Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-02-01

the national Congress his ability was con
spicuous in the several Houses of Reprcscn,
tatiyes possessing such able men Us Thad
ems Stevens, Henry Winter Davis and
Roscoe Conkling. He was soon recognized
as the peer of any of them, In prisat,
life his suaviiy of manner and brilliant
conversational powers soon crystalized
around him a host of friends aud admirers.
Recognized as an able pariamentarian
and leader, he was three times chosen
Speaker, the third office in the nitcd States
in point of rank. His wonderful power in
ending and governing that turbulent body
never surpassed or cquallcd by any other.
has been the admiration of political friends
and foes. Since then he has represented
this State in the national Senate and has
been secretary of state in the cabinets of
Garfield and Harrison Asa Presidential
candidate he led his party in the great
political contest OF l-Si. twas no faBlt
Of his that it fnilcd to achieve q victory.
Maine has produced many eminent mon
of whom she is justly prond who have
passed to the great majority beyond whose
regulations and fame are not confined
within our State borders, whose names
shine brightly in the national galaxy, men
whose hearts were large enough and whose
views were broad enough To embrace what
was best for, and just to. every part of this
great country, who have honore1 our State
and made its name known end respected in
the land. Among the Industrious names wc
r call with pride an Evans. Frsscnlen, a
Horril and Hamlin; yet sincerely
doubt if any of them had 50 strong % hold
on the hearts and feelings of the people Il,
the adopted son whose death We this day
mourn.
Mr., Blaine believed in the Republican
party anl in the triumph of its principles
The declaration that all men were born
free and equal ami the equality of all men
before the law, we're. in his political
creed. something more than gilttcring gen
eTalitips. He believed in protection for
American Industries and American labor
against foreign industries and pauper Ia
tpr. in brief, his patriotism preferred his
own country and own people to some for
eign country and alien people. His dipl1-
macy while secretary Of state commanded
for our flag consideration and honor, and
for our citizens safety and respect every
" Insre. He helped to rock the cradle of
the Republican party in It's infancy, guided
and directed it in its manhood and vigor.
and as its principles of right and justice are
as eternal as the everlasting hills AMI
"Nen may eau,e ant nten may 90.
iiai they 20 On forever.
His repr0city views embraced tie wel-
fare of the people Of the Western hemis-
pherc. 1t Is to hius and this policy that we
are indebted largeiy for the several COM
Inerciai treaties and benefits to trade re-
.aiSinE theTefroni, and also for that splen-
lid promise of continental anity and good
feeling. the Pan-American Congress.
lie had enemies; man who has none is
not usually deserving of friends lie has
been revilcd, vilifcA, traduced. detained:
So were Washington, Lincoln. Grant, and
host of other great anil good men lie will
live and be remembered AMI honored when
his iraiucers and Their ISLANDERS shall have
the charity of merited oblivion.
lie made no claim TO saintship or to mon
ppolv at all thu cardinal virtues; I 10 not
make ii mere and now. He had limitations
passions. perhaps faults in short, he Has
human Ike other men. Men without these.
are usually Of very little account in the
world.
3l8rARf am u Not4uttT win ft--
member bis noble deeds and pay a lust tri-
yute to their worth. A loving husband a
sind, gentle and in,inlgent father. broa,l
noble man, an lionored citizen.
sas gosle 10 his iinal resting place ami re
. arl--has departed to that "un.IiscsverssI
country from whose bourne no traveller re-
arns. His memory is honored hy his
State snA nation, his grave believed with !.
peoples tears, and while we leave that Of
im which is mortal in its silent resting
place and mingle with the busy, bustlin.
s0rd AROUND rs. wc can hopefully ami
say that we are consolesi with th,.
relief that he Is of s'the few. immortal few
hat were moi born TO die.
Mr.. Morrill, Of Portland.
Mr.. Speaker anil GrHti,men Of tlr /
House To pause amid the active daiies
mi absorbing cares OF busy FIFE 10 offer
-riisute TO the memory Of those ho
nave entered upon the life beyan.l
: pisas act. useful ami Saiu-
airy To this living as veil as respectful to
he dead. Here ia lie Capitol If this stat.
shere he resided, here in this Representa- /,
i've hall where James G.. Blaine began his |
iins.rioas career, it is hitting and proper |
hat We pause TO reflect upon sae sagges- |