Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-03-08
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BY Associated Press
Washington, March THE resig-
nation Of Richard A Balunger OF
Seattle. az secretary Of tho Interior
was accepted today by President
Tart. aud Walter l.. Fisher, Of chi
cngo, was appointed as his successor.
It appears IN the correspondence
between the President and Mr. Bal
linger which was given out at the
white House. that the secrctprys
resignation has been In the Prcst-
dents hands since January 10. that
It was held Ia suspense at the re-
quest Of Mr. Bnlinger
In giving his consent 10 the score
tary's retirement Mr. Taft takes 90
caslon 20 declare with emphasis his
unohanging faith In the integrity.
motive and official standard Of Mr.
Ballinger and his un-measurcd In
dlgnauon at the methods Of those
who assaulted him, declaring that
he has been "the subject Of one Of
the most unscrupulous conspiracies
for the defamation Of character that
history can show"
MT Fisher. the new secretary. Is
well known lawyer OF the West
and became famous IN Chicago
through his advocacy OF municipal
reform
Mr. Walter l.. Fisher is a Chica-
gonu and came into prominence sew
erll years ago when he organized
the conservation association. At this
time he attracted the attention OF
Mr. Roosevelt. who then was presi-
dent and was appointed 20 make an
executive inquiry into the country's
natural resources.
His appointment makes the third
appointment from Chicago 10 Presi-
dent Tafts cabinet. He was named
member Of the stock and bond
committee last yonr
The new secretary has figured
prominently lu public affairs. and
a. one time was mentioned 70 the
Republican nomination FOR mayor Of
Chicago IIo ls confident OF his obll-
lty both "a a master Of affairs and
golfcr. and II il expected he viii
meet the pcsIdout many times on
the green
Mr. Fisher was born at Wheeling
W. Va, IN 1862. and graduated from
Hanover college, He was admitted
10 Chicago bar In 1887
Mr. Bnlllnger asserts that ho wnt
compelled % rosign because Of hts
health
BoIlnger tcnderod hts resignation
In letter January ~. The prcsl.
dent replied expressing confidence I'M
Bnlllnger, hls reluctnnoe 10 accept
the reign0tion md requested the
secretary 20 remain I'm office until
the close OF the session Of congress
Immediately ON adjournment OF
congress- Balllngcr removed his ro-
quest 10 be relieved. suitlng the pros.
ldents convenience, but immediately
II possible Today the president IN
letter formnlly accepted the resig.
nation
Tho correspondence between tho
president and Bnlllngor was not vol.
ummous but shows beyond question
tho confidence TAFT roposcd IN th,
secretary ~ hnvo had tho fullest
opportunity" Tart snys In his lcttor
accepting tho resignation 20 know
YOU. 20 know your motives. 60 know
how you have administered your OF.
flee and 20 know tho motives OF those
who have assailcd you, DO not
hesitate 10 say that YOU hOve been
tho object Of one Of tho most un.
scrupulous consplrnoios for detom-
alton of character that history can
| show"
In conclusIon Of his letter. the
president declares Every fibre oi
my nature rebels against hypocrisy
(referring 20 attacks on Bollingor'e
charocterl and nerves mo 20 fight
such combination 10 the bottcr end
test success In this Instance form
a demornlizlng precedent"
Tho President goes on 20 declare
ls evident that no himself has been
the ultimate object or attack and
says that 10 insist On Ballinger'a re-.
naming In office with prospects Of
further efforts against you, u sell.