The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-01-28
TRIBUTES OF ASSOCIATES.
Expressions OF Cabinet Officers on the Deaf
of Their Old Colleague.

Expressions OF Cabinet Officers on the Death
of Their Old Colleague.
WASHINGTON. Jan. 27.-Associates of Mr..
Blaine paid the following tributes of affec'
tion and esteem to his memory:
Secretary OF State Foster: Other OF his friends
more competent TO speak of Mr.. Blaines
services ana genius in Congress, in politics and
in literature. In diplomacy his chief character
istic was his exalted Americanism. He was q
thorough believer in the Monroe doctrine. and
the reciprocity policy which distinguished the
close OF his public career was an outgrowth or
of his convictions respecting that doctrine His
diplomatic correspondence Will rank among the
best OF his political productions. His reputation
abroad will mainly rest upon his acts as Secre-
tHry of state. and it is not an exaggeration TO
say that in the past ten years, at least. he has
been the best-known American in forei gn lands
Secretary of the Treasury Foster: first met Mr..
Blaine when he became member OF the Forty
second Congress and during his six years service
as Speaker of the House OF Representatives. At
that time he was in full health and magnif-
cent specimen, b tn physically and mentally, OF
mature MANHOOD. His career has been one or
leadership, and without doubt he pOss essed the
confidence, respect and affection OF the vast ma
Jorty or the American people more than any
man of his time His fame Is worldwide. His
personal popularity and his hold upon the popu-
lar affection was not confined 10 his own party.
His death will be sincerely mourned.
Attorney general Miller: 1t Is customary 10
speak of one who, being elected to the vice.
presidency, becomes President, as an accidental
President. With reference TO Mr. Blaine, it may
an accident. The desire OF vain old gentle
man, by ALTERATION. TO make a striking sem
tence, defeated the worthy ambition OF life
time, and in no small degree changed the direc-
ton OF public affairs in the Nation. AT the
funeral OF Daniel Webster one of his neighbors,
who lived near Marshfeld, looking on the face of
the dead statesman, said: daniel Webster, tho
world will be lonesome without you" The same
may be said with prOpriety of James q. Blaine.
Secretary Tracy: Mr.. Blaine, with the possible
exception of Henry Clay, was the most brilliant
statesman and political leader this country has
ever produced. He was born header OF men
and richly endowed by nature with all those
qualities that make great statesman. In the
United States q thorough legal training Ia almost
indispensable to great and diversified public
career. That without such training Mr.. Blaine
could achieve success in the various public posi-
tIOns he has been called upon to iill is an addi-
tional evidence of his extraordinary natural
powers.
His CRITICS WILL NOT BE AMERICANS.
Secretary Noble: James G. Blaine held the at
tention and commanded the respect of his coun-
trymen to a most extraordinary degree-more,
think. than any other political leader save
Lincoln or Clay. Like Clay, his followers were
loving and enthusiastic and, alike. they achieved
great success but failed TO reach the summit OF
their ambition-the presidency. Mr. Blaine was
highly intellectual and refined He had great
mental discipline and vigor. with physical
strength and the courage OF bis convictions.
Blaine was an American thoroughly and IN
variably-he loved our country and its institu-
the whole Nation Will do his memory honor. His
critics will not be IN this country.
Secretary Elkins: Dir. Blaine was wonder
ful man, and wonderfully gifted. He was one OF
the greatest statesmen and political leaders the
country has produced, and the most conspicuous
leader OF his time. He was the idol OF his party.
the most loved man in L. BE had. moro than
any other political leader in the country. the
most enthusiastic following, and the best and
most loyal friends. He inspired his party moro
thoroughly than any other leader 10 shape its
policy. His control over men, his power 20 draw
them To him and command their unselfish sup
port was beyond that OF any other party leader
In the history OF the country. His loss viii be
widely felt and mourned. but his life Will be a
continuous inspiration 10 his party. without
distinction OF party, his death Will be mourned
as a great loss 10 the country. Truly, great
man has passed away, and great light gone
out
Postmaster-general wanamaker: shall not
soon forget the last hour spent with him. when
he talked freely about his feelings and his plans.
about "A week before he went up stairs for the
last time. Pennsylvania may well be proud OF
her brilliant son. cleverer than Henry Clay and
eloquent as Daniel Webster As an al around
statesman bis name will be always cherished
with the ten greatest Americans.
Secretary Risk: have no hesitation IN saying
that in many respects Mr.. Blaine outranked any
OF his contemporaries. ana mono has welded a
greater influence in shaping the fortunes OF the
Republican party. One OF the qualities L have
always esteemed the most highly IN James q.
Blaine was his sturdy. answering Americanism.
He viii always be among the conspicuous ngures
of the political history OF this country. While
serving with him in President Earrison's Cabi-
net our relations were OF the most cordial and
friendly character. For some time noted. with
deep regret, that physically he was not as vigor-
Gus as In former years. HIS death, while not un-
expected. will be a great shock 10 the people or
the whole Nation, irrespective OF their political
sentiments.
There are but seven OF those who served with
Mr.. Blaine I'm the Senate remaining in the body
where he served 80 honOrabiy and so we'll. They
are Senators Allison, COckrell. Dawes. Gordon,
Mitchell. Morrill, and RansOm-rour Republicans
and three Democrats Mr. Hale. the junior SEN
ator from Maine. who. perhaps. stands nearer 70
MIR. Blaine than any other man in Washington,
was too greatly moved by the personal sorrow
that came 10 him 10 express his views concern
the lie and work of the great party leader.
His remarks announcing To The senate the death
of Mr.. Blaine was delivered with much feeling.
and but partly expressed the deep emotion that
possessed him.
The acquaintance OF Mr.. Frye the senior
Maine senator, with Mr.. Blaine. was or very long
standing: Said he az was o member OF the