New-York tribune., 1904-09-12


is advanced that Mr. Sheehan says he needs
NeW-Jersey It must not be supposed, how
ever that this is the only cause for selecting
the astute Jerseyman TO direct the affairs of the
department for the next four years. 1t will be
recalled that in the platform prepared by d. B.
Hill-on the authority of 1.-The New-York
T1mes'-subsequently revised by Judge Parker
and finally adopted at Albany, the plank dealing
with the trusts declares that corporations
chartered by the State must be subject to just
regulation by the State" Now in view of the
fact that most trust corporations are chartered
by the State of New-Jersey Mr.. Parker, while
opposed TO federal interference with the under
takings and convenience OF corporations, regards
Mr.. Smith as likely TO be most familiar with
the corporations and as most capable to select
those few which may have to be prosecuted In
order TO escape Republican taunts OF cowardice
in dealing with the great corporate interests.
Mr.. Roosevelt's inconvenient precedent. to wit.
the prosecution of the Northern Securities Com
pany. may arise to plague his Democratic sue
oessor. should he have one; but Judge Parker
will depend with the utmost confidence. upon
Mr.. Smiths ability to probe and investigate for
spectacular purposes those corporations least
likely to strike back.
Following the precedent of President Cleve-
land, Mr.. Parker will. it is confidently predicted,
go to the extreme South for member OF his
Cabinet. and once Mississippi is likely to
be represented at the Cabinet table James *.
VsrdamaD, of Mississippi, has made representa-
tions to the Esopus statesman which seem to
have been accepted as warranting his selection
for the important post OF Postmaster General.
Governor Vardan1an has represented to Mr..
Parker that Mississippi has been grossly abused
in the matter of postal facilities Especially is
this true in the vicinity of Indianola- Moreover,
a long cherished desire on the part az the Demo
Gratis of that commonwealth TO give 10 several
pcstoffices in ,heir State the name of ''Narda-
man" has been ruthlessly dsregarded, rural
carriers whose compilations are several shades
too dark have bean appointed and other out
RACES perpetrated on the good people of Missis-
sippi. Governor Vardaman further assures the
Presidential candidate that II would afford him
singular pleasure 10 succeed Henry {. Payne,
and that the people Of Mississippi would regard
such succession peculiarly poetic justice,
Altogether. IL is believed that Mr.. Parker has
succumhed the ardent and vehemently eN-
pressed suggestions OF the notorious Miss:ssip-
plan.
No satisfactory reasons for the proba BILE seIec-
ton of Senator Thomas Med. Patterson for
Secretary of the Navy are advanced. although IL
is asserted by some that the selection has been
made The only conjecture which even the most
ardent supporters of MIR Parker can ofrer as
reason for the selection Of this brilliant repre-
sentative Of a great maritime state is that Mr..
Sheehan thinks il may help to carry Colorado 70
Insure the residence in Washington for four
years OF Colorados distinguished Junior Senator
The necessity Of carrying Nevada might seem
Senator Francis 6. Newlsnds for the portfolio
of the Interior. but there are other and equally
potent reasons. Mr.. Newlands * wealthy.
Moreover. he is the stepfather of irrigation. He
has from the inception of the scheme for federal
irrigation attempted 10 prove his paternity OF
the movement. and. having been una bic To do
so has gracefully accepted the position and title
of stepfa ther OF the husky and attractive infant
of which Senator Hansbrough. Of North Dakota.
proudly claims to be the only true and original
paternal parent, II may be mentioned in conf
dence that when the accessibility of Senator
Newlandss bank account was first mentioned 10
William r. Sheehan that enterprising caninet-
maker and Joiner conceived the idea Of Joining
the Nevada statesman TO the portfolio of War,
but when IL explained 20 Mr.. Sheehsn that
the only blemish Mr.. Newlandss political
escutcheon was an insane desire, manifested on
every inappropriate occasion. 10 annex Cuba. II
was determined that IL would be injudicious 20
give the enterprising Westerner command of
Uncle Sans warshipS. Subsequent investiga-
ton revealed his especial weakness for the rec
lanation service and he has received Mr.. Shee-
hans Endorsement as the successor OF Ethan
Allen Hitchcock.
The belief that Senator Timan can most 1T
tingly fill the shoes OF the Secretary of Agri-
culture James Wilson. seems TO be based on the
reports which have come TO Mr.. Parker concern
ing Mr. Timan's mastery command Of the
pitchfork aid his oft expressed Interest in cot
ton culture. proper control or farm labor ana
kindred subjects. These, taken I'm conjunction
with the belief OF majority OF Democrats that
the South should he thoroughly represented at
the Cabinet table, seems to appeal TO the Par
ker promoters ample reason for Mr.. TIL
mans preferment. although no definite decision
has been reached.
For Attorney General it Is generally conceded
that George Fred Williams deserves first con-
sideration. His high legal attainments, fine
political balance and splendid craftsmanship
mark him for the legal adviser OF the admins
tration.
1t is possible. of course. that the exigences OF
the campaign may make necessary some
changes in Mr.. Parker's plans and may even
save him from having TO face the perplexing
problem OF framing Cabinet at all; but so far
as the present plans OF the Sphinx of EsOpus
are concerned The Tribune believes il now pre-
sents important and exclusive information.