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Governor of California during the war,
and how by his remarkable executive
ability he maintained peace and kept
grim -visaged rebellion from invading the
Pacific Coast.
Senator Vest spoke without notes,
something unusual in addresses OF this
kind in Congress, and, brilliant as he al
ways is, he was at his best to-day, making
many strong points to show the benefit to
the world of such character as that of
the dead Senator. Both Vest and Daniel
alluded to the fact that Senator Stanford
had voted against the force bill as evil
dence of the liberality of his mind, fur
ther evidence of his desire to subdue sec
tional animosities and to promote an era
of good feeling in the South being shown
in his vote on the confirmation OF the late
Justice Lamar to place on the Supreme
bench. Senator Vest expressed the
opinion that Leland Stanford would be
remembered by coming generations long
after every member OF the present Sem
ate had been forgotten, and he closed by
saying that if every one whose heart had
been gladdened by the departed Senator,
whose burdens in life had been lightened
by the kind words and loving deeds of
him who had passed away, were to drop
leaf upon his grave, Senator Stanford
would tonight sleep beneath mountain
of foliage.
Senator Perkins spoke last. His address
was one of the finest ever heard on such
an occasion in the Senate chamber, not
only in manner, but in beauty of thought
and expression. The junior Senator's
effort was pleasing surprise to all who
listened to it. He spoke in part as fol-
lows:
mot least among the laurels we lay
upon Leland Stantord's grave is the sor-
row of a State for a lost leader, for wise
Executive, to whom 1t was SO largely
owing that no American commonwealth
was more loyal to the national idea
than California, none responded more
promptly to the appeals OF the central
Government or gave with more lavish
and sympathetic bounty to the wounded
and suffering soldier. The Loyal Legion
of the United States utters the popular
sentiment when in recent circular COM
memorating it's deceased member it de-
clares, His name will 60 down in his
tory as the war Governor of California,
and that distinction was one of his proud
est boasts
"There is no need to dwell upon the de-
tails OF the building of the great railroad.
NJ ountainS were leyeled or Surmounted,
frightful pricipices scaled, yawning
chasms were bridged over or filled with
lofty trestle- work, the iron track was
clanped on the freshly upturned soil at
the rate of $50 miles in 293 days. Rapid
communication between the East and
West was assured. and vast territories,
including over one-half of the domain of
the United States, were redeemed to set
ment, productivity and civilization.
"EVen now while | am speaking, high
up in the dome hall of the Capitol of the
Nation the artists hand is at work COM
pleting the group that encircles the ro-
tunda, depicting the principal events in
the march of our country's progress.
This closing link in the circle portrays
the driving of the last spike of the first
railroad that spans continent and binds
the Atlantic to the Pacific with bands Of
steel and inspires nation with increased
patriotism.
My tribute would be sadly incomplete
if it did not include in its brief survey
some recognition OF the private and per-
sonal worth Of the man 1t commentaries.
1.-The strong will and continuity of
purpose, the large, calm judgment, the
statesmanlike sagacity and executive
force Of Leland Stanford have, perhaps,
been sufficiently set forth in what others
and | have already said concerning him.
but there were gentler, humber traits
in him that we'll deserve to be remem-
bered. In private intercourse he was
genial and kindly and the soul of hospi-
tality. His innate chivalry of nature
was displayed in his polite Difference to
women and his high consideration for
them.
"He was a sincere believer in the polit-
ical enfranchisement as well as equal
civil and business rights of women. His
university at Palo Alto is open to both
sexes alike. 1t is a crowning touch of
this chivalric spirit that in all mis- public
beneficence he linked his wife's name
with his own, and dying. he left his vast
fortnue TO her sole disposal.
His earthly successes were due to
many fortuitious circumstances in his
career and character, but his victories
over his fellow men were won through
the goodness Of his heart. The self-suffi-
cheney and cynicism which so often at
tend wealth and power he never knew.
He always believed in human nature and
trusted people, for, as he said, the major
ity of men wish to do right
"Finally, sir, / may be permitted to
say that all his moral nature was based
on profound religious convictions. While
making no ostentatious professions of re-
ligion, and not mem Der of any church,
his mind, liberalized by the reading OF
modern science and philosophy, yet
clung to the primal truths of Christ's
teachings-God, virtue and immortality.
In the charter of the new university he
prohibits sectarian instruction, but re-
quires the teachings of the Immortality
OF the soul. the existence OF an all-wise
and beneficent Creator, and that obedi-
ence to His laws is the highest duty of
man.
SIN which ever of its many aspects we
contemplate the life of Leland Stanford,
as a successful and honorable merchant,
as a great chief off industry, as patriotic
war Governor, as Senator of the United
States, as wise and generous philan-
thropist, he reveals himself as an unique
and commanding figure in our country's
history, and a noble type of American
manhood.
"Peace to his ashes and honor to his
memory
When Senator Perkins had concluded,
he moved that, as further tribute of re-
spect to the memory of the dead Senator,
the Senate adjourn, which motion was
carried without dissenting voice. An
unusual scene followed. Vice-P President
Stevenson and every Senator present
fastened forward to extend their con-
gratulations, and many were the compli-
ments passed upon the eulogy. There
was nothing commonplace in any of the
addresses, and the interest at no time
tagged.
While it is against the customs and ira
ditions of the Senate to allow any of the
desks to be removed, the chair which
Senator Stanford occupied will be for
warded to Mrs. Stanford.
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