Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-07
Taft, in Accepting Resig-
nation, Praises Retir-
ing Aid.
VILE PLOT
Walter L. Fisher of Chicago,
Who Succeeds, Is Strong
ConServationiSt.


Richard A. Ballinger today re-
signed as secretary of the in
terror. He will be succeeded
by Walter L. Fisher of Chicago.
Ballinger rendered his res
ignation in a Letter Jan. 10, bas-
ing it entirely upon the condi-
tion of his health.
The president replied at
once, expressing confidence in
Ballinger; his reluctance to &C
cept the resignation and re-
quested the secretary to re-
main in office until the close of
the session of congress.
RENEWED REQUEST.
Immediately upon the ad-
journment of congress Balling-
er renewed the request that he
be relieved at a date suiting
the presidents convenience,
but Immediately, if possible.
Today the president in a let
ter formally accepted the res
s
TAFT DECLARES FAITH.---
The presidents letter OF accept
ance is a sweeping and unqqnpromis-
ing declaration OF faith ,ih Balling-
n
and in his official integrity and COM
potency. Il have had fullest oppor-
unity" the president says, Ito know
YOU. 20 know your standards OF ser
vice to the government and the pub
lie. to know your motives. 10 know
how you have administered your Of
flee and TO know the motives OF those
who have assailed you. ] do not
hesitate to say you have been tho
object of one OF the most unscrup-
ulous consplracies for defamation OF
character that history can show"
would CONTINUE FIGHT.
In the conclusion OF his letter tho
president declares every iber OF my
nature rebels against such hypocrisy
Creferriug 70 attacks upon Ballinger'a
such q combination and such meth
DDS to the bitter end. lest success in
this instance may form "a demoraliz-
ug precedent. but personal consid-
grafton for you and yours makes mo
feel 7 have no right 10 ask you for
further sacrifice"
MEANT ron TAFT.
The president goes on 10 declare
Z evident he has been himself the
Ultimate object Of attack and SAYS
ha- 20 insist upon Ball.ngcr's rec
I'm Office with prospects ~
.urther efforts against you. is s"i-
igIlv 20 impose on YOU more Of the
,rrdCn than I ought 20 impose
BIDs CABINET GOOD-BYE.
BIIr2er baGe go0dby 90 hie fcl-
ov cabinet mrmberg ar the White
ioUsc today D. Was the iast Ges-
ion of the presidents council that
ie viii attend lie said he would
cave for Seattle as soon aB possible
FISHER PISCHoT FOLLOWER.
Chicago. March Walter T..
'lster. tine newly appointed socro-
ary or tha Interior. haa Joen one 81
Pie nots stauucne7. supporters in
Ho matter Of conservation Of natural
rsoGrces and has always taken %
erp interest in conservation. Ifs
.as been identified with the social
n reform wing of the republican
artv and prominent in the Chicago
Voters u, guc, which he
rganizad and which har done much
D purify Ioca' DOIlH.s.
0ss BEEN STCcEssFEL.
AS 2 traction czpc-' for the c'fy
r. sucreasfully regrgau lrd tho
treet railway systcm. Recently he
-as appointed member Of President
'af.fs commission FOR the inyestiga-
ion of the feasibility ~ regulation
# railroad stock aud bond issues
BRYAN COMMENTS.
Boston. march William Jeu-
4u28 Bryan. who i8 visiting in Bos-
Oh commented briefly on Ballln9-
sr's resignation today "Whoescr
.is successor IS. and ! DO not know
fisher" said Bryan "he must bs
IN improvement and the country -
o be congratulated upon the out
grra ~ the Tafr %