Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-03-05

WHO WILL REFLECT CREDIT UPON THE NEW
ADMINIsTRATIoN-BRIEFs SKETCHES OF ALL.
President Harrison has formally announced
his cabinet, and the list is the same as already
announced in The STAR.
While there are but two members Of this
Cabinet who have national reputation from
their participation in public affairs it is believed
that all are strong men who will reflect credit
upon Gen. Harrison's judgment in their selec-
tons. OF MIR. Blaine and Mr.. Window it is I'M
necessary to speak, as both have before
held the same positions which they
will now fill. Both are experienced in public
affairs. Mr.. Blaine eminently So Gov. Proctor
has proved successful business man, and was
Vermont ever had. He will not have
in caring for the War department. for that
Office is not likely to have much excitement in
Its conduct unless there should be a war; which
is not probable. Gen. Tracy is known as
fine executive ability. The depart
ment over which he will preside, has assumed
an importance which it did not formerly enjoy
from the efforts being made to build up the
navy aud place upon the sea war vessels worthy
the importance Of the United States as the
foremost of modern powers.
Gen. Noble, though little known in the east,
is a lawyer of high standing. and his opinions
have commanded high respect. 1t was because
of his sound legal ability that Gen. Harri-
son selected him for the Interior depart
ment The variety of interests coming under
the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior
and the nice discrimination required to see
that private interests do not suffer while at the
same time the government is fully
protected render it imperative in Gen.
Harrison's opinion that the incumbent of that
office should be lawyer of high rank. 1t is
said that the fact that Mr.. Clarkson was not a
lawyer was the principal ground on which he
was refused the Interior department
Mr.. W. ID. Ii. Miller goes into the Office of
Acknowledgement as the particular friend as
well as the legal adviser of President Harrison.
MIR. Miller has been associated with Gen. Har.
rison in business partnership for several years,
and the President has had ample opportunity
to learn his WORTH both professionally
and as a friend. So close has been their init
macy that the general did not desire it inter-
rupted even now. MIR. Miller is said to be a
keen student of human nature. a close ANALYST
Of motives and thoroughly independent and
fearless in his opinions. The appointment Of
Gov. Rusk, of Wisconsion, will be
particular pleasing to the ex-union
soldiers for he was gallant officer during the
war, and has since been very prominent in
Grand Army circles. He has been tactical
farmer, and is believed to be peculiarly fitted
to preside over the Agricultural department.
The following brief sketches of the gentle
men who will be Gen. Harrison's official ad-
visers will be read with interest.
SECRETARY OF STATE.
volume might be written about James
Gillespie Blaine. yet there would be nothing
new in it to the public. There is no other man
80 much talked of and so well known to the
whole people of the country Without being
honored by the highest commission ut the dis
posal of the people. he is universally regarded
as the foremost man of his party. and as far as
1t was in their power they have honored him
His prominent official positions have been
Speaker Of the House. member OF
the Senate. Secretary OF State. and
candidate for President He is a man of superior
education aud refinement. and great versatility
OF genius Early i'll his career he was
newspaper man. He owned half interest in
the kennebec JOara1i and was for a while
editor OF the Portland Advertiser. In the field
of politics his fame has grown. Possessing
great shrewdness. quick wit and congeniai
tagious. So many warm friends he has
in all parts of the country that
he has won the reputation Of being the most
magnetic man in politics.
He was born in West Brownsville. Washington
county. Pa, January 81, 1880. He was the second
son OF Ephraim L. Blaine and Marie Gillespie.
and grandson of Ephraim Blaine, who was
the trusted friend Of Gen. Washington and an
officer in the Continental army. After finishing
his education he began his career ~ u school
teacher. From that he passed into newspaper
business, and then into politics. He was a dele
gate to the hrst republican convention. which
nominated Fremont I'M 1862 Mr.. Blaine took
his seat in Congress, where he served for
eighteen years. first in the House and later in
the Senate. His term as Secretary OF State was
brief. owing to the assassination OF Garfield!
His friends now expect him to round out a full
term with honor to himself and the country.
THE SECRETARY oY THE TREASURY.
William Window also was cabinet Officer
under Garfield. He is now recalled to the
Office Of Secretary Of the Treasury, which he
held for but brief space at that time. He
Is an Ohioan by birth aud 10 nearly sixty-twe
years old. He looks ten years younger. He i
appointed from Minnesota. which state he has
served IN the United states Senate and House
Of Representatives. While still resident OF
Ohio. he served az prosecuting sttorne,
Tor Knox county. He removed
TO Minnesota In 1855. There he soor
became prominent in republican politics. HI
servsd two terms In the House. In 1870 be Va,