Evening journal., 1889-02-15
is WINDOM A CERTAINTY
His Friend, Judge Devins, Says
He Is.
WHAT THE COLORED MEN WANT.

Window Telegraphs Devins That He Has
the Treasury Portfolio in His Inside
Pocket and win Soon be Able 10 Give
the Judge Job.
TOLEDO, o., Feb 15.-Judge Devins. Of
Mount Vernon, o., who has been in the city
the last few days in connection with several
suits against the Pennsylvania Railway COM
pany, IS authority for the statement that ex-
Senator Window, of Minnesota, has been an
pointed secretary of the treasury. and has
accepted the portfolio. There is quite a bit
Of history connected with his appointment.
and Judge Devins is in a position to speak
with authority on the matter
1t seems that when Window was appointed
secretary Of the treasury under Garfield, one
OF his first appointments was that Of Judge
bevins as solicitor O. the treasury. Before
Judge Deyins appointment could be con-
iirmed by the senate the assassn's bullet
changed calculations, and Folger, it will be
remembered, succeeded Window, under
Arthur. This left Deyins out in the cold.
II is said that in the presidential election OF
1884 Mr. Blaine was pledged to redeem the
promise Garfield was unable to fulfil. and
that a similar pledge was given by Mr.. Har-
rison prior to his election
Judge Devins while here displaved n dis
patch from Window announcing his Win
doms) appointment to and acceptance of the
Office, and intimating that he soon would be
in a position to fulfil his former agreement
with Judge Deyins. Mr. Window and Judge
Devins studied law together under Judge
Hurd, Of Mount Vernon, and since then a
close personal friendship has existed between
them
INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. ia delegation OF
colored men, representing seven southern
states and headed by John If. Iangston. of
Virginia, ex-lninister TO Hayti, called on Gen.
Harrison for the purpose of urging him to
appoint as attorney general man who
would see that the laws are enforced. The
delegation was received in the front parlor
and Mr. LangstOn introduced his companions
severaly. When these ceremonies were con
GUIDED Mr.. Langston read the following
address:
The undersigned would assure YOU that
they are loyal members of the Repub-
hean party; that they reside in states
severally which are overwhelmingly Re
publican, and upon any fair election
would give their respective electoral votes
to such party by large majorities Such
however, are the undue influences and frauds
brought to bear against the great body Of
voters OF these states that the desires of the
republican masses are constantly defeated
We believe that the fifteenth amendment
should he maintained with fairness and vigor.
and that ample protection through federal
agency should be given every citizen We
cannot doubt that you agree with us in such
opinion, and that you desire that such object
shall be accomplished in the interest Of the
fO0O,OO0 Of American citizens who To-day
in the south, are practically disfranchisei
and whose cause we represent ami
plead In view of our present and
prospective condition under your administra-
tlon Of the government, we are so profoundlv
interested in the constitution Of yonr cabinet
so far certainly and specially as concerns tbe
attorney generalship thereof. We offer Won
the name of no man for such position. such
course would we apprehend, be unbecomiuo
We ask simply that person be appointed 10
such position whose cordial acceptance of tha
great American doctrines as respect citizen
ship and the ballot for the humblest of our
citizens, even though formerly slaves and o1t-
casts, would lead him TO search diligently ana
thoroughly for the law in such behalf. unin-
huenced and warned in Judgment against our
cause by reason eli i'll founded though strong.
predictions and preiudices. The Importance
the absolute necessity Of the appointment to
the position which we name Of a man
who, IN addition to great learning in the law.
Is free from undue feeling and bias, becomes
apparent in a single moments reflection.
The otiieer, with his associates and subordj
nate agents, is Of the first importance. and
such being our opinion we have yentured Ia
bring It formally and earnestly to your con
sideration If you have anticipated in such
already made the suggestions
which we here offer, we shall ever be your
grateful fellow citizens"
Gen. Harrison replied very briefly, saving
that he was glad that so much interest was
manifested IN the fitness of his cabinet mem
bers for the duties that they would be called
upon to assume