Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-07-21

cause he never talks unless he has something t.
say worth listening to- He ID forcible without be-
Ing either dogmatic or aggressive.
SENATOR BECK AND HIS PAPRRa
Senator Beck Is one OF the old reliables of the
democratic side. He ignores all orator1cal effects
and goes straight to the point. He talks fast but
has the faculty Of mixing up his papers Ct refer
ence. In the midst OF an earnest speech he will
70 toss over the papers on his desk and In
thing here somewhere" He Is homely In all his
Efforts, but honest and effective, and, more than
t IN well-iniormed on any subject he undertakes
Senator Blair is one Of the "always-ready" sort;
ne can talk at mark or against time, but has .
sny-5ong way OF speaking that does not I'LL the
galleries. Senator Brown never speaks unless on
some sulect that is OF direct importance TO his
SIT down while reading his speech, and he reads 1t
| IN mumohng tone that cannot be heard at the
clerks desk: But as he is always careful about
revision and sees that the speech is circulated in
proper shape among his constituents he accom-
plisheS his object.
Senator Butler is one of the best takers on the
uemocratlc Side. He has a fine presence and
good voice He grows excessively earnest In any
subject he takes up.
Is permitted TO leaca final vote until he has
whack at it. He is very solemn In style, earnest
IN voice, and impressive in gesture, usually en-
ghaslzhg each period OF a sentence BY bringing
oo"n the lorefnger OF the right hand.
DnIGENr MKMBER.
senator Cockrell eschews set speeches, but he Is
one OF the most diligent members Of Congress and
FULLY Informs himself as to every subject that
comes up, even including private bills. He is al
dllgent realize that they will learn the merts OF
the case under consideration by listening to Sem
ator CockrelL He does not aspire to be An orator,
put wants to be legislator, and In that he L. q
success.
SENATOR FRYE's oRAToRY.
senator Frye Is one OF the most entertaining
speakers OF the Senate. Healways takes the main
aisle when he has speech to make, and rolls up
bis sleeves as II he meant business; and he does,
too. He parades from one end Of the main aisle 70
the other and without any notes pounds the life
out OF any proposition be opposes. After exhaust
cuperates by going fishing week or two.
senator Evarts has not made any great marx as
an orator In the body Of which he is now q mem
per. He speaks In Ierky way and still follows
tne habit OF constructing long sentences II Is
dlffcult even after listening attentiv,iy 70 him,
TO decide which side Of the leading question he
eSpouses.
SENATOR GoRMAN.
senator German makes no pretension to any Of
the attributes OF the orator; yet his speeches are
always listened to with marked attention. He
never talks unless he has something to say which
ne believes has bearing on the subject, and
when he speaks he makes 1t apparent that he IS
thoroughly Informed to the subject on hand
He is argumentative rather than eloquent, seek
Ing, without any display, to present the subject
In The light 1t appears to him. No speech OF the
session has created greater impression among Sem
the methods OF the Ordnance Bureau.
Senator Jones, OF Nevada, whose speeches sew
eral years ago on the silver question were con-
ceded TO be among the ableSt delivered in Con-
gresS seems TO have entirely rorsaken the forensic
arena. He never talks these days and rarely ever
votes.
TWO ORATORS FROM wEsr VIRGINIA.
Senator kenna, another forcible speaker Of the
democratic sid. got his education as public de-
batter in the House, where he served for years. He
is plain talker, but is gifted with a good voice
and easy command or language. His colleague
senator Faulkner, though but young senator,
the Senate.
SENATOR TELLER.
Senator Teller is a ready talker on all subjects
and is well informed to the political history Of
the country and all the details OF the legislative
and executive departments. When he gets warmed
up TO subject he talks like backwOods exhOrter.
His earnestness swamps his oratory, and he begins
10 peat with strong nasal twang that Is nything
but enchanting.
THE OHIO LEADER.
Senator Sherman, though not what would be
called gifted orator, is OF the most effective
speakers OF the Senate. He pays no attention to
the arts OF oratoy but goes straight ahead to the
object In view, and, In a plain, practical manner
that, when the subject Is sufficiently inspiring,
attains the altitude Of eloQuence he carries his
audience with him.
senator spooner is, though young senator, one
OF the recognized orators OF that body. He pos
sesses a strong voice and understands how to use
1t TO the best advantage to please the ears OF his
auditors.
SENATORS VOORHEES, AND DANIEL
Senator voorhees, OF course Is not to be omitted
from any list OF senatorial orators. He has been
public speaker Of national fame for many years
His powers as an orator are too we'll known to
need any description, he has been in public life
for many years, TO say nothing OF his political ad-
dresses in every campaign for his party.
'nator Daniel, OF Virginia, is an orator who will
add to his fame In future Senate Debates He Is
yet but n W Senator, and he pays due observance
10 the traditions Of the body requiring new men TO
remain In the background for a time. But his,
term OF probation Is about out, and his friends
may expect TO hear from him before the expira-
ton Of the Fift1eth Congress.
THE RHODE ISLAND SENATORS.
Senator Chace is Quaker. and is, therefore
modest and bashful. He does not thrust himself
forward as a champion in the arena OF Senatorial
debate; and very properly, for he has neither the
voice nor the address to make himself a leader.
But, as was shown In his recent defense OF Rhode
Island, he knows how to take care OF himself HIS
colleague, however Senator AIdrich, need not fear
TO measure swords with most Of his political Op-
ponelts. Senator Aldrich has not the power OF
eIocution that some Of the damocrats have, but he
is thoroughly posted In all the leading political
questions OF the DAY, and can hold his own In
debate with the best OF them.