The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-08-17
Senator Davis Said to BE Booked for
Membership, and Justice McIxen-
mas Name Also Mentioned.
PLACE DECLINED BY ALLISON
WHO PREFERRED WORK AT HOME
TO ARDUOUS LABOR IN PARIS.
Gen. Lee to Enter Havana a the Head
of His COrps-PreparatiOn for the
Government of New Territory.
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special to the indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 16.-President Nc
Kinley to-day named the members of the
military commissions and will appoint the
peace commission this week Senator C. K.
Davis, of Minnesota, chairman of the Sem
ate committee on foreign relations, is down
as one of the certainties on the peace COM
mission. Associate Justice McKenna is put
in the same category by many, though there
seems to be a shade Of doubt about him.
Senator Allison was rendered place on the
commission to-day, but could not spare the
time He and the President went down the
Potomac together tonight, and he may ex-
perience change of heart on the trip. Ex-
Secretary B. f. Tracys name was not men
toned at the sessions cf the Cabinet, from
which it would appear that he is not on
the slate, although he was rated near the
top of the list of eligibles. The commission
will be named this week
Gen. Fitzhugh Lee wanted to be a men,
Der of the Cuban military commission. His
preference was the chairmanship of the
commission. and, incidentally, command
over Havana. He shared the confidence of
his friends that he would be placed to his
satisfaction. He happened to mention to
the President that he thought of being a
candidate for the United States Senate, and
that While he was ever ready to obey the
call of duty, he feared that if he got tied up
with long contract in Cuba he would not
have the time to make as thorough a can
vass of Virginia as he would like to- The
President assured him he would not do any
thing TO ieOnardiza he I,S
future, and that under the circumstances
he would not think of putting him on the
commission or making him military gov
| ernor Oh Havana, as he had all along in
tended. He would, however, let the general
enter Havana at the head of his corns
something which need not interfere with
the political programme General Lee smiles
and looks pleasant, but there is reason for
thinking he is not altogether pleased with
the situation as he finds it,
An Associated Press dispatch saws: The
President to-day rendered to Senator ALI
son, of Iowa, an appointment as a member
of the peace commission Senator Allison
however, could not see his way clear to ac
cept the honor. The tender was made in
the course OF lengthy interview to-day
at the White House. The appointment of
senator Allison, almost as much as that of
secretary Day. has been regarded as a fore
gone conclusion. The administration has
peen anxious to secure his services, as his
long experience in public life, and especial
~ his experience as chairman of the ap-
propriations committee of the Senate and
on the finance committee, would make him
especially valuable in the solution of the
knorty problems likely to arise during the
deliberations of the Paris tribunal. Sena-
tor Allison in
offered, explained that the interests of his
State in the Senate and his desire to con-
tinue his former vigorous participation in
the shaping OF legislation in that body and
other duties would preclude the taking up
of the arduous duties at Paris that would
demand so much time and work.
During portion Of the interview ex-Ren-
resentative Bourke Cochran, of New York.
was present. His services in the Mckinley
campaign, along with other circumstances.
gave rise to speculation that he had been
summoned here by the President in connec-
ton with the making up of the peace COM
mission. Mr.. Cochran asserted, however.
that he was here solely on private busi-
ness and merely called to pay his respects.
Il am not a candidate for any office and
no offer, direct or indirect of any sort OF
appointment has been made me-" he
added.
1t is understood that the President has
rendered to Senator German, of MARYLAND.
a place on the peace commission and that
he has declined the offer. The President
now it is stated, is looking about for an
other Democratic senator to take the place
Of Senator German, the President being
desirous Of securing a Democrat from the
upper house of Congress-