Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-02-02
Secretary Windows Death.

The sudden death of Secretary Window
coming as it does in the midst of the soca
season here, has cast an unusual gloon
over the city. One year ago the Tracy &c
cident produced = similar condition Of
things. President Hsrrison's term seeml
to be particularly afflicted with sad occur
rences. beginning with his own household
(the death of Mrs. Hsrrison's sister, and
then the Tracy fire, Walker Blaine's IN.
timely death. and now that Of Secretary
Window. Such sad changes make inroads
upon the Presidents sympathetic nature
and show in his appearance, think. 1t is
hoped that these fatalities will not continue.
Secretary Wipdom's life and career are
too we'll known for me to make extended
comments. 1t is accorded on all sides that
he has had but four superiors in the man.
sgement of the nations finances. The late
serious stress upon the money market was
relieved by his able foresight and prompt
remedies SO far as they could be applied,
and his activity and worriment during that
crisis greatly aggravated the physical condi-
ton he was subject to.
The masterful speech he last delivered
caused much mental study and effort. and
that and the G fort of delivery WAS too much
for him; but the good results of that last
noble effort will abide with the people of
his native land for years and his name will
60 down to posterity a. one of the ablest
of treasury managers.
His character and social life were above
reproach, although. at one time, when q
candidate for reelection as senator, his
political enemies tried to smirch him in
some money speculations which were after
wards proved to be perfectly legitimate and
honest.
Secretary Wirdom's Successor.
No sooner does death come to these in
high position than speculation follows as
to succession; and, in this case. "a hours
had not elapsed ere opinions are sought
and expressed. Such As gather are to
the effect that Gen. Nettleton, now assist
ant secretary of the treasury, is likely to
succeed the deceased. He is from the
West, and is likely to stand az compro
mise between the factions on the silver
question. Besides, he has already had
considerable experience in the management
Of the treasury, owing to the repeatedly
necessary absences of Mr.. Window. If
deserved promotion follows, he will be the
man. If this result does not follow, it is
thought that cabinet changes may occur
and either Secretary Noble or Secretary
Tracy-probably the latter-will take the
treasury portfolio. leaving vacancy to be
filed from outside. Tracy is an able man,
and. coming from New York, there is
weight of argument in his favor. n one
from outside is nominated, it is thought
that, if the West gets the position. Senator
Spooner, lately defeated for denomination,
will be appointed; or, if the East, ex-Sen-
ator Plat of New York.
give these speculations for what they
ave worth, and suppose they merely indi-
cate those whom the public consider as able
men for the place. In addition to these
names hear mentioned those Of Senator
Hale Of our OWE State and K Representative
John d. Long OF Massachusetts, and for
the West, Hon. William Mckinley of Ohio,
whom everybody now knows and whose
career in congress expires with this ses-
sion, he having been defeated for re- cleo
ton after brilliant canvass.
E. J. R.