The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1893-01-27
A GREAT STATESMAN.

| The New York WaM, speaking Of Car
Isle who is likely to be secretary Of th,
treasury in Cleveland . cabinet says he is
statesman Of the old school and of The
present time. From his first modest ap-
pearance on the floor Of the house ol
representatives In 1879 until now, when he
is the acknowledged leader of his party on
all.questions relating to public finance, he
has commanded the respect and admiration
of men Of all parties In his first great
speech on tae corrupt use Of the deputy
marshals in elections he showed that be
sas q consummate constitutional lawyer.
As one Of the advisory committee of b
party in congress during the stormy politi
cal session called by Mr. Hayes, he gave
proof of calm Judgment. great skill in the
management of difficult problems and ad-
mirable qualities as leader of men.
Many men who look for Loisterousness
a leader deny that Mr. Carlisle has the
temperament for a bold, aggressive contro-
versy. Such men mistake noise for com
mand. Mr. Carlisle il the most successful
leader that the democrats Of the house of
representatives have had since the war.
Whether be was on the floor ~ debater
or IN the chair n speaker, no storm broke
out in the house Of representatives he
could not quell 50 quietly that the disorder
ly mob did not realize that they had a
m asier. His character, his clear intellect,
his absolute fairness, his refusal 10 permit
partisanship TO enter into the consideration
OF public business, to becloud his Judgment
or 10 make him forgetful of the rights of
his political opponents-these qualities
made him leader Al they make hin, .
statesman. And when The result of the
leadership OF commanding intellect are
measured against those Of mere brute energy,
the differences in favor Of the former is
found 10 be great.
Within this generation of Legislators no
one has been more successful than Dir Car
Isle. In the early days Of his service in
congress be won the confidence Of his
On both sides Of the house 10 that
e extent that his word on-a question Of fact
was authority, and ersry measure that be
introduced was accepted as intended for the
public good. No enc eyer dreamed that be
Vas capable Of furthering legislation for the
promotion Of private ends. TIE result was
that he was generally succesxful in gaining
his object, and success is, In q large way,
The test Of statesmanship.
When be was speaker ot the house be |
administered the Office with snch absolute
fairness thai even his political opponents
confessed that be was the best speaker Of |
his genera,iou- At the same time be or
CANNED the house in such a naunes that
the strength Of his party was made most |
effective. Personal consideration did not |
souirol him. When the contest was settled |
in his favor be appointed his chief oppon-
eni. Mr Randall, chairman Of the commit |
tee on appropriations. The Successful |
working Of the ttIree houses over which he
presided was exceptional There were
differences Of opinion and open dissension
as there have been fcr many years in the
democratic ranks. but under Mr. Carlisle's |
guidance these were reduced to the mini |
mum. While he did not suoceed In unit
ing the party on the Morrison taa. or even
in securing enough votes for its passage, be |
. reduced the protection opposition in the |
Fifty-krst congress thai tie Mills bill was
passed by the house.