The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1921-02-25

ing gave most of his attention today,
and it was indicated the chances
were growing less favorable for all
of those who have been discussed
publicly for the place. Among the
men regarded as definitely elimina
ted was A. 7. Hert, republican nat.
ional committeeman Tor Kentucky,
whom recent gossip has mentioned as
possibility.
Seven In Class Of certainties.
1t became known that all of the
regarded as virtually certain had
been finally put into the class OF GER
tainties. Two these, Charles E.
Hughes of New York for secretary OF
state and Harry NJ. Daugherty OF
Ohio, for attorney general, have
been announced by Mr.. Harding
himself. The others are Will H.
Hays of Indiana, for post master
general; John H. Weeks OF Massa-
drew Mellon Of Pennsylvania, for
Wallace Of Iowa, for secretary of
interior. There was only a faint
glimmering of light on the navy selec-
ton, which will complete the Presi-
dent Elects official circle. Quail
fications OF the membership Of both
senate and house naval committees
have been passed under inspection.
it was understood, without reveal
ing a likely prospect. 1t was clso be-
southerner had diminished greatly.
MIR. DENLY Practically Certain.
1t is understood formal tender
and acceptance are yet to be eX
changed, but Mr.. DENLY is regarded
as practically certain to accept. There
were also growing indications today
that the virtual selections of Herbert
Hoover of California to be secretary
of commerce and James J. Davis of
Pennsylvania to be secretary of labor
soon would be definitely fixed, put
ting the complete cabinet in its final
form.
Mr. DENLY. is fifty years old. and
has an intimate knowledge of Far
Eastern affairs in addition to his
naval experience. He went to China
in 1885 with his father who served
there as an American minister and
later he spent ten years in the Chin
csc maritime customs service. Re-
turning to the United States in 1897,
Mr.. DENLY served as a gunner's
mate in the American navy during the
war with Spain. and at the age of
forty seven was sergeant in the
marine corps during the world war.
He was a representative in the fifty
ninth, sixtieth and sixty first con-
gress, making a particular study of
naval affairs as member Of the naval
committee.
Statement From George Barr Baker.
New York, February 22-Herbert
Hoover has not been asked to become
a member of President Elect Hard
ing's cabinet and his friends believe
the department of commerce offers no
such field for service as the public
institutions with which he is now con-
nected. said a statement issued here
with Mr.. Hoover in relief work
Will Not State Attitude.
Seen at his office this morning, Mr.
any invitation to become a member Of
Mr.. Harding's cabinet. l am going to
be at my office until one o'clock this
afternoon. 1t is possible that a tele-
gram might have been sent to me and
delayed in delivery"
Mr.. Hoover declined to say what
would be his attitude should an offer
come to him.
Praises The Cabinet.
Louisville, KY, February o.
Cabinet selections of President Elecu
Harding were praised here today by
A. T. Hert, Kentucky member of the
republican national committee. who
also frequently has been mentioned as
a possible cabinet member.
ut is strong group or men," he
said in statement, and added: 81 be-
lieve it will appeal to the country and
meet the expectations of the people.
The nation expected that big men
would be chosen and has got them"