Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-12-29

1 there had been but few times when ne was
not a regular attendant upon the commit
tee meetings and many instances are re-
lated of his surprising activity IN oirecting
the affairs OF the committee up 70 tne last
He had at his fingers'ends weaitn on iniol ~,
nation concerning the tariff and financial
questions which was always useful In the
calculation OF problems then under con-
sideration.
During his long career Mr.. Morrill, gave
bis attention TO many questions anu DO
man in public life was more given than be
TO taking up subject and holding onto u
thrt ugh ears and years until cobsnm-
mated. He was the real father OF tue
scheme for the construction OF a building
for the Congressional library, and to him
aud Senator Voorhees,, who early joined
him In pressing this question upon Oon-
gress, is the splendid library building
monument. His last appearance 10 the
Senate was on the 18th inst, when he made
speech OF half an hours duration IN ga
vocacy OF new Supreme Court building
bill. He at the same time prevailed upon
the Senate to pass the bill in the face OF
some opposition. To Senator Horriil
probably more than any one else was the
present splendid endowment OF most OF
the state agricultural colleges due. he
was tho author OF the original bill giving
aid to these colleges from the proceeds OF
the EHlth Oh Uu OllC fAuuo tnl nc h"e ttNf~s
refused them the encouragement OF his as
sistaDce He opposed the annexation OF
the Hawaiian Islands to the last and he
was understood to be averse TO the exer-
else OF any American sovereignty over the
Philippines. He would have voted to rat
ify tho treaty, however.
Mr.. Morrill, was an interchangeable work
or and while not an orator, Bespoke grace
fully and forcibly and was always listened
to attentively. His great age and high
position caused him to be universally es-
teemed by the other members OF the SEN
ate.
SENATOR MoRRrLLs SUCCESSOR.
IL cannot be denied that sorrow for
Senator Morrill's death Is not unmixed
with speculation ss to his probable suc-
cessor. The appointment of new sena-
tor devolves upon Gov. Smith. The ap-
poinie will hold bis place only until the
next session OF the legislature, when the
,iot assembly will elect man to Ill out
the remainder OF the then unexoired
term. The governors appointee will hold
his sest for two years, unless there should /
happen to be a special session, which Will
not be convened purposeiy and which is
very unusual.
From long esta blished custom, 1t is
held that the sppointee should come from
the East side Of the state. 1t Is well.
known that Congressman G.out aspires 1
TO the place and ex Gov. Dillingham; Is
likewise regarded as a candidate. The /
canvass Is iik ~ TO come chiefly between /
these two, but it is limited tbat- there are
other ssdark borses," not the most incon-
spicuous being Hon. Charles A. Prouty of
Newport.
In order to avoid the charge OF seeming /
to Iavor either of the candidates for the
permanent place, it Is considered likely /
/ hat Gov. Smith will select as Senator |
MorrilPs immediate successor some per
sou who does not expect to bold the seat
thus leaving the field fair
for all corners. Some names have been
suggested for the temporary senatorship,
smong them that of Hon. Benjamin X.
Ffield of Montpelier Gov. Smith rs
likely to give the matter most careful
ment for some time.