Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-12-04
MADOO RESIGNS
DUAL POST; SAYS
PAY insufficient
Declares Salary Too Small for
Needs of Holder.
GUESSES AS TO SUCCESSOR
Wilson Accepts Resignation to Take
Effect January Twill Probably
Appoint Two Men to Succeed
His Son-in-LaW.


His Son-in-Law.
Washington, Nov. 23.--William G.
McAdoo has resigned office as secre-
tary of the treasury and director gen
eral of railroads, to leave the treasury
on the appointment of a succe 'sor and
the railroad administration on Janu-
airy ] next.
President Wilson has accepted Mr..
McAdoos resignation.
The secretary plans TO take about
three months rest and then may re-
sumo the practice of law in New York.
Mr.. McAdOo explained to newspaper
correspondents that he had intended
To resign before March 4, 1917, but re-
manned because of pressing war prob
lens
As yet there is no suggestion of who
Mr.. McAdOo's successor may be, either
as secretary Of the treasury or as d.
rector general.
Mr. McA0o announced his resigna-
ton ut a conference with newspaper
correspondents and made public CORE
spondence between himself and Presi-
dent Wilson.
Secretary McAdoo's Letter.
Secretary McAdoo's letter of resig-
nation and the presidents letter ac-
cepting it follows:
November II, 1918.
Dear Mr.. President;
FIs.N
signed and peace is assured, / feel Mt
liberty 10 apprise you of my desire to
return as soon as possible to private
life.
Il have been conscious for some
time OF the necessity of this step, but
of course | could not consider it while
the country was at war
For almost six Years I have worked
necessarily under the pressure Of great
responsibilities Their eXuctionS have
drawn heavily on my strength The in
adequate compensation allowed by law
to cabinet officers las you know, re-
ceiVe no compensation as director gem
eral of railroads) and the very burden
some cost of living in Washington
have so depleted my personal resources
that | am obliged to reckon with the
fHcts OF the situation.
For Sake of Family"
Il do not wish to convey the impress
sion that there is any actual impair
ment Of my health, because such is not
the fact. AS result Of long Overwork
] need reasonable period Of genuine
rest TO replenish my energy. But more
than this, must, for the sake of my
family. get back to private life to re-
trieve my personal fortunes
Il cannD: secure the required rest
nor the opportunity TO look after my
long neglected private affairs unless |
ana relieved of my present RESPONSE
bilities.
Il am anxious to have my retire
ment effected with the least possible
Inconvenience to yourself and to the
public service, but it would be, think,
wise to accept my resignation now as
secretary of the treasury to become
effective upon the appointment and
qualification Of my successor so that
he may have the opportunity and ad-
vantage of participating promptly in
the formation of the policies that
should govern the future work Of the
treasury.
Il would suggest that my rpsigna-
ton as director general of railroads
become effective january /. 1919. or
upon the appointment of my successor
Il hope sou Will Understand, my
dear Mr.. President, that | would per.
nit nothing hut the most imperious
demands 20 force my withdrawal from
public life. Always / shall cherish rs
the greatest honor of my career the
opportunity you have 50 generousl,
given me to serve the country under
your leadership In these epochal times
"Aifectionately yours.
(SiEred wv. G. MADOO.
The President the White House
The Presidents Reply.
November 81, 1918.
MY dear Mr.. Secretary:
Il was not unprepared for your lot
ted of the 18th, because you had NOR
IMAM Nlltt, bl course. discussed WIKI
nae the circumstances which have Ion.
made il serious personal sacrifice fo
You TO remuia in office. I knew thu
only your high aud eXactine sense %
duty had KEEP, you here until the Inn
mediate tasks of the war should ~
over But l am none the less dis
tresSed.
Il shan not allow our intimate Per
sonul relations 10 deprive me of IN
pleasure of saying that in my luda
ment the country has never had "A
ADLER. n mo. q rcsourceful and Vet prr
dent, more uniformly efficient seer,
ta-y Of the treasury. and say This r,
membcring all he able, devoted an
distinguished men who preceded you.
>~--- Fails TO Find Solution.
81 have kept your letter "a numb,
Of days i'm order 10 suggest. IL | coul,
some other solution of your difficult
than the one you have now ie't obItgc
- resort To. Eut I have not been all
- think of any. I cunuo' hSl, you {
,-i HOO Ssci.tirrS serious rs n
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