New-York tribune., 1891-02-22

special Treasury Agent Whitehead said; lit is a

good appointment
Ex-Governor Foster has been frequent visitor at
t7Io Union League Club for many years. and he mas
many friends there who hailed his nomination with
delight But the Presidents selection Of Governor
Foster was not only approved account Of Mr.. Fos
ter's personal popularity but also because 1t was De-
lieycd that he was thorOuchsOn Republlcan III
touch with the best sentiments and practical IDEAS VI
the Republican party. Appraiser Marvclle W. cooper
said: Every body speaks 30 highly Of MI Poster
appointment that it is evident to me that 'he Au
ministration has made wise choice Moreover, as
Appraiser Of the Port, realize that from Mr. Fosters
experience as Governor Of Ohio and chairman OF the
Ways and Means Committee in Congress he ltalhed
an INSIGHT into the work which he Is peculiarly well
qualified to carry on as the successor oi "l''"''
Windom. Furthermore, he Is pracucal man. It
thoroughbred.' an Ohio man, and believe that ho
will add the popularity Of the Administration cer
tainly to It's efficiency and credit
Ex-senator Warner Miller said: Il have known MI
Foster for twelve or fifteen year,. lie has made an
cnvable record as successful business man, ana as
Governor of Ohio and Congressman from the Bucheye
state which augurs we'll for his career as secretary
~ the Treasury regard the appointment as very
happy outcome Of the situation, and NJ roster mas
nv hcartiest wishes for his success
Ex-senator Thomas c. Plat was seen az MS
rooms in the Fifth Avenue Hotel, by Tribune
reporter last night, and was asked what he thoughs
OF the President, selection.
II think il most excellent nomination. he
answered promptly. "Governor Foster is an aoe
man. and his long experience in public HE hau al
mirably fitted him for the place Of head OF the Ir''
ury Department His eminent services to the country
and the Republican party during his Two terms d.
Governor of Ohio and as member oi congress cA'eu
ing through many years, four or five terms. II
mistake not had brought him prominently Delore
the country that from the time his name was first
/
regald any other choice as likely
You havc known Mr.. Foster personally. have you
notl" Mr.. Platt was asked.
Yes During he fOur years was memper VI
the House OF Representatives Mr.. Foster was also Il
member and our relations were Of very frehdN
character. For several successive terms ne was
member of the Committee Of Way, and Means. and
served upon other important committees IN congress
Few men have q more thorough understanding of The
finances Of the country or are better equipped in all
direction, for the mporan- and responsible duties to
which bG ha, been called
Can you say anything as to the pollcy ne i llAcS
TO pursue a, the financial head Of the county
II am very sure" Mr. Plat replied. that he VIII
perpstuate Mr. Wndom's policy in the general co"d"c'
Of the Treasury. and that IN all respects ne VIII p'oNo
wise firm and conservative In tn; administration oil
hi, Office beside, being an able man, Mr Foster Is
thoroughly a man Of courage and nnncllng INTEGRITY
He ma, The additional advantage Of being vel ac'
oIi,luted with prominent Republicans and business
men throughout the country. ii he - c.hnrMed uy
the senate. and ! have doubt WhAtfcr on t.d'
point. he VIII bring wisdom, energy ana p'LcA WIN
him into tl,. council, of the Government. ~
Governor Fosters aCCeptin'c ~ the iploHi.H '''
will ic at A large personal >i'fhtc 20 HI.I,,n' -
10, ha, extensive business interests GcudHo!lE ~,
p.r,oual attention. BUt | understand tlt III WIZ
ind, take - adjust hi, private affairs 80 do 70 dH'ue
routr,l Of the Department a. soon - possible
The cN. senator did not say anything a1Odt "nat HP
thou.nt the secretary pohtF WoMu bG IN III
relation u appointments and tIc cAe'dp'i oi '.t4I
-ervtrc r,lcultOH which partisan Dcmo'fN' are u7l-
To- their advantage in holding on 10 pt't' Nmyh ucS
,ccJrd y.ltuOut competitive examination anu - d
reward for partisan services during the CIeFcldl.
and clubs last evening that Nr. Foster was eecIeuIy
not i'm sympathy with rules which are framed 10 Keep
that class m ofoe. What Mr.. Plat said about hl.
Fosters pluckn thought TO nave some DearlHs
on this point a., ,,.,u.o, ,,,h ,oe,
OF Mr. Foster a. Mr.. WINDOWS successor illat IL was
an excellent ana popular appointments - a.
like the appointment, shld NlllliH beSht, nv,
only because Mr. Foster is tS Plcal Republican ana
American citizen. but also because lie VIII hhlnth
Vr WINDOWS Iolicy and stIpn gthen the AdiinlsiIi,
lion II f. A strong appointment both from NatlOnal
and state point of view. Mr. F0slT VIII auu popun
artv to the Administration, while ms appolntnseht Wlh
result I'm the nomination and election OF Nllla Nc
Kiney ir as Governor Of Ohio . -,
David Il. Morrison said President harrison IA;
shown again, by his appointmfit OF ir. f]DSut ] ., d
that he wants only American RepubHcanS on gusru.
MIR Foster knows what the party wants, ahu 50 @ uu
Tho President What a grand cabinet we Es'c NOV -.
MIR Window is dead. but with Charlie roster III uo
Cahnct now Windoms work Will he carried on ABLY
and conscienously by a straight Repuohcan'