St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1893-03-29
HONORING LOCHREN.
Unanimous Endorsement by the
lower Branch.

Unanimous Endorsement Dy the
LONer Branch.
Before the noon recess Mr. Wyman
sent up the following resolution:
Whereas, 1t appears from information
contained in the dispatches from Wash
ington that Hon. William LOchren. the
eminent and distinguished jurist of
Minnesota Is being considered for po-
sition of honor and responsibility i'll
connection with the national admins
tratiOn; and
Wheas, Judge Lochren, as citizen,
soldier and jurist, has ably performed
his duties in all of these capacities;
therefore, be it
Resolved, by the house Of representa-
tives of the state of Minnesota, That
we heartily and cordially indOrse Judge
Lochren for commissioner of pensions,
believing that he is eminently well
qualified for the position, and we would
urge his appointment, believing that the
president can make no wiser selection,
or one that would receive more appro-
baton from the country at large.
Mr.. Wyman, in moving the adoption
of the resolution, said it gave him pleas
ure to offer the resolution in a house
with so large a majority of Republicans.
Judge LOchren was an old soldier of the
First Minnesota -One Of the 267 men
who withstood the Pickett charge at
Gettysburg, and one of 43 who answered
to roll call unhurt. He was IN every
way worthy of this high office under
the administration.
Mr.. Fleming had known Judge Loeb
rem from lad, and for character and
worth no better appointment could be
made. If Uncle Grover would make
the appointment it would largely COM
pensate for many bad appointments.
Mr.. Van SAINT cordially Endorsed
Judge LOchreH For the q. A. r. of
the state, of which he (Mr. Van SAINT is
senior vice commander, he would be
glad to see his cOmrade, Judge Lochren,
at the head Of the pension department..
Mr.. Greer began to know the judge
years ago as student at the university
He stands high as jurist. is an orna-
ment to the bar and to the bench, and
his appointment will reflect great credit
on the party and state.
Mr.. Young, of Swift, said Judge Loeb
rem was a man known for his learning,
ability and unqueStiOned integrity. The
distinguished president would honor
himself if he made the appointment.
Mr.. Abbott joined heartily in the gen.
eral expression of honor and esteem for
the popular SOldier-juriSt.
p. H. Kelly said his first duty was to
thank the Republican members for their
kind and generous Endorsement of his
lifelong and valued friend. HE was
a soldier" said Mr.. Kelly, land well
remember bidding him goodbye on his
departure for the South and greeting
him again as he stood in his tattered
regimentals on returning from the
bloody battIefields of the rebellion.
Judge Lochren is a man deserving of
any hOnor-a loyal friend, a revered
judge and an upright citizen"
Mr.. Wilson, of Red Wing, made one
of his really eloquent and effective eff
! forts, which aDounded in expressions of
hearty good. will and respectful honor
to the Minneapolitan. who, lie said. had
| won the earthly Immortality OF good
name and stood pre-eminently forward
in the esteem of the people of the state.
Mr.. Blocker, as young Democrat,
was glad to honor THIS wearer OF the
| Grand Army button. In behalf of the
| Younger Democrats of Hennepln, he III
dorsed the nomination.
Mr.. Cotton, as a Republican, paid a
| high tribute to Judge LOchren.
| Mr.. Ives. of Ramsey, warmly acknoWl-
edged the high trlDnte paid to the mem
Der of his party, Judge Lochren, ten
dered regardless of party.
! Mr.. Howard, of Hennepin, eloquently
commended Judge Lochren as one-whC
had been a success and an honor in
every walk of life. Moreover, as sol
der, he had helped to put Minnesota
| name on the battle rolls of the nation,
blazoned with honor. Reviewing the
record of Gettysburg, the eloquent
young representative delivered a speech
that was pleasure to listen TO.
Mr.. Mcguire joined his tribute to the
rest, as one who had taken part i'll the
bloody scenes of those trying days
when Judge Lochren won honor OF
holly contested battlefelds. His ap
pointment could not do else than re
fleet credit OIL Minnesota and the Demo
cratic administration.
The resolutions were then adopted by
rising vote, and on motion of Mr.
Winston the record of the speeches wa
ordered spread on the record and EN-
crossed copies to be sent to judge
Lochren and to the president OF TIT
| United States.