The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-02-04
A NATIONS LOSS.

The nation las lost its most distin
guished citizen and most illustriOus
statesman. His name is upon the lils
sf every true American from the
school boy to the aged sire irregard
less of politics or personalities
Everywhere he was admired for h,
sterling qualities and loyalty to Amer
iesn principles. Whatever he took
hold OF in public life was a manifesto
aou Of his extraordinary ability. II,
was noted as a political leader, Al
orator, historian, a legislator and
statesman. His political record wu-
far above the average politician. H.
never was "a member Of any clique bu
had the good fortune Of having ha
Bhe better element of his party to up
hold him in his deliberations He was
power in the congressional halls Of oul
Batioual government. No memb
could outslrip in an argument, hi
wonderful logic and audacious bri
Gancy would sweep all before him.
His writings were marvels in itera
ture In order to get an idea of the
greatness Of his pen it is necessary t.
read his "Twenty years In Congress-
His opinions aud sc.ions shows that
he was far ahead of the average
statesman of the day. 1t was hi
great craftsmanship that prompted
Presidents Garfield and Harrison to
give him the most important cabinet
appointment His knowledge of our
domestic and foreign relations was uu
paralleled by any of his fellow states
men.
He has been compared 10 Henry
Cay. He was greater statesman
than Henry Clay because he lived in
more advanced age than did the for
mer. Our government has attained a
stage of advancement which Webster,
clay and Calhoun never dreamed of
Blaine on all public questions or diff
eglties proved himself master of the
atuatiou. Like Clay he never was
in the realization of what it YVES to
serve his nation as her chief exeCu-
hive. That he aspired to this high
position it is very evident from the
fact that he was once the nominee on
the Republican ticket and on several
occasions he was candidate for nomi-
nation. 1t is strange fact that in
nearly every instance when a man
has become greatly distinguished for
his craftsmanship by years of expert.
sace on the floor of Congress it greatly
Sbstructs his pathway to the highest
honor the nation can bestow upon its
citizens. We may truthfully say that
ne commanded the love and respect
Of more of Americas citizens than any
man who ever lived before him. His
many great deeds will be-spangle the
pages of history. His name will be
handed down from generation TO gem
alton until this great Republic shall
cease to exist. Although defeated in
not attaining the height Of his am.
bition, he conquered all his enemies
by showing that his principles and
achievements were greater than their
victories. His works were great, the
man was greater and we might say he
crowded two lives into one. The
strain on his physical body was too
great and disease eventually con-
quered the mind who no other human
mind could conquer, His health had
been poor for some years bat his iu-
tellect grew and grew until disease
eventually conquered the mind which
no human mind could conquer.
His health had been poor for some
years but his intellect grew and grew
until disease completely overpowered
the physical structure and said thy
work is done and we will add
chat it was well done. Blaine is dead
but his name will live until time
shall be no more.