St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-11-26

intelligence had reached the hotels or other
centers where men had gathered, and the
comment. with few exceptions, showed
general sorrow. One OF two Republicans
were heard to say they were ''rather glad
of it, but they were quickly hushed by
their companions. 1t is possible that not over
twohundred people knew Of his DEATH so
the range of expression was not wide, that
given being more in the nature OF specula-
ton as to the succession. Gle Roi est
mort; vive lie Roi," said certain alderman,
after having expressed his sorrow at the
steps have been taken looking to setting
flags at half mast, or giving other express
sion of public coincidence, but this may be
accounted for by the fact that to none Of
the city officials was the news known.
Comment Of the Press.
New YORK, Nov. 25.-The World will
tomorrow say editorially:
All over the United States, in parties and
among all descriptions of men there will be
genuine, heartfelt sorrow at the national
loss. AS an active, aggressive statesman,
strong in his convictions and staunch in his
constancy to the Democracy, Mr.. Hendricks
naturally was honOred by political enemies
and the hostile criticisms of Republican Or
gans. But no opponent could gainsay his
ability. and no essailant of his partisanship
ever dared to question his purity and honesty.
In his long public life he had filled the
highest post of honor and trust in his state
and all but the very highest in the United
States, and he came out of all with a clean,
unsullied record as public servant and with
the increased respect confidence and affec-
ton of his party. The higher the trust be-
slowed on him by his party, the more bril-
liantly shone the lustre of his Democracy.
The death of the vice president will materially
affect the situation in the senate. fractional
opposition to the national administration has
been urged by the less scrupulous members
of the Republican majority. 1t was felt by
the people that Mr.. Hendricks influence.
ability and strength as presiding officer
would be wholesome restraint upon those
who advocate and a valuable aid to those
Republicans who wonld deplore such
an immense and un-American pol
icy. But the Republican president
pro ten. of the senate now becomes its perma-
nent presiding officer until the vice presi-
dency shall again be filed by an election, and
it is to be feared that with a Republican in
that important position conservative resist
ance will be weakened and the will OF the
more silent senators will be III greater danger
of prevailing. The political effects of this
loss the country has sustained must not,
however, be now considered. 1t is only fitting
IN the nOur OIL SOrrOW 10 COuuOl6 WILL luO
people in what is a national affection to eX-
press our heartfelt sympathy with the be-
reaved family and pay such weak tribute as
we can to the ability and worth of the dead
statesman. His public career was full of
honor; his private life was without STAIN"
NEW YORK TIMES.
NEW YORK, Nov. 26.-The Times says
editorially:
Mr.. Hendricks Hwas type of the sincere
and earnest partisan Democrat, OF upright
personal character and considerable abilities,
whose sympathies were too narrow and his
views too restrained to permit him the place
in political history to which he aspired. He
is said to have replied, after the presidential
canvass of 1880 and when he was recovering
from a severe illness. to hequestion, whether
he was out of politics, that he would never
be out of politics till he was in the grave and
the remark was characteristic of him. He
was, moreover, not a progressive Democrat,
and it was well known that he had little liking
for the principles represented by the head of
the ticket on which he was elected. But his
partisanship never took him to point where
his probity was in doubt Or his entire fidelity
to conscience questioned.
TIE SUN.
Tomorrow the Sun will say edtorially:
Mr.. Hendricks has been conspicuous as
public man for more than twenty-five years.
Adopting the Democratic faith at the begin
ming of his career. he was faithful to it to the
last. T1eS-s.ws3 no compromise in his po-
litical ideas. The doctrines of Jefferson and
jackson were his doctrines, and he held fast
to the traditional craftsmanship of his party.
He belonged to the people, and knew nothing
of that pharisaic and federalist pre-
tension which held them III distrust
and contempt. His political speeches
were filed with this spirit, and like his
forensic argument commanded respect by
their breadth, elevation, vigor OF reasoning
and catholic comprehensiveneSs. In social
life, Mr.. Hendricks was dignified, kindly cor
dial, unaffected and generous. His sympa-
thies were never denied to any deserving
cause, or to any young man ambitious OF USE
fulness and honor. Happy in his home, be-
loved by his fellow citizens, his life was en-
viable, and although he did not fulfill all the
days that his friends wished and hoped for
him, his death, too, was envlaDle. He rests
from his labors, and the sorrow and affection
ate esteem of the whole country follow him to
the last.
THE TRIBUNE
The Tribune has the following:
The death of Vice President Hendricks
was announced on the bulletins up town
about 80 o'clock last night, creating pro-
found sensation. At the principal hotels it
became at once the chief topic of converse
ton. The general estimate OF MIR. Hendricks
was mentioned by Democrats and Republicans
as consistent Democrat. There was
no little discussion as to the pres
idency, pro tenn, OF the senate.
At first some thought that Mr. Edmunds held
that position, but it was remembered that
since the meeting OF the senate under the
new administration, Mr.. Hendricks never left
the chair or was absent so as to give an OPP
uortunity or excuse for the election of
president pro TEN. 1t was his object to delay
that selection until such time as he hoped the
senate might have a Democratic majority,
when Democrat could be elected.
The Tribune says it comedies honesty of
purpose to Mr.. Hendricks. and adds:
Of conciliatory and winning manner, he
was probably the most popular man in his
party. and came the nearest to representing
its true views and honest wishes. That fact
had much to do with the repeated defeat of
his efforts to secure presidential nomination,
as the time had not arrived when the Demo-
cratic leaders saw the way open
to success with q candidate who
professed no aims other than those popular
with the masses Of the party. Just at the
time when the lights seemed to be dawning
bright in the path of Mr.. Hendricks ambi-
ton his busy and eventful life is brought to an
abrupt and peaceful close. 1t was only few
days ago that he was rejoicing over what
seemed to him an indication of returning
Democratic sense in the choice and election of
David B. Hill for governor of this state.
The current of Democratic thought
seemed to be setting in Mr.. Hendricks direc-
ton, and had he lived until another national
convention met, it is possible he would have
been a more formidable candidate than ever
before, Mr.. Hendricks was great politician,
and his career extends over the most event.
full period of the nations existence. Unfor-
tunately it cannot be said that
he has left upon the country
any special impress for good. His
excessive caution never led him in advance
Of his party, and his vigorous intellect was
not used to uphold the government during the
war. It was unfortunate that Mr.. Hendricks
did not permit the choice of president pro
tenn of the senate at the last session. Neither