The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-12-26
SHAW WILL ACCEPT.
Signlfied Willingness to Enter Roose.
yelt's Cabinet.
Mr.. WILSON WILL REMAIN
Cabinet win Contain Two Members
from Same State.
GAGE WILL SUIT CONVENIENCE
Of the Incoming Secretary Of the Treas
ury About Retiring,
GAGE WILL SUIT CONVENIENCE
CHANGE MAY BE MADE DURING JANUARY
Shaw's Term as Governor OF Iowa Win
Expire on January 16--Will Be Busy
Until That Time.

Washington, December 25-It was an
nounced authorltatlvely this evening that
| Governor Leslie NJ. Shaw Of Iowa would
be appointed secretary Of the treasury 10
succeed Secretary Lyman j. Gage. There
will be no change in the office of seere-
tary of agriculture, Secretary Wilson. also
Of Iowa. continuing to retain that port
folio.
The date Of transfer Of the treasury de-
partment will depend on the mutual CON
venience OF the outgoing and incoming
secretary. Mr. Gage having signihed sn
entire willingness to remain at the head
Of his department until srch time as 1t
NAV be agreeable to his successor to take
hold. 1t Is supposed however, that Gov
ernor Shaw will be INDICTED into his new
office some time in January.
II has been known for two or three
days that Governor Shaw was slated for
appointment 10 succeed Secretary Gage,
but It was not until today that the Iowa
executive accepted the tender made to
him.
Dea Moines, Iowa, December 25.-Gov-
ernor Leslie NJ, Shaw WIS interviewed to.
night with reference to his appointment
as secretary OF the treasury. lie still de-
clined to talk at length about the matter,
merely reiteratng that the president had
eontidentlally asked him by wire If he
would accept the position If 1t was ten
dered him. He replied tnat he would ac-
eept, but up Ia the present time no for
mai tender OF the position had been made
| by the president However, from the tone
| Of the dispatches from Washington, hs
assumed the president would appoint him
and that to all intents and purposes tho
matter has been fully settled.
The governors term as chief executive
of Iowa will not expire until January 16.
The legislature convenes January 10 and
Governor Shaw Will be very busy in the
interim with the preparation Of his an
nual message, so that IL the appointment
by the president Is made, Governor Shaw
win hardly be able to take up the du-
January % and possibly later The peo-
pie Of Iowa are greatly elated at Cow
ernor shaw's prospective entry into the
presidents cabinet but would regret very
much to have Secretary of Agriculture
Wilson retire in consequence.
The definite announcement Of Governor
Shaw's selection for the position of secre-
'ry Of the treasury gave the greatest
qualification To the Iowans resident here.
They regard him as a man well equipped
for the place and feel confident the APP
polntment VIII give general satisfaction.
Secretary Wilson voiced these sentiments
when asked about Governor Shaw tonight
and he added that the governor was better
known to the people East of the Mississippi
river than any man in private life west
Of the Mississippi on questions OF finance.
TO Senator Dollver of Iowa, whose rea-
tions with Governor Shaw have been close,
his selection for tho treasury portfolio
gave the greatest pleasure.
''The governor" he said" has demon
strated by his speeches delivered before
chambers Of commerce and bankings as
soclatlons In every important city of the
United States, profound knowledge of
and currency system. He r. not only
student of these questions. but has been
for many years a successful banker.
I'm selecting him the president undoubt.
personal familiarity with Governor ShaY's
abilities In dealing with the special sub
iects that belong to the treasury depart
ment. His appointment viii be especially
gratifying to the people of Iowa and in
deed the whole West, and | have no doubt
satisfactory to the great business and
commercial interests Of the United states
Especial to The Post)
New York. December Extending bank
ers were unanimous In their expressions of
satisfaction over the prospect of Governor
shaw's appointment as secretary OF the
treasury. A very well known bank officer
said;
at Is very shrewd move for the presl-
dent. Governor Shaw stands very higa
in financial circles. having gained promi
nence from his advocacy OF sound money
principles in a section of the country where
il cost a great deal for a man 70 resist
the popular craze Then, too, he represents
the Western section whore 1t is important
for the president to make friends. That
counts for a good deal in opposition TO the
criticism often heard about the influences
If wall street In official circles. SO far
as / know. Governor Shaw is the right
man for the place and win be acceptable
to local banking interests
Others spoke in the same way, all In
terests appearing pleased at the selection.