Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-06-12
Treasurer Spinner speaks HIS Mind
ADOnt the New SecrefRr1

Probably 10 official in public service has the
confidence of the country more entirely than
the honest, bluff, old Treasurer, who for thir-
teen years has had the custody of Uncle Sans
strong box, and therefore the following On sr &C
terisIic letter giving his views upon the new
Secretary OF the Treasury, and off-handedly
about finance in general, will be read with inter-
est and carry weight:
"TREAsURY OF THE UNITED STATES
'WAsHINGTON, June 8, 1874.
"Ny Dear SIR Your letter of the 18th was re-
ceiyed on the 9Th instant. The letter addressed
TO General BriStow, the new Secretary of the
treasury, that came enclosed therein, 1 handed
70 mat ofhcer on the day of its receipt. in
formed sa, MN who you were, and what you had
Done Tor the calculation of the problem of our
finances lie said he would carefully read YOUR
letter, and am sure he will appreciate the suo-
gestions therein put forth.
"'Wall street" lie not always the best indigo
OF men. The bulls and bears know each her
and are apt TO judge all the rest of mankiu by
wnst they knew themselves and each other to
De. Besides, just now, there are altogether too
many men who know all about the CURRENCY of
the country and finance generally, whose GER
TAIN knowledge on these subjects IL in the way
OF speedy adjustment of the question. A man
VINO has no financial hobby NAV soon educate
himself to 8 correct comprehension OF what the
uue interest OF the country requires. There
are many on whom much time Will have to be
spent 10 teach them 20 uBlearn their precon-
celved and erroneous pet opinions.
Inc new Secretary, am sure, is not one of
these. TO letter OF inquiry from a friend |
nave said OF him - don't wonder that Won
feel soiicitude in regard to the new Secretary
lie Is not sufficiently known to the general pub
nc 70 oe fully appreciated. / have great faith
IN MS ability and business qualifications be-
heye tnat he viii leave the mere routine of this
great financial mill to his legal and responsible
subordinates, and that he will thus be able 10
devote his intellectual and mental powers fully
10 the nDaDces Of the country; and that he will
lnaugurate system based on such lust prin-
Ci,2les OF political economy as will challenge
lac approval OF an intelligent people.
1.-The father OF the Secretary, who sat in
CODgress with me, and whom knew well hal
tne reputation OF being the honestest man in All
kentucky. believe the son has inherited this
good Quality. At any rate, 'such is his reputa-
Con; and his frank, open, honest face carries
the evidence Of it, am satish cd that the PTesj-
cent had his reputation for integrity and for
SterhDg common sense in view when he ma
nis seleetiOn OF him for the most important place
ID me government / don't think that be is
NsOded 10 any particular scheme or theory:
az mat he will patiently hear persons on Ill
kides OF the Vexed question, and will then after
mature reflection, digest and announce a con
sisteDt and comprehensive pan of nstiOna
france. AH
".l agree with you that the tine of drift
ing ha- gone BY. We now need, and mus
bSVe, a n&td financial policy; ami ole that the
masses viii have faith in its perm anency AMI in
adaltstl0n to the real wants and needs OF the
country
such is my present estimate of the man who
dos mas me greatest power tor good or for evil
Every respectfully yours,
"F. r. = INNER,
"Treasurer of the United States"
az. BeWUy HtHsoH, E.g., II. o. Boz 5000 Veo
FOrE, ". r"