Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-05-03

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with England. under The terms OF which they
could be sent back for trial. Mr.. Bayar d. Sec
Rotary OF stale, negotiated a treaty, which SO
surrendered or imperiiled the rights of Amer
lean citizens that It's ratification was promptly
feflised by the senate party lines beinz utterly
ignored in the refusal Mr.. Blaine negotiated
just such a treaty as We had been seeking for
long years and i was promptly ratified.
Serious complications arose with Italy, the
settlement OF which required the utmost skill
of diplomacy. Mr.. Blaine responded to the
demand, and ltaty is one of the nations
counted today as most friendly to the United
States.
American sailors were insulted, outraged
and assaulted in Chilli. Apology and repara-
ton were promptly demanded, and as
promptly our warships were ordered to sail
Tor the west coast of South America Both
apology and reparation were made,
Serious troubles threatened with Great
Britain touching the seal fishere s.. The di-
plomatic correspondence between Mr.. Blaine
and Lord Salisbury shows our secretary of
state to have been master of the situation, and
the English lord, though II trained diplomat, no
match for him. The result was an AMIGA BILE
adiu stment, and the questions at issue are now
being tried before court Of arbitration.
In lS7g Italy closed her ports against Ameri-
can pork, and other European countries later
on did the same. Mr.. Blaine urged upon con-
gress successfully LEGISLATION providing for
the inspection of American meats intended
Tor expOrtatian, with authority in the presi-
dent to retaliate against all nations refusin
admission to such meats. The result of diplo
macy and legislation was the opening of the
ports of Austrian-ftungary, Denmarl, France
'icrmany, Italy and spain 10 our pork.
Mr., Rlaine's course in diplomacy was splen-
did successful, American, and will compare
favorahly with that of any secretary Of state
during the entire history Of the republic.
in journalism, in politics in congress md in
diplomacy he was pre-eminent, Winning the
foe alike In each. Said Abraham Lincoln in
1883. after one Of Mr.. Blanes incisive speeches.
THAT. Young man Rlaine will yet make his
marx in this country He has m AIDE one, Ut
teriy ineffaceable. Said a neighbor Of Mr.
Wchatcr's, look ing upon his dead face at the
funeral, Daniel Webster, the world W i'll bt
lonesome without YOU" James G. Blaine, the
world Is lonesome without yoa.
| think the admiration of political oppo-
nents for Mr.. Blaine WIS largely inspired by
the fact, that, though a partisan, he was in
tensely American, preferring country to party.
II he saw any antagonisin between them.
a rcmarkahle illustration Of this popularity
occurred in Chicago during the recent cam
paign. The Democrats were holding an i'm
mensc political meeting in the Auditorium.
Their candidate for vice president, Mr..
Stsy ,i. was addressing them, apd Incl:
Congress" The moment he spoke the name the
entire audience broke out into unco ntrollsble
applause. lasting for a minute or two. When
order was restored the speaker said: Blaine
seems to have more friends here than he had
at Minneapolis" said voice from the crowd,
We are all his friends here
The late secretary of the navy, Mr.. Tracy,
at a recent banquet in New York. after highly
COMMUNICATING his predecessor, Mr.. Whitney,
and expressing the greatest confidence in his
successor Mr. Herbert, said: Il am a Repub-
licau. But above and beyond my Repnb lfcan-
ism am an American-an American who he
iefes in the glorious destiny that awaits his
and whenever assailed, and vigilant always 10
advance its prestige and its power among the
nntons of the world
The New York sun in commenting on this
said:
Noble words, Staunch rartisanship is
good, fidelity 20 friends Is good, but best Of all
is true AmcriceniSm. Whoever has that will
honor the great and sincere men of all parties
and will have very little liking for the shams
among his own. He VIII be proud of the brave
and honest deed of a fellow countrynan,
wherever he sees it and whoever may do it.
Only those without patriotism find no one TO
admire but themselves, and sneer at great op-
art of theirs may awaken popular enthusiasm
General Tracy is right Our party ever!
But, hevond and afove party, our country
which, though we contend in politics against
each other, makes us all friends under the
nag, and at the first sign of foreign trouble
unites and blends all in the solvent Of
patriotiSmi'
To this characteristic of Mr. Blaine NAV be
ascribtd the spontaneous tributes of his life
long political opponents on the announcement
of his death. Listen To a few from the most
prominent:
Said one: Ills speeches in the senate indi-
Gated a grasp of subjects and profundity Of
learning rarely. il ever, equallcd by a public
man in this or any other generation"
Said another; His leadership. his wonder
fui powers of attraction, his boldness Of pur-
pose. may become ohscUred in the minds Of
p"stcrtty, but his public character and states
nanship have become interviewer with our
institutions and are the inheritance Of the
nation
Another: He was the greatest statesman
end leader the Republican party ever pro-
dd'!rod. greater still as an ideal gentleman and
friend"
Another: lie was learned. brilliant. elo-
queat, indomiiahly energetic, the ideal of his
party
Another; Mr. Blaioe'4 memory will live al.
WAYS: History VIII recount his long and
faithful service 10 the people. and do full jus
ilee to his great utilities, for republics are not
always ungratcful.'
Another: His death brings to close one of
the most remarkable careers in the history Of
the republic. No man in America had such
a personal following as he. No man in his
party had as many friends among his political
Another; "ITe was perhaps the greatest man
OF his iinn; he impressed himself on the his
Tory nf the country and nf all countries as one
of III" foremost men of his generation"
he chaplain of I've house in his PRAYER fol
lowing the death of Mr.. Blaine. said; Eternal
God. We stand hcfoFo Thee profoundly nnoyed
through the land, that a great man, q prince
among the people. has ended his earthly ca
teer. Rich in the manifold gifts with which
Thou didst endow lin, tireless in energy, de-
voting himself for generation to the service
of the land. holding men by him in bonds
stronger than hoqis Of steel. winning for him
sc u. in the regard affection and confidence Of
millions of his feliow-citizens. such place as
has rarely been held by any man. he passes
from rs. incurred. honored, loved, his mem
DRY fraganre Ia this house. throughout the
capital and throughout the nati0n's
10 me the man Blaine was most attractive.
fie had a. fine. physique, strongly marked fea-
even at the age Of 20. were as elastic and full
Of energy as those Of Young athlete. He
never knew fatigue or if he did. no one could
discover u when he was IN action. II was a
grand sight TO see him force the fighting
when he had determined his course All the
powers forces Of mind and body were brought
into play: he couiti cut. thrust and parry with
all the skill Of the expert swprdsiuav.
Socially he was delightful; nothing pleased
MIN more Than a houseful OF guests and no
more charming host ever lived. He was not a
good listener. but IA a talker never met his |
equal. His memory was filed storehouse Of
t he good things said, done and written all |
through the ages. History, poetry and phflos- |
ophy poured cat their choicest treasures at |
his demand. An enemy could hardly sit at his |
table without leaving As frieEid. OF malice he |
had none. wrongs done him were never pun
ished but were quickly forgotten.
No place on earth was 30 sacred to him as
home. indeed think his speeches In favor Of !
the exclusion of the Chinese we're largely in.
-pired by the faet that home was here thing |
to them unknown.
lie WIS very fortunate in his marriage.
ginning by it FOR wife one Of the noblesf |
women l ever knew. Thoroughly educated. |
a ifeetioRate. loyal to him. in full sympathy |
With his ambitions and sound in Judgment, |
She WAS all through their married life his |
friend his confdante, his adviser and his con. |
s0ler. willis TO her he was ever a devoted and |
sTectionafe husband. Together in a con- |
fdenee never shaken. they shared the toys, |
the hopes and the successes of Iife and carried |
equally its hHrdens of failure and sorrow. |
Hand IN hand they walked through the deem
eaters Of terrible affection.
Their eldest son. Walker, most promising
sonng man, upon whose stont shoulders the /
ather was wont TO cast many OF the burdens
u his great Office of secretary of state. died
The Oldest daughter shortly followed. and 1
hen, when they needed him most their /
manly. ACTIVE business boy Emmons who
An tatb0m such an agony as thisf And yet
he stricken parents were patient, murmufed /
lot. but kissed the hand Of the dear Lord who
mad chsstened them.
Mr. Blaine was man Of deep relisioua CON-
flettofs- for many yean Ronter Of the
church At Augusta, his None
n Maine. He was bfoAd-minsied E6eFal M
olerant- His charitable gifts = ehusk.
educational institutions a1A h -
bounded he was gl11xly b0ev11 ~ ~
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