The record-union., 1893-01-19
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80 "CAA' perhaps, as any one can know
another. He was always fair and just to
friend and foe, and sometimes failed to
say no when it would have been better
for him to have done so, because his dis
position was to oblige every one. The
South should feel proudly grateful to him,
for with infinite courage he extended to
the white men of that section the oppor-
tunity to reorganize their States at time
when they had been bitterly unjust to
him. The death of Hayes comes to me
like sudden blow. But believe he
was as well prepared for death as human
nature will permit any of US to be.'
Senator Brice spoke very feelingly of
Hayes, whom he knew WELL II will, at
the proper time." said he, ''pay my trib-
ute to the worth of Mr.. Hayes as a man,
citizen and public official. AS a Demo
crat, l criticised with much hate and
great feeling the conduct and course of
affairs by which he became President,
but the warmth and kindliness, fair
ness and tenderness of the President, was
such that l was never able to feel any
sense of resentment against him individ-
ually. l can now see that his adminis-
tration as President softened the asperi-
ties growing out of the civil war and led
to that perfect union of blessings which
we are now enjoying"
The death of ex-President Hayes was
received quietly by members of the
House. The members of the Ohio dele
CATION, nearly everyone of whom was
personally acquainted with the ex-Presi-
dent, spoke kindly of him. In speaking
OF the sentiment of Democrats of Ohio
towards Hayes, Representative Outh-
waite (Democrat1 said: 1.-THE Democrats
of Ohio always regarded him as a con-
scientious man, a patriotic man, and as a
man devoted to the interest of the State
and country"
Representative Dugan (Dem.) said
Hayes was popular in Ohio. ''The Demo-
Gratis never blamed him personally for
the result in 1876. He did no more than
Tilden. They both permitted their re-
spective party friends to work the matter
out, and don't think any blame attaches
to the minds of the Democrats toward
Mr.. Hayes personally. He was a popu-
lar man. patriot in war and a patriot in
peace, and loved by the whole Union."
Representative Caldwell said: There
is deep regret among the Ohio Repub-
licans. Mr.. Hayes career was one of the
most remarkable of any public man in
the country"
Mr.. Burrows of Michigan said: "Presi-
dent Hayes deserves and 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 re-
served power and courage equal to any
emergency"
The Evening Star pays this tribute to
the ex-President: That great man died
when Rutherford B. Hayes breathed his
last cannot be questioned. Not brilliant
man, but one in whom there were quail
ties far more desirable than that ephem-
eral something that captivates the
thoughtless and moves a multitude to
unmeaning applause. Underlying every
public act of the ex-President was solid
principle, and, SO far as the people were
permitted glimpses into his home life.
this same principle seems to have con-
trolled his private affairs. Those who
pride themselves on being practical poll
ticians may have but feeble commenda-
ton for his administration as Chief Magis-
trate, but their faint praise cannot affect
his character, nor is it in the power of
man to undo the great good he undoubt-
edly accomplished. Thrice elected Gov
ernor of Ohio, he failed in no duty that
promised to exalt the commonwealth that
gave him high honors in return for his
a1-sair Il A.
House of Representatives he was firm
friend of all that was honest and true. AS
President of the United States, lnaugu-
rated after the most memorable election
struggle in the nations history. he set his
face against all manner of wrong. and
gave unflinching encouragement to the
labors Of charity and political righteous
ness. That such course should result
In superficial unpopularity was to be ex-
pected, but time will bring justice.
CONGRESS ADJoURNs.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 1S.-On motion of
Sherman, after remarks in eulogy of the
late ex-President K. B. Hayes, the Senate
adjourned. The House, after a short
session, also adjourned after eulogistic
remarks by Haynes and others.
SORROW AT COLUMBUS.
COLUMBUS Ohio, Jan. 1S.-All work
was suspended at the Ohio State Uni
versity on account of the death ofex-
President Hayes. He was President of
the Board of Trustees. The faculty
adopted resolutions to the effect that
while he was eminent in war he was
pre-eminent in peace. A committee was
appointed to attend the funeral.
By action of the Legislature and State
officers the State House will be draped
and arrangements were concluded to
secure transportation for these officials to
the funeral. State troops, if desirable bv
the family, will be ordered to particinata
in the obsequies.
Governor Mckinley, speaking of the
death of the exPresident, said: ut is in
a nature personal bereavement. When
a boy l joined his regiment, was pro-
NOTED to Lieutenant, then Major. and
went through the war with him. In 1916.
when he was elected President. I was
elected to Congress at the same time. I
have wonderful admiration for him as a
man and citizen.'
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