Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1890-04-18
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His Many Admirable Qualities Opinion
of Mills, Reed, Carlisle. Mckinley an
Others.
Representative Roger @. Mills had ne
heard of Mr.. Randall's death when a
Associated Press reporter called at
o'clock and asked his opinion of Mr. Ran
dali. Mr.. Mills spoke ieelingly and earn
estly: " He was very great man." salt
he, "a man of unimpeachable integrit,
and a natural-born leader of men. HI
had more of the elements of Leadership
than any man have come in contac will
since have been in public life, Nothins
but his views of the tariff could have pre-
vented him from being the leader of thu
Democratic party If il had not beer
for that he would have been nominated
tor President in 1876, and" said Mr.. Mills
with emphasis, che would have beer
elected and seated, for he would have as
serted his rights. But when he believed
his opinions were right he would never
change them no matter what might hap.
pen.
BIS GREAT DETERMINATION.
al never saw such remarkable deter
mination. When he set his lips and
brought down that great jaw of his, moth
ing could change him. Why, when our
tariff bill was up l pleaded with hun,
urged and begged him to make some con,
ccssions aud compromise, but he believed
he was right and could not be moved.
When all of lis party except Sowden and
one or two others had come over, he still
held out aud could not be moved. That
was the only thing on which we differed.
There is nothing good and ureat you can
not say for me about Randall. Iesteemed
him highly, my feelings toward him were
of the kindest and had great admiration
and personal attqct ment for him."
SPEAKER REEDS EULoaY.
Speaker Reed said: 1t would be
useless to try to express in a few words
the sense of great loss which we all feel
in Mr. Randalls death. My esteem for
him was very great, and / have always
had and expressed the highest admiration
for his steadfastness and courage. ae
was good friend, a brave man and a
statesman beyond reproach."
Mr.. Carlisle, who was just returning
from visit to the Randall residence,
said; "My personal acquaintance with
Mr.. Randall began when 1 entered the
Forty fifth Congress in October 1877
Ever since then our relations have been
not only friendly but quite intimate. AL
though we differed widely upon some
very important subjects, we never al
lowed these differences to interfere with
our friendship. have always regarded
him as an honest man in public life, all |
he was undoubtedly a man who had
strong convictions and the courage to
stand by them. l think his death is a
great loss to his party and to the country,
and that he deserves to be remembered
for great many important public SER
vices"
ATRULEY GREAT MAN.
Major Mckinley said: "The death of
Samuel j. Randall takes oLt of public
life one of the ablest and purest of our
statesmen. He was great man, and
for twenty-five years has been pos
tive force in National affairs. During
all of his long service in the House, amid
the fiercest conflicts, when passion ruled
Mr.. Randall was always true to his
country, to his convictions and his con.
sutuents, making everything yield to his
convictions of public duty. He was a
nationa! leader of men. No man could
have been greater one. He will be
missed in the Nations Councils. Few
mel have filled larger space than he.
Before disease had taken hold of him
he was majestic figure in the House. AS
speaker he seemed fitted for the post
always firm and resolute in party con.
tests, yet fair and courteous to his oppon
ents In the great contest of 1876 no man
can tell what might have happened bu
for his ST. org hand and clear head.
shall feel his death personal loss. Not
the least of Mr.. Randall's qualities were
his integrity and rugged honesty"
GREATEST OF HIS TINE.
Representative Holman, who served Will
Mr. Randall on the Appropriations Com
mittee for many years, said Mr.. Randall
was one of the greatest men of his time
and that, during the years he wasin Con
gress, Mr.. Randall had done more tC
shape Legislation, and had impressed hi
views more clearly upon the States book
than any other man in either House. HI
was a man of uDswerving integrity, anC
would never support any measure whicl
involved useless or extravagant expendi
ture, even if it was to be spent in his Owl
district but if, on the other hand, the bill
was for the good of the country, it fount
in him an earnest advocate. MIR. Ran
dali" added Mr.. Holman, " was by lonI
odds the ablest man in the House and wa
one of its most loved and respected mem
bers.
Representative Cannon said: