New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-08

Of the Senate ever since the first day of the new
Congress. and no actual occasion had arisen until
this morning to fill his place by the selection OF
temporary president.
BY an arrangement with the Democratic steer
ing Committee" Of which Mr. German is chairman,
no formal opposition was made TO Mr.. Fryes cleo
tion Mr. Harris. the nominee OF the Democratic
caucus. voluntarily Withdrawing as candldate Inc
Populist Senator's through Mr. Allen, also WITH
drew their nominee for the post, Mt Kyle. so mat
the new president pro tempore was chosen by
unanimous vote.
Mr. Frve's conspjcuous services and his great
ability and popularity in the Senate made him
natural choice for the dgnhed and honorable posi-
ton which he will fill for the rest of the session.
and certainly there now is in the Senate no more
experienced and sound pariamentarian than the
Senator from Maine.
Senator Frye's long service in Consress-ten years
in the House of Repres sntatives and fifteen in the
Senate during which period he has participated IN
most of the discussions OF the great issues ana
measures of the dey-has won for him from all par
ties the reputation of being an able sincere ialr-
minded and courageous and legislator lie
came into Congress toward the close OF the Re-
construction period and Immediately took deep
interest In and became a leader in respect TO all
measures pertaining TO the welfare OF the coiored
race. The great obligation OF the Nation 10 the sol,
ders of the Union has always been fuily recoshIeu
nv him and he has labored faithfully and jealousy
In their behalf and thinks that obligation VIII no.
and worthy soldier requires a maintenance in ms
old age. Our foreign relations protectNe arm ~
the United States. especially the wage-earners nave
been with him problems Of the greatest concern,
while the great commercial and hnanc.al interests
of the country which have received the attention
Of Congress for the last quarter OF century hsve
merchant marine, nfe-sav.ng and revenue cutter
services have also had in him Jealous ana loyal
friend. 49,
Looking over the debates and proceedings OF Con,
gress for the last twenty-five years the careful
Frye has been c.ose and careiu. student OF Amerl
can and foreign history: h.s persistent Efforts
awards. securing at last the rights Of the actual
losers. is one Of mis- greatest achievements hls
cry articles in the treaty with Great Britain his
successful work in respect to samoan ara'r5 seGcs
tons: his bill providing FOR Congress OF Amer
his Postal os' SUBSIDY BIZ his Tonnage bill. his im-
portant amendments 70 the Ding-ey shipping Dill
ms SUPPER show OF tbe VIDE ang Of his studies
work and easily explain his superior legislative equip
ment. His long membership and cha!rmanship Of
bership of the Committees on Foreign ke.ations:
both Houses of Congress--he having been chairman
Of the Senate Committee Ru.es during three Con
mites TO become thoroughly grounded al. the
great questions OF The day ana the framework and
n achinery Of our Cover lnsi His work In respect
TO the codificaton and revision OF TIE rules Of the
House of Representatives in the XLyIth Congress
and OF the Senate IN the XLVIIlih Congress have
specially equipped him as a presiding Officer and
the compliment Of unan.mous election TO The o.
Only two OF his predeca in tina; important Of
o; Of IN sn
Tis of Tennessee in 1895.
the Senate When A. so,aK lie W IN he very
prime Of mental and ptysica vlgor and MS eiec--
Maine Is Just now in the very forefront in nub.c
.fe with Of us sons Chief Justice Of the United
chairman Of Ways ana Means. ana Still another
President pro tempore OF the Senate.