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ing frmness when sure of his position. He
listens patiently aud thoughtfully TO all
who can help him, takes counsel of his ad-
visers, receives criticism without bitter
ness, keeps his opinions to himself. forms
his own judgments and assumes all re-
sponslbility when he is ready to act.
He surveys carefully the whole field of
national politics. not as O partisan, but as
the ruler of a great nation charged with
the greater responsibility of ruling impair
TALLY and wisely. He studies the needs of
all sections of the country, and seeks by
personal contact with the people to know
accurately the condition and wants of each
locality. As President. he knows no North,
South, East or West: for he regards him.
self as the Nations ruler, and wishes every
section to feel that 1t has in him guardian
and a friend.
Without intruding upon the sphere of
Legislation. he watches Its course with
critical eye: indicates with clear discrimi-
nation his judgment on lines of public pol
Icy. and uses the veto power when he
thinks the public veal demands it, With
profound respect for the judiciary, he
weighs with the greatest care all candi-
dates for ludgeships. and makes appoint
ments To the bench of only men of the high
est character attachments and reputation.
While working within the lines of his
party and recognizing the necessity of
party organization, he is careful to select
for the important offices In his gift men of
high character and attainment; and he
never leSltatee TO remove his own ap-
pointees when they prove themselves to be
untitled for their duties. He is a firm be-
lever in civil-service reform. and has very
materially advanced its cause during his
administration. He Is wisely conservative,
a conscientious and practical man, and be-
lieves in making haste slowly. Reforms
thus pushed are likely to be permanent.
He would rather be safe than brilliant,
md thinks more of the approval of history
than OF the applause of to-day. HIS ambi-
10 IN hka a xvla rr1lQ me- ia
administration to carry his country for
ward and upward in its grand career.
His patriotism is of an exalted character.
He loves America not only for what she is
and for what she has done. but for what
she may be and for what she can do; look
ing upon her as one of the great sisterhood
of nations one of the youngest and yet
already one of the greatest. with future
that no one can fOretell. full of great posi-
billties, for herself and for humanity.
He is a man of great simplicity of char
acter, modest. unpretentious. regular in
his habits, methodical in his work. and
tree from idiosyncrasies; a gentleman by
instinct. as well as by habit. He is some-
times accused OF being cold. but his manner
bellies his heart, for those who know him
best and who are acquaiD ted with his true
inner self. which the cares of Office and the
honest hate of sham and pretense some
times conceal. know him to be tender
hearted. cordial and sympathetic.
Tested by any standard which we apply
to men in private life. Benjamin Harrison
is q notable example of our best civiliza-
ton, and has administration is worthy of
the man.