New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-01-28

wonderfully able and efficient and he was always Il
fearless man. He had hold on the popular
feeling than any other since Henry Gays uhe,
but like him he failed in the ON" great am'luoh Vi
his NE. lie like Seward. Dough-, and Clay. me
same qualities that attracted some toward hin made
enemies, seward Dousla, and Clay were all leaders,
though and 50 was Blaine. Ills wise ooun'rl' nave
been missed 10y his party hut AT the present H'hc
his death will have no political eject.
HI, death will he universally regretted and Tie
uniiGd thing, tat have been aid ABOUT h'' WI
b.. think. no; repeated. II" WAS an ahr'"o'"''
man in his family. and during IN" ciGht years ne
lived me ] had opportunity to see what an III
trrcs he took In his family. and wat love ana aH
mraiiOn he had for bis children. Bat Ms d'A'1 VIZ"
not only b. mourned by Iii widow ana chilui'l' Io'
months the whole country has been watching Al hi'
bcds.dc aud the whole country Will mourn is ua'
cannot say too much OF Mr.. Blainrs ability hHi Az
not been so great aud brilliant he might nave o''n
President. lie great man when be hrs' eh'eIci
upon a political career Jlp became greater as N'a''
rolled by IL. has been accused OF SENSATIONAL t"'H-'.
but when Secretary OF State under Harrison ne ''
nothing OF a rash sensational SORT. bil'h' was "
man with a most remarkable memory ana III deo''c "'
co,d quote figures Cor hours without referring to notes.
he was certainly The greatest American OF us 'ni.
and during the latter years Of his II" the people haa
everr confidence IN him. and they felt assured mat
he ever had reached the Presidential chair MS "h-
ninis,r,ton wouli have been conservative and pros
u rails Tho nation has lost Its creates, cltiZcH HIS
unlaue place In history will never be filed
william VI. Evaris, cXSccrctary oil STATE an" "a
senator WAS always a great admrcr OF Mr. Blalnes
abilities as a great statesman. When seen III HIS
home n Four;centh-s. and Sccondave. yesterday Mr..
Evaris said to Tribune reporter who Informed him OF
Mr.. Bainc's death:
1T is the close OF n very eventual political career.
Mr. Elaine was one OF the most brilliant pubic men
in the history Of the country. Ecsdcs his bilIih.
fuhic career he attracted about him more pcrsoiai
admiration and applause than any man OF HIS um''
His hol In a place OF history and in the affections
81 the pcOpc OF the United states will live long after
his death. Ny acquaintance with MI lhaihc was
intimate and agreeable for many years, ana ioi-
lowed with interest the career OF the most coh'pi'n
Gus personality in recent public life. Mr. Blaine
was an able presiding officer In the House, ana III
the Senate he ably demonstrated his capacity ana
ability readily grasp great questions Oh IN" u's.
AT one time there no orator III Nn'rca WIZ" VIZ
more tan his equal. and In debate he WAS an ah'hsD
mist worthy 10 meet. His memory was something
marvellous and facts aud figures, when necessary.
we're always ut his tongues end lie had one great
ambition lie had the right To II. There are DINERS
who u,pIrcd 10 the Presidency and were rs capable
as Mr. Elaine OF admin crng the affairs OF the nigh
est Office In the land but. lil" Henry Clay II was
destined that he shout reach the White House
Rut his fame could have been greater Lad he
reached the height Of his ambition. His place In his
tory Will always remain. More ample testimony aS
In his brilliant and varied career. accomplishments
and services NAV well await later day