The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-08-22

argument against that bill served 10 XIII IL IN
the House. Senator Gray has a resonant
voice and an easy method of delivery As
yet he is a comparatively young Senator.
but is destined il he lives, to take front rank
among the orators Of that body.
On the Republican side of the Chamber
Senator Plumb is one of the most effective
speakers. He talks fast, disdaining all the
studied effects of oratory, but he always
speaks 10 the point, and If he were engaging
in target practice in the wild prairies of Kan
sas il could be properly said of him that he
hits the bull's-eye every time. He is in no.
wise choice about words when he wants to
condemn and abuse. He strikes sledge-
hammer blows, and when he means TO
depict anything as black he says black.
He talks very fast, SO fast that the best stem
ographer Of the Senate can scarcely keep
pace with him. because he says what he
means; or. TO use "a priZe-ring phrase, he
strikes right from the shoulder. There are
no fanciful frills about his speeches. They
are made up OF straightforward Western
logic and If anybody does not understand
Senator Plumb il is because he is ignorant
of forciblc English.
Senator Morgan is one Of the most fluent
public men of the day. He is an easy. grace
1ul talker, with wonderful command of
language. He is one Of the fastest takers
in the Senate. though every word is dis
tinctly uttered. because he has never TO stop
for an instant for words 10 express his ideas.
He il lucid, too. He renders his subject
Senator Hoar is deliberate and scholarly
in his efforts. His speeches usually read
better than they sound, because his voice,
when raised TO the tone necessary in public
speaking, becomes harsh. He Is not much
given 10 gestures, but when excited he has
a way of drawing his mouth. even while
speaking. that means a good deal in the
way Of fiery energy and earnestnesS.
Senator Dawes does not deliver many set
speeches. but he has good deal to say in
AN Indian question involved. His voice is
anything but musical. II has a grating
sound that would completely upset nervous
person. Senator Dawes has a habit while
talking in the Senate of continually seam
ming the galleries. He gestures by throw
ing his arms straight out To the front vigOr-
Ousy.
Senator Henderson, without any attempt
at orat' rical effect. in an easy, pleasing and
natural manner. is always entertaining and
instructive. There is an air of candor and
sincerity about him that commands re-
spectful attention. His voice possesses a
pleasing softness that is entirely masculine.
and he can always count upon command
ing the attention Of his associates.
Senator Stewart is like the ready letter
writer in one respect-he is always ready TO
talk. 10 matter what the subject may be,
he wants TO be heard. His seat is in the
last row on the Republican side, but he
rarely ever begins a speech there. When n
debate opens he is on the alert for an OPEN
ing, and he gradually moves forward until
he gets near tn" centre aisle. Then. when
he can obtain recognition, he starts in a
loud tone. and with both arms swinging in
the air like the arms of windmill He
rarely over stops until entirely run down.
Senator Harris, now one of the most influ-
ential Democratic leaders. is a vigorous
talker. He never engages in debate unless
he considers the subject of Importance.
He has plain practical method of submit
ting his views and opinions that invariably
commands attention. He is earnest, even
to the appearance of ing,eXcited; has a
clear, ringing voice and marks his periods
by bringing down his right hand. He is
conceded 10 be, by both sides OF the cham
Der. the best parliamentarian of the body.
and rarely fails 10 succeed in obtaining
votes enough to pass any measure he takes
charge of. His elOquence, whether eXerted
in public or in private, is usually potent
enough 10 procure all the votes necessary
Senator Don Cameron rarely essays 10
speak i'm public on the stage" and he would
escape these few exhibitions if, like a school
boy. he could play hockey He has no
confidence in his oratory; admits that he
was not cut out for public speaker. Now
and then he feels il TO be imperative TO make
"A speech. but he invariably reads from
manuscript. and in a tone so low that the
official reporter cannot hear him. But when
he wants votes for any bill he can get them
on both sides OF the chamber. which goes
TO show that eloquence is not an essential
qualification of our public men.
Senator Edmunds. the leader OF the ma
.jority i'm the Senate. does not attach much
weight 10 set speeches
and long arguments. His I
His speeches are. rs arule. Lhli
very. brief and altogether t,1N1 .aG
impromptu. But then he NON
il cock-sure of recollection MN ~
US long as he wants 90 re- f%1
main in the Senate. and NV MTA
does not need 10 talk for6 MA y
home consumption. His
delivery is methodical MN
and impressive. He new WI
er gets excited, hut he MI
is quite master in the use
of cutting sarcasm when Mr.. EDMUNDs.
he finds ii necessary.
Senator Bowen. OF Colorado. whose con.
stituents all call him Tom" even including
those for whom he has procured appoint
ments here and he says he would not recog.
nize them If they were any more formal In
addressing him. does not take much stocl
in eloquence as an element Of Congressiona
duty. Now and then when the silver ques.