The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-31

CONGRATULATIONS RESOLUTIONS.
When order was again called, after few
moments of rejoicing and congratulations, Sena-
tor johnson, of Tippecanoe, offered the following
resolutions which he had been engaged in writ
ing when the first resolution was introduced
Whereas The President of the United States has
appointed the Hon. Rufus Magee the senator from
Cass county American minister to the court of Swed
den and Norway,
Resolved, That the Senate of the State of Indiana
expresses its great satisfaction and entire appreciation
of this appointment and considers it fit tribute to
the eminent ability and worth Of one of its most
prominent members.
Resolved that the Senate of Indiana cordially con-
graduates the Hon. Rufus Magee the distinguished
honor conferred upon him by this appointment.
Resolved That the secretary of the Senate be and
is hereby instructed to forward certified copies of
these resolutions both to the Secretary of State Hon.
Thomas F. Bayard, and to the Hon. Rufus Magee.
Senator Foulke, who had arisen to offer reso-
luton at the same moment, in mpl1ance with
the request of several senators had the following
read:
Resolved. That the Senate, unanimously and with.
out distinction of party, communicate to the Presi
ident sense of the honor conferred on body,
well of the eminent fitness of the appointment of
the Hon. Rufus Magee Minister Resident of the
United States at Stockholm, and that feel assured
that in this appointment the United States viii be
most ably and ty represented at the court of Sweden
The resolutions were all adopted by unani-
nous vote.
Lieutenant-governor Manson am delighted
with the appointment. It could not have been
better He will make an intelligent, honorable
aud dignifed representative of the United States.
Speaker Jewett-I am highly pleased. Mr..
Magee and were in college together. He was
then as honorable and as courageous in his con
victions as he has ever been since There is
nothing of the demagogue about him. He is
always for the right. 1t is consideration with
him higher than politics. 1t is fortunate ap
pointment A better man could not be found.
Senator Foulke-Thereis not man in Indiana
whom Cleveland could have more appropriately
honored by this appointment Mr.. Magee has
to most remarkable degree, that essential
quality of tact which enables him to fill any
position with credit to himself and with satisfac
ton to all those with whom he is associated.
He is man of the utmost independence of his
convictions, and will not yield them for the
sake of transient popularity or advantage-yet
of 80 courteous demeanor and such careful re-
gard for the rights and feelings of others that he
rarely offends, even when he most strenuouSly
opposes. He has q peculiar faculty of adapting
himself to circumstances, and will fill any place
with honor to himself and credit to the nation
which he represents.
Senator Hilligass--The appointment is an ad-
mirable one and insures capability and efficiency
in the Office to which he has been called There
will be general satisfaction in the State at this
recognition, and the President is to be congratu
lated upon the selection.
Senator Francis Johnson-In my opinion the
appointment of Hon. Rufus Magee, the senator
from Cass county, as minister to Sweden aud
Norway, is an excellent one. 1t was received
with unanimous expressions of satisfaction and
pleasure by the Senate, and these expression.
were serious and honest Mr.. Magee has woi
the confidence and admiration of his felow-sen
ators not only by the eminent ability which hs
has shown in debate and argument on the floor
of the Senate, but also their friendship, by hi
uniform kindness, courtesy and geniality. re
| joice at his good luck. and am satisfied that il
| his new and distinguished position he will reiec
| credit on himself and honor on his State
| Senator Campbell of ST. Joseph am graft
! fed that Mr.. Mageo has been selected for 50 i'm