Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-30
CONGRESSIONAL TRIBUTE.
Mr.. Wfnaom's Character Euiogized and His
Death Deplored by Men Of All PARTIES.

Mr.. Windom's Character Euiogired and H,s
Death Deplored by Men Of All Parties.
Both houses Of Congress adjourned today on
the announcement Of Secretary WINDOWS
death. There is hardly man in Congress who
has not some kindly recollection of Mr.. VIM
dom and there was q manifestation of grief
which bespoke its own sincerity. His relations
with men in both parties were cordial and his
kindly manners and the sincere and frank char.
acter OF his communications with them secured
him universal respect and confidence.
But two days ago he was before the commit
tee on appropriations Of the House discussing
the sundry civil bill, and members of that COM
mittee remarked upon the thorough under
standing he had of every detail and of all the
needs of his department
The expressions are not confined within party
lines or measured by conviction as to public
policy. Democrats and republicans, silver
men and anti-silver men are equally sincere in
their tributes to the deceased.
Representative Blount of Georgia, Who served
IN Congress with Mr.. Window. had MANY kind
words for his late colleague. Il served with
him, he said, ION conference committees and
courteous gentleman and an able and consci-
entious man. He was an able man and a
very useful man. His services have been
Of value to his country and his
death h great loss. Whether in
the House, in the Senate or in the
cabinet his career has shown him q man of
ability-marked ability. He was a strong man.
possessing superior executive ability, thought
ful and correct in his conclusions. Whatever
duties he undertook he performed with marked
ability, and he possessed fine qualities not TO be
found in most men"
Mr.. Flower said that Mr.. WINDOWS conduct
during the recent financial stringency war;
ranted the highest praise that could be given
him, and ranked him properly among the best
hnanclers. He was Conservative, but always
bold to do a thing he thought to be right. He
had correct views on matters of public policy,
and was one of the best Secretaries Of the
Treasury We have had.
Mr.. Farquhar said he had known Mr.. VIM
dom intimately. He had known him for thirty
years and he had never met a man of more
good qualities In all his relations, public and
private, he has been an earnest honest Chris
tian gentleman. worthy of the greatest conf
dence In his purposes and in his wisdom.
lhere never was better man in any cabi-
net" he said.
Mr.. Sayers and Mr.. Dockery, democrats of
the appropriations committee, both commented
on the thorough knowledge he always showed
of the questions relating to his department and
OF his frankness in discussing all questions
arising. They both regarded him as an able
man and praised his personal qualities.
Mr.. McCreary said he had known Mr.. VIM
dom since he was Secretary of Treasury under
Garfield Represe6ting an internal revenue
district he had had much business with the
Treasury Department and had come to
know the Secretary well and to
esteem him most highly. He was"
Mr.; McCreary said, uniformly courteous
and frank. He made no difference in his treat
ment OF men on account Of party or on account
OF position. He had the highest qualities of a
gentleman, and showed marked ability in what
ever field Of duty he was placed"