The Liberal, Volume I, Number 39, 25 January 1893 — A TRIBUTE. [ARTICLE]

A TRIBUTE.

THE LIBERAL would pay a tribute to the capacity and honesty of the gentlemen who constitute the Executive Council of the new government. It is indeed fortunate for the country, in the present crisis to know that its affairs are in hands so true and competent as theirs. The President, Judge Dole, has many of the qualities of a leader and a states man, developed and perfected by a lengthened practical participation in political affairs. His unimpeachable integrity, extensive information and broad views have won for him the esteem and confidence of the country Mr. P.C. Jones, Minister of Finance, also stands deservedly high in the public regard. He is a man of decision and energy, to whom known the right is to do it, and do it promptly. He will bring the financial confidence of the people to the support of the government, and will show honest vouchers for every cent paid out of the Treasury. Captain James A. King, the Minister of the Interior, though not hither to suspected of being a statesman, is a source of strength and confidence to any enterprise with which he associates himself. Decisive, energective and practical, of quick intelligence and a high sense of honor, Captain King's presence in the government is a guaranty that the right thing will be done at the right time, and that no mean or crooked act will find a place in the history of his department. Hon. W.O. Smith, the AttorneyGeneral, has been long and favorably known to the country, in official, legislative and legal circles. A Native Son of Hawaii, Mr. Smith has all the advantage which can come from a long and thorough acquaintance with the country, its needs, its people, history and language. Very conservative, (almost extremely so,) In his views upon political and legal subjects, he can safely be trusted to counsel no wildest projects or hazardous expedients in government. THE LIBERAL extends to the Executive, individually and collectively, its wishes for all the success they shall merit.