Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-02-25
Mr.. German Formally and Feelingly
Announces Mr.. Wilson's Death.
SENATE ADJOURNS OUT OF RESPECT
The Shipping Bill Will Be Con-
sidered by the House.
MONEY FOR AGRICULTURE.
THE SENATE.

journal was read and q message received from
the House business was suspended on the sug-
gestion of Mr.. Edmunds to give time for con-
sultation with Mr.. German as to what course he
wished the Senate to pursue in connection with
the death Of his colleague.
A Few minutes afterward Mr.. German en-
tered the chamber and, after reaching his desk,
ne LAID upon it a sheet Of paper which he had
In his hand, and on which we're written a set of
resolutions. He addressed the Senate in q low
and mournful voice.
SENATOR Wilson'S DEATH ANNOUNCED.
1t becomes my duty Che said). Mr.. President,
to announce to the Senate the death of my col
league, the late Ephraim K. Wilson. He breathed
his last in this city last night about 1910
o'clock My late colleague, though not robust
in health. was in this chamber Saturday last
giving that earnest attention to public business
which was the rule of his life. On Sunday he
was indisposed, but none around him thought
that 1t was more than temporary trouble
which would soon pass away.
His death comes, therefore, as sudden shock,
not only to his associates, but to the country
and to his family. My colleague had for some
time anticipated q sudden taking off. He was
conscious that he had an attack of the heart
which might terminate his career at any time.
And yet, with the courage Of a hero, he went
on In the discharge of his private and public
duties as serenely and as quietly and as
methodicaly as if he was in robust health.
three-score and ten He was heiovsd and
honored by the people Of his state, whom he
had served in their state legislature, presi-
GENITAL elector, as a member OF the House Of
representatives and as an associate justice OF
the circul: court OF his district. He had been
twice elected as member OF this body.
His career here is familiar to all of u.s. We
knew him as man of lofty intelligence, as a
lawyer of active and rare logic and as a gentle
man without reproach. He enjoyed the esteem
OF every member OF this body, without regard
10 70 party. The loss OF such man is a loss to
the nation. But in Maryland his death will be
specially mourned.
Inc people OF that state have lost an upright
ciuIeh, true friend. faithful legislator. He
oiec as ne hved, modest, painstaking,
CHRISTIAN gentleman.
RESOLUTIONS OF SORROW,
Mr.. German then offered resolutions a1n-o.s-
inc the great sorrov ,v;.h ,-h;.h a.. 90.
VIZ Which, VIC senate
nao ne"ro Oh 'ne deatn OF Mr.. wilson, direct
ing the appointment Of committee of nine
funeral. directing the removal Of the remains
to Maryland, in charge of the sergeant-at-arms
ana attenoed py the committee, and ordering
tnat communication be sent to the House Of
representatives with an invitation to attend
the funeral tomorrow and to appoint COM
mittee to act with committee OF the Senate.
Mr.. spooNER's TRIBUTE.
Mr. Spooner Maid his tribnte IN the da.d sar-
.tor d Ala M 80 -. 80. w N"U S0n-
A. Nv no"' NC 'aiu' oecause wnen
tne senate I'm obedlence to its custom) would
hereafter suspend business in order to allow
eulogies to be delivered he CMr Spooner)
would not be a member Of the body. Senator
wilson and himself had entered the Senate on
the same day, and had become members Of the
committee on claims on the same day. SO that
their association with each other, personal and
ohclal, had been intimate. Some years ago he had
been admitted to Mr.. Wilson's confidence and
had been honored by his personal friendship.
Mr.. wilson's death came to him, therefore, as q
personal ioss
ne spoke OF the dead Senator as Q man Pc
culiariy modest and unobtrusive and yet hav-
ing that spirit and independence that are es-
sential 10 maniiness. He had not taken that
active part In the proceedings Of the Senate
that other Senators had done, but that was at
trlputaple partly TO these characteristics and
faatb bod hean tha rUr yIars tne specter OF
Ri 10 au ,.os ah,n rSa', suess q. every Ieast.
health permitted. to cone successfulIv in debate
with any antagonist on any subject. With a nat
urally strong mind study and refexion had
given given 70 nim 1 mental powers which eompar-
canahyo of oasv a~d .oYreta ne was
and had remarkable movers Of anoIvsis
H., had great legal learning and his
Temperament was judicial. He Mr. Snooner1
Rod nay.r Lnown man fro,, -, ~ pp.ot..,o 81.
Or iniustiCo less to he expected than frnvn
senator Wilson. His reports To the COMMITTEES
on claims on complicated snbiects had heen
narked nv legal ability and l;terorv tasto ond
had attracted the admiration and s,nror.I ~ ~
aiI his colleaoues ON that Committed He was .
an,tior.n ~, G os tha ia school a'S b;. ". was
70 ali with whom he came in contactIof h;gi
and low degree) was unfailing and beautiful.
His aspirations we're all elevated, and he was,
IN his pupnc ana private me, Christian gem
d;a1 r.;naiv 10 Ss.th S.u Sn1,S ina. ~ mr. wilson
t;.a,u - ~, III h ras 81 =. a o' oS"y un-
so w W . ntiS VIZ 0 40. "a q. w " So' ""o 'neir
iriTnu Ma, I,,.; iloI, Mar nu s "as ~ ~ uie.
Inc lesolu'ions m were aereeu W imam mousiy
ana nno "essrsi Ts,. uormSn, S gray ;,o Zones arb
fasco, raui1n9I: oPooner, wilson Iowa.,
Mitchell ana ai Dixon o. I'VE were appointed the COM
miItee on the part Oh tne senate.
Inc senate then, as further mark OF re-
spect ADJOURNED I'LL TOMORROW az II am.
HOUSE.
Mr.. Mckinley (Ohio), from the committee
on rules reported resolution nrov;dino th.,
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'o.o,lv" 'ue Aou.. '""n mee' ~ ~ O'Clock
and shall Immediately proceed to the consider
to close at 6 o,clocI Fridsv the Hon.s ,S~,1 ah"~
W :" - .e nouse snan
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