Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-31

Tributes 10 His Worth Paid By Leadins

Tributes 10 His Worth Paid by Leading
At . special meeting Of the board Of trade
and transportation in New York yesterday
afternoon u series Of highly eulogistic resolu-
tons were presented for adoption in honor Of
the memory of Secretary Window by Oscar 8.
Stratus, ex-minister to Turkey. They referred
TO the deceased statesman as being one of the
most high-minded and prominent public men
in the country during the last thirty years, and
spoke of him as ''the worthy successor Of
Hamilton, Chase and Sherman"
Mr.. RAYARD's TRIBUTE.
Ex-Secretary of State Bayard paid glowing
tribute to the memory Of the deceased. He
said: 4 was the partaker Of yonr hospitality
last night Today am the leader in your grief
and sorrow. When was honQred by your body
with an invitation to come to New York I was
greatly gratided when l knew that Secretary
window would be my companion, as I had
known him 30 well and 80 long. l may be per-
mitted to impress q fact upon all that though
men may be opposed to each other politically,
belonging to the two different great parties,
they are yet friends They are trying to reach
the same ends. but by different means. was
associated with Mr.. Window for thirteen years
and there grew up between US q sincere conf
dence. We both had, as public men, the same
end in view. No breath OF suspicion was ever
cast upon him or his methods.
I'm 1881 an occurrence Of great importance to
the country arose. The public credit and the
agencies that sustained it were threatened. A
strong feeling againt the banking system had
been expressed. Congress had adjourned, and
those in charge Of banking institutions were
uneasy. Then this remarkable proposition was
made by the creditors Of the government to re-
duce the rate of interest on the debt due
them and accept different terms for its hqui-
dalton. This patriot statesman and friend did
me the honor to come to me as q man, l OF
different political party, to discuss the moment
Gus question. We discussed 1t, and you all
know how the national credit was established,
how it was done without cost to the government
and no finer illustration Of financiering can be
found than that of William Window. 1t was
the very highest pinnacle for man to reach.
Such was one of his services, not measurable
by money. He was a faithful servant to his
country. All heroes are not clad in uniform,
neither do they all fall in battle. They die in
obscure and quiet places. VIM. WINDOWS call
came last night. His life had been imperiled
serving you and our land. He is worthy of
your gratitude" Mr.. Bayard referred to Mr..
Windows connection with the Eads' ship canal
and closed his remarks by saying: 1--WE all join
in grief for his loss and honor and respect for
his memory"
The meeting was largely attended, many be-
ing present who saw Mr. Window die last night.
The president of the board of trade will appoint
Washington.
ACTION OF STATE LEGISLATURES.
Resolutions Of respect to the memory Of
Secretary Window WIRE adopted in the Illinois
legislature yesterday.
The Maine legislature, after passing resolu-
tions Of respect on the death of Secretary Win
dom, ad journed to pm. Monday.
Both branches of the Minnesota legislature
adjourned out Of respect to the memory Of
Mr.. Window. Speeches were made in the
house and senate eulogizing his services.
THE NEWS IN LONDON.
Secretary Windows sudden death caused a
sensation in London generally and deep sorrow
among the members of the American colony in
that city. The news of Mr.. WINDOWS death
was conveyed to the United States legation and
to the United States consulate yesterday morn
ing. The flags on those buildings were imme-
diately ordered to be half-masted. Mr.. John G.
New, the United States consul general was an
intimate friend of Mr.. Window and frequently
received letters from hun. Mr.. WINDOWS last
letter to Mr. New reached that gentleman
Thursday. In this letter Mr.. Window said that
he was anxious for advices as to the financial
situation in Great Britain. Mr.. New supplied
Mr.. Window by cable with the information de-
sired