Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-07-09

II the more difficult for one TO gain such con-
spicuous distinction as to mark him above all
his cOuntrymea contemporary with him and
make him figure beforv the whole world. The
fact shat distinction Is reluctantly conceded by
the thrOng of aspiring rivals and that the great
gulf between democracy and monarchy com
pels but enviouS. qualified and supercihous
recognition BY foreign countries of those who
breathe the freer air of 1.-THE new republic"
makes the honOrs that any American wins bet
ter worth the wearing
GLADSTONE, BISMARCK AND BLAINE.
1t is no discredit to Mr.. Gladstone TO say that
his greatest fame rests upon his efforts to
secure the establishment of principles of liberty
which have come 10 him as a new light during
the last years of his life and which but rudi-
mentaIy to Mr.. Blaine.
The reatleSs of Bismarck is exemplified in
his iron hand" his iron will. " which carries
with it the idea that the iron hand is lifted
against some of his fellow creatures and that
his iron will is opposed to the will of people.
Blaine is one of the people, developed into a
leader of people and is the stronger and more
impressive as figure in the history of latter
day American politics because he has never
ceased TO be plain citizen. No part Of his
fame has ever depended upon ancestry nor
upon Office he has held. Today, in the closest
retirement of his life he occupies the minds Of
the people of this country perhaps more than
does any other man. Though he has finally
Withdrawn himself from politics he is still
factor In American affairs and the future de-
velopment of the power Of this country must be
on the lines of his suggestion. He has been a
teacher rather than a legislator. He has done
more in the way of giving purpose and direc-
uoU to public sentiment than he has in the way
Of framing laws. and his great popularity
arises from the recognition by the people of his
patriotic purposes and his ambition to see this
country the greatest on the earth.
BLAISE's BROAD VIEWS.
His vision has always been too broad to be
encompassed in some few measures aimed at
minor detail Of government, but has COM
pretended a policy of national development
Aaving extraordinary intellectual endowments
he Is a dIigent student, and. not satisfied as
most brilliant men are to fash forth the ideas
that come from quick perception. he studies
deeply all questions which called for his atten-
ton and completely masters all that he ever
undertakes Capable Of discovering at glance
what only diligent research discloses to most
men. he devOtes time to the careful study Of
details and goes to the very bottom of q aues-
tion. toiilng as earnestly as the veriest plodder
His brilhancy, therefore. has something sub
stantial IN II. and his sagacity is great his
wit With natural powers which enabled him
to lead men his aims always higher than
personal ACKNOWLEDGEMENT and he Is never o
demagogue. His undertakings are all ambitious
and their magnitude often places them beyond
'i'o HAA4lS VI tile mere IOltlclans. VINO
are IN the majority in affairs OF government
His purpose has always been to extend the
power and influence OF the nation. He would
place this republic before the whole world
he comprehends the spirit of our free insti-
t1tons as few men are capable of comprehend
ing it. He sees what the growth Of those insti-
t1tiOns should be aid wants to remove all
Obstacles and encourage their expansion to the
logical extreme. In all affairs Of government
ne airas at that which would be lasting and gen.
eral rather than that which would be confined