The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-01-27
WHO is TO FOLLOW?
sHERMAN's SUCCESSOR STILL Re
MAINS IN DOUBT

Everybody Concerned Would Prefer
That Somebody Else Should Perform
Though Buckeye Republicans Seem
Mostly for Mark Hanna-Question OF
Sherman's Flying the Track IL Declared
to be Settled That He won't-SocisbiIity
at Canton-Cabinet Boomers.
| Cleveland. o., Jan. 26.-National Chair
man NJ. A. Hanna was busiIy engaged
| today in receiving and comforting with
the numerous visitors who were con-
stantly coming and going. Ex-Congress-
| man j. r. Lynch of Mississippi, who
was fourth auditor OF the treasury dur
| ing the Harrison administration, had an
| interview with the chairman. Mr. Lynch
said ne had called merely to pay a social
visit.
Professor Heath of Muncie, Ind, who
had charge of the literary bureau at the
| Republican headquarters in Chicago dur
ing the lale campaign, also had a long
| conference with the chairman during the
mcrnirg.
Ever since the legislative reunion and
banquet al Columbus there has been a
growing feeling in well-informed politi-
cal circles that the naming of Mr.. Han
ma as the successor Of Senator John
Sherman by Governor Bushnell is we'll
nigh a certainty. This opinion is not
alone confined to Mr.. Hanna's friends.
but is non even admitted by those who
have opposed him as q candidate for the
senate.
Governor Bushnell" said a politician
of national reputa ton today, ''has every
thing to gain IL he names Mr.. Hanna and
nothing 10 lose. On the other hand, in
the face of the general sentiment in ia
vor of the latter, should he select some
other man for the place, it would mean
political suicide
At o'ciock this afternoon Mr.. Hanna
left for Canton to consult with the presi-
dent elect ON numerous matters OF i'm
portence. Ee will remain as the guest
OF Major Mckinley until tomorrow when
when he expects to return to Cleveland.
HANNA AND SHERMAN.
Washington, Jan. 26.-General Grosve-
nor of Ohio declined today to discuss the
rCmorS from Ohio as to the probab ility
that Governor Bushnell will appoint
Lieutenant Governor Asa james to the
vacancy in the senate upon the retire
ment of Senator Sherman. except to say
that the settlement in Ohio, as expressed
bv the newspapers, seemed 10 him over
whelmingly in favor of Mr. Hanna. With
regard to the rumor that Senator Sher-
man might reconsider his acceptance or
the state portfolio in case Mr.. Hanna
was not appointed to succeed him, he ex-
pressed himself most emphatically. 'Mr.
Sherman" said he, was rendered the
premiership by Mr.. Mckinley on his own
merits. He accepted and he would have
TO right now to repudiate his accept
ance because Of dissatisfaction with mat
ters growing out of his retirement from
the senate and, moreover, / can say most
positively that he has no intention of
reconsidering his action"
AT REST ONCE FOR ALL.
Chicago, Jan. 26.-The Posts Wash
ington special says: Senator Sherman
has once for all set at rest the gossip
pred;cated on his alleged intention to
withdraw his acceptance of the portfolio
of secretary of state. In an interview
the senator used this language, which
would seem to leave no point unsettled:
My acceptance of the portfolio of sec
rotary of state was without any reserva-
lions or conditions. Governor Bushnell
has about six weeks yet before it will be
necessary to appoint my successor in
the senate. There seems TO be general
desire that Mr.. Hanna should be selected
for the seat, and while 1 have no assur-
ance on that point. 1 believe that Gov
ernor Bushnell will appoint him
AT MKINLEY'S HOUSE.
Canton. o., JAN 26-Major Mckinley
kept bachelors hail. today and will
probably do so until Saturday. AT 5
O'Clock his morning he received mes |
sage from Mrs. Mckinley announcing |
her safe arrival at Chicago.
A large number of callers were in con- |
ference with Major Mckinley today, com |
ing from all parts of the country. Among |
the first to gain an audience was W. p. |
of Knoxville. Tenn. Mr.. |
is one OF the leading Re |
publicans Of Knoxville, and during his |
interviaw said many complimentary |
things about Hon. H. Clay Evans, as
Tennessee's cnoice for cabinet posi- |
ton. The major received him kindly |
and was closeted with him for short |
time.
Another man anxious TO see the presi-
denr-elect was William l.. Rohrer of
Redlands. Cali. On Monday Major Nc
Kinley listened 10 many things in be-
half Of Judge Waymre and this morning
ay. Rohrer, who IS an active young Re
publican in the Golden state, spoke in
behalf of Judge Mckenna. Mr.. Rohrer
said to an Associated Press reporter that
Judge AIc3<tnra has the following OF 30
per cent of Californian Republicans. and
the people Gu. there hope to see aim IL
he cabine..
Mr.. NJ E. Mann OF Pinckne; vile, III,
had : short interview with TIE president
elect during .he morning 10 advance GER
tain matters concerning that state. While
very conservative as 10 the exact nature
Of his visit, it is believed that the name
Of Senator Cullom was frequently men
toned during the conference.
Mr.. George Richards OF Cincinnati
paid his respects TO Mr.. Mckinley dur
ng the morning.
HANNA AT CANTON
National Chairman NJ. A. Hanna called
IN Major Mckinley this evening. He
anne down from Cleveland at $40 O'Clock
md viii remain over until tomorrow. He
lad nothing to say 20 reporters.
1t was definitely arranged today that
he farewell reception 10 Major and Mrs.
Mckinley will he held on the afternoon
Il February D. The reception Will be for
tantoniaus IN general who wish 20 bid
Major and Mrs. Mckinley goodbye It
vii be under the auspices OF the Bust
less Mems association.
MRS. MkINLEY'S TRIP.
Chicago. Jsn.-Mrs. Mckinley arrived
n Chicago this morning, the guest Of
Captain and Mrs Williams. 1861 Lake
Iveaue. She was accompanied by her
.oasins. Mrs. McBarher and Csptainf
isistaDd Of Canton. Mrs. Mckinley
anne here 10 personally look after the
preparation NJ her inaugural gowns |
md viii remain ii the city for several
lays. Major Mckinley VII no join his
vie here Cor tie PRESENT. but may p5.