New-York tribune., 1891-01-31
GREATLY MISSED BY HIS COLLEAGUES.
SENATOR'S DEEPLY AFFECTED - SECRETARY |
RUSK'S WARM TRIBUTE.

SENATOR'S DEEPLY AFFECTED - SECRETARY
RUsK'S WARM TRIBUTE
Washington, JAN 3O.-Thcre feeling OF pro
fOtnd sadness in the senate this morning wien Vlc
Senators already apprised of the death of their od time
colleague gathered to listed the elosuent woius
of the Chaplain. Although number OF years nave
passed since Mr. Window sat in the senate tie mem
bership of that body changes slowly that Iefe o
still many Senator'S who his colleagues ana upon
whom his death falls personal loss. the eApies
sons of regret at his death were characterized Dy u'C
ring of genuine feeling. As senator and chairman %
the Appropriations Committee, Mr. Wlndom nou
II Tn his power 10 do many KIND oIhces 10 0''V4
Senator'S and that these were never reiuseu 10
his colleagues IS shown by the testimony ua'
is volunteered by Senators on both sidoo Vi '''
| chamber. So too. as secretary OF the treasury
| during two Administrations he necessarily malll-
tanned IN large measure his intimacy with his Ola
colleagues and his Official relations with them were
always characterized by geniahy, delicate cohs'uer
alton and uprghtness. This is the substance oi '"o
expressions Of many Senators. some OF tnem a'c
well. known opponents OF principles that "ere uc"
TO Secretary Window were his p0Hucdl AN
tagonists: but there was who failed 10 adu a
tribute to his personal character and TO speak IN terms
of highest praise of his signal ability as 4"
business man and fiscal officer. The ieeHls
was general that his death has caused d
gap In the Cabinc that cannot eashS w
filled and that the President would nave ohcui' 'H''
10 replace an adviser whose great ability as hhce
| and deep insight into the motives ana methous VI
legislators and business men made MS services "o'
nigh Indispensable in trying times OF financial stress
After the adjournment most OF the senators remaino'
on the foor conversing in groups about inc sau u''
OF Mr. Window and recalling incidents Oh MS lilo anu
public service Every spoke in the highest terms
Of praise for his character and executive aony' anu
expressed personal sorrow for his death
of thn Finance
osneciav affected by this event. The chairInail MT
Morrill, showed great emotion while Offering the mo'oh
to adjourn and Immediately afterward retired iro "e
chamber not wishing to trust himself 10 converse
upon the subject. MIR. sherman, who was one OF Mr'
WINDOWS Oldest friends and political associates was
similarly affected and also retired immediateV aiV'i
the adjournment. .
Mr. Hscock in conversation spoke fecliney in
regard 10 the worth Of the dead secretary
He regarded him as a peculiarly able man ana IMAM
cer and one whose administration OF the Treasury
amid considerable difficulties had elected almost UNI
vetsal approval. His course had commended Itself
TO the business men of New-lork and other Eicdt
financial centres without distinction OF party
Mr. Allison euOgzed Mr.. Window warmly anu
considered his death a great public loss. HIS al
mlnistration of the National finances had been great
success and personally lie had endeared himself 10
all. ,...
The Democratic members Of the Finance committee
equally culoglstlc III tIlclI 'oHliH'"'''
Carlisle termed his death most melancholy ana u'i
fortunate one II had removed from career ol Srea'
usefulness one OF the most faithful and efficient OF inc
officers Of the Government
Senator Ioar expressed great sorrow, and spoke
enphatcaly in regard 10 the personal virtues anu du
mrablc public services OF Mr.. Window
Senator platt expressed the highest appreciation oil
Mr. Windoms character and achievements. o'her
senators expressed similar sentiments, ana hoV u
sentinr voice heard.
III is not easy for me-" said Secretary Ku'h' tooAl
10 give adequate expression TO my apprecla'oh vi NV
profound loss inflicted upon the country a. wen ~ '
Administration by Mr.. WINDOWS untlncy oea'h ~
IS a case where ones sense Oh personal ocI'"''''"
for the time being almost overshadows ones appfecl@
,io, ~ the nubIIc loss Mr. Window regard as hav-
nr hern most clear. sighted statesman. lie was al
MAY. cautious and conservative IN arriving az con
clusion maturing his judgment slowly ana WIN H'u'i
dellberaon and Naturally he was tenacious VI
his views when once formed; but, aided as lie was
by this habit of mature reflection and guided py
hs long cxperlence In public affairs. especially IN
that department Of public affairs rclauhg -
our fiscal system, think thefe were
few men whose judgment could be so thoroushS
depcpded upon. He well earned the olsuhcuoh
which should be the highest ambition OF us ALL nameN'
that of being regarded as wise honest anu cp'oio
public servant In his personal relations WIN DIS COZ
leagues Mr. Window was ever courteous ana eeh'aI'
and our personal relations of the most lieuI5
character feel his loss deeply. As 10 na' ~ one ~
family cannot speak no." 'o'r "i'N" " ~
which no words can do Justice -, oo,a,i,. to
Secretary WINDOWS death will be specially GG
plorcd by the newspaper men re 20 Tai taSe pleSmre
~ .rs;",i"y I'm their work lie believed thdt tlc
nnhiIc M lad right to know what the executive De
iartments were doing, and he never uc'i'V" tha
rreasnnahle request for Information cOnceIihhe ule
iwsIvres Of the Treasury Department Ihc new,
paper men. therefore naturally regaruen ir r",,rv
good friend, aud Will always ceiIsh w., ,rith
The as well a. all who had business relations VIII @
him will testify to his gcntleneaS OF mah"cr H''N
kindness Of heart. Ill, i..,,o ,r,n, ,he
II Is expected that order viii i'sue M rom nm 1,o
White House tomorrow. clncclhng an oHi,,di & i,p
lions and entertainments FOR the rest OF the sea'o'