St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-02-22
CHARLEY IS CALLED.
President Harrison Resup-
rects a Political Mummy
From Ohio,
And Seats Him in the Chair
Once Occupied by Seere-
tary Window.
Ex-Governor Foster Nomi-
mated for Secretary Of
the Treasury.
Lively Tilt in the House Over
the Approval of the
Journal.

WAsmNGToN, Feb. 21.-The presi-
dent to-day nominated Charles Foster,
of Ohio, for secretary of the treasury.
The nomination of eX-GOy. Foster was
faVorably received about the capitol,
and il was very highly commended by
the men best acquainted with the new
secretary. The Ohio congressman spoke
of him as a man OF strong personal
worth, policy experience as a successful
business man and we'll acquainted with
public affairs. He is, it is said, thor
oughly in accord with the presidents
financial affairs and conservative man,
whose opinions are all favorable TO a
sound stable currency. The Republi-
cans generally expressed themselves as
well satisfied with the presidents selec-
ton, a nd those Democrats who were
seen said that they had nothing to
say against it, conceding that
the president had a right to
select advisers. however, in accord with
his policy. Mr.. Foster, they said, was
q thorough Republican, and strong
party man, but they had nothing against
him personally. Representative Nc
Kinley, of Ohio, said: 'Mr. Foster will
Demonstrate the Wisdom
of the presidents selection. He is
sound on finance and an able man."
Representative Thompson, of Ohio.
said that Mr.. Foster was well equipped
for the place. He was believer III a
sound monetary system, thoroughly in
accord with the presidents policy, a fin
ancier of splendid ability and well
versed in public affairs. No one man in
fluence in the state than Mr.. Foster, and
he predicted the appointment would be
quite satisfactory 10 the people in Ohio.
Mr.. Foster was elected governor of Ohio
as the representative of sound money
over Gen. Thomas Ewing, who was the
candidate of the GreenbackerS. 1t is
said at the White house that the preSl-
dent and Gov. Foster are in perfect ac-
cord on the question of finance, and that
there is no probability of any. change in
the financial policy of the treasury de-
partment
Officially Informed.
NEW YORK, Feb. 21.-EX-Gov. Foster
was officially notified of his appoint
ment as secretary of the treasury by
dispatch this afternoon from President.
Harrison. The president wired he has
just sent Mr.. Fosters name to the SEN
ate, and he hoped Mr. Foster would
deem it his duty to accept. The presi-
dent said that Mr.. Fosters views were
in accord with those of his party,
and the president would do every
thing in his power to make it pleasant
for him. The president said Mr.. Fos-
ter would come to Washington at once.
Ex-Gov. Foster told reporter at the
Fifth Avenue hotel that he would 60 to
Washington on Monday. He could not
say the honor was unexpected, as he
Judged from his interview with the
president on Thursday that he was to
be appointed. Asked for views on the
financial question. he said:
am in thorough accord with the president
and his party. and my policy will be the same
as Mr.. Window S as far as | can see now.
am in accord with the president and his
party in the effort TO increase the trade of the
country through reciprocity treaties I am a
firm protectionist and strong advocate of
the restoration of our foreign shipping inter
ests.
kilograms of congratulation began to
flow in, and many personal friends
called to congratulate Mr.. Foster. One
telegram came from the Ohio delegation
in congress, and read:
We heartily congratulate you; the honor is
well deserved, and we are cordially glad.