New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-01-28
PRAISE FOR HIS LIFE WORK.
PROMINENT MEN EULOGIZE THE DEAD
STATESMAN.
SENATOR HoAR AND JUDGE ROAR. MR.. BLAINE's
PASTOR. J. H. MANLEY AND OTHERS TALK
ABOUT THE NATIONAL LOSS IN

PASTOR ]. II. MANLEY AND OTHERS TALK
ABOUT THE NATIONAL LOSS IN
MR. BI.ArNE's DEATH.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE1
Boston, Jan. 81" The Journap' publishes inter
ews this evening with a large number OF prominent
men giving their estimates OF Mr. Blaine as citizen
and statcsnian'
senator George F. Hoar said "To draw an adequate
rortrat Of Mr.. Blaine would require almost his own
eenus lie was, since the death Of great military
ehetains the most conspicuous and striking personal
,r.senos in American public life. Even when Grant,
sherman and Sheridan were at the height OF their
.ms Mr.. Blaine shared with them the
.Secton OF his countrymen, and his coming
aoud probably have created anywhere IN the
country as great popular enthusiasm that Of
either Of the three great cheftalns. The feeling for
him was that which is felt for a bright and attractive
hoy. He had always, amid the most serious and
crave responsibilities that gift Of youth which the
charm OF Chaf1es James Fox, and which made him the
Fest beloved OF the great English statesmen. Mr..
Blaine had q marvellous literary instinct His
styb free from exaggeration and eX
cess and the little composites OF phrase
which are the vice OF American speech. His
eulogy on Garfield has always seemed to me one
Of the most exquisite productions Of the class to
which 1t belongs Mr.. Blaine had great skill In
seeing what position difficult and exciting pub
us questions was likely to receive the support OF
his party, and to be popular In the country
think his leadership, II his health had been con
tnued. would haze prolonged the lease Of power
NJ the Republican party. Mr.. Blaine
learned in American politics. lie
had thl, knowledge always at his command. 1t
lent great charm to his familiar conversation at
rls own table, where he the most charming OF
hosts and In society. where be was the most sought
for Of guests. think it great pity that he was
never elected President. ] think his piloiage
womb have steered the vessel of the Republic
safelS His administration Of the Department of
state was enough to show how mistaken were those
who expected a quarrelsomc. sensational tickle and
feeble administration of foreign affairs OF the country
Judge f. lockwood Hcar said mir Blaine was
one of the most impressive figures Of our country.
lie was patriotic. resolute and born fighter. His
influence the legislation and politics OF the conn
try has not been exceeded by the Influence Of any
other man while be has been in public life. and he
was personally very attractive. While / always
thought him undoubtedly personally ambitious, vet
he was direct in his methods. honorable and mag
nanmous."
Tho Rev. Dr. f. d. Webb. formerly pastor OF the
shawmut CONGREGATIONAL Church Of Boston, and at
one time Mr.. Blaine's pastor in Augusta, SAID II
his pastor for ten years. and afterward wheh we
met We used often 10 converse on religious topics.
On one occasion l congratulated him on his success
ss q politician, and then said MIR. Blaine. lay all
at the Masters feet His reply was: If had
studied my Bible as diligently have Daniel Webster
should be better Christian than am The ease and
beauty OF his literary style was like Macauley's
In politics he has always been better man than
those who accused him. / have always taken the
liberty when with him OF crtcising any speech. act
vote Of his that I dlsliked. But In great
majority OF cases he has taken away my objections
or proved that he was right The first time he was
nominated for the Presidency he was supremely de-
srous OF being elected. He told me he had left no
stone unturned he could honorahy turn to his
advantage but after that defeat he never really
desired 70 be President. ! him last in April
told him l was very sorry for the letter he had
written declining to be a candidate and thought the
country generally sorry TO see It, Looking out
across the street where the residence OF the Nations
Chief Executive could be seen. said; You were
never so near the White House you are today
Raising his hand his breast he said My friends
are good enough to say So but it excltes desires
here"
j. II. Manley, OF Augusta, Me-, said II Is not
extending In any degree the literal truth 10 say
that no American citizen ever possessed ruer dearer
friends than James q. Blaine lie had personal
following unsurpassed in the history OF this Republic
and his death causes true mourning in every section
OF the land Truly II be said that the heart
Of the Nation tlrobs heavily at his grave Those
who knew him Intimately, who knew his home iie'
bis true character, his noble qualities understand
his great popularity. The mistakes Of his life were
always made against himself. lie never pOscd
as a perfect man, Haunted his virtues or his
greatness, never boasted had tinge OF jealousy,
never sought praise or reward for speech or act.
had no malice in his heart, but he could be and
often was rghtc0usly indignant. lie was calrnest
In storm and most fearless under attack was gen
crosby itself, always thinking Of others and abound
Ing In the truest and broadcast charity. He was
often misunderstood and misjudged but wherever
bis true character and his true and upright life Is
Of Tho tacf
tors Of American manhood. Thoroughly patriotic,
eminently WISE absolutely just in every relation In
life, his fame and his name will continue to shed
lustre upon the land he loved and served 50 long
as the English language is spoken
judge Charles Levi Woodbury. prominent Demo
trat of this city, said IL recognize in him man
whose public life was rare specimen OF intellectual
growth, reaching by progressive steps until IT came
10 the highest ranks OF craftsmanship. 1t is very
bat MOI With to hand He e
BY being S slSna he ed see on b nsf'r s
and its Interests and his faith in institutions as
mere anabStee during bis e Ills heart was always
,r his Ills d OF the sa ae DE- S
brllancy and craftsmanship and success without a
peer in this generation. think Mr.. Blaine will
live n The history Of tho country as one OF its bright
Ex-Governor John T. Long, and Alexander II:
Of eulosy or Of Mr.. Biaine's Character public and
private.
A few dnys before his death General Butler said
Blaine will leave a place not easily to be filed II
II be filled at all, I'm the political status OF the
country. As a Statesman, in the true sense OF the
word DO not know his equal, and II that equal
be living. II must be some young man, some I'M
known and yet untrled man. ! had hoped that he
might he elected President. because | knew his
broad views on the great questions OF day. and
his conception the future glory and strength Of
THIS country. we'll his grand aim TO bring into
one fold all the people on the northern continent
and weld them into nation. Especially was
that trae with regard to Northern neiehbors. II
Blaine should die could rot find words 10 express
my regret at this crisis tie country should lose
Its ablest leader and adviser"
Providence, r. J.. Jan. 81 (special).-Govcrnor d.
Russell Brown speaking Of the death Of Blaine said
" For a long number OF years have regarded Mr..
lat Apn and ny hp1d