Rensselaer Republican, Volume 21, Number 25, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 21 February 1889 — THE CABINET. [ARTICLE]

THE CABINET.

We give the following from the Indinapolis News for what it is worth: Secretary of State-Jame* G. Blaine, of Maine. Secretary of Treaaury-William Windom, of Minnesota. . Portmaster General—John Wanamakcr, of Pennsylvania. Secretary of Navy—John R Thomas, of Illinois. Secretary of War—Jeremiah Rusk, of Wisconsin. ; Secretary of Interior-J. W. Noble, of Attorney General-W. IJ. H. Miller, of Indiana. w , Sec l® to , r y of Agriculture—Warner Miller, of New York. _,This is too Cabinet ot the Harrison adthinistration. If it appears within the next few days that there is any good reason why one or two of the men who have been doubtfully chosen should not be taken into the circle of presidential advisers, changes may be made, but it is understood at this time, after having carefully considered all information concerning them that could be obtained. It is not the intention of the President-elect to make any changes. However, it is still within his power to leave out any or all of the men named excepting Mr. Biaine without breaking any promise, and all offers of Cabinet positions wjJJ, it is said, be held under his control for a few days longer. It is with this reservat on that intimations of his intentions have Deen communicated to the gentlemen who have been chosen. In making his selections General Harrison has been extremely cautious, but still he has disregards a political influences that wou d have h'ad determining force with other men. Back of the Cabinet there is supposed to be an idea peculiarly General Harrison’s own, and in that idea there is a principle. The key to it all will be found in his inaugural address, in which will he very strongly emphasized the Civil Service principle, which, it has been determined shall characterize the administration throughout, from the Cabinet down to the lower branches of public service. Such of the Cabinet selections as have been anticipated by the public have bee severely criticised already, and there

are indications of insurmountable trouble ahead of the Administration. It is understood that General Harrison found very soon after it became known that Blaine had really been offered the Secretaryship of State that a great mistake had been made. Some of the men who were regarded as the best friends of the Maine statesman expressed disapproval of the appointment, and one of the mostopotable of the number, it is said, was Chauncey Depew. The most Eopular of the appointments will, it is elieved, be that of ex-Governor Rush, which will please the Grand Army. Mr. Miller will hardly be a satisfactory representative of Indiana in a political way, because he has no acquaintance with the Republicans of the State. He will be valuable, ho a ever, as a counter-irri-tant for Blaine. It is understood that the situation in New York is bad, and it is not improbable that a howl will go up from all along the line, extending from New York to California, and taking in a solid South. General Harrison and party will leave for Washington, Monday, February 25, probably at 3:10 p. m. The party will comprise General and Mrs. Harrison, Mr. and Mrs. McKee and (two) children; Mrs. Lord, sister of Mrs. Harrison, Private Secretary Halford and perhaps one or two others. Mr. and Mrs. Ben D. Wolcott will go with the Presidential party er soon afterward.