The record-union., 1893-09-18
speoial to the REcoRp-UN1oN.

ate Yesterday afternoon devoted itself to
tributes of respect in honor Of the mem-
ory of the late Senator Stanford. The ad-
dresses were all of high order and were
listened to by large audience on the
floor of the chamber and in the galleries.
Among the Representatives who came
over from the House were Bowers and
Caminetti Of California.
The desk which Senator Stanford used
while in the Senate was draped with ivy
and golden rod, loving tribute of John
B. Mccarthy, his former private secre-
tary.
Throughout the eulogies tribute was
paid to Senator Stanford as one who,
though extremely wealthy, had used his
wealth to the benefit of his fellow-men to
teach them to look to higher life rather
than merely serve selfish ends.
1t was quite late in the afternoon before
the exercises began. The usual routine
business had been transacted and much
talk heard on the silver question when
Senator White introduced resolution
that the Senate pause from its customary
business to pay honor to the memory Of
his former colleague. This resolution was
adopted and Senator White himself spoke
first, briefly, though feelingly, alluding to
the noble life of the departed Senator.
After briefly reviewing the chief char
aeteristics and work of the dead, Senator
White said:
lowing to the impossibility Of over
coming the intervening distance l was
the only representative of the Senate at
his interment. While participating in
the impressive ceremonies which there
took place l soon observed that, although
there were no invitations issued, there
-, ~,
older citizens of California-a remarkable
representation of the pioneer element.
Many of those who had passed through
the storms of more than one-third OF a
century and who had participated in the
active contentious of early California life
stood by the bier with moistened eye.
Some of them had differed from Senator
Stanford in politics and some had opposed
him In other respects, but all were en-
phatic that he was q man whose heart
was no less reliable than his brain. Ii
the expression of these most competent
witnesses could have been perpetuated
they would have constituted a far more
eloquent tribute to his memory than
anything which will be uttered in this
chamber
He was laid to rest in that beautiful
princiBality, bewildering in its charms,
which he had selected for his home.
Senator Stanford was not without his
trials. The loss of his son, whose name
the university carries, was blow that
less determined organization would have
failed to resist, and while in this chamber
those who were associated with him utter
words of regretful sentiment, let it not be
forgotten that his companion and truest
friend, the partner of his cares and Joys,
still survives, that upon her shoulders is
cast the burden of carrying out the great
projects which she and her husband de-
signed, and to which they consecrated
their later years. That she has the power
and that she will realize all anticipations
no one who is acquainted with her or at
all familiar with her attainments can for
a moment doubt, l know that the sin
cere and undivided coincidence of this
chamber goes out to her, and she can rest
assured i'll the sympathy and goodwill of
her countrymen.
Senator Stanford's death was not alto
gether unex pected. His once robust con-
stitution yielded to pressure of business
and time. His transition to another
world is but an additional notice to us all
suggesting the inevitable-as the amber
of the clouds changes into silver gray, so
the light of every life fades at last from
earth away"
Senator Dolph, following Senator
White, spoke Of Senator Stanford as one
who had long been his associate and CO.
worker in the Senate. In the course of
his remarks he said.
''Of Senator Stanford's career in this
body | need not speak at length. He
was never intrusive or self-asserting He
was willing to leave the work of the Sem
ate mainly to other and younger hands.
Although largely occupied with other
cares and duties, and especially with the
plan for his great university, and afflicted
with bodily intirmitieS, the interests of
his State in Congress were never neg
Il Il II.
able, and his kindness of heart, his
benevolence and his love for humanity,
which were manifested in all he said and
did, made his presence among US a bless
ing. Coming to the Senate at an ad-
vanced age, without previous expert
ence in legislative bodies. with other
great cares and responsibilities and with
enfeebled health, he did not assert him
self or take the commanding position in
the Senate which be would naturally
have done if ne had entered that body at
an earlier period in his life and when in
the full vigor of manhood.
HOur brother has gone from US forever.
He will have no further part in all that is
done under the sun. He sleeps the sleep
that knows no waking, near the great in
stitution he so literally endowed. The
great scheme that absorbed his energies
in later years will be carried on by others.
Thousands Of young men in coming
years, aided by his wise benevolence,
will there equip themselves Tor life's
duties, and his benevolence, through
them, will be transmitted to later gen.
erations. The students in after years
enjoying the fruits of his hberality will
stand with reverence at his tomb and
repeat his praises. The fruitful VINEYARDS
and orchards at Palo Alto will bud, bios
som and yield their fruitage; the flowers
will come in the springtime to scatter
Al. fIsNvae
and go; time will change the very face of
nature; but nothing will disturb his re-
pose. He has solved the great mystery
of life and death.
Though dead, his works live after him,
and will live and exert their influence for
good to the latest generations"
Senator PETER spoke particularly of the
great love which Senator Stanford mani
tested toward the common people, as evil
denced by his land loan bill, adding that
he had never appreciated the late Senator
at his true status until he came to know
him personally. Senator Stanford he
characterized as one who would grow in
the estimation of anyone as he became
better known.
Senator MitchelPs seat adjoined that
of Senator Stanford when the latter was
in the Senate, and they became fast
friends.
Senator Stewards address was replete
with personal "reminiscences of his many
years acquaintance with him who had
departed. He gave graphic description
of the meeting of the five men-Stanford,
Huntington, Hopkins and the two Crock
ers-in the little store in Sacramento to
11lan the great railroad across the CONT
I1ent. uniting the empire of the West
with that of the East, and adding perhaps
more to the grandeur of the whole coun-
try than anything else which had occurred
in many decades. All of the five men
-. l.iar,is in statIlre man Of 1xonder-