The Irish standard., 1893-04-01
JUDGE WILLIAM LoCHREN.
The Eminent Jurist is Honored BY the
House of Representatives.

Minnesota house OF representatives, ire
spective OF political affiliations, joined in
paying a tribute f re>prct to Judge
Lochren, of Minneapolis, who has been
mentioned for the position OF Commits |
sioner Of Pensions to succeed Gen. Raum.
Mr.. Wymal, OF Hennepin, offered the
following resolution, which passed the
house unanimously:
Whereas, It appears from Information
contained in the dispatches from Wash
ington that Hon. William Lochren, the
eminent and distinguished jurist OF Min
nesota, is being considered for position
of honor and responsibility in connection
with the national administrati n; and
Whereas, Judge Lochren, as citizen,
soldier and jurist, has ably performed his
duties in all of these capacities; there
fore, be it
Resolved, by the house of representa-
tiyes of the state of Minnesota, That We
heartily and cordially endorse Judge
Lochren for commissioner Of pensions,
believing that he is eminently we'll quail.
fed for the position, and we would urge
his appointment. believing that the presi-
dent eau make no wiser selection, or one
that would receive more appreciation
from the country at large.
MIR. Wyman said it gave him pleasure
to offer the resolution in house with 60
large majority of Republicans. Judge
Lochren was an old soldier of the First
Minnesota-one of the 267 men who
withstood the picket charge at Gettys-
burg, and of the 43 who answered to roll
call unhurt. He was in every way wor-
thy of this high Office under the admin
istration.
Mr.. Fleming said he had known Judge
Iochren from a lad, and for character
and worth no better appointment could
be made. If Uncle Grover would make
this appointment it would largely COM
pensate for the many bad appointments
he had made.
Mr.. Vansant cordially Endorsed judy
Lochren. For thee. A. r. of the state,
of which he (Mr. Vansant) is senior vice
commander, he would be glad to see his
comrade, Lochren, at the head Of the
pension department..
Mr.. Greer also endorsed the appoint
ment. He began to know the ju 'ge years
ago as student as the University. The
Judge stood high as a jurlst, was an or
moment to the bar and to tine bench, and
his appointment would reflect great
credit on the party and state.
Mr.. Abbott, of Faribault, referred to
the pride the state would feel in such an
appoir tment.
Mr.. Young, of Swift, said that the
name of Judge Lochren was household
word. He was man known for his learn
ing, ability and unquestioned integrity
In honoring him Minnesota would honor
herself, and the distinguished president
would honor himself, if he made the ap-
pointment.
Mr.. Kelly, P. e., thanked the house
and the Republicans for their kindly ex-
pressions. He was, he said the first man
to welcome Judge Lochren when he re-
turned from the war, in tattered gar
ments.
Mr.. Wilson, of Goodhue, said that the
winner of good name won the highest
thing on earth;. that was what Judge
Lochren had done. He stood pre- emin-
emily high in the esteem of the state.
Mr.. Blocker, as a young Democrat.
was glad to honor this wearer of the
Grand Army button, in behalf OF the
younger Democrats of Hepnepin. He en-
dorsed the nomination.
Mr.. Cotton, as Republican, endorsed
the resolution. He paid high tribute
to Judge Lochren, through his aequaint-
ance with Judge Lochren's comrade, Col.
Calville, of the First Minnesota, from
whom he has the highest endorsement OF
Judge Lochren. His appointm will
be high compliment to the state.
Mr.. Ives, of Ramsey, warmly acknowl-
edged the high tribute paid to the mem
ber of his party, Judge Lochren, rendered
of party.
Mr.. Howard, of Hennepin, eloquently
commended Judge Lochren as one who
had been success and al honor in every
walk of life. Moreover, as soldier, he
had helped to put Minnescta'e name on
ths battle ro|ls of the nation, blazoned
with honor. Judge Lochren was one OF
those heroes at Gettysburg, on that awful
day which was to decide the fate Of this
it should continue as
union or confederate, whether rs slave or
rec. The supreme moment Of that
mighty battle had come, and the scale OF
victory seemed turning to the south.
The union forces under Sichles we're
crushed and beaten at Peach Orchard |
md were IN the full panic of retreat |
Behind them, with the impetus of victory'
came Longstreet's veteran legion. Unless
he march of the victors could be stayed