Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-30
TRIBUTES BY SENATORS.
Expressions Of Admiration Of the Political
and Personal Worth Of the Dead Secretary.


Expressions Of Admiration of the Political
and Personal Worth Of the Dead Secretary.
After the adjournment most Of the Senators
remained on the floor eonversing in groups
about the sad death Of Mr.. Window and recall
ing "reminiscences of his life and public service.
Livery one spoke in the highest terms of praise
Tor his character and executive ability. aud ex-
pressed personal sorrow for his death.
The members of the Senate finance commit
tee are especially affected by this event The
Chairman, Mr.. Morrill,. showed great emotion
while Offering the motion to adjourn, and imme-
diately afterward retired from the chamber.
not wishing to trust himself to converse upon
the subject. Mr.. Sherman. who was one of Mr..
WINDOWS oldest friends and political associ-
stes was similarly affected and also retired i'm
mediately after the adjournment
SENATOR HIsoocKs TRIBUTE
Mr.. Hiscock in conversation spoke feelingly
In regard to the worth Of the dead Secretary.
he regarded him as peculiarly able man and
nnancler, and one whose administration of the
treasury amid very considerable difficulties
mad eiicited almost universal approval His
course had commended itself 10 the business
community Of New York and other great finan-
cial centers without distinction of party. and
II would not be easy to mention one who IN re-
cent times had been more thoroughly satisfae-
tory IN the discharge of his public duties.
MR.. ALLIsoN's EULoaY.
Mr.. Allison eulogized Mr.. Window warmly
and considered his death a great public loss.
His administration OF the national finances had
been a great success and personally he had en-
deared himself to all.
The democratic members Of the finance
committee were equally eulogistic in their COM
Spnatnr iSla nod ont
most melancholy and unfortunate one. 1t had
removed from a career of great usefulness one
OF the most faithful and efficient of the officers
CT the government.
SENATOR HoAR's SORROW.
Senator Hoar expressed great sorrow, and
spoke emphatically in regard to the personal
virtues and admirable public services Of Mr..
Window He had evinced a remarkable talent
Tor financial administration. and had deserved
the thanks of the community FOR his efforts and
achievements not only in that line but also in
many other lines of political activity. Mr.. Hoar
referred admiringly to Mr.. Windows former
service in the House and Senate and spoke in
praise OF his industry and many -sided execu-
tive ability.
MIR. PLArTs APPRECIATION.
Senator Platt expressed the highest apprecia-
ton of Mr.. WINDOWS character and achieve
ments. Although the manner of his death
necessarily inflicted painful shock upon all
VINO were connected or acquainted with him.
Mr.. Platt questioned whether. after all, that
were not the preferable way TO die. He con-
trasted the sudden and comparatively peaceful
and lainless death of Mr.. Window with the
long and torturing illness which terminated at
last in the death of Mr.. Manning of his
INDUSTRIOUS predecessors in the treasury.
As to Mr.. Windows administration, Mr.
Flat considered it to have been a brill
iant one and as calculated 10 extort
commentator for its safe, prudent strong
anu patriotic character. even from those who
dlnered with him in regard to certain lines of
financial policy. The extreme silver men, of
course, were not satisfied with his course re-
speeding their particular hobby, but they were
as eulogistic as any others in regard TO his gen.
erai capacity and integrity in the execution Of
his high trust
Other Senators expressed similar sentiments.
and not dissenting voice was heard.
There Is, OF course. considerable discussion
IN private among Senators as to the question of
the succession, but no one of them is willing 10
express views on this point publicly today.
SECRETARY RusK's HIGH OPINION
1T is not easy for me-" said Secretary Rusk.
ito give adequate expression to my apprecia-
ton Of the profound loss inflicted upon the
country well as the admins ration by Mr..
Window S untimely death. Ii is q case where
ones sense OF personal bereavement for the
time being almost overshadows ones apprecia-
ton of the public loss. Mr.. Windon regard
as having been a most clear-sighted states
man. He was always cautious and con-
sentative in arriving at a conclusion.
maturing his judgment slowly and with much
deliberation and care. Naturally, he was tena-
cious of his views when once formed: but
aided as he was by this habit OF mature refec-
ton and guided by his long experience in pub
lie affairs especially in that department OF pub
lie affairs relating TO our fiscal system,
think there were few men whose judg-
ment could be so thoroughly depended upon.
He has well earned the distinction which
should be the highest ambition Of us all.
namely. that of being regarded as a wise hon.
sonal relations with his colleagues MIR. Window
wasever courteous and genial, and our personal
relations were Of the most friendly character
l feelhis loss deeply. As to his wife and family
cannot speak now. Their affection is one TO
which no words can do Justice"