The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1893-01-19

designated Capt. Howell and Commanders
DicAens ana Houston TO represent it at the fu-
neral They left for Fremont tonight, The at
sorney general called the attention of the su-
pieme court TO the death of xPresident Hayes
ana the court adjourned
" nile the knowledge of ex-President Hayes
serious illness somew hat prepared the senators
aad representatives. here for the sad news OF his
ueatn, stiil 1t came with a shock to many of
nose VINO knew him intimately and were hope
iu. Oh his ability to resist the last attack.
0ens.of sherman was perhaps more intimately
assoclased with ex-President Hayes than any
otner senator, and as a member of his cabinet
was onlciaily associated with the administra-
'ioo- lie was deeply moved, and after the sem
a'e aoJourned at his motion, said:
Knew him as well, perhaps, as any one can
know another. He was always fair and lust TO
t rrtenu anu Zoe, and sometimes failed to say no
~nen II would have been better for him to
nave oone SO. because of his disposition to
oouge every one. The South should feel pro-
aouhdIy grateful to him. for with infinite cour-
aee ne extended to the white men of that
their states at time when they had
3een bitterly unjust to him The death of
Hayes comes to me like a sudden blow, but /
oeieve ne was as well prepared fer death as hu-
man nature will permit us to be.
senator Bryce spoke very feelingly of Hayes,
whom he new we'll. He said:
-, Will at the proper time pay my tribute to
the worth OF Mr.. HAYES a man, citizen and
pubic official. AS Democrat | criticised with
much heat and great feeling the conduct aud
course OF affairs by which he became president,
put the warmth and kindliness, fairness and
tenderness OF the ex president were such that |
was never able TO ieel any sense OF resentment
against him individually. / can now see that
his administration president softened the as
perit!es growing out of the civil war ana led
10 That perfect union aud the blessings which
we are new enjoying.
The death of eX-Presdent Hayes Was re-
ceived quietly by the members OF the house
Inc members of the Ohio delegation, nearly
every one Of whom was personally acquainted
with the ex-presdent, spoke kindly of him. In
speaking the sentiments of the Democrats OF
Ohio towards Hayes Representative Cultivate,
DEM, said:
The Democrats of Ohio always regarded him
as conscientious man, patriotic, and devoted
to the interests of his country.
Representative Dugan, Dem, said:
Hayes was popular in Ohio. The Democrats
never blamed him personally for the result in
IoIe lie did no more than Tiiden. They both
permitted party friends to work the matter out,
anu don't think any blame Is attached in the
minds OF Democrats toward Mr.. Hayes person.
any. he was popular man, patriot ,in war
Union.
Representative Caldwell said there was deep
regret among Ohio Republicans. Mr. Hayes
career was one of the most remarkable of any
pubic man In the state and country.
Representative Burrows OF Michigan said:
Ex-President Hayes deserves aud will hold an
honorable place IN the history OF this country
In civil and military life he discharged every
trust with fidelity, and when occasion required
exhibited reserved power and courage equal TO
any emergency.
The Erening Star pays this tribute to the ex-
president:
That great man died when Rutherford B.
Hayes breathed his last cannot be questioned.
lie was not a brilliant man, but one in whom
there were qualities far more desirable than that
ephemeral something which captivates the
tnougntless and moves the multitude TO un-
meaning applause. Underlying every act OF the
e1-president was a solid principle and so Ear as
the people were permitted glimpses into his
nome ilfe the same principle seems to have con-
trolled private affairs. Those who pride them
but feeble commendation Tor his admiuistra-
ton as chief magistrate, but their faint praise
cannot affect his character, nor is it in the
power OF man to undo the great good he un-
doubtediy accomplished. Thrice elected gov
ern0r OF Ohio, he Jailed in no duty that prom
lsed To eXait the commonwealth that gave HIM
high honors i'll return for his devotion. AS n
member OF the house of representatives he was
Il firm friend oi all that was honest and true; as
president OF the United States, inaugurated after
the most memora bic election struggle in the
TONS history, he set his face against all NAH
mer OF wrong ana gave untiinching encourage
ment to labors OF charity and political right
eousneas.~ That such a course should result IN
superficial unpopulariy was to be expected,
but time will bring justice.