New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-10-25
SECRET4RY MORGAN.

The appointment of Ex-Governor Morgan for
Secretary of the Treasury causes no surprise
Though it has been repeatedly stated that lac
had declined or would decline, and his reluct-
auce to undertake the duties of the Office for
the full term was not concealed there was
strong reason for the belief that the President
would earnestly request the aid of the ex-Goy-
ernor, and the personal relations between them
were SO close that Governor Morgan could
hardly refuse his assistance 1t was evident
that President Arthur would feel especially
anxious to fill the Treasury Department in such
manner as to command the entire and Instant
confidence of the conservative and business
classes IN this State and elsewhere. The repu-
tation of Governor Morgan IN business aud
financial circles is established not only here
but abroad. If there has been the slightest linz
gering fear of harm to the public credit in con-
sequence of the change of Administration, this
selection removes that fear at once and com
pletely. Nor will it be doubted that Mr. Nor
gan will manage the Treasury with sagacity and
rare practical knowledge.
Political spectators have devised many
rumors to explain this appointment But in
truth it needs no explanation. Secretary VIM
dom had asked to be relieved as soon rs pos
sible, in order to accept a seat in the Senate 1t
would have been unjust to him TO expect him to
prepare as Secretary the annual report and rec
concentrations upon which he would be called
t, act as Senator and 1t would have been not
less unjust to any person who might be named
as his successor to give him no time, before the
meeting of Congress, to look into the financial
position of the Government, and TO prepare
himself to MAKE proper recommendations to
Congress. Since Mr.. Window wished to take a
seat in the Senate in December, therefore, it
was desirable that his successor should be ap-
pointed speedily. The selection of Governor
Morgan, too, was as natural as it was suitable.
The position is one of the two most important
in the Cabinet. Yet it was one for which the
President could not with propriety have Sc
lected a mere politician. He needed man Of
high reputation and standing both in the po-
litica and in the financial world, and man
upon whose hearty friendship he could count
unreservedly. Governor Morgan met these
conditions as no other person could have met
them.
1t may be safely assumed also, that President
Arthur was quite willing to have it made known
that ex-senator Conllling was not his only dis
tinguished and influential friend and conf
Dental adviser in this State. Governor Nor
gan has filed with great distinction the highest
| Office in the gift of the State, and has many
| friends and large share Of public confidence.
! He has not at all times been in entire harmony
with ex-senator COnkling, as TO political mat
tiers, and yet President Arthur has maintained
| the most friendly relations with both. Inas-
much as it has been often said that the Presi-
| dent would be completely under Mr.. Conkling' S
influence, 1t might easily have been inferred
! that he would willingly embrace an early OPP
portunity to show that he did not mean TO look
| TO the ex-senator alone for counsel. The ex-
perience and wisdom of Governor Morgan, and
| his own wide influence in the Republican party
| in this State, will enable him to help the Presi
dent in respect to political not less than fnan-
| cial matters.
| 1t is probable that the influence of Governor
Morgan will be exertedto prevent any revival
of discords in. the Republican party. He has
| taken no active part in any struggle of faction
within the party, and has most earnest desire
for the success of its principles. 1t may be as
sumed that he is aware of the feelings and
| wishes of the great majority of Republicans. in
respect to matters which have caused discord in
| the past The assurance that President Arthur
desires his counsel is an indication that he does
| not overlook the importance of considering the