The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-18


body through to Boston without dis
turbing 1t.
w. l.. Russell had MANY friends in this
city. He visited this city every year on
his way to the fishing grounds. often ac-
companied by Joe Jefferson. and al
ways remained few days. so that many
citizens. in conjunction with the people
OF Massachusetts,, Join in coincidence.
| statesmen's Tributes.
Boston, July 1S-Tributes to the late
william F. Russell are pouring in by
thousands. Following are a few from
men OF national fame:
Ex-Lieutenant Governor Halle. who
was associated with Mr.. Russell in
office. spoke of him as he appeared with
his councillors at the state house. Mr..
Halle said: Governor Russell was bril-
liant, magnetic. convincing before
large audience and In the council cham
Der when l grew to know him. The
| position must have been trying TO him.
| for he came into consultation with
body OF men OF political beliefs differing
from his own: but he was there as the
executive of the state. and he bore him.
self with dignity and cordiality. He
| presented his views on measures, OF
made his nominations for office. with
clearness and reason. and his arguments
were always cogent. Meeting. as he did,
the Republican lieutenant governor and
councillors, he always impressed them
by his fair and honorable purpose. He
was in fact, effective, because he was q
man OF strong character. He did Moth
ing hastily or thoughtlessly and he re-
rpected our opinions. He was always
n III
private intercourse. He made friends.
irrespective Of political opinions. 1t was
very easy to like him."
Governor Wolcott received the fol-
lowing from Governor Coffin of Con-
necticut; "All our people. without re-
gard to political classification, MOURN
with Massachusetts, in her great and
sudden sorrow In view of his recent
severe and constant labors IN behalf OF
the honor and prosperity of his country.
l surmse that Governor Russell has
made the supreme sacrifice of patriot
ism as much as though he had fallen as
soldier on the field of battle"
President Eliot OF Harvard university
said: Governor Russell's high qualities
as a public servant and as vigorous
debater of serious political subjects be-
fore the people. make his sudden death
a greivous public loss"
Collector Warren said: william r.
Russell was one of the simplest. bravest.
| most lovable OF men. II is utterly USE
less 10 attempt to portray the immensity
| OF the public loss. He was a man of
rare ability, gifted with clear, forcible
| style and a captivating manner; but
| beyond all that he was a sincere, true,
| earnest man. who carried conviction, be-
| cause all who heard him knew that what
ne said was straight from the heart.
He put his conscience into politics, and
what he thought right to do. he ever
dared TO do. The influence Of such q
man cannot be measured"
State Department Commander Derby
of the Massachusetts Grand Army sent
the following message to Mrs. Russell:
"The veterans OF the old Day State unite
| I'm sympathy with you. AS we clasp
hands we feel that we. too, have lost a
| friend"
Henry II. Lowering said His life
was short. but OF sufficient length that
his reputation had leaped over the boun-
darieg OF the state and gained national
interest"
William Mckinley. after confirming
| the news received at Canton. O. first by
| rumors. sald This news of the sad
and sudden death OF Mr.. Russell In most
shocking and painful 10 me. He was so
/ young and so bright a man. with n most
promising future. His death will be
| deeply regretted by men OF all political
partics."
Senator Hfll Governor Russell was
young stntcsman. who had already
| been grently hororcd by Massachusetts,
but Il is safe 10 say that still greater
honors awaited him in the nation. lie
dies I'm great crisis OF his party's nf-
| fairs. whom his advice courage and pos
sihle leadership were IN great demand.
| lie was n model governor and a typical
! New England citizen. who reelected
honor upon his section"
Don " Dickinson said. at Detroit:
young as he was he has left his impress
on history OF his day. Ills last public
work was lndcfatigable labor for the
/ sood, name OF his countrymen and the
honor 30 the republic. by IL he acquired
wider fame and the respect OF our west.
ern people. whether opposing or favor.
inc thccourse h. advocated at Chicago"
General Nelson a. Miles said "A noble
and true man. a valuable citizen. and
allie governor. and an eminent states.
inan and patriot has some To his grave
wt1rn his young ne was fullest OF hope
and promise"
Unlted states Senator William r.
Chandler Is at North Berwick. Me. and
said of the death % Ex-Governor nus.
scil' His work was a great one. and
be was equipped to perform IT, Not only
Massachusetts. bat the whole United
states. has lost cit1en OF great worth
and marked ability"
Theodore Roosevelt OF New York said