Secrt-
tarv Of the Interior. had to say about the con-
diton of the Republican party IN mat stat.
Major Bittinger. of St Joseph, VINO IS one OF
the most influential Republicans III the state
and the leader Of the Republicans IN the Legs
lature. said: ..
Missouri Two years hence and four years hence
The machine which has been controlled by one
man and for one man, has been smashed 10y III.
sturdy unselfish, patriotic effort OF ltl'AdIu -.
I[eraus and a host of good Republicans VINO
love decent methods in politics. Inc old oIdtI
has changed in Missouri politics and new ana
better era has daWned. The party Il uhlrp
now The factions have disappeared ana lhe
whole BODY Of Republicans are anlIHdlea ny d"
spirit Of loyalty and enthusiasm. Inc i'epuD-
hcan party of Missouri! is IN better ana W"Ir
promising condition to-day than IL mas beeh al
any other time in its history. ana me '"ui'!
viii hear Of good results from II. Ihere VII pe
no rest for US till we have placed the SlaIt PEI
n,arantlv in the Republican column. We OK
pect 10 do this in the next Consressloha. e!eel,-
lions. and the man Who mas INSPIRED us "a
hope and made victory possible IS flchaIu -
President Charles F Thwing Of Adelbert Uni,
| versity Cleveland and President :. :. ScoYrI
NJ The University OF Wooster called on MaJoi
Mckinley to-day.
Joseph McKenna was born IN Philadelphia on
August 10 1873 He went 10 California with ais par
er.- i'm 49, In 1se5 ne was made Ds-rl,t Attorney
Of Sonoma County. and served two terms IA i''t ne
W.. alcctedso The state Legislature, and served lA
the sessions Of 80 and 1876 A. The expiration OF his
term he was q candidate for Congress. hut was de-
fcated Again IN 1879. he was a ahaluale ana wa
again defeated IN lS@ he was -uceessfn! sLd rep
rn+4d the lid California District ln the Nil n,
,r md LIST Congresses. lie served on the Rouse
,,,,it-ee on Claims at first. and afterWard on me
Committee on Ways and Mean. wherf o. course 1s
~ ,,to close contact wiki Major Nc Kinney ara
NJ. no only member Of the committee from stare
NJ, ~ ~ Rocky Mountains. He won an honor
I f4.I "a D
on February H. 1872 President Harrison app2ne!
r,crraser.atly4 Mckenra United Sta'es circuit
Irtce Gov the IXth or Pa elhc slope circuit TO sue
coed Lorenzo SAWYER. Ills appointment was E,
g,rdad as one OF President Harrison numerous
0fresfafions OF excellent judgment lA sei"c, !hs
men Tor responsible positions especially those Oh the
bench.
private, SECRETARY TO MKINLEY.