The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-01-31
Universal Expressions Of Sorrow at
the Death Of Mr.. Window.
BAYARD'S ELOQUENT EULOGY,
Removal Of The Remains 10 WaShilgtOl-RHS-
OlliOlS Adopted by Congress Public
Offices Several Names Mentioned in
Connection With The Vacant Portfolio.
Epecial to THE MORNING CALL

New YORK, Jan 3o.-The body of Secre-
tary Window was taken by train to Wash
ington this morning.
Flags are at half-mast on all the Federal,
municipal and other buildings and on many
private residences the national colors are
draped in mourning for the illustrious dead.
The special committee appointed last night
by the Board of Trade escorted the remains
to Washington. as did also Secretary Tracy
and Attorney G eneral Miller.
From early this morning the corridors of
the Fifth-avenue Hotel were filed with
men of prominence who were coming and
going constantly, and gathering in groups to
silently discuss the sad occurrence. Many
desired to view the body. but few We're
admitted to the parlor where it lay.
THE CORONER's INQUEST.
An examination of the body was made
early this morning by the Coroner, and con-
frmed the belief that death was instantan-
eous. When the inquest was finished the
body was placed in a casket of somber black,
relieved by no ornamentation. The interior
was lined with deep-colOred copper and all
the body was hidden from view, with the
exception of the face, which showed plainly
beneath the glass cover. The features ex-
hbited no signs of pain, and the Secretary
looked as if he had sunk into a calm and
peaceful sleep.
The Coroner declared that death was
caused by valvular trouble of the heart.
He based his opinion upon the statement
made by Mr.. Henley, who for the past
twenty months has acted as Private Secre-
tary for Window. Hendley said the Secre-
t'ry had been suffering for loag time with
valvular trouble Of the heart, and in the last
three months it had rapidly grown worse.
He had arrived at such a stage that he could
not walk above an ordinary rate of speed
without suffering severe pain.
EULoGIsTIC RESOLUTIONS.
At q meeting of the Board of Trade and
Transportation this afternoon a series of
highly eulOgistic resolutions were adopted,
referring to the deceased Secretary of the
Treasury as one of the most high-minded
and prominent men the country has pro-
duced in the last thirty years.
The resolutions review Secretary Win
dom's public career, and in conclusion say:
Jas Secretary of the Treasury under Presi-
dent Harrison, he labOred courageously and
successfully to avert widespread panic in a
season of threatened financial trnuble. He
died in speaking earnest and honest words
against the madness of the free coinage of
silver under the existing financial condi-
tons. He fell at his post Of duty, as truly
as soldier falls on the battlefield"
BAYARD's ELOQUENT TRIBUTE.
proxrions to ba adaption Of ba
tions, ex-Secretary of State Bayard, in a
brief speech, paid a glowing tribute to the
memory of the deceased. In the course of
his speech he said: "In 1881 an occurrence
of great Importance to the country arose.
The public credit and the agencies that sus-
tanned il were threatened. A strong feeling
against the existing banking system had
been expressed. Congress had adjourned,
and those in charge Of the banking insttu-
tons were uneasy. Then this remarkable
proposition was made by the creditors of
the Government: To reduce the rate of in
teTest on the debt due them, and accept diff
fe-ent terms for its liquidation.
This patient statesman and friend did
me honor to come to ne as man, l. of
different political plrly. to discuss the
momentous q ion. We discussed it, and
you all know how the national credit was
established, how it was done without cost
TO the Government, and no finer illustration
of fuanciering can be found than that of
William Window. 1t was the very highest
pinnacle for a man 10 reach. Such was one
of his services, not measurable by money.
All heroes are clad in a unifor H. neither
do they fall in battle. William Windom's
call came last night. His life had been i'm
peTiled in serving you and our land. We
all join in grief for his loss and honor and
respect for his memory"
EXCESSIVE DUTIES.
a. B. Thu be-, in seconding the resolu-
tions, eulogized Mr. Window, who, he said,
pioted the financial ship of state between
the Scy la OF grangerism and the Charybdis
OF Wall street, and perished at his post
the Ihird Secretary Of the Treasury in three
successive adm nistratiOns to succ umb to
the exacting duties OF the Treasury Depart
ment. is 1t not about time" said he,
that these duties we're so divided and regu-
lated that further sacrifices of a like nature
may he aVuided?"
The President Of the Board of Trade will
appoint committee Of fifteen to attend the
funeral
Tie New York Clearinghouse Associa-
tiOn has appCin ed a Funeral Committee
and adopted eulogizng resolutions.
THE EFFECT on WALL STREET.
News of the death Of Secretary Window
startled Wall street this morning. The only
appreciable financial effect, however, was a
fall in the price VI silver bullion, tine Lon
don price declining from Az pence to 465,
and tile New York price declining accord
lngly. His death is looked upon by the
silver men here as rendering the passage of
any silver bill this session unlikely. A ma
Jurity OF the fnaneiers were of the opinion
that Mr.. WINDOWS successor would up-
donbtediy lie man who would carry out the
policy OF the dead Secretary, which, it was
believed, was In all respects in accord with
the ideas of the President.
WINDOWS SUCCESSOR.
There is much discussion as to his prob
able successor, but the only names so far
mentioned are those OF Senators Allison and
Sp0oner
President J. Edward Simmons of the
Fourth National Bank did not look for any
unfavOrable change in the financial situa-
tion.
John Bloodgood said: "Windom's death
will have. no effect whatever on the money
mark et"
Dow Jones' Washington special says 1.-The
impression here is that Senator Spoo ner
will be made Secretary of the Treasury.
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