The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1893-01-28
TRIBUTES OF RESPECT.
Expressions of Regret From the Prsst-
dent and abin~t Oiiicers.

Expressions ut Regret FROM ehe Fresa-
dent and Cabinet Onicers.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 27.-Presldcnt Har-
rison said that the news OF Blaine's death
made very profound impression upon
him. While recognizing the fact that ulti-
mate recovery was Improbable. he was
still wholly unprepared for ii and the an
nouncement was great shock to him. He
felt unable, under the circumstances, to
enter upon the consideration Of any pub
lie business with members Of his cabinet,
aud therefore, after expressions of regret
and sorrow at the loss sustained by them
selves and the country in Blaine's death,
the meeting OF the cabinet adjourned.
The associates Of Blaine paid tho follow
ing tributes Of affection and esteem to his
memory:
Secretary Of State Foster-"In diplo-
macy his chief characteristic was his cx-
alted Amcricanism. He was thorough
believer in tho Monroe doctrine, and tho
reciprocity policy, which distinguished tho
close Of his public career, was the out
growth Of his cow ictions respecting this
doctrine. His diplomatic correspondence
will rank among the best Of his political
productions. His reputation abroad will
mainly rest upon his acts rs secretary ut
| state, and II 10 no exaggcration To say that
In the past 10 years, nj least, ho has been
the hest known American in foreign
lands."
Secretary Of the Treasury Fostcr-"liis
career has been one Of leadership, and
without doubt, he possessed the conf
dence. respect and affection Of q vast
majority OF the American people, more
than any man of his time. His fame is
world wide. His personal popularity and
his hold uI on popular affection were not
confined TO his own party. His death will
be sincerely mourned."
Attorney General Miller-"With refer
ence TO Blaine Il may be truly said that his
failure to be president was an accident.
Al the funeral Of Daniel Webster, one Of
his neighbors looking ON the face OF the
dead statesman, said: 'Dauici Webster
tho world will be lonesome without you.
Tho same may be said with propriety oi
James G. Blaine"
Secretary yTracy-"Blaine, with the DOS
sible exception of Henry Clay, was the
most brilliant statesman and political
leader that this country ever produced.
He was o born leader Of men and was
| richly endowed by nature with all the
qualities that make great statesmen"
Secretary Noble-"Jamcs q. Blaine held
|
OF tho country to n most extraordinar,
degree, moro, ! think, than any olhel
political leader since Lincoln or Clay. His
death will be greatly iamented and the
whole nation will do his memory honor
His critics will not be In this country"
Secretary Elkins-B Blaine was q wonder
full man, and was wonderfully gifted. II,
was ono Of tho greatest statesmen and po
liticai leaders the country has ever pro
duced and the most conspicuous leader o.
his time. His loss will be widely felt ant
mourned. but his life will be q continuou,
inspiration to his party.
Postmaster General wanamaker-Penn
syivania may be proud Of her brillian
son. Cleverer than Henry Clay and as el
oquent an Daniel Webster. and ms an all
around statesman his name will nlway,
bc cherished with those Of tho greatest o
Americans.
Secretary Rusk have no hesitancy IL
saying Tint In many respects, Blaine out
ranked any of his contemporaries ana
welded greater influence in shaping the
fortunes Of tho republican party. Hi,
death, while not expected. will be grea
shock to tho people Of the whole nation
irrespective Of political sentiments.